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Porsche delay rollout of EVs in favour of new internal combustion engine (ICE) models, citing “massive changes within the automotive environment” and “a world with challenging conditions”.
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Shares plunge as Porsche delays EV rollout, citing “challenging conditions”
Porsche delay rollout of EVs in favour of new internal combustion engine (ICE) models, citing “massive changes within the automotive environment” and “a world with challenging conditions”.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/23/shares-plunge-as-porsche-delays-ev-rollout-citing-challenging-conditions/
about 15 hours ago
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Key changes to Tesla's new lower cost, no frills model spotted in Tesla's app software ahead of imminent reveal.
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Leaked specs reveal key details of Tesla new no frills, "affordable" EV
Key changes to Tesla's new lower cost, no frills model spotted in Tesla's app software ahead of imminent reveal.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/23/leaked-specs-reveal-key-details-of-tesla-new-no-frills-affordable-ev/
about 20 hours ago
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Tesla enthusiast and long-distance EV specialist Harald Murphy covers over 13,500 km as he completes an electric lap of Australia using new FSD Supervised system.
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Tesla Model Y completes lap of Australia with 13,500 km of FSD Supervised
Tesla enthusiast and long-distance EV specialist Harald Murphy covers over 13,500 km as he completes an electric lap of Australia using new FSD Supervised system.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/23/tesla-model-y-completes-lap-of-australia-with-13500-km-of-fsd-supervised/
about 21 hours ago
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One of Australia's largest energy firms will test whether electric car drivers are willing to plug their vehicles into the grid in exchange for free 'fuel'.
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Australia's biggest utility offers BYD Atto 3 and vehicle-to-grid in trial subscription offer
One of Australia's largest energy firms will test whether electric car drivers are willing to plug their vehicles into the grid in exchange for free 'fuel'.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/23/australias-biggest-utility-offers-byd-atto-3-and-vehicle-to-grid-in-trial-subscription-offer/
about 22 hours ago
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Horizon Power completes 12-month vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial in the resort town of Exmouth which shows the technology can be deployed in the remote micro-grids it manages.
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Network completes V2G trial to show technology works in remote micro-grids
Horizon Power completes 12-month vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial in the resort town of Exmouth which shows the technology can be deployed in the remote micro-grids it manages.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/22/network-completes-v2g-trial-to-show-technology-works-in-remote-micro-grids/
about 22 hours ago
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Australia’s largest EV fast-charging network has secured a $50 million senior debt facility in what it says is a landmark deal that signals the next stage of expansion in the industry.
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Evie secures $50m in milestone funding for EV charging networks
Australia’s largest EV fast-charging network has secured a $50 million senior debt facility in what it says is a landmark deal that signals the next stage of expansion in the industry.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/22/evie-secures-50m-in-milestone-funding-for-ev-charging-networks/
about 23 hours ago
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Tesla FSD Supervised tested on local roads giving us a glimpse of what's to come in the future, while impressing us with what's here today.
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Tesla FSD Supervised tested: A game-changing moment for the future of transport
Tesla FSD Supervised tested on local roads giving us a glimpse of what's to come in the future, while impressing us with what's here today.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/22/tesla-fsd-supervised-tested-a-game-changing-moment-for-the-future-of-transport/
1 day ago
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NSW unveils first of 11 bus depots that will be fully converted with gantry-style fast charging equipment.
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NSW unveils first electric bus depot with gantry-mounted fast charging technology
NSW unveils first of 11 bus depots that will be fully converted with gantry-style fast charging equipment.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/22/nsw-unveils-first-electric-bus-depot-with-gantry-mounted-fast-charging-technology/
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BYD rewrites history by setting new top speed record of over 496 km/h at test track in Germany.
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BYD sets world speed record at 496 km/h with its U9 Xtreme hypercar
BYD rewrites history by setting new top speed record of over 496 km/h at test track in Germany.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/22/byd-sets-world-speed-record-at-496-km-h-with-its-u9-xtreme-hypercar/
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The future of EVs in Australia just got a lot more interesting: The Zeekr 7X is quite a beast on the track and surprisingly capable as an off-roader.
