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The Zeekr
#7X
arrives in Australia with a sort of self-assurance usually reserved for brands that have been here for decades. It is large, fast, beautifully finished..
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https://thedriven.io/2025/12/23/the-zeekr-7x-review-very-quick-very-polished-and-hard-to-ignore/
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Geely confirms its best-selling EV globally, the affordable
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hatchback, will arrive in Australia in late 2026, following in the footsteps of its popular EX5
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https://thedriven.io/2025/12/16/geely-confirms-top-selling-and-low-priced-ex2-electric-hatchback-on-its-way-to-australia/
8 days ago
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#Toyota
ups battery, adds range, power to its first
#EV
in Australia, the bZ4X, while shaving thousands off the price
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https://thedriven.io/2025/12/11/toyota-slashes-price-of-its-first-ev-by-10000-despite-bigger-battery-longer-range/
13 days ago
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Two new electric buses from Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania will hit the road in Adelaide this week, the first of 60 being progressively rolled out over the coming months
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Adelaide welcomes first of 60 new electric buses
Two new electric buses from Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania will hit the road in Adelaide this week, the first of 60 being progressively rolled out over the coming months.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/09/adelaide-welcomes-first-of-60-new-electric-buses/
14 days ago
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#Nissan
uses recycled batteries from its Leaf EVs to store solar generated at its Victoria castings factory
thedriven.io/2025/12/09/n...
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Nissan uses recycled Leaf batteries for energy storage at Australian castings factory
Nissan uses recycled batteries from its Leaf EVs to store solar generated at its Victoria castings factory.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/09/nissan-uses-recycled-leaf-batteries-for-energy-storage-at-australian-castings-factory/
14 days ago
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Tesla has now produced 4 million cars at its Shanghai factory, which has supplied most of the
#Tesla
EVs on Australian roads and around half of all the company's production
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Tesla produces 4 million EVs at its most productive factory
Tesla has now produced 4 million cars at its Shanghai factory, which has supplied most of the Tesla EVs on Australian roads and around half of all the company's production.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/09/tesla-produces-4-million-evs-at-its-most-productive-factory/
14 days ago
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Australian government will invest $70 million with
#Volvo
Group Australia to accelerate the rollout of Australian-made electric trucks with lower cost finance and charging infrastructure
thedriven.io/2025/12/10/g...
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Government backs Volvo with $70 million to make electric trucks more affordable in Australia
Australian government will invest $70 million with Volvo Group Australia to accelerate the rollout of Australian-made electric trucks with lower cost finance and charging infrastructure.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/10/government-backs-volvo-with-70-million-to-make-electric-trucks-more-affordable-in-australia/
14 days ago
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Iron ore giant take deliver of first "early learner" electric haul trucks, but insist it will "take time" to get the transition to battery electric trucks right
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Pilbara iron ore giants take delivery of first "early learner" electric haul trucks
Iron ore giant take deliver of first "early learner" electric haul trucks, but insist it will "take time" to get the transition to battery electric trucks right.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/09/pilbara-iron-ore-giants-take-delivery-of-first-early-learner-electric-haul-trucks/
15 days ago
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Australia's biggest shipbuilder receives order for third large electric ferry for
#Denmark
in what it describes as “world largest electrification project at sea.”
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Australian shipbuilder gets order for third large battery electric ferry for Denmark
Australia's biggest shipbuilder receives order for third large electric ferry for Denmark in what it describes as “world largest electrification project at sea.”
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/08/australian-shipbuilder-gets-order-for-third-large-battery-electric-ferry-for-denmark/
15 days ago
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Logistics giant takes delivery of its first
#Tesla
Semi and, after being impressed by trial results, aims to add more to its fleet
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Logistics giant takes delivery of first Tesla Semi, with impressive 1 kWh/km consumption
Logistics giant takes delivery of its first Tesla Semi and, after being impressed by trial results, aims to add more to its fleet.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/07/logistics-giant-takes-delivery-of-first-tesla-semi-with-impressive-1-kwh-km-consumption/
15 days ago
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#Tesla
quietly launches Robotaxi app in Australia through one major store, hinting at program's international ambitions
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Tesla surprises many in Australia with quiet launch of Robotaxi App
Tesla quietly launches Robotaxi app in Australia through one major store, hinting at program's international ambitions.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/08/tesla-surprises-many-in-australia-with-quiet-launch-of-robotaxi-app/
15 days ago
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BYD's next affordable electric sedan - which will slot above the Seal in terms of size - has been spotted ahead of its official launch..
