The Driven

4 min

New safety regulations coming for e-bikes and e-scooters, let’s hope evidence triumphs over FUD for EVs

New safety regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters are an appropriate response to the issues. Let's hope the same evidence-based approach is adopted for EVs.

Tesla Mulgrave Nov 2022 Vehicles Parked Blue

3 min

EV News

EV sales slump in Australia in July, prompting new round of electric price wars

EV uptake in Australia has fallen below 7% during July, explaining why most of the big electric car brands are making special offers this month.

3 min

EV News

It’s all in the software: Why electric cars will be like smartphones on wheels

Car buyers of the future may not kick tyres and rev engines as much as they count touchscreens and test AI assistants.

BYD Seal Alexandria October 2023 Riz Akhtar

2 min

EV News

BYD Seal owners get surprise new feature as brand hits 25,000 sales in Australia

BYD surprises owners and launches Tesla-like digital key feature while hitting a new milestone in Australia.

2 min

Ginger theme park hopes Tesla Supercharger can help boost visitor numbers

A ginger theme park known for its vintage steam train might not seem an obvious pick for a role in the future of electric transport.

2 min

EV Sales

Tesla and Polestar electric vehicle sales down sharply in Australia in July

Sales of Tesla and Polestar electric cars in Australia are down sharply in July from the same month a year earlier.

2 min

Ampol gets another $100 million to roll out 200 EV fast charging bays and renewable fuels

Ampol lands another $100 million to help with its rollout of another 200 EV fast charging bays. Its rollout was stalled last year due to delays getting deals for power connections and landowners.

2 min

EV News

BYD, Tesla and MG resume price war as EV prices fall below $35,000 for first time

Price war resumes as BYD, Tesla and MG all offer deals on their electric cars, and the MG ZS becomes the first EV priced below $35,000.

3 min

EV News

MG slashes EV prices and offer new benchmark in car warranty as electric price war resumes

MG cuts prices across its EV range while setting new benchmark in new car warranty. The MG ZE EV is now the lowest cost electric vehicle in the country.

Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen with Splend vehicle at Parliamentary Friends of EVs launch

2 min

EV News

Why the next ride you share could be in an electric car

Another 500 electric vehicles will be offered to Australian ride-share drivers as part of a $20 million government investment in cutting emissions from the growing industry.