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Zeekr 7X First Drive: A beast on the track, and a surprise off-roader
The future of EVs in Australia just got a lot more interesting: The Zeekr 7X is quite a beast on the track and surprisingly capable as an off-roader.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/22/zeekr-7x-first-drive-a-beast-on-the-track-and-a-surprise-off-roader/
2 days ago
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Autonomous cars with no human behind the wheel could be roaming Australian roads in time for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, although questions remain about their safety and cost.
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Uber looks to self-driving vehicles in Australia after Tesla FSD launch
Autonomous cars with no human behind the wheel could be roaming Australian roads in time for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, although questions remain about their safety and cost.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/20/uber-looks-to-self-driving-vehicles-in-australia-after-tesla-fsd-launch/
2 days ago
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Elon Musk says Tesla's next EV - first foreshadowed in 2017 - will be "something special beyond a car".
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Elon Musk says Tesla's next EV will be "something special beyond a car"
Elon Musk says Tesla's next EV - first foreshadowed in 2017 - will be "something special beyond a car".
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/20/elon-musk-says-teslas-next-ev-will-be-something-special-beyond-a-car/
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The Driven takes a look at the Ĺ koda Enyaq, the European all-electric SUV now available in Australia.
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Video: Ĺ koda Enyaq Review - Affordable with practical design
The Driven takes a look at the Ĺ koda Enyaq, the European all-electric SUV now available in Australia.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/19/video-skoda-enyaq-review-affordable-with-practical-design/
2 days ago
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Australia is counting on having five million EVs on its road to meet its 2035 climate target. We are a long way behind, so here's how it could be done.
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Australia needs five million EVs on its roads to meet 2035 climate target: Here's how to do it
Australia is counting on having five million EVs on its road to meet its 2035 climate target. We are a long way behind, so here's how it could be done.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/19/australia-needs-five-million-evs-on-its-roads-to-meet-2035-climate-target-heres-how-to-do-it/
2 days ago
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BYD's best-selling and smallest electric car to make its way to New Zealand this year, possibly opening doors for Australia.
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BYD's smallest and best selling EV to launch as Atto 1 in NZ in 2025
BYD's best-selling and smallest electric car to make its way to New Zealand this year, possibly opening doors for Australia.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/19/byds-smallest-and-best-selling-ev-to-launch-as-atto-1-in-nz-in-2025/
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Not even two weeks after Škoda’s launch of their new medium-sized electric SUV, the Elroq, I find myself once again roaming picturesque winding roads – this time in the Hunter...
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Ĺ koda's new Enyaq electric SUV: A welcome sequel, and at a lower price
Not even two weeks after Ĺ koda's launch of their new medium-sized electric SUV, the Elroq, I find myself once again roaming picturesque winding roads -
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/18/skodas-new-enyaq-electric-suv-a-welcome-sequel-and-at-a-lower-price/
6 days ago
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One of the largest delivery firms in Australia will add 55 electric vans and trucks to its fleet in a move the company says will appeal to environmentally conscious companies and consumers.
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Another Australian delivery giant signs up for 55 electric vans and trucks
One of the largest delivery firms in Australia will add 55 electric vans and trucks to its fleet in a move the company says will appeal to environmentally conscious companies and consumers.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/18/another-australian-delivery-giant-signs-up-for-55-electric-vans-and-trucks/
6 days ago
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Germany added 249,000 new EVs to its roads in the first half of 2035, a jump of 35 per cent, and added nearly 20,000 new public chargers.
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Germany’s EV registrations jump 35 per cent to record levels in first half of 2025
Germany added 249,000 new EVs to its roads in the first half of 2035, a jump of 35 per cent, and added nearly 20,000 new public chargers.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/18/germanys-ev-registrations-jump-35-per-cent-to-record-levels-in-first-half-of-2025/
6 days ago
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Tesla launches FSD supervised in Australia after years in the making, marking a huge milestone.
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Tesla officially launches FSD in Australia, potentially changing transport sector forever
Tesla launches FSD supervised in Australia after years in the making, marking a huge milestone.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/18/tesla-officially-launches-fsd-in-australia-potentially-changing-transport-sector-forever/
6 days ago
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Škoda Elroq launches in Australia, how will it stack up? Plus, we discuss Nio’s Firefly and its ambitious battery-swapping tech, break down the latest EV speed records, and other news of the week.
