CONFIRMED: Australia's cheapest EV the BYD Atto 1 (nee Dolphin Surf) will land in November with an estimated mid $20k starting price. Competing squarely with the small ICE segment like the Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris and Mazda 2. Price parity has arrived. www.drive.com.au/news/2026-by...

Hyundai Australia have heavily discounted stock of MY23 Ioniq 6. Dynamiq from $49,990, Techniq $54,990 and Epiq $59,990 drive-away – that’s up to $34,000 off (37% saving). www.hyundai.com/au/en/cars/e...

Tesla Have deleted the Long Range AWD variant of the Model 3 in Australia. In it's place is a new LR RWD model with 750km WLTP range. From $61900 + ORC. www.tesla.com/en_au/model3...

Are you a member of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA)? Have you done your member survey yet? Check your emails... It closes on 1 October 2025. Have your say, provide your insights and let’s ensure we continue to be the voice of the EV owner.

At the 2025 Tarmac West rally event in Perth last weekend, the TCD Civil Construction team with the Tesla Model 3 Performance, placed 2nd overall and first in the Modern 4WD category. Well done to Helen and Jurgen Lunnsmann for a stellar drive all weekend.

the 2026 Polestar 5 has been priced for Australia. The 650kw/1015Nm monster starts from $171,100 + ORC. Lookout Porsche Taycan. www.drive.com.au/news/2026-po...

The 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance is now available in Australia. Now sourced from Germany its priced from $89400 + ORC. www.drive.com.au/news/2026-te...

The Deepal S07's "twin under the skin" the Mazda 6e has been spotted in Victoria in RHD. www.drive.com.au/news/2026-ma...

The Bay to Birdwood Classic Car Weekend is coming up soon in SA. Oct 18th-19th. One of the few events worldwide that has an award for EV conversions to compete. AEVA will even cover your entry fee..!! Interested??... Details: www.aeva.asn.au/events/1190/

The 2026 Volvo ES90 has been launched in Australia. Priced from $88,880 + ORC. www.drive.com.au/news/2026-vo...

We are back on Instagram...!! Well we sort of never left. If you are on the gram give us a follow and share away. www.instagram.com/aeva.national/

Buying a used EV? One big question buyers ask: Will the battery last? At the AEVA National Conference (13 November, Melbourne), Brendon Green from Pickles Auctions will share how their battery health testing program is helping Aussies buy second- hand EVs with confidence.

Traffic pollution contributes to more than 1,800 premature deaths per year, study estimates. www.abc.net.au/news/science...

The 2025 GWM Ora has had a refresh. Now sourced from Thailand all models come with a bigger battery, V2L and heat pump. From $35990 + ORC. www.drive.com.au/news/2026-gw...

Is a road user charge for electric vehicles fair? www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are better for the environment than their fossil-fueled counterparts. But the increasing trend of bigger EVs comes with some risks. So, how do you expand the EV market sustainably? We have some answers: go.wri.org/small-ev-bs

MEDIA RELEASE: Road User Charging must be Universal A universal, mass × distance road user charge for would serve the same role as fuel excise. A pay-by-use system which is proportional to the impact driving has on society and infrastructure. www.aeva.asn.au/files/4297/

The Windrose EV Truck is now trialling in NSW with Toll and Bluescope Steel. youtu.be/1fhczNbcv0s

BYD Australia have launched an extended range variant of the Sealion 6 SUV. www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/mas...

Leapmotor have discounted stock of MY24 C10 EV down to $44500 Drive away. If you are a current Costco member take another $2500 off the price. Costco executive members get another $250 off on top. www.leapmotor.net/au/offers

Our next webinar is on V2G!!! Join Marc Sheldon, CEO of RedEarth Energy Storage, on 18th September for an insightful introduction to Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology and its practical potential in the Australian energy landscape.

TL;DR : Australia still uses ADR81/02 for fuel consumption testing. This is he same as NEDC for EVs. We are well overdue to mandate a more accurate test regime. www.drive.com.au/news/electri...

