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#BYD's performance sports car under the #Denza brand spotted with expected over 700 kW of power, ahead of imminent launch..
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/08/z-cars-byd-electric-sports-car-with-over-700-kw-of-power-spotted-in-the-wild/
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Z-cars: BYD electric sports car with over 700 kW of power spotted in the wild
BYD's performance sports car under the Denza brand spotted with expected over 700 kW of power, ahead of imminent launch.
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/08/z-cars-byd-electric-sports-car-with-over-700-kw-of-power-spotted-in-the-wild/
about 18 hours ago
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#BYD's performance sports car under the #Denza brand spotted with expected over 700 kW of power, ahead of imminent launch..
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/08/z-cars-byd-electric-sports-car-with-over-700-kw-of-power-spotted-in-the-wild/
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Z-cars: BYD electric sports car with over 700 kW of power spotted in the wild
BYD's performance sports car under the Denza brand spotted with expected over 700 kW of power, ahead of imminent launch.
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/08/z-cars-byd-electric-sports-car-with-over-700-kw-of-power-spotted-in-the-wild/
about 18 hours ago
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Australia’s
#EV
market has delivered its biggest month yet, with electric cars reaching more than 20 per cent market share and the
#Tesla
Model Y becoming the country’s best-selling vehicle. Plus, the latest EV news.
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The Driven Podcast: EVs hit 20% as Tesla tops Australia
Australia’s EV market has delivered its biggest month yet, with electric cars reaching more than 20 per cent market share and the Tesla Model Y becoming the country’s best-selling vehicle. Plus, first impressions of Cadillac’s new electric SUVs, and the latest EV news.
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/09/the-driven-podcast-evs-hit-20-as-tesla-tops-australia/
about 20 hours ago
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Can #Hyundai’s new IONIQ 6 N, with 448kW, a 3.2-second 0–100km/h time and track-focused technology, set a new benchmark for performance #EVs?
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/09/video-hyundai-ioniq-6-n-review-the-best-performance-ev-yet/
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Video: Hyundai IONIQ 6 N review: The best performance EV yet?
Can Hyundai’s new IONIQ 6 N, with 448kW, a 3.2-second 0–100km/h time and track-focused technology, set a new benchmark for performance EVs?
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/09/video-hyundai-ioniq-6-n-review-the-best-performance-ev-yet/
about 20 hours ago
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#EVs are not a threat to the #grid – they are the missing piece of a cleaner, #cheaper electricity system – if we design for them..
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/05/from-new-load-to-flexible-power-electric-vehicles-can-help-keep-the-lights-on-if-we-let-them/
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From “new load” to flexible power: Electric vehicles can help keep the lights on, if we let them
EVs are not a threat to the grid – they are the missing piece of a cleaner, cheaper electricity system – if we design for them.
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/05/from-new-load-to-flexible-power-electric-vehicles-can-help-keep-the-lights-on-if-we-let-them/
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#Cadillac’s new #Optiq and #Vistiq offer two very different takes on the luxury electric #SUV, as the American brand tries to find a place in an increasingly crowded Australian #EV market..
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/05/cadillac-is-back-with-a-very-different-electric-pitch-for-australian-buyers/
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Cadillac is back with a very different electric pitch for Australian buyers
Cadillac’s new Optiq and Vistiq offer two very different takes on the luxury electric SUV, as the American brand tries to find a place in an increasingly crowded Australian EV market.
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/05/cadillac-is-back-with-a-very-different-electric-pitch-for-australian-buyers/
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#Cadillac is expanding its Australian electric vehicle line-up with two very different #SUVs but can this line-up win over Australian buyers?
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/05/video-optiq-vs-vistiq-first-look-at-cadillacs-new-electric-suvs/
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Video: OPTIQ vs VISTIQ – First look at Cadillac’s new electric SUVs
Cadillac is expanding its Australian electric vehicle line-up with two very different SUVs but can this line-up win over Australian buyers?