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Video: Elroq lands, Firefly sparks, and EV speed records shattered | The Driven Podcast
Škoda Elroq launches in Australia, how will it stack up? Plus, we discuss Nio’s Firefly and its ambitious battery-swapping tech, break down the latest EV speed records, and other news of the week.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/17/video-elroq-lands-firefly-sparks-and-ev-speed-records-shattered-the-driven-podcast/
7 days ago
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Zeekr says its received over 2,000 orders for its highly anticipated 7X electric SUV, with first customer test drives and deliveries to begin next month.
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Zeekr says it receives 2,000 orders for 7X, Australia's fastest charging SUV
Zeekr says its received over 2,000 orders for its highly anticipated 7X electric SUV, with first customer test drives and deliveries to begin next month.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/17/zeekr-says-it-receives-2000-orders-for-7x-australias-fastest-charging-suv/
7 days ago
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Ten years after the start of the Volkswagen emissions scandal, German carmakers still lack a full commitment to EVs because they are torn between short-term profits and long-term strategy, leading expert says.
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Dieselgate whistleblower warns VW, BMW and Mercedes risk repeating mistakes in electric shift
Ten years after the start of the Volkswagen emissions scandal, German carmakers still lack a full commitment to EVs because they are torn between short-term profits and long-term strategy, leading exp...
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/17/dieselgate-whistleblower-warns-vw-bmw-and-mercedes-risk-repeating-mistakes-in-electric-shift/
7 days ago
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A new analysis of European plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) has revealed that their real-world emissions are five times higher than official tests would suggest.
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Real-world emissions from plug in hybrids are five times higher than official tests
A new analysis of European plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) has revealed that their real-world emissions are five times higher than official tests would suggest,
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/16/real-world-emissions-from-plug-in-hybrids-are-five-times-higher-than-official-tests/
7 days ago
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Essential Energy, the operator of the local electricity network in 95 per cent of regional NSW, wins innovation award for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology trial, now looking for more car maker partners.
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Network wins innovation award for vehicle-to-grid technology trials
Essential Energy, the operator of the local electricity network in 95 per cent of regional NSW, wins innovation award for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology trial, now looking for more car maker partner...
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/16/network-wins-innovation-award-for-vehicle-to-grid-technology-trials/
7 days ago
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Why wouldn’t we tax new tyres at the point of sale – every vehicle needs them, regardless of technology.
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Letter to the editor: Why don't we tax tyres, instead of fossil fuels and EV road use
Why wouldn’t we tax new tyres at the point of sale – every vehicle needs them, regardless of technology.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/16/letter-to-the-editor-why-dont-we-tax-tyres-instead-of-fossil-fuels-and-ev-road-use/
8 days ago
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GAC's first EV in Australia, the Aion V, is on its way after receiving approval for sale.
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GAC to officially enter Australia with electric Aion V SUV now approved for sale
GAC's first EV in Australia, the Aion V, is on its way after receiving approval for sale.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/16/gac-to-officially-enter-australia-with-electric-aion-v-suv-now-approved-for-sale/
8 days ago
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Volvo deploys five electric machines, electric trucks and a battery-powered demolition robot to deconstruct three buildings as part of a major redevelopment in Germany.
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Volvo claims a world-first fully electric deconstruction site
Volvo deploys five electric machines, electric trucks and a battery-powered demolition robot to deconstruct three buildings as part of a major redevelopment in Germany.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/15/volvo-claims-a-world-first-fully-electric-deconstruction-site/
8 days ago
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Tesla rolls out new safety features via software, making its fleet safer.
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Tesla ups safety across its fleet with Vision tech
Tesla rolls out new safety features via software, making its fleet safer.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/15/tesla-ups-safety-across-its-fleet-with-vision-tech/
8 days ago
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Extending a tax cut for electric cars until 2035 could put another 1.5 million motorists behind the wheel of a low-emissions vehicle and significantly cut transport pollution, a study has found.
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Extending FBT exemption could put another 1.5 million EVs on roads by 2035
Extending a tax cut for electric cars until 2035 could put another 1.5 million motorists behind the wheel of a low-emissions vehicle and significantly cut transport pollution, a study has found.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/15/extending-fbt-exemption-could-put-another-1-5-million-evs-on-roads-by-2035/
8 days ago
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Tesla opens multiple new supercharger sites with some of the lowest fast charger prices of any charge point operator.
