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Analysts fear that proposed changes to ICE phaseout target would mean keeping the combustion engine and hybrid alive and rewarding the laggards.
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"Rewarding the laggards": EU backflip on ICE phaseout puts EV transition at risk
Analysts fear that proposed changes to ICE phaseout target would mean keeping the combustion engine and hybrid alive and rewarding the laggards.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/06/rewarding-the-laggards-eu-backflip-on-ice-phaseout-puts-ev-transition-at-risk/
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#Subaru's
next
#EV
now pencilled to arrive in
#Australia
next quarter, helping more buyers transition from ICE powertrains.
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Subaru to bring its second EV to Australia, an "all-terrain" electric SUV with fastest acceleration
Subaru's next EV now pencilled to arrive in Australia next quarter, helping more buyers transition from ICE powertrains.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/06/subaru-to-bring-its-second-ev-to-australia-an-all-terrain-electric-suv-with-fastest-acceleration/
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#Geely's
latest software update brings key feature thousands had waited for.
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Geely's top-selling EX5 new OTA brings features owners "waited so long for"
Geely's latest software update brings key feature thousands had waited for.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/06/geelys-top-selling-ex5-new-ota-brings-features-owners-waited-so-long-for/
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#Geely
confirms its best-selling Australian-bound EV globally, the affordable
#EX2
hatchback has sold over 465,000 units in 2025.
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Australia-bound low-cost Geely EX2 electric hatch becomes best-selling EV in China
Geely confirms its best-selling Australian-bound EV globally, the affordable EX2 hatchback has sold over 465,000 units in 2025.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/05/australia-bound-low-cost-geely-ex2-electric-hatch-becomes-best-selling-ev-in-china/
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Is it possible to buy an ultra-low cost
#EV
with a minimum range of just over 100kms? What are the options?
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What's the cheapest EV in Australia with a minimum 120 km range?
Is it possible to buy an ultra-low cost EV with a minimum range of just over 100kms? What are the options?
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/05/whats-the-cheapest-ev-in-australia-with-a-minimum-120-km-range/
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#Porsche
has begun series production of its Cayenne Electric, an all-electric
#SUV
that is powered by its in-house developed batteries, and despite a delay on its overall
#EV
strategy.
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Porsche begins series production of Cayenne Electric despite hold on EV strategy
Porsche has begun series production of its Cayenne Electric, an all-electric SUV that is powered by its in-house developed batteries, and despite a delay on its overall EV strategy.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/05/porsche-begins-series-production-of-cayenne-electric-despite-ev-strategy-delays/
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#Polestar
secures another major fund raising, this time a
#$US400
million (approximately
#$A570
million)
#equity
investment to help secure its financial stability.
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Polestar secures another $US400 million in equity to overcome cash crunch
Polestar secures another major fund raising, this time a $US400 million (approximately $A570 million) equity investment to help secure its financial stability.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/05/polestar-secures-another-us400-million-in-equity-to-overcome-cash-crunch/
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#Google's
autonomous driving technology company
#Waymo
has raised
#$US16
billion (approximately
#$A23
billion) in its efforts to strengthen its growth and scale its global presence.
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Waymo raises $A23 billion to scale global presence for autonomous vehicles
Google's autonomous driving technology company Waymo has raised $US16 billion (approximately $A23 billion) in its efforts to strengthen its growth and scale its global presence.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/04/waymo-raises-a23-billion-to-scale-global-presence-for-autonomous-vehicles/
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#Fortescue
will soon take delivery of two new mammoth battery electric trucks - its first from Chinese construction equipment producer
#XCMG
.
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Fortescue to take delivery of first massive battery electric trucks from China supplier
Fortescue will soon take delivery of two new mammoth battery electric trucks - its first from Chinese construction equipment producer XCMG.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/04/fortescue-to-take-delivery-of-first-massive-battery-electric-trucks-from-china-supplier/
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A full breakdown of all electric vehicle
#sales
by month in
#Australia
in 2026. Latest data includes results for January from FCAI and EVC.