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BYD to launch another affordable electric sedan, priced from around $A35,000
BYD's next affordable electric sedan - which will slot above the Seal in terms of size - has been spotted ahead of its official launch.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/08/byd-to-launch-another-affordable-electric-sedan-priced-from-around-a35000/
15 days ago
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Logistics giant takes delivery of its first
#Tesla
Semi and, after being impressed by trial results, aims to add more to its fleet..
thedriven.io/2025/12/07/l...
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Logistics giant takes delivery of first Tesla Semi, with impressive 1 kWh/km consumption
Logistics giant takes delivery of its first Tesla Semi and, after being impressed by trial results, aims to add more to its fleet.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/07/logistics-giant-takes-delivery-of-first-tesla-semi-with-impressive-1-kwh-km-consumption/
16 days ago
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#Tesla
launches its cheapest Model Y in the UK, potentially hinting to broader availability of the car in other global markets, including Australia..
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Lower priced Tesla Model Y variant offered in key right hand drive market, Australia may be next
Tesla launches its cheapest Model Y in the UK, potentially hinting to broader availability of the car in other global markets, including Australia.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/06/lower-priced-tesla-model-y-variant-offered-in-key-right-hand-drive-market-australia-may-be-next/
16 days ago
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BYD's premium brand,
#Denza
, gets its first electric offering approved for sale in Australia, hinting at what's to come..
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BYD's Denza D9 electric people mover approved for sale in Australia
BYD's premium brand, Denza, gets its first electric offering approved for sale in Australia, hinting at what's to come.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/06/byds-denza-d9-electric-people-mover-approved-for-sale-in-australia/
16 days ago
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#EV
sales in Australia are up 10 per cent in 2025 over last year, as the gain in BYD, Kia and new Chinese brands more than offsets the slump in Tesla deliveries..
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EV sales are growing in Australia, thanks to BYD, Kia and Chinese newcomers
EV sales in Australia are up 10 per cent in 2025 over last year, as the gain in BYD, Kia and new Chinese brands more than offsets the slump in Tesla deliveries.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/05/ev-sales-are-growing-in-australia-thanks-to-byd-kia-and-chinese-newcomers/
16 days ago
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The R5 E-Tech has reached number one in the European electric light and small car segment, but there is nothing to suggest it is heading to Australia anytime soon.
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Renault 5 E-Tech takes Europe by storm, but is not heading to Australia anytime soon
The R5 E-Tech has reached number one in the European electric light and small car segment, but there is nothing to suggest it is heading to Australia anytime soon.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/05/renault-5-e-tech-takes-europe-by-storm-but-is-not-heading-to-australia-anytime-soon/
19 days ago
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Engineering students in Australia put their skills to the test by building mostly electric open wheeler racing cars. The four day event starts next week.
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Engineering students tests their skills with open-wheeler electric racing cars
Engineering students in Australia put their skills to the test by building mostly electric open wheeler racing cars. The four day event starts next week.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/05/engineering-students-tests-their-skills-with-open-wheeler-electric-racing-cars/
19 days ago
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The Deepal S07 looks great in person and a starting price below $50,000 makes it look like good value on paper. But has Deepal managed to fix its teething issues?
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Deepal S07 review: Good looks can be deceiving
The Deepal S07 looks great in person and a starting price below $50,000 makes it look like good value on paper. But has Deepal managed to fix its teething issues?
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/04/deepal-s07-review-good-looks-can-be-deceiving/
19 days ago
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Transport experts say rule change allowing biofuels and a car running on animal fats would, for example, require the equivalent of 120 pigs a year.
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"120 pigs a year per car”: European oil lobby’s biofuels loophole likely unsustainable
Transport experts say rule change allowing biofuels and a car running on animal fats would, for example, require the equivalent of 120 pigs a year.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/04/120-pigs-a-year-per-car-european-oil-lobbys-biofuels-loophole-likely-unsustainable/
19 days ago
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Hundreds more kerbside electric vehicle (EV) chargers have been added to the Chargefox platform in a move that is expected to boost access for drivers without off-street parking.