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New Tesla Superchargers come online, with pricing as low as 35c/kWh
Tesla opens multiple new supercharger sites with some of the lowest fast charger prices of any charge point operator.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/13/new-tesla-superchargers-come-online-with-pricing-as-low-as-35c-kwh/
8 days ago
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Video from Tesla vehicles driving on Australian roads without hands on steering wheels have led some to question whether the software is legal to use without a permit.
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Tesla FSD Supervised has quickly won over doubters, but is it legal?
Video from Tesla vehicles driving on Australian roads without hands on steering wheels have led some to question whether the software is legal to use without a permit,
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/13/tesla-fsd-supervised-has-quickly-won-over-doubters-but-is-it-legal/
9 days ago
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BYD's European expansion plans revealed with local manufacturing of EVs, Megawatt Charging and thousands of stores across the continent.
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BYD to begin European EV production with huge expansion retail and charging plans
BYD's European expansion plans revealed with local manufacturing of EVs, Megawatt Charging and thousands of stores across the continent.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/13/byd-to-begin-european-ev-production-with-huge-expansion-retail-and-charging-plans/
9 days ago
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Tesla customers across Australia are starting to receive early access supervised full-self-driving ahead of imminent broader launch.
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"This came as a surprise!": Tesla customers start to receive FSD supervised access in Australia
Tesla customers across Australia are starting to receive early access supervised full-self-driving ahead of imminent broader launch.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/13/this-came-as-a-surprise-tesla-customers-start-to-receive-fsd-supervised-access-in-australia/
9 days ago
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The Segway Ninebot Max E3 Pro is an impressive piece of engineering. Yes, there are a few compromises compared to more expensive models, but you get a lot for your money.
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Segway Ninebot E3 Pro scooter review: It will take you for a ride, for not much money
The Segway Ninebot Max E3 Pro is an impressive piece of engineering. Yes, there are a few compromises compared to more expensive models, but you get a lot for your money.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/12/segway-ninebot-e3-pro-scooter-review-it-will-take-you-for-a-ride-for-not-much-money/
12 days ago
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Australia's first electric prime mover charging hub has received $12 million in federal funding, and will feature 14 charging bays for electric trucks.
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Australia's first electric prime mover charging hub gets federal funding
Australia's first electric prime mover charging hub has received $12 million in federal funding, and will feature 14 charging bays for electric trucks.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/11/australias-first-electric-prime-mover-charging-hub-gets-federal-funding/
13 days ago
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Polestar has unveiled its new Polestar 5 four-door performance Grand Tourer, its answer to the Porsche Tacan and Audi e-Tron GT.
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Polestar unveils Polestar 5 Grand Tourer, starting from $171,000
Polestar has unveiled its new Polestar 5 four-door performance Grand Tourer, its answer to the Porsche Tacan and Audi e-Tron GT.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/11/polestar-unveils-polestar-5-grand-tourer-starting-from-171000/
13 days ago
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Tesla aims to fix dozen of EV charging apps issue for owners, starting with one market ahead of imminent expansion.
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Tesla launches game-changing EV public charging feature for owners
Tesla aims to fix dozen of EV charging apps issue for owners, starting with one market ahead of imminent expansion.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/11/tesla-launches-game-changing-ev-public-charging-feature-for-owners/
13 days ago
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China’s electric vehicle market, once dominated by BEVs, has seen a dramatic surge in PHEV sales underpinned by supportive policies—though there are questions over the market’s long-term outlook.
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https://thedriven.io/2025/09/10/whats-next-for-chinas-booming-phev-market/
13 days ago
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BYD's smallest electric car gets top safety scores in Europe within months of launch.
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BYD's smallest electric car gets 5 stars for safety
BYD's smallest electric car gets top safety scores in Europe within months of launch.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/10/byds-smallest-electric-car-gets-5-stars-for-safety/
14 days ago
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VW, BMW, and Mercedes present new electric models in bid to halt their decline on global markets. But environmental organisations accused the companies of “greenwashing”
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VW, BMW, Mercedes showcase new EVs to stem downturn as NGOs warn of greenwashing
VW, BMW, and Mercedes present new electric models in bid to halt their decline on global markets. But Environmental organisations accused the companies of “greenwashing”.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/09/vw-bmw-mercedes-showcase-new-evs-to-stem-downturn-as-ngos-warn-of-greenwashing/
15 days ago
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Australians love a ute. They also love an SUV. The Deepal E07, inconveniently, is both. The Driven were on hand at the Australian launch to see what it has to offer.