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/05/video-optiq-vs-vistiq-first-look-at-cadillacs-new-electric-suvs/
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The
#EV
price war continues apace with new models now regularly breaking the $50k and $40k barriers, leaving other manufacturers scrambling to catch up.
#Hyundai
is the latest to move - again.
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Hyundai slashes prices of Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 EVs, but cuts some features
The EV price war continues apace with new models now regularly breaking the $50k and $40k barriers, leaving other manufacturers scrambling to catch up. Hyundai is the latest to move - again.
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/05/hyundai-slashes-prices-on-kona-electric-and-ioniq-5-evs-but-cut-some-features/
5 days ago
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#Tesla
has finally rolled out vehicle to load technology in
#Australia
and is hinting that vehicle-to-grid is not far away, and likely to be considerably cheaper than other offerings.
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Tesla vehicle-to-grid rollout is not far away, and could be a lot cheaper than rivals
Tesla has finally rolled out vehicle to load technology in Australia and is hinting that vehicle-to-grid is not far away, and likely to be considerably cheaper than other offerings.
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/05/tesla-vehicle-to-grid-rollout-is-not-far-away-and-could-be-a-lot-cheaper-than-rivals/
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There is no denying the #Ioniq6N is an expensive vehicle, but for the love of driving there is nothing else in its class for anywhere near this price except for the sibling Ioniq 5 N..
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/05/hyundai-ioniq-6-n-review-fully-electric-and-fully-sick/
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 N review: Fully electric and fully sick
There is no denying the Ioniq 6 N is an expensive vehicle, but for the love of driving there is nothing else in its class for anywhere near this price except for the sibling Ioniq 5 N.
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/05/hyundai-ioniq-6-n-review-fully-electric-and-fully-sick/
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State puts out call for heavy #EV charging hubs as part of #fuel security plan..
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/03/state-puts-out-call-for-heavy-ev-charging-hubs-as-part-of-fuel-security-plan/
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State puts out call for heavy EV charging hubs as part of fuel security plan
State government seeking proposals for large EV charging hubs, targeting heavy trucks, as well as renewable fuels and other proposals to address fuel security.
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/03/state-puts-out-call-for-heavy-ev-charging-hubs-as-part-of-fuel-security-plan/
6 days ago
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#EV
sales rise sharply in May, hitting a record share of 20 per cent as the
#Tesla
Model Y, the
#Jaecoo
J5, the
#Geely
EX5 and the
#BYD
Sealion 7 led the way, and diesel utes fell sharply.
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EV sales hit record 20 pct share in May, as Tesla, BYD, Jaecoo and Geely surge and diesel utes slump
EV sales rise sharply in May, hitting a record share of 20 per cent as the Tesla Model Y, the Jaecoo J5, the Geely EX5 and the BYD Sealion 7 led the way, and diesel utes fell sharply.
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/03/ev-sales-hit-record-20-pct-share-in-may-as-tesla-byd-jaecoo-and-geely-surge-and-diesel-utes-slump/
7 days ago
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Registrations of new battery electric #vehicles surged across #Europe in May, and while some countries are showing slower passenger car growth overall, the same cannot be said for #EVs..
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/02/ev-sales-numbers-surge-across-europe-in-may-and-their-market-share-too/
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EV sales numbers surge across Europe in May, and their market share too
Registrations of new battery electric vehicles surged across Europe in May, and while some countries are showing slower passenger car growth overall, the same cannot be said for EVs.
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/02/ev-sales-numbers-surge-across-europe-in-may-and-their-market-share-too/
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The share of #electric vehicles in Norway’s new passenger #car market came in at 97.8 per cent in May, delivering a 98 per cent share for the first five months of the year..
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/02/norways-ev-share-at-97-8-pct-in-may-as-tesla-leads-toyota-and-vw/
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Norway’s EV share at 97.8 pct in May, as Tesla leads Toyota and VW
The share of electric vehicles in Norway’s new passenger car market came in at 97.8 per cent in May, delivering a 98 per cent share for the first five months of the year.
