Jordan Mulach
Quirky Smart brand confirms Australian return with electric SUVs
Smart cars haven't been sold in local showrooms since 2015, but the now-electric SUV maker confirmed its Down Under revival is coming soon.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
Australia’s largest kerbside EV charger rollout gets $4.1 million boost
Electric vehicle drivers in New South Wales will soon benefit from the installation of more than 670 kerbside chargers across the state.
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Jordan Mulach
Tesla Model Y production cut in China, Australian impact unclear
The factory which builds the Tesla Model Y for Australia has cut production across the past two months, but local wait times haven't changed.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
EVs, hybrids more likely to hit pedestrians – with a key catch
A UK study has found pedestrians are more likely to be hit by electric and hybrid cars, though its data predates life-saving alert systems.
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Jordan Mulach
Tesla walks back another big goal
Tesla has often claimed it would sell 20 million vehicles every year by 2030, though its bold target has now seemingly disappeared.
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Josh Nevett
How this popular SUV can now send power back into Australia's grid
Mitsubishi PHEV owners in South Australia are now permitted to sell power back to the grid thanks to bi-directional charging technology.
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Jordan Mulach
Fires, parts make EVs cost more to insure in Australia - but that may change
The insurance industry’s peak body has put forward recommendations to spark change with how electric vehicles are covered.
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Alborz Fallah
Nissan invests billions in transforming UK plant for EVs
Nissan is doubling down on its electrification strategy with billions of dollars of investments, starting with its UK plant in Sunderland
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James Wong
Volvo Australia isn't worried about cooling EV demand
While numerous brands have scaled back EV rollouts as global demand cools, Volvo Australia says it's on track to go all-electric from 2026.
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William Stopford
Kia says there's room for two small electric SUVs
Kia won't drop the electric Niro globally, even as it launches a similarly sized crossover in the bolder EV3.
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William Stopford
2025 Kia EV3 aims for Chinese, European rivals with 600km of range
Kia is promising best-in-class range and a high-tech interior with its new, small electric SUV, with a hot GT model in the pipeline.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
Jeep wants to smoke Model Y, Trackhawk V8 with Wagoneer S EV
Jeep’s new electric SUV has the Tesla Model Y – and Grand Cherokee Trackhawk – in its sights, as the Wagoneer S edges closer to its debut.
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James Wong
Volvo Australia has another EV coming, but what is it?
Volvo's local boss has confirmed another new electric vehicle (EV) is coming to showrooms in 2025, but we're not quite sure what it is yet.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
Is this a sneak peek at Tesla’s robotaxi?
Tesla’s autonomous robotaxi is one step closer to being revealed, after the company teased a previously unseen car’s interior online.
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Paul Gover
Australia's homegrown electric Toyota HiLux project is dead
An Australian startup's plan to build electric versions of the Toyota HiLux for clients like big mining companies has failed due to a lack of funding.
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Scott Collie
Volkswagen locks in EV charge partnership with company known for petrol stations
Volkswagen Australia has teamed up with Ampol to tap its AmpCharge network, and to offer cheaper home wall boxes.
2 Years Ago