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Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 - by model and by brand
A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2026. Latest data includes results for January from FCAI and EVC.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/04/australian-electric-vehicle-sales-by-month-in-2026-by-model-and-by-brand/
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Electric vehicle sales signal a potential changing of the guard as China-made
#EVs
take the top five position, pushing long-term market leader
#Tesla
well down the order.
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BYD, Zeekr and Geely take top spots in EV sales, as Tesla slump heralds changing of guard
Electric vehicle sales signal a potential changing of the guard as China-made EVs take the top five position, pushing long-term market leader Tesla well down the order.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/04/byd-zeekr-and-geely-take-top-spots-in-ev-sales-as-tesla-slump-heralds-changing-of-guard/
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#Tesla
sales off to a slow start in 2026 despite making multiple offers to keep buyers interested in the brand.
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Tesla sales in January dip despite multiple incentives
Tesla sales off to a slow start in 2026 despite making multiple offers to keep buyers interested in the brand.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/04/tesla-sales-in-january-dip-despite-multiple-incentives/
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#Tesla
renames its models in
#Australia
to bring it in line with global naming, announces no cheaper models for our market.
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Tesla renames its lineup in Australia, no cheaper model on the cards
Tesla renames its models in Australia to bring it in line with global naming, announces no cheaper models for our market.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/03/tesla-renames-its-lineup-in-australia-no-cheaper-model-on-the-cards/
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#MG
extends price cuts on its MG4 electric hatchback by up to $5,000, now available until end of February.
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MG extends summer offer saving $5,000 on some EV models
MG extends price cuts on its MG4 electric hatchback by up to $5,000, now available until end of February.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/03/mg-extends-summer-offer-saving-5000-on-some-ev-models/
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#VW
announces more cuts and changes to the pricing of its ID Buzz electric vans, following the success of its last changes.
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Volkswagen announces more price cuts for ID. Buzz electric vans in Australia
VW announces more cuts and changes to the pricing of its ID Buzz electric vans, following the success of its last changes.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/03/volkswagen-announces-more-price-cuts-for-id-buzz-electric-vans-in-australia/
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When a manufacturer gets it right ‘out of the box’, there is often an expectation that an update could make it worse rather than better. Polestar have avoided that temptation with the
#Polestar2
refresh.
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Polestar 2 refresh: Useful tweaks to a "driver's car" without the bings and bongs
When a manufacturer gets it right ‘out of the box’, there is often an expectation that an update could make it worse rather than better. Polestar have avoided that temptation with the Polestar 2 refresh.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/02/polestar-2-refresh-useful-tweaks-to-a-drivers-car-without-the-bings-and-bongs/
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Details of
#Tesla's
upcoming
#Cybercab
reveal what's under the bonnet of the company's future tech.
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First look under the hood of the Tesla Cybercab ahead of official production
Details of Tesla's upcoming Cybercab reveal what's under the bonnet of the company's future tech.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/02/first-look-under-the-hood-of-the-tesla-cybercab-ahead-of-official-production/
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#State
celebrates opening of first overhead gantry charging infrastructure, which is approximately 25 per cent more space-efficient than conventional
#charging
infrastructure.
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Australian state opens its first overhead gantry-charged bus depot
State celebrates opening of first overhead gantry charging infrastructure, which is approximately 25 per cent more space-efficient than conventional charging infrastructure,
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/02/australian-state-opens-its-first-overhead-gantry-charged-bus-depot/
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#CEFC
to provide $60 million to help South Korea car maker offer discounted finance on EVs made by
#Hyundai
and
#Kia
.
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CEFC provides $60m to help Hyundai and Kia offer discounted financing to EV buyers
CEFC to provide $60 million to help South Korea car maker offer discounted finance on EVs made by Hyundai and Kia.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/02/cefc-provides-60m-to-help-hyundai-and-kia-offer-discounted-financing-to-ev-buyers/
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#BYD
brings new driveaway offer on it's most popular
#EV
, cutting over $3,700 off the price in some states.
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BYD slashes driveway prices on its best-selling EV in Australia
BYD brings new driveaway offer on it's most popular EV, cutting over $3,700 off the price in some states.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/02/byd-slashes-driveway-prices-on-its-best-selling-ev-in-australia/
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#Kia
launches its first electric sedan in Australia, the
#EV4
, featuring the lowest drag co-efficient of any of its
#EVs
to date and range of up to more than 600kms.