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EVX kerbside EV chargers added to Chargefox platform
Hundreds more kerbside electric vehicle (EV) chargers have been added to the Chargefox platform in a move that is expected to boost access for drivers without off-street parking.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/04/evx-kerbside-ev-chargers-added-to-chargefox-platform/
20 days ago
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The Kia EV3 and Tesla Model Y are among four new EVs that fail to live up to their advertised driving ranges in real-world testing recently conducted by Australia’s peak motoring body.
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Tesla, Kia and MG among EVs falling short in latest Australian real-world range tests
The Kia EV3 and Tesla Model Y are among four new EVs that fail to live up to their advertised driving ranges in real-world testing recently conducted by Australia’s peak motoring body.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/03/tesla-and-kia-among-evs-falling-short-in-latest-australian-real-world-range-tests/
20 days ago
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Is Australia's EV charger plug war really over? Will we eventually get the NACS plug? The short answer is "no, not ever." The long answer is a bit more complicated.
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NACS or CCS2: Which is the better EV charging standard?
Is Australia's EV charger plug war really over? Will we eventually get the NACS plug? The short answer is "no, not ever." The long answer is a bit more complicated.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/03/nacs-or-ccs2-which-is-the-better-ev-charging-standard/
20 days ago
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Hyundai announces big changes to its popular Ioniq 5 lineup, slashing number of variants, removing the smaller battery option, and ditching the digital side mirrors.
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Hyundai revises range for Ioniq 5, ditches smaller battery and digital side mirrors
Hyundai announces big changes to its popular Ioniq 5 lineup, slashing number of variants, removing the smaller battery option, and ditching the digital side mirrors.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/03/hyundai-revises-range-for-ioniq-5-ditches-smaller-battery-and-digital-side-mirrors/
21 days ago
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EV sales bounce back in November, with Tesla regaining top spot, and the new Zeekr 7X and the BYD Atto 2 making a big splash.
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EV sales bounce back in November 2025, as Zeekr 7X leaps into top 3
EV sales bounce back in November, with Tesla regaining top spot, and the new Zeekr 7X and the BYD Atto 2 making a big splash.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/03/ev-sales-bounce-back-in-november-2025-as-zeekr-7x-leaps-into-top-3/
21 days ago
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A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2025. Latest data includes results for November from FCAI and EVC.
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Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2025 - by model and by brand
A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2025. Latest data includes results for November from FCAI and EVC.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/03/australian-electric-vehicle-sales-by-month-and-by-model-in-2025-2/
21 days ago
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"Open to all technologies:" EU flags softening of proposed 2035 ban of ICE cars, under pressure from German carmakers to allow for hybrids and biofuels.
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EU flags changes to 2035 ban on new combustion engine cars
"Open to all technologies:" EU flags softening of proposed 2035 ban of ICE cars, under pressure from German carmakers to allow for hybrids and biofuels.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/03/eu-flags-changes-to-2035-ban-on-new-combustion-engine-cars/
21 days ago
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Nearly 20,000 new cars hit the roads in Norway in November, and 97.6 per cent of them were battery electric vehicles (EVs), with Tesla being the dominant player.
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Tesla still dominant as Norway posts 97.6 per cent EV share in November
Nearly 20,000 new cars hit the roads in Norway in November, and 97.6 per cent of them were battery electric vehicles (EVs), with Tesla being the dominant player.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/02/tesla-still-dominant-as-norway-posts-97-6-per-cent-ev-share-in-november/
21 days ago
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Tesla sales see a big rise in November, with Model Y leading in early market data release and Polestar also doing well.
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Tesla and Polestar see gains in EV sales in November
Tesla sales see a big rise in November, with Model Y leading in early market data release and Polestar also doing well.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/02/tesla-and-polestar-see-gains-in-ev-sales-in-november/
21 days ago
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A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2025. Latest data includes initial Tesla and Polestar results for November from EVC.
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Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2025 - by model and by brand
A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2025. Latest data includes initial Tesla and Polestar results for November from EVC.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/02/australian-electric-vehicle-sales-by-month-and-by-model-in-2025-2/
22 days ago
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Tim and Tanya take Deepal’s S07 out for a proper first-drive review. Smooth? Definitely. Spacious? Mostly. But with tough rivals, does this newcomer offer anything truly standout?
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Video: Deepal S07 review - Great drive, but is it enough in 2025?