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/02/norways-ev-share-at-97-8-pct-in-may-as-tesla-leads-toyota-and-vw/
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In a first for the Australian #EV market, #BYD's own ship arrives in #Melbourne with thousands of cars to meet the surge in local demand..
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/02/byd-ship-with-more-than-4900-cars-mostly-evs-docks-in-melbourne/
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BYD ship with more than 4,900 cars – mostly EVs – docks in Melbourne
In a first for the Australian EV market, BYD's own ship arrives in Melbourne with thousands of cars to meet the surge in local demand.
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/02/byd-ship-with-more-than-4900-cars-mostly-evs-docks-in-melbourne/
7 days ago
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Updated: A full breakdown of all electric vehicle #sales by month in #Australia in 2026. Latest data includes results for May from #EVC..
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/02/australian-electric-vehicle-sales-by-month-in-2026-by-model-and-by-brand/
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Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand
Updated: A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2026. Latest data includes results for May from EVC.
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/02/australian-electric-vehicle-sales-by-month-in-2026-by-model-and-by-brand/
7 days ago
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US EV giant #Tesla posts best ever monthly sales in #Australia, hitting a new peak of 6,443 sales in May, as interest in electric vehicles continued to surge in light of fossil fuel supply crisis..
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/02/tesla-hits-record-month-of-sales-in-may-as-ev-surge-continues/
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Tesla hits record month of sales in May as Australia EV surge continues
US EV giant Tesla posts best ever monthly sales in Australia, hitting a new peak of 6,443 sales in May, as interest in electric vehicles continued to surge in light of fossil fuel supply crisis.
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/02/tesla-hits-record-month-of-sales-in-may-as-ev-surge-continues/
8 days ago
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#Zeekr has rolled out the first over-the-air software update for its #7X electric #SUV in Australia, adding remote parking, digital key access and improved Apple CarPlay functionality..
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/02/zeekr-rolls-out-first-ota-update-for-7x-electric-suv-in-australia/
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Zeekr rolls out first OTA update for 7X electric SUV in Australia
Zeekr has rolled out the first over-the-air software update for its 7X electric SUV in Australia, adding remote parking, digital key access and improved Apple CarPlay functionality.
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/02/zeekr-rolls-out-first-ota-update-for-7x-electric-suv-in-australia/
8 days ago
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Australian
#energy
and technology company has debuted a potentially first-of-its-kind vehicle-to-vehicle DC fast
#charging
platform, for stranded
#drivers
or for remote mining operations.
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Australian firm debuts vehicle-to-vehicle fast charging platform for stranded and remote EV drivers
Australian energy and technology company has debuted a potentially first-of-its-kind vehicle-to-vehicle DC fast charging platform, for stranded drivers or for remote mining operations.
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/01/australian-firm-debuts-vehicle-to-vehicle-fast-charging-platform-for-stranded-and-remote-ev-drivers/
8 days ago
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We test drive #BYD's expanded #Shark6 ute in #Victoria testing out towing, new crawl mode and the fleet-friendly cab-chassis variant..
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/01/new-byd-shark-6-variants-test-drive-3-5-tonne-towing-crawl-mode-and-much-more/
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New BYD Shark 6 variants test drive: 3.5-tonne towing, crawl mode and much more
We test drive BYD's expanded Shark 6 ute in Victoria testing out towing, new crawl mode and the fleet-friendly cab-chassis variant.
