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.

EV calendar: The new electric car models coming to Australia in 2021

More than ten electric car models will enter the Australian auto market in 2021, giving drivers who are looking to switch to clean transport a little more choice.

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ID.3, Polestar 2 and Honda electric cars bag German ‘Car of the Year’ awards

It’s a good year for electric vehicles, as the ID.3, Honda e, and Polestar 2 all bag category wins in German Car of the Year Awards.

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Polestar confirms location for first electric car showroom in UK

Volvo-owned EV brand Polestar announces Westfield London, Europe’s largest shopping centre, as location for first UK “Space” showroom.

Polestar 2 production begins in Luqiao, China. Source: Polestar

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Geely commences production of all-electric Polestar 2 in China

Volvo owner Geely begins production of Polestar 2 all electric car, which could be in Australia later this year.

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Volvo’s Polestar challenges Mad Max future with “serene” new EV concept

Polestar eschews the "Mad Max" designs of some electric concepts, and opts instead for "avant-garde" luxury.

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Eight new electric vehicle models set to join Australia market in 2020

At least eight new electric vehicle models will hit Australian shores in 2020 opening up choice for drivers wanting to reduce personal emissions or simply have the latest auto tech. But will the Tesla Model Y be one of them?

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Polestar 2 EV prototype production underway in China

Volvo-owned Polestar announces production of prototype all-electric Polestar 2 has begun in China in line with timetable for launch and delivery in 2020.