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AEVA proposal keeps road-user charging debate in focus
AEVA has been reported backing a universal road-user charge across all vehicles, but there is no confirmed Australian government adoption of the idea.
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Volvo starts FH Aero Electric production and unveils 80-tonne electric truck
Volvo Trucks has started series production of the FH Aero Electric and unveiled a new 80-tonne battery-electric truck, while Australian availability remains unconfirmed.
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Hyundai confirms electric Staria Load for Australia, but price remains unverified
Hyundai has confirmed an electric Staria Load for Australia, but verified local pricing has still not been published.
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Kia PV7 electric van unveiled, Australia timing reported
Kia’s PV7 electric van has been unveiled globally, with Australian reporting pointing to a local launch in the fourth quarter of 2027.
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MG U9 EV detailed for Australia, with launch timing still unclear
MG Motor Australia has detailed the U9 EV ute for Australia, but local pricing, timing and availability remain unconfirmed in the material reviewed.
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Tesla Cybercab tour confirmed for Australia and New Zealand
Tesla’s Cybercab will tour Australia and New Zealand in late 2026 as a showcase, with reporting saying it is not launching as a local robotaxi service.
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Kia is back in the van business — and it is starting with an EV
Kia has returned to the Australian van market after a long absence, but rather than easing its way back in with a conventional petrol or diesel model, it has chosen to start with a dedicated electric…
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Everything Electric Sydney 2026 preview: The new electric cars, SUVs and utes you need to see this weekend
Sydney is about to become the centre of Australia’s electric-car universe, with a record crop of new EVs, plug-in hybrids The post Everything Electric Sydney 2026 preview: The new electric cars, SUVs…
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The PHEV emissions problem is not the plug-in hybrid. It is the “plug-in maybes”
Plug-in hybrids can work, but only if we design them, and manage them, for how people actually travel. The experience in Australia is more promising than Europe. The post The PHEV emissions problem…
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MG U9 EV ute detailed for Australia, LDV twin still a no-show
MG Motor Australia will enter an electric ute segment that's small in both volume and the number of available models.
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BYD unveils flagship electric heavy truck with 600 km range, and 1.5 MW Blade battery charging rate
BYD unveils its flagship electric heavy truck, with a range of around 600 km, along with smaller electric trucks and a new electric van. The post BYD unveils flagship electric heavy truck with 600 km…
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Another potential electric ute for Australia? Geely’s new Riddara King Kong EV takes aim at workhorse market
Geely has revealed an updated version of its affordable King Kong electric ute in China as the Australian market finally The post Another potential electric ute for Australia? Geely’s new Riddara…
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Australia’s cheapest new car is fully electric, and BYD’s move will change the conversation about EVs
BYD's stunning low price for the Atto 1 is not just changing conversations about the transition to EVs, it is attacking one of the last bastions of the ICE market - the petrol hatch. The post…
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Volkswagen’s 6.89kWh/100km EV: Mission Efficiency breaks records with budget-car parts and solar power
Volkswagen has set new efficiency and aerodynamic benchmarks with the near-production-ready Mission Efficiency. The super-streamlined concept car uses as much hardware from Volkswagen’s MEB+ platform…
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Suzuki Australia appoints Ohme as home charging partner
Suzuki Australia has selected Ohme as its exclusive home electric vehicle charging partner ahead of the local arrival of the e Vitara. The electric SUV is Suzuki’s first battery-electric vehicle and…
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Kia PV7 electric van confirmed for Australia
Kia will launch its new PV7 electric commercial vehicle in Australia during the fourth quarter of 2027. The Cargo and Passenger model is the second vehicle in Kia’s dedicated Platform Beyond Vehicle…
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Nissan Casting Australia Plant
40 years of local grit meets world-class engineering. From high-pressure aluminium casting to heavy-duty accessories and EV components, NCAP shows what Australian manufacturing is capable of on the…
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MSI Eco Series EV charger review: A smart home charger with some properly useful hardware
Home EV charging should be simple enough to forget about. MSI’s new Eco Series aims to do just that, combining practical installation features with smart charging, solar integration and up to 22kW AC…
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