https://thedriven.io/2026/06/01/new-byd-shark-6-variants-test-drive-3-5-tonne-towing-crawl-mode-and-much-more/
8 days ago
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#MG's next affordable electric #SUV launches in #China starting at $A20,500 and could be a potential electric best-seller for the brand..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/31/mg-launches-new-small-electric-suv-mg4x-at-a20500/
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MG launches new small electric SUV, MG4X at $A20,500
MG's next affordable electric SUV launches in China starting at $A20,500 and could be a potential electric best-seller for the brand.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/31/mg-launches-new-small-electric-suv-mg4x-at-a20500/
9 days ago
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#Kia's upcoming #PV5 electric van spotted at the docks ahead of local deliveries..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/30/kias-highly-anticipated-pv5-electric-van-spotted-in-australia/
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Kia’s highly anticipated PV5 electric van spotted in Australia
Kia's upcoming PV5 electric van spotted at the docks ahead of local deliveries.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/30/kias-highly-anticipated-pv5-electric-van-spotted-in-australia/
9 days ago
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#Tesla has finally launched a #V2L adapter for its Australian customers, although it is only available for one variant..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/30/tesla-v2l-adapter-now-available-in-australia-to-allow-evs-to-power-tools-and-space-heaters/
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Tesla V2L adapter now available in Australia to allow EVs to power “tools and space heaters”
Tesla has finally launched a V2L adapter for its Australian customers, although it is only available for one variant.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/30/tesla-v2l-adapter-now-available-in-australia-to-allow-evs-to-power-tools-and-space-heaters/
9 days ago
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Electric #truck operations in #Australia are hampered by night-time curfews that were designed to protect communities from noisy #diesel trucks..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/29/night-time-curfews-designed-for-noisy-diesel-trucks-are-killing-business-case-for-quiet-electrics/
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The outdated rules – such as noise curfews – that are making it hard for electric trucks in Australia
Electric truck operations in Australia are hampered by night-time curfews that were designed to protect communities from noisy diesel trucks.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/29/night-time-curfews-designed-for-noisy-diesel-trucks-are-killing-business-case-for-quiet-electrics/
9 days ago
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Federal government supercharges landmark #V2G pilot to 1,000 #EVs, but so far only #BYD has come forward to offer its vehicles..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/29/amber-to-supercharge-v2g-pilot-to-more-than-1000-evs-with-government-funding-boost/
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Amber to supercharge V2G pilot to more than 1,000 EVs with government funding boost
Federal government supercharges landmark V2G pilot to 1,000 EVs, but so far only BYD has come forward to offer its vehicles.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/29/amber-to-supercharge-v2g-pilot-to-more-than-1000-evs-with-government-funding-boost/
12 days ago
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If
#BYD
can bring a quick charging, long range electric ute to
#Australia
at the right price, it could quickly become not just the best selling
#EV
, but the number 1 selling vehicle full stop.
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A Shark 7 electric ute could quickly be a bestseller, if BYD play their cards right
If BYD can bring a quick charging, long range electric ute to Australia at the right price, it could quickly become not just the best selling EV, but the number 1 selling vehicle full stop.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/29/a-shark-7-electric-ute-could-quickly-be-a-bestseller-if-byd-play-their-cards-right/
12 days ago
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We test one of Australia's best-value #EVs on offer in 2026, packing good comfort and a benchmark 10-year #warranty..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/28/mg4-urban-ev-driven-the-only-ev-with-10-year-warranty-and-pitched-around-30000/
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MG4 Urban EV Driven – the only EV with 10 year warranty and pitched around $30,000
We test one of Australia's best-value EVs on offer in 2026, packing good comfort and a benchmark 10-year warranty.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/28/mg4-urban-ev-driven-the-only-ev-with-10-year-warranty-and-pitched-around-30000/
12 days ago
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Is the #KGM Musso EV the electric ute #Australia has been waiting for? We put it to the test..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/28/video-kgm-musso-review-australias-most-affordable-electric-ute-tested-off-road/
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Video: KGM Musso review – Australia’s most affordable electric ute tested off-road
Is the KGM Musso EV the electric ute Australia has been waiting for? We put it to the test.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/28/video-kgm-musso-review-australias-most-affordable-electric-ute-tested-off-road/
13 days ago
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In this walkaround preview, we take a closer look at #Subaru’s new sporty electric #SUV, including the design, interior, practicality, technology and how it compares to its #competitors..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/28/video-subaru-uncharted-first-look-a-sporty-new-electric-suv/
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Video: Subaru Uncharted first look – A sporty new electric SUV
In this walkaround preview, we take a closer look at Subaru’s new sporty electric SUV, including the design, interior, practicality, technology and how it compares to its competitors.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/28/video-subaru-uncharted-first-look-a-sporty-new-electric-suv/
13 days ago
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A Victorian family looking to switch to an electric
#SUV
has run into an unexpected problem: Some of Australia’s most popular
#EVs
may be off-limits once their teenagers get P-plates.