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Kia launches EV4 - its first electric sedan - in Australia with 612km range
Kia launches its first electric sedan in Australia, the EV4, featuring the lowest drag co-efficient of any of its EVs to date and range of up to more than 600kms.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/02/kia-launches-ev4-its-first-electric-sedan-in-australia-with-612km-range/
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Popular
#MG4
electric hatch refreshed with a cheaper rounded variant also lands in key right-hand-drive market.
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New 2026 MG4 EV launched, and prices slashed in right hand drive market
Popular MG4 electric hatch refreshed with a cheaper rounded variant also lands in key right-hand-drive market.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/02/new-2026-mg4-ev-launched-and-prices-slashed-in-right-hand-drive-market/
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Geely EX5 factory bonus offer of $2,500 off the driveaway price sees extension as market heats up.
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Geely extends $2,500 factory bonus on popular EX5 SUV
Geely EX5 factory bonus offer of $2,500 off the driveaway price sees extension as market heats up.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/01/geely-extends-2500-factory-bonus-on-popular-ex5-suv/
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#Tesla
adds the
#ModelY
to it's trade-in incentive along with discounts on
#FSD
equipped inventory stock to push for sales growth.
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Tesla offers $2,000 trade-in bonus on best-selling Model Y
Tesla adds the Model Y to it's trade-in incentive along with discounts on FSD equipped inventory stock to push for sales growth.
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/01/tesla-offers-2000-trade-in-bonus-on-best-selling-model-y/
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Tesla reveals
#FSD
software penetration data as it surpasses 1 million "active subscriptions".
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Tesla FSD subscription data reveals over 1 million users
Tesla reveals FSD software penetration data as it surpasses 1 million "active subscriptions".
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/30/tesla-fsd-subscription-data-reveals-over-1-million-users/
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Andy Spry has rekindled his 50-year love affair with
#VW
Squarebacks, with an electric conversion based around a
#Tesla
Model S motor, and a 72 kWh battery that makes it "a joy to drive."
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"It really hugs the road:" Reliving the past with an electric 1971 VW Squareback
Andy Spry has rekindled his 50-year love affair with VW Squarebacks, with an electric conversion based around a Tesla Model S motor, and a 72 kWh battery that makes it "a joy to drive."
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/29/it-really-hugs-the-road-reliving-the-past-with-an-electric-1971-vw-squareback/
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#Mini
has unveiled what it describes as an “extensive” technical update for its all-electric Countryman electric
#SUV
which boosts the car’s range to 500 kilometres.
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New electric Mini Countryman gets range boost to 500 kilometres
Mini has unveiled what it describes as an “extensive” technical update for its all-electric Countryman electric SUV which boosts the car’s range to 500 kilometres.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/29/new-electric-mini-countryman-gets-range-boost-to-500-kilometres/
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Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker
#Xpeng
has officially opened its first dealerships in the country, located in
#Auckland
and
#Christchurch
.
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Xpeng opens first two dealerships in New Zealand
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng has officially opened its first dealerships in the country, located in Auckland and Christchurch.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/29/xpeng-opens-first-two-dealerships-in-new-zealand/
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Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modelling now shows
#EVs
increasingly winning on pure
#economics
, driven by falling vehicle prices,
#policy
reform and better understanding of real-world operating costs.
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EV total cost of ownership in Australia: The economics have turned
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modelling now shows EVs increasingly winning on pure economics, driven by falling vehicle prices, policy reform and better understanding of real-world operating costs.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/29/ev-total-cost-of-ownership-in-australia-the-economics-have-turned/
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#Tesla
flags end to production of Model S and Model X, says the future is all about autonomy and robots - and some solar and storage to keep them switched on.
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Tesla scraps first flagship models, bets future on robots and autonomy amid wild claims
Tesla flags end to production of Model S and Model X, says the future is all about autonomy and robots - and some solar and storage to keep them switched on.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/29/tesla-scraps-first-flagship-models-bets-future-on-robots-and-autonomy-amid-wild-claims/
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Researchers find that for every 200
#EVs
added in
#California
between 2019 and 2023 there was a corresponding 1.1 per cent reduction in NO2 levels.