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Video: Not quite ute, not quite SUV (Deepal E07 Review)
Australians love a ute. They also love an SUV. The Deepal E07, inconveniently, is both. The Driven were on hand at the Australian launch to see what it has to offer.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/09/video-not-quite-ute-not-quite-suv-deepal-e07-review/
15 days ago
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Electric Ute, SUV, lounge, sleep pod? The E07 Multitruck is confusing, in a good way.
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Deepal’s E07 first drive: The EV crossover that isn't quite a ute, and not quite an SUV
Electric Ute, SUV, lounge, sleep pod? The E07 Multitruck is confusing, in a good way.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/09/deepals-e07-the-ev-crossover-australians-havent-seen-until-now/
15 days ago
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BYD receives approval Atto 2 electric SUV, which will potentially be Australia’s most affordable electric SUV.
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BYD's smallest and potentially lowest cost electric SUV gets approved for Australian sale
BYD receives approval Atto 2 electric SUV, which will potentially be Australia’s most affordable electric SUV.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/09/byds-smallest-and-potentially-lowest-cost-electric-suv-gets-approved-for-australian-sale/
15 days ago
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The world's biggest electric bus maker goes to some extraordinary lengths, and uses some innovative tech, to ensure battery pack safety.
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High speed test tracks, and extreme temperatures: Ensuring safety in an electric bus
The world's biggest electric bus maker goes to some extraordinary lengths, and uses some innovative tech, to ensure battery pack safety.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/09/high-speed-test-tracks-and-extreme-temperatures-ensuring-safety-in-an-electric-bus/
15 days ago
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Chinese automaker has announced it will slash $2,000 off all its electrified vehicles over a four-day period across Australia.
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Chery announces plan to slash $2,000 off EV ticket price – for just four days
Chinese automaker has announced it will slash $2,000 off all its electrified vehicles over a four-day period across Australia.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/08/chery-announces-plan-to-slash-2000-off-ev-ticket-price-for-just-four-days/
16 days ago
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Nissan to offer free 22 kW AC on-board charger on the first 400 Ariya EVs it sells in Australia, an offer worth around $3,000 on some variants.
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Nissan offers free 22 kW AC charging unit for first 400 Ariya customers
Nissan to offer free 22 kW AC on-board charger on the first 400 Ariya EVs it sells in Australia, an offer worth around $3,000 on some variants.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/08/nissan-offers-free-22-kw-ac-charging-unit-for-first-400-ariya-customers/
16 days ago
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GAC Aion UT electric hatchback spotted testing in Australia ahead of its expected launch in the coming months.
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Aion UT electric hatchback spotted testing in Australia
GAC Aion UT electric hatchback spotted testing in Australia ahead of its expected launch in the coming months.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/06/aion-ut-electric-hatchback-spotted-testing-in-australia/
16 days ago
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BMW unveils the most important car the German luxury brand has made in recent years, with the new iX3 SUV based on its Neue Klasse platform.
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BMW unveils its next-gen iX3, with 800 km WLTP range and 400 kW charging
BMW unveils the most important car the German luxury brand has made in recent years, with the new iX3 SUV based on its Neue Klasse platform.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/06/bmw-unveils-its-next-gen-ix3-with-800-km-wltp-range-and-400-kw-charging/
16 days ago
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Tom Rose from Evnex on the shift to smart EV charging and how electricity retailers need to adapt.
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Special Episode Video: Energy retailers and smart EV charging | The Driven Podcast
Tom Rose from Evnex on the shift to smart EV charging and how electricity retailers need to adapt.
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/05/special-episode-video-energy-retailers-and-smart-ev-charging-the-driven-podcast/
19 days ago
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With a WLTP range of up to 529km, practical design, and premium touches, does the Elroq have what it takes to challenge rivals like the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Kia EV6?
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Video: Is Ĺ koda's Elroq the most practical EV under $60k?
With a WLTP range of up to 529km, practical design, and premium touches, does the Elroq have what it takes to challenge rivals like the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Kia EV6?
https://thedriven.io/2025/09/05/video-is-skodas-elroq-the-most-practical-ev-under-60k/
19 days ago
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