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Families looking at EVs hit strange P-plate roadblock: Model Y banned, Ram 1500 allowed
A Victorian family looking to switch to an electric SUV has run into an unexpected problem: Some of Australia’s most popular EVs may be off-limits once their teenagers get P-plates.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/28/families-looking-at-evs-hit-strange-p-plate-roadblock-model-y-banned-ram-1500-allowed/
13 days ago
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I always thought it would be a long while until decent electric #4WD options were available, and die-hard enthusiasts would consider switching. But something has shifted..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/28/even-4wd-enthusiasts-are-now-realising-how-good-it-is-to-go-electric/
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Even 4WD enthusiasts are now realising how good it is to go electric
I always thought it would be a long while until decent electric 4WD options were available, and die-hard enthusiasts would consider switching. But something has shifted.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/28/even-4wd-enthusiasts-are-now-realising-how-good-it-is-to-go-electric/
13 days ago
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#Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that his company’s new dry #cathode production method will “significantly reduce” #battery costs..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/27/elon-musk-confirms-tesla-dry-cathode-tech-could-significantly-reduce-battery-costs/
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Elon Musk confirms Tesla dry cathode tech could “significantly reduce” battery costs
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that his company’s new dry cathode production method will “significantly reduce” battery costs.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/27/elon-musk-confirms-tesla-dry-cathode-tech-could-significantly-reduce-battery-costs/
13 days ago
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Council in Western Sydney has unveiled a new fully #electric heavy truck, which it says is custom-made to replace two ageing #diesel trucks and two trailers..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/27/local-council-says-first-electric-truck-to-replaced-two-diesel-trucks-and-two-trailers/
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Local council says first heavy truck to replace two ageing diesels and two trailers
Council in western Sydney has unveiled a new fully electric heavy truck, which it says is custom-made to replace two ageing diesel trucks and two trailers.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/27/local-council-says-first-electric-truck-to-replaced-two-diesel-trucks-and-two-trailers/
14 days ago
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Government ministers, investors and its #loyal fanbase are not impressed with #Ferrari's first #EV, with some suggesting the prancing horse logo be removed..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/27/what-would-enzo-say-ferrari-panned-after-launch-of-first-a900000-electric-car/
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“What would Enzo say?” Ferrari panned after launch of first $A900,000 electric car
Government ministers, investors and its loyal fanbase are not impressed with Ferrari’s first EV, with some suggesting the prancing horse logo be removed.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/27/what-would-enzo-say-ferrari-panned-after-launch-of-first-a900000-electric-car/
14 days ago
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#Stellantis promises to launch 29 new #EV models by 2030 as part of a five year a €60 billion ($A97.5 billion) strategic plan to regain the initiative in #electric mobility..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/26/stellantis-plans-29-new-evs-by-2030-and-a-new-consolidated-architecture/
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Stellantis plans 29 new EVs by 2030 and a new consolidated architecture
Stellantis promises to launch 29 new EV models by 2030 as part of a five year a €60 billion ($A97.5 billion) strategic plan to regain the initiative in electric mobility.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/26/stellantis-plans-29-new-evs-by-2030-and-a-new-consolidated-architecture/
14 days ago
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The Hyundai
#Elexio
arrives with the right ingredients, including decent range, fast
#DC
charging, and family-friendly space. But in
#Australia’s
increasingly crowded electric SUV market, is it enough to stand out?
