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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.

The new electric vehicle models that Australia needed yesterday

If uptake of EVs is to gain hold in Australia, they need to be fit for purpose - here's a list of what we should expect to see in coming years.

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Kia reveals plans for ultra-fast charging electric car as it sets new EV target

Kia reveals full plans to accelerate electric car sales growth in Europe, expanding on its "Plan S" first introduced in January.

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Kia confirms Taycan rival in high-performance “halo” electric crossover

Kia confirms it will launch all-electric crossover in 2021 that will rival thePorsche Taycan in both charging and performance.

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Kia reports record EV sales, but says Australian plans still up in air

Kia reports record electric and hybrid car sales in first quarter of 2020 but Australian EV plans are still up in air.

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Kia Soul EV bags urban car of year title in world car awards

Kia Soul EV beats fellow electric runners up Mini Cooper SE as well as Volkswagen T-Cross to bag title of World Urban Car of the Year at the 2020 World Car of the Year Awards.

The e-Niro (not to full UK specification). Source: Kia

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Kia upgrades specifications for all-electric e-Niro ‘4’

Kia gives all-electric e-Niro upgraded refresh for the UK, announcing new “high specification” 2020 model to replace original “First Edition” model.

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Long range Nissan Leaf and e-Niro soon available under new “grey import” rules

The long range Nissan Leaf e+, and Kia electric models will soon be available for purchase in Australia due to changes in federal vehicle "grey import" laws.