The Kia Niro EV has landed: Here’s how it weighs up against its rivals
The all-electric and refreshed Kia Niro EV will go on sale this week in Australia. So how does it stack up against its competitors?
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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.
Nissan Leaf reaches 10-year electric milestone in Australia
A pioneer of the electric mobility revolution, Nissan Leaf is celebrating reaching the 10-year mark in Australia, notching up more than 2,000 sales.
Nissan unveils updated features and pricing for 2022 electric Leaf
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No noise, no smell: Nissan Leaf e+ owners break even after first year
Owners of the first Nissan Leaf e+ to reach Australian shores says they have broken even on the cost of running the vehicle after first year.
Nissan Leaf e+ review: Longer range, and back-up power for home
The Japanese all-electric car has been launched anew in Australia with a longer range and a higher ticket price.
“This is not a war on petrol:” Nissan Australia laments lack of EV policy direction
Nissan says Victoria EV tax due in July will discourage investment in the technology at a crucial time for Australia's already lagging market.
Nissan Leaf e+ lands in Australia, for a price just shy of the Tesla Model 3
The extended range Nissan Leaf e+ has finally arrived in Australia, at a price that puts it in the ballpark of a Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus.
Top six electric cars coming to Australia in 2021
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Power tool: How Nissan Leaf e+ played vital role in Japan’s disaster recovery
Japan efforts to recover from natural disaster helped by the two-way battery that powers the Nissan Leaf electric car.