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EV adoption leads to rapid and significant cuts in air pollution, new data shows
Researchers find that for every 200 EVs added in California between 2019 and 2023 there was a corresponding 1.1 per cent reduction in NO2 levels.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/29/ev-adoption-leads-to-rapid-and-significant-cuts-in-air-pollution-new-data-shows/
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New
#EU
car registrations increased by only 1.8 per cent in 2025, but
#EV
sales jumped sharply to take a 17.4 per cent market share, despite a big slump in
#Tesla
deliveries.
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Battery electric cars account for nearly one in five of all new car sales in EU in 2025
New EU car registrations increased by only 1.8 per cent in 2025, but EV sales jumped sharply to take a 17.4 per cent market share, despite a big slump in Tesla deliveries.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/29/battery-electric-cars-account-for-nearly-one-in-five-of-all-new-car-sales-in-eu-in-2025/
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#Tesla's
truck charging rollout begins with 1.2 MW chargers to be installed in the coming months under a new partnership.
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Tesla to roll out 1.2 MW Semi Superchargers at dozens of truck stops
Tesla's truck charging rollout begins with 1.2 MW chargers to be installed in the coming months under a new partnership.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/29/tesla-to-roll-out-1-2-mw-semi-superchargers-at-dozens-of-truck-stops/
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#BYD's
next flagship EV with 1,000 kW charging and a quick acceleration time spotted testing ahead of imminent launch.
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BYD's new flagship electric SUV spotted testing 1,000 kW charging speeds
BYD's next flagship EV with 1,000 kW charging and a quick acceleration time spotted testing ahead of imminent launch.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/28/byds-new-flagship-electric-suv-spotted-testing-1000-kw-charging-speeds/
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Elon Musk says
#Tesla
expects to receive approval for
#FSD
Supervised across two of its potentially biggest markets next month.
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Tesla self-driving tech expected to see major expansion across two continents next month
Elon Musk says Tesla expects to receive approval for FSD Supervised across two of its potentially biggest markets next month.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/28/tesla-self-driving-tech-expected-to-see-major-expansion-across-two-continents-next-month/
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A Melbourne company creating
#vehicles
with no seats, no doors and no steering wheel has secured a $30 million government investment to boost its manufacturing.
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Australian EV company gets $30m funding boost to develop self-driving vehicles
A Melbourne company creating vehicles with no seats, no doors and no steering wheel has secured a $30 million government investment to boost its manufacturing.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/28/australian-ev-company-gets-30m-funding-boost-to-develop-self-driving-vehicles/
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#Nissan
adds solar PV to its
#Ariya
SUV to see how much range can be added to
#EVs
by harnessing "the world’s most abundant renewable energy source: the sun.”
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Nissan adds PV to its Ariya SUV to test how EVs can harness the sun
Nissan adds solar PV to its Ariya SUV to see how much range can be added to EVs by harnessing "the world’s most abundant renewable energy source: the sun.”
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/28/nissan-adds-pv-to-its-ariya-suv-to-test-how-evs-can-harness-the-sun/
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New owners discover an upgraded FSD AI 4.5 computer on their
#Teslas
.
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New Tesla owners surprised at discovering upgraded Hardware 4.5 in their cars
New owners discover an upgraded FSD AI 4.5 computer on their Teslas.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/28/new-tesla-owners-surprised-at-discovering-upgraded-hardware-4-5-in-their-cars/
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#BYD
sets new international sales target for 2026 with global market expansion in full swing.
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BYD ups international expansion target, aims to get 24% growth
BYD sets new international sales target for 2026 with global market expansion in full swing.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/26/byd-ups-international-expansion-target-aims-to-get-24-growth/
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#Xiaomi
upgrades its first
#EV
and scores over 100,000 orders in a fortnight.
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Xiaomi's extremely popular SU7 EV gets 100,000 pre-orders in fortnight
Xiaomi upgrades its first EV and scores over 100,000 orders in a fortnight.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/26/xiaomis-extremely-popular-su7-ev-gets-100000-pre-orders-in-fortnight/
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#Tesla
opens initial 500 kW+ EV charging sites, paving the way for cheaper EV charging with faster speeds.
