electric vehicle

St Baker invests heavily into new Australian EV fast-charging network

St Baker invests heavily into new Australian EV fast-charging network

Newly renamed Evie Networks chalks up another $28m investment from St Baker Energy Innovation Fund, towards roll-out of Australia’s largest coordinated EV charging network to date.
Wireless charging tech means you may never need to plug in your EV again

Wireless charging tech means you may never need to plug in your EV again

Wireless EV charging company Witricity has bought 1,500 patents and applications from Qualcomm to ‘transform the automotive experience’.
This electric car will drive 1200km to test AI tech on Aussie roads

This electric car will drive 1200km to test AI tech on Aussie roads

An all-electric Renault Zoe will make a 1200km road trip in south-east Queensland to test how artificial intelligence technology handles Australian roads and driving conditions.
Australia Post orders another 1,000 electric delivery vehicles

Australia Post orders another 1,000 electric delivery vehicles

Australia Post set to boast nation’s largest EV fleet, after placing an order for 1,000 more three-wheeled electric delivery vehicles.
Tesla snaps up US ultracapacitor maker, in bid to cut EV costs

Tesla snaps up US ultracapacitor maker, in bid to cut EV costs

Tesla deal to acquire Maxwell Technologies described as a low-risk bet on lowering battery costs and boosting EV battery performance.
Canberra should take the lead on EV adoption: it wouldn’t cost much

Canberra should take the lead on EV adoption: it wouldn’t cost much

Estimates suggest it would cost just $5 million for the federal government to begin shifting half its car fleet to electric vehicles by 2025.
Is there an affordable EV suitable for Australian tradies?

Is there an affordable EV suitable for Australian tradies?

Leon asks: I own a small plumbing business and I’ve been looking towards getting an electric work vehicle – but there doesn’t seem to be much about for less than $80k? Any tips?
Kia e-Niro picks up coveted Car of the Year award

Kia e-Niro picks up coveted Car of the Year award

Kia’s crossover EV, the e-Niro, takes out What Car? top gong, beating other electric cars to become the first EV to win the Car of the Year award.