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A week with the Hyundai Elexio: Fighting China with China in the electric SUV knife-fight
The Hyundai Elexio arrives with the right ingredients, including decent range, fast DC charging, and family-friendly space. But in Australia’s increasingly crowded electric SUV market, is it enough to stand out?
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/25/a-week-with-the-hyundai-elexio-fighting-china-with-china-in-the-electric-suv-knife-fight/
15 days ago
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Popular small electric SUV from #BYD spotted testing with reports hinting at a new RWD drivetrain and #LiDAR tech..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/24/byd-testing-upgrade-of-atto-2-small-electric-suv-with-longer-range/
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BYD testing upgrade of Atto 2 small electric SUV with longer range
Popular small electric SUV from BYD spotted testing with reports hinting at a new RWD drivetrain and LiDAR tech.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/24/byd-testing-upgrade-of-atto-2-small-electric-suv-with-longer-range/
16 days ago
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For
#EVs
to truly go mainstream,
#Australia
needs more public “kerbside” chargers. These can be microwave-sized boxes mounted to power poles or slightly larger boxes fixed to the kerb.
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Australia needs thousands more kerbside EV chargers. Here’s how to roll them out fast and fairly
For EVs to truly go mainstream, Australia needs more public “kerbside” chargers. These can be microwave-sized boxes mounted to power poles or slightly larger boxes fixed to the kerb.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/25/australia-needs-thousands-more-kerbside-ev-chargers-heres-how-to-roll-them-out-fast-and-fairly/
16 days ago
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#Fortescue
has fitted out a giant electric haul
#truck
with its own power systems and battery for the first time, and has started commissioning on its first 6 MW fast
#charger
, built in house.
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Fortescue fits out first 240 tonne electric haul truck, and rolls out first 6 MW fast charger
Fortescue has fitted out a giant electric haul truck with its own power systems and battery for the first time, and has started commissioning on its first 6 MW fast charger, built in house.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/25/fortescue-fits-out-first-240-tonne-electric-haul-truck-and-rolls-out-first-6-mw-fast-charger/
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#BYD launches a new version of the #Atto3, priced from under $A25,000, with amazing charging tech and an increase in length..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/24/byd-launches-new-atto-3-with-flash-charging-new-batteries-and-a-low-price/
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BYD launches new Atto 3 with flash charging, new batteries and a low price
BYD launches a new version of the Atto 3, priced from under $A25,000, with amazing charging tech and an increase in length.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/24/byd-launches-new-atto-3-with-flash-charging-new-batteries-and-a-low-price/
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#BYD's expanded #Shark6 lineup includes fleet friendly cab-chassis and Performance variant featuring 3.5-tonne towing and off-road capable Crawl Mode..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/23/byd-expands-popular-shark-6-ute-lineup-in-australia-now-with-3-5-tonne-towing/
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BYD expands popular Shark 6 ute lineup in Australia, now with 3.5 tonne towing
BYD's expanded Shark 6 lineup includes fleet friendly cab-chassis and Performance variant featuring 3.5-tonne towing and off-road capable Crawl Mode.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/23/byd-expands-popular-shark-6-ute-lineup-in-australia-now-with-3-5-tonne-towing/
16 days ago
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#BYD’s
move to build its own export armada, and why legacy
#car
makers are being dragged into a price war they may not be built to win.