The 2025 Zeekr 7X has been launched in Australia. Pre-orders are open for the Tesla Model Y rival. From $57900 + ORC. www.drive.com.au/news/2025-ze...

Half price DC charging on Tuesdays this month with Ampol Ampcharge. www.drive.com.au/news/ampol-e...

Australia’s first fully off-grid and renewable battery truck project now fully operational. thedriven.io/2025/07/24/a...

3 years after the car launched internationally, The 2025 Nissan Ariya is finally on sale in Australia. Priced from $55,840 + ORC. www.drive.com.au/news/2025-ni...

The dirty Australian loophole in plug-in hybrid emissions ratings. thedriven.io/2025/07/22/t...

The Fiat 500e range (including Abarth) has had their prices slashed by up to $23k starting at $39990 D/A until Sept 30th or when stock is exhausted. www.fiat.com.au/fiat/offers

Call for papers!!! AEVA’s 2025 National Conference will be held onThursday, 13th November, in Melbourne at Victoria University’s Footscray Park campus. The conference is adjacent to the Everything Electric Show, held at the Melbourne Showgrounds on 14-16 November 2025.

The 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior "Electrrica" has been priced for Australia. From $57,900 + ORC. www.goauto.com.au/new-models/a...

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 has been priced for Australia. From $119,750 + ORC. www.drive.com.au/news/2026-hy...

Australian vehicle sales June 2025 BEV 10.7% PHEV + BEV 15.8% Hybrid 17.6% "Green" vehicles = 33.4% Australian sales ICE only drive train share 66.6% Chinese vehicle sales up 60.5% June 2025 Year on Year

The 2025 Audi E-Tron GT has had major updates in performance and tech. All yours from 209k + ORC. www.goauto.com.au/new-models/a...

June EV sales for Australia are back over 10% of total sales. www.drive.com.au/news/austral...

The ACT will wind back Stamp Duty concessions for EVs from Sept 1. www.drive.com.au/news/the-act...

Our July Webinar is on High Speed Rail..🚄 🚄 Join us on Thursday 24 July at 8pm AEST. Our guest is Greg Byrnes. General Manager, Environment, Sustainability and Safety at the High Speed Rail Authority. Free for AEVA members. More details: aeva.asn.au/events/1107/

The AEVA WA branch championed for an effective charging network for south west of WA. The RAC took on the challenge and built the first of it's type anywhere in the country 10 years ago. And now in 2025 it's shutting down. Well sort of. rac.com.au/about-rac/me...

Vale Michael "Doc" Symons. Doc was a founding member, the first in AU to road-register a converted EV, and a pioneer in electric vehicle construction and ownership. He significantly influenced us, especially the NSW branch and early adopters. He will be greatly missed.

The BYD Dolphin Mini is all but certain for Australia. It will be the cheapest new EV but also one of the cheapest new cars on the market. www.drive.com.au/news/austral...

The 2025 Nio Firefly has been spotted testing on Australian roads in RHD. www.drive.com.au/news/nio-fir...

Order books are also open now for the 2025 IM5 from MG. From $60990 drive away. shop.mgmotor.com.au/configurator...

The 2025 BYD Sealion 8 PHEV 7 seater confirmed for Australia. www.carsauce.com/car-news/202...

Order books are now open for the 2025 IM6 from MG. From $60990 drive away. The performance version has 572kw of power, 3.8s 0-100 time and a massive 396kw max DC charge rate. Sheesh.... shop.mgmotor.com.au/configurator...

Delulu. thedriven.io/2025/06/11/q...

BYD have confirmed the new Atto 2 is coming to AU late 2025. www.carsauce.com/car-news/202...

Massive EOFY deals for Polestar. www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/pol...

SEQH launches world-first electric road train. bigrigs.com.au/2025/05/28/s...

Top Gear takes the new Kia EV3 up the centre. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTlC...

BYD to go fully factory backed in Australia from mid 2025. www.drive.com.au/news/byd-goe...

The Nissan Micra is back and it's fully electric..!!! Aannnnd. It's not coming to Oz. Boooo.... www.drive.com.au/news/2026-ni...