2 min

Charging

Sparks fly over proposal to allow networks to install EV chargers on power poles

Sparks fly as NSW parliamentarians host debate on whether electricity networks should be allowed to install EV chargers on their own power poles, and pass the cost on to consumers.

2 min

Tesla ordered to cease “deceptive commercial practices” over autopilot in France

The French government has ordered the local arm of Tesla to “cease its deceptive commercial practices” within four months or face a hefty daily fine of €50,000.

2 min

EV News

BYD’s new two-door electric sports car spied

BYD's next sleek new electric sports car spied, testing in black with a possible soft top variant on the cards.

6 min

Charging

How green is your EV fast charger?

"Powered by renewable energy“ may mean any of at least four distinct things, and we need more transparency around where charge point operators and site owners buy their energy.

2 min

Charging

Tesla surpasses 70,000 chargers globally, as more sites open in Australia

Tesla's supercharger network reaches 70,000 reliable ultra-fast charging stations as Australian growth continues.

2 min

StarCharge launches Halo V2G bidirectional DC charger in Australia

StarCharge launches its flagship Halo V2G bidirectional DC charger in the Australian market after what it says is more than two years of development and local testing.

1 min

Tesla’s $4.20 Robotaxi, BYD’s V2G breakthrough & Europe’s EV boom | The Driven Podcast

Last week on The Driven Podcast, Sam Parkinson, Tim Eden, and Ed Lynch-Bell dive into Europe’s latest EV trends, break down BYD’s new V2G bundle, and explore Tesla’s bold $4.20 robotaxi move.

2 min

EV News

BYD’s smallest and potentially most affordable car spotted testing

Video of BYD's smallest and likely most affordable model surfaces, highlighting key new details.

2 min

Autonomous Vehicles

World First: New Tesla Model Y drives itself from factory to customer

A new Tesla Model Y drives itself for 30 minutes to customer's house without any driver behind the wheel.

4 min

EV News

“Turning point:” More EVs, fewer V8s as emissions limits come into force

A hybrid Lamborghini, an electric Rolls Royce, a convoy of low-emission people-movers and a rumble of battery-powered utes "that can actually tow things" greeted attendees to Australia's latest motor show.