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The Driven Podcast: Passing "Peak ICE", BYD's export armadas, and the legacy price war
We dig into the IEA's latest Global EV Outlook which says ICE vehicles peaked in 2017, BYD’s move to build its own export armada, and why legacy car makers are being dragged into a price war they may not be built to win.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/22/the-driven-podcast-passing-peak-ice-byds-export-armadas-and-the-legacy-price-war/
19 days ago
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Global #oil shortages are driving more motorists to buy #electric vehicles, with predictions they could account for almost one in three #cars sold worldwide within a year..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/22/cheaper-to-run-global-ev-numbers-surge-above-20-million-despite-slowdown-in-biggest-markets/
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“Cheaper to run:” Global EV numbers surge above 20 million despite slowdown in biggest markets
Global oil shortages are driving more motorists to buy electric vehicles, with predictions they could account for almost one in three cars sold worldwide within a year.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/22/cheaper-to-run-global-ev-numbers-surge-above-20-million-despite-slowdown-in-biggest-markets/
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Retrofitting #vehicles to make them wheelchair #accessible always presents problems. #Kia has found a solution - with a twist - for its new electric van..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/22/kia-introduces-innovative-wheelchair-accessible-option-to-pv5-electric-van/
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Kia introduces innovative wheelchair accessible option to PV5 electric van
Retrofitting vehicles to make them wheelchair accessible always presents problems. Kia has found a solution – with a twist – for its new electric van.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/22/kia-introduces-innovative-wheelchair-accessible-option-to-pv5-electric-van/
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One of Australia’s three biggest privately owned #energy utilities is rolling out ten ultra-fast electric vehicle #charging stations at 7-Eleven stores in Victoria, #NSW and Queensland..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/21/australian-energy-giant-to-roll-out-ultra-fast-ev-chargers-at-7-eleven-stores/
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Australian energy giant to roll out ultra-fast EV chargers at 7-Eleven stores
One of Australia’s three biggest privately owned energy utilities is rolling out ten ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at 7-Eleven stores in Victoria, NSW and Queensland.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/21/australian-energy-giant-to-roll-out-ultra-fast-ev-chargers-at-7-eleven-stores/
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#Tesla produces and delivers the last #ModelS and #ModelX vehicles to customers. The production lines will now be used for humanoid #robots..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/21/tesla-produces-the-last-of-the-iconic-evs-that-changed-the-industry/
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Tesla produces the last of the iconic EVs that changed the industry
Tesla produces and delivers the last Model S and Model X vehicles to customers. The production lines will now be used for humanoid robots.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/21/tesla-produces-the-last-of-the-iconic-evs-that-changed-the-industry/
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#Tesla reveals new data showing impressive #Semi electric truck uptime - and significantly higher than #diesel equivalents..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/21/tesla-says-its-semi-electric-trucks-enjoy-less-down-time-than-diesels/
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Tesla says its Semi electric trucks enjoy less down-time than diesels
Tesla reveals new data showing impressive Semi electric truck uptime – and significantly higher than diesel equivalents.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/21/tesla-says-its-semi-electric-trucks-enjoy-less-down-time-than-diesels/
20 days ago
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Electric #ferries have gone from novelty to common sense in less than a #decade. But Australian #governments are still pretending the #technology is stuck at the starting line?
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/20/australias-electric-ferry-trials-how-a-lack-of-foresight-drives-weak-ambition/
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Australia’s electric ferry trials: How a lack of foresight drives weak ambition
Electric ferries have gone from novelty to common sense in less than a decade. But Australian governments are still pretending the technology is still at the starting line?
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/20/australias-electric-ferry-trials-how-a-lack-of-foresight-drives-weak-ambition/
20 days ago
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#Volvo has announced the Australian pricing for the new #EX60, a luxury all-electric mid-size #SUV with a range of up to 660 kilometres..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/20/volvo-announces-australian-pricing-for-luxury-ex60-electric-suv/
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Volvo announces Australian pricing for luxury EX60 electric SUV
Volvo has announced the Australian pricing for the new EX60, a luxury all-electric mid-size SUV with a range of up to 660 kilometres.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/20/volvo-announces-australian-pricing-for-luxury-ex60-electric-suv/
20 days ago
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#Germany launches new #subsidy program for electric #vehicles, offering up to €6,000 to lower-income households buying or leasing new #EVs..
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/20/germany-launches-new-electric-car-subsidy-aimed-at-low-income-households/
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Germany launches new electric car subsidy aimed at low-income households
Germany launches new subsidy program for electric vehicles, offering up to €6,000 to lower-income households buying or leasing new EVs.
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/20/germany-launches-new-electric-car-subsidy-aimed-at-low-income-households/
20 days ago
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