4 min

Electric Bikes

BMX Bandits to eBike Bandits: The kids are not the problem, it’s the lack of clear standards

More than 40 years ago, Nicole Kidman's career was launched by a film about BMX Bandits. These days, kids are riding e-bikes, and again copping flak. But the real problem is a lack of standards.

ET7s lined up prior to delivery. Source: Nio

3 min

EV News

“From a trickle to a real market:” Government urged to retain FBT exemption for EVs

EV and car leasing lobbies say the FBT exemption for EVs has been a huge success, particularly for outer-suburban families, and should not be repealed.

2 min

EV News

BYD’s upcoming flagship 7-seater EV with 1,000 kW DC charging sighted

BYD's next flagship BEV sighted in regulatory filing revealing key specs.

3 min

Charging

Nio delivers 100 million EV battery swaps and may post a profit for the first time

They said the technology would never work, but Nio has now completed 100 million EV battery swaps and is also expected to post its first profit.

1 min

The Driven Podcast: “What the f* was that?” – The electric truck moment changing Australian freight

Co-Founder of New Energy Transport Daniel Bleakley explains how electric trucks are performing in real-world freight operations, and why the economics are starting to stack up.

2 min

EV News

Kia’s PV5 electric Van gets approval for sale in Australia

Kia's next EV has now been approved for sale in Australia, meaning the company's first electric van, the PV5, could be available in Australia within a few months.

3 min

EV News

Australia’s fastest charging EV Zeekr 7X scores 5-star ANCAP rating amid high demand

Zeekr's popular 7X SUV gets 5-star ANCAP rating with solid demand outlined with thousands ditching premium ICE models to make the jump.

2 min

EV News

GAC Aion UT electric hatchback gets approval for sale, just days after launch confirmed

GAC Aion UT electric hatchback approved for sale in Australia, as the second EV from the global giant inches closer to Australia.

3 min

Batteries on wheels: Tesla to finally offer vehicle-to-grid in its EVs

Tesla to finally deliver V2G in its EVs, starting with its biggest vehicle packing a 123 kWh battery pack.

3 min

EV News

“Rewarding the laggards”: EU backflip on ICE phaseout puts EV transition at risk

Analysts fear that proposed changes to ICE phaseout target would mean keeping the combustion engine and hybrid alive and rewarding the laggards.