Tim and Tanya take Deepal’s S07 out for a proper first-drive review. Smooth? Definitely. Spacious? Mostly. But with tough rivals, does this newcomer offer anything truly standout?
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/02/video-deepal-s07-review-great-drive-but-is-it-enough-in-2025/
22 days ago
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The number of purely electric cars on Germany’s roads looks set to climb above 2 million by the end of the year, but will fall well short of 2030 target.
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Number of electric cars on German roads approaches 2 million
The number of purely electric cars on Germany’s roads looks set to climb above 2 million by the end of the year, but will fall well short of 2030 target.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/02/number-of-electric-cars-on-german-roads-approaches-2-million/
22 days ago
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How often should we charge? And should we always go to 100 per cent, or just some of the time. Or, not at all. Questions from a new EV owner.
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EV charging advice V0.2 - do we need to go to 100 per cent?
How often should we charge? And should we always go to 100 per cent, or just some of the time. Or, not at all. Questions from a new EV owner.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/02/ev-charging-advice-v0-2-do-we-need-to-go-to-100-per-cent/
22 days ago
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BYD has lifted the cashback offer for its top selling EV model in Australia to keep its sales momentum going in last month of the year.
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BYD lifts cashback offer for its best-selling EV to $4,000 as it battles Tesla for top spot
BYD has lifted the cashback offer for its top selling EV model in Australia to keep its sales momentum going in last month of the year.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/02/byd-lifts-cashback-offer-for-its-best-selling-ev-to-4000-as-it-battles-tesla-for-top-spot/
22 days ago
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Geely EX2 heads to a new key right-hand-drive market, priced from under $A20,000.
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Geely EX2 electric hatchback to start at $A19,000 in key right hand drive market
Geely EX2 heads to a new key right-hand-drive market, priced from under $A20,000.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/01/geely-ex2-electric-hatchback-to-start-at-a19000-in-key-right-hand-drive-market/
23 days ago
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Tesla FSD Supervised finally lands in Europe, offering test rides, with strong interest.
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Tesla takes FSD Supervised to Europe, but for passengers only
Tesla FSD Supervised finally lands in Europe, offering test rides, with strong interest.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/01/tesla-takes-fsd-supervised-to-europe-but-for-passengers-only/
23 days ago
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Tesla begins first deliveries of the Cybertruck outside of North America, hinting at other markets like Australia to follow.
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Tesla begins first deliveries of Cybertruck outside of North America
Tesla begins first deliveries of the Cybertruck outside of North America, hinting at other markets like Australia to follow.
https://thedriven.io/2025/12/01/tesla-begins-first-deliveries-of-cybertruck-outside-of-north-america/
23 days ago
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German government has agreed to spend three billion euros ($A5.3 billion) on a new scheme to support electric mobility adoption among low- and middle-income groups.
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Germany agrees €3 billion support scheme to make EVs affordable for lower income groups
German government has agreed to spend three billion euros ($A5.3 billion) on a new scheme to support electric mobility adoption among low- and middle-income groups.
https://thedriven.io/2025/11/30/germany-agrees-e3-billion-support-scheme-to-make-evs-affordable-for-lower-income-groups/
23 days ago
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Xpeng announces new incentives on servicing, cashback offers and low cost finance to help move stock ahead of imminent upgrade arrival.
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Xpeng offers up to $5,000 cashback on G6 electric SUV to clear 2025 stock
Xpeng announces new incentives on servicing, cashback offers and low cost finance to help move stock ahead of imminent upgrade arrival.
https://thedriven.io/2025/11/29/xpeng-offers-up-to-5000-cashback-on-g6-electric-suv-to-clear-2025-stock/
23 days ago
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Tesla offers free 30 day FSD Supervised trial to help entice an estimated 1.5 million owners to try and buy the software.
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Tesla to offer free 30 day FSD Supervisded trial in key markets
Tesla offers free 30 day FSD Supervised trial to help entice an estimated 1.5 million owners to try and buy the software.
https://thedriven.io/2025/11/28/tesla-to-offer-free-30-day-fsd-supervisded-trial-in-key-markets/
26 days ago
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Despite some minor quirks, the Kia EV3 is a compelling overall package, offering category leading range and a practical, easy to use interior.