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Tesla opens its first 500 kW supercharger site, doubling power
Tesla opens initial 500 kW+ EV charging sites, paving the way for cheaper EV charging with faster speeds.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/26/tesla-opens-its-first-500-kw-supercharger-site-doubling-power/
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#Xpeng's
most popular
#SUV
sees its new fast-charging electric model launch in New Zealand ahead of Australia.
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Xpeng launches new G6 in New Zealand ahead of Australia
Xpeng's most popular SUV sees its new fast-charging electric model launch in New Zealand ahead of Australia.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/25/xpeng-launches-new-g6-in-new-zealand-ahead-of-australia/
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#EverythingElectric
Sydney will be delayed by six months, moving from its original March dates to September 18–20, 2026.
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Everything Electric Sydney postponed to September amid "global EV headwinds"
Everything Electric Sydney will be delayed by six months, moving from its original March dates to September 18–20, 2026
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/23/everything-electric-sydney-postponed-to-september-amid-global-ev-headwinds/
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Tesla's upcoming
#Cybercab
Robotaxis are now appearing without any side mirrors, with the focus on camera tech.
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Tesla's self driving Cybercab spotted without mirrors, nearing mass production
Tesla's upcoming Cybercab Robotaxis are now appearing without any side mirrors, with the focus on camera tech.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/23/teslas-self-driving-cybercab-spotted-without-mirrors-nearing-mass-production/
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#EV
price falls are reaching their limit, with sticker-price parity with
#ICE
vehicles - which means resale values are also likely to level out at around the standard ICE
#vehicle
rate.
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Do EVs have poor resale value? Or will their prices stop melting like ICE?
EV price falls are reaching their limit, with sticker-price parity with ICE vehicles - which means resale values are also likely to level out at around the standard ICE vehicle rate.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/22/do-evs-have-poor-resale-value-or-do-their-prices-melt-like-ice/
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Two major ports have big plans to go fully
#electric
. It could be a model for cities everywhere, but will the local utility help make it happen, or be the bottleneck that delayed it?
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Southern California is ground zero for truck electrification: But can the grid keep up?
Two major ports have big plans to go fully electric. It could be a model for cities everywhere, but will the local utility help make it happen, or be the bottleneck that delayed it?
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/22/southern-california-is-ground-zero-for-truck-electrification-but-can-the-grid-keep-up/
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18 days ago
Why go through all the pain of having new LNG facilities and new coal mines when we can just kill oil imports and get a lot of votes in the process?
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Australia should go hard on EVs, exempt them from GST, and save $40 billion a year in fuel imports
Why go through all the pain of having new LNG facilities and new coal mines when we can just kill oil imports and get a lot of votes in the process?
https://reneweconomy.com.au/australia-should-go-hard-on-evs-exempt-them-from-gst-and-save-40-billion-a-year-in-fuel-imports/
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Volvo debuts its next electric SUV, with impressive tech, a bigger battery and over 800 km of WLTP range.
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Volvo EX60 makes its global debut, offering biggest battery and longest range
Volvo debuts its next electric SUV, with impressive tech, a bigger battery and over 800 km of WLTP range.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/22/volvo-ex60-makes-its-global-debut-offering-biggest-battery-and-longest-range/
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Chinese EVs - at every price point - are beating competitors on range, still a key factor in
#consumer
choice when they think about an
#EV
.
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China EVs have more range at a lower price, no wonder they have taken the electric crown
Chinese EVs - at every price point - are beating competitors on range, still a key factor in consumer choice when they think about an EV.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/21/china-evs-have-more-range-at-a-lower-price-no-wonder-they-have-taken-the-electric-crown/
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#Jaecoo
J5 EV extends early-bird offer to another thousand customers with $36,990 driveaway available.
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Jaecoo extends J5 EV $36,990 driveaway offer to another 1000 customers
Jaecoo J5 EV extends early-bird offer to another thousand customers with $36,990 driveaway available.
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/21/jaecoo-extends-j5-ev-36990-driveaway-offer-to-another-1000-customers/
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