Gen Zeekr: Driving an EV for the first-time

Gen Z craves an interconnected ecosystem. And as I drove an EV for the first time - a Zeekr 009 - I realised that EVs aren’t just about changing how we drive, they represent a broader cultural shift in how we live.

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EV News

Polestar slashes its carbon footprint per EV sold by a quarter in just four years

Swedish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Polestar says it has managed to reduce its carbon footprint per electric car sold by a quarter.

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Jolt unveils new “flagpole” 50kW EV charging stations

Australian electric vehicle (EV) charging innovator Jolt has unveiled the next generation of its 50kW fast chargers, which debut a new “flagpole” design and longer charging cables.

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EV News

Xpeng launches new Australian-bound X9 MPV with 12 minutes charging

Xpeng launches new AI tech-driven people mover that's heading to Australia as the company aims to ramp up its global expansion efforts.

Hyundai Inster exterior. Source: Hyundai

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EV News

Hyundai unveils its smallest, most affordable EV yet, starting at $39,000

Hyundai launches its smallest, most affordable EV, revealing key pricing and specs. This could be the city electric car many had been waiting for.

electric drill platform fortescue pilbara

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Fortescue signs $350m deal to switch diesel drill rigs for electric in pursuit of “real zero”

Andrew Forrest's iron ore giant signs huge deal to buy more than 50 autonomous electric drill rigs to replace existing diesel-powered kit.

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Cheaper than a Hilux: AusEV unveils fully electric 4×4 mining and construction ute

AusEV has unveiled what it describes as Australia’s first fully electric 4x4 mining and construction ute, and which it says will beat its fossil fuel equivalents on the total cost of ownership.

2025 Tesla Model Y Driver Seat Riz Akhtar

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Why my EV doesn’t cost anything to charge at home

I bought my EV in 2019, and after a honeymoon of free public charging I have now worked out how to power my home, and charge my EV at no cost.

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EV News

Tesla’s upcoming software update makes its EVs even safer

Tesla's upcoming software update will increase safety for owners and their vehicles along with adding convenience in some locations.

kia, ev3, steering wheel close up, smart energy conference

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Charging

I never knew it could be this good! Charging EVs with solar is ridiculously cheap

It costs me just $2.40 to travel the 400 kms from Melbourne to Apollo Bay return in our EV, a Kia EV9 - that's less than half the price of a coffee.

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