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EV3 Earth review: Long range and a big boot in Kia’s most compact EV
Despite some minor quirks, the Kia EV3 is a compelling overall package, offering category leading range and a practical, easy to use interior.
https://thedriven.io/2025/11/28/ev3-earth-review-long-range-and-a-big-boot-in-kias-most-compact-ev/
26 days ago
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Chinese and Korean industrial giants to work together on development of sodium-ion batteries, particularly for low-speed city EV, and grid storage.
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Sinopec and LG Chem to develop sodium-ion battery materials for low-speed EVs and grid
Chinese and Korean industrial giants to work together on development of sodium-ion batteries, particularly for low-speed city EV, and grid storage.
https://thedriven.io/2025/11/27/sinopec-and-lg-chem-to-develop-sodium-ion-battery-materials-for-low-speed-evs-and-grid/
27 days ago
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This is the exact wrong moment for automakers to lose their nerve in the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
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Record EV sales underline American demand – but will US car makers deliver or retreat?
This is the exact wrong moment for automakers to lose their nerve in the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
https://thedriven.io/2025/11/27/record-ev-sales-underline-american-demand-but-will-us-car-makers-deliver-or-retreat/
27 days ago
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Australian company gets certification for first of its kind V2X home EV charger that promises to turn electric cars into batteries on wheels.
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Australian-made bidirectional (V2X) EV charger hits the market
Australian company gets certification for first of its kind V2X home EV charger that promises to turn electric cars into batteries on wheels.
https://thedriven.io/2025/11/27/australian-made-bidirectional-v2x-ev-charger-hits-the-market/
27 days ago
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The new flagship vessel for environmental campaign group Greenpeace will feature a 3 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery, as well as solar, sails, and hydrogen fuel cells.
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New Greenpeace flagship vessel to feature 3 MWh battery, solar, sails, and hydrogen fuel cells
The new flagship vessel for environmental campaign group Greenpeace will feature a 3 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery, as well as solar, sails, and hydrogen fuel cells.
https://thedriven.io/2025/11/27/new-greenpeace-flagship-vessel-to-feature-3-mwh-battery-solar-sails-and-hydrogen-fuel-cells/
27 days ago
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Our electric lap around Australia in our BYD Dolphin turned out to be fun and easy, even if we did have to jettison the roof pod. The NT turned out to be the biggest charging challenge.
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Fun and easy: Our lap around Australia with a family of four in a small electric Dolphin
Our electric lap around Australia in our BYD Dolphin turned out to be fun and easy, even if we did have to jettison the roof pod. The NT turned out to be the biggest charging challenge.
https://thedriven.io/2025/11/27/fun-and-easy-our-lap-around-australia-with-a-family-of-four-in-a-small-electric-dolphin/
27 days ago
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Tesla reportedly to launch a 7-seater Model Y in Europe.
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Tesla set to offer 7-seater Model Y in key markets
Tesla reportedly to launch a 7-seater Model Y in Europe.
https://thedriven.io/2025/11/26/tesla-set-to-offer-7-seater-model-y-in-key-markets/
27 days ago
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I have mined and analysed the entire charging history of our Tesla Model 3 - six years' worth of home, work, AC and DC charging. This is what it tells us.
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EV charging facts and myths: What 6 years of real data reveals
I have mined and analysed the entire charging history of our Tesla Model 3 - six years' worth of home, work, AC and DC charging. This is what it tells us.
https://thedriven.io/2025/11/26/ev-charging-facts-and-myths-what-6-years-of-real-data-reveals/
28 days ago
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BYD make great cars, but rapid growth has caused some problems. My experience is that BYD are becoming aware of this and are starting to address these issues.
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Another take on BYD service levels: Our Dolphin's multiple problems had a happy ending
BYD make great cars, but rapid growth has caused some problems. My experience is that BYD are becoming aware of this and are starting to address these issues.
https://thedriven.io/2025/11/26/another-take-on-byd-service-levels-our-dolphins-multiple-problems-had-a-happy-ending/
28 days ago
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BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme with 2,200 kW and multiple race track records, showcased to public for first time at Guangzhou Auto Show.
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BYD showcases world-record feats of its first electric supercar
BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme with 2,200 kW and multiple race track records, showcased to public for first time at Guangzhou Auto Show.
https://thedriven.io/2025/11/26/byd-showcases-world-record-feats-of-its-first-electric-supercar/
28 days ago
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