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V2Grid test with Mitsubishi PHEV
Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Partners with V2Grid Australia for CHAdeMO V2G Solution

Mitsubishi Partners with V2Grid Australia for CHAdeMO V2G Solution

BYD Tang L three quarter view
BYD

BYD Tang L Seven-Seat Electric SUV Coming to Australia?

BYD's Seven-Seat Electric SUV, the BYD Tang L, could be coming to Australia.

Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai

ICCU recalls: Hyundai Australia & owners of Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 comment

Several readers who own Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 electric cars asked me to find out about how Hyundai Australia is dealing with Integrated Charging Control…

Highly anticipated Kia EV3 (overseas version)
Kia

Kia EV3: Right Features, Right Price For Cost-Of-Living Focused Australia?

Kia EV3: Right Features, Right Price For Cost-Of-Living Focused Australia?

Kia EV6 2025
Kia

Will Kia EV6 Refresh Swim Through Australia's Flood of New Chinese EVs?

Will Kia EV6 Refresh Swim Through Australia's Flood of New Chinese EVs?

2026 BYD Atto 3 front
BYD

2026 BYD Atto 3 Set to Receive Subtle Exterior Refresh

The 2026 BYD Atto 3 is set to receive a subtle exterior refresh, the first since launching in 2022.

BYD Seal front three quarter
BYD

2025 BYD Seal Line-up Receives Price Reductions, Gains Additional Features

The electric car price war continues in 2025 with a the BYD Seal Line-up receiving discounts as well as additional features

BYD Sealion 7 on the road
BYD

BYD Sealion 7: Tesla Model Y Competitor To Hit Australian Roads in February

BYD Sealion 7, with its sleek design, impressive tech features, and competitive pricing, the Sealion 7 is poised to compete directly with top SUV models. such…

2025 Tesla Model Y
Tesla

New Improved Australian Tesla Model Y Worth Price Increase?

Tesla has launched the updated Tesla Model Y aka Project Juniper. Prices from $63,400 before on-road costs. It offers a claimed WLTP driving range of between…

BYD Atto 3 front three quarter
BYD

BYD Atto 3 EV Becomes Most Affordable Electric SUV

The electric car price war continues in 2025 with a new BYD Atto 3 base model launching at $39,990 plus on-road costs.

BYD Dolphin front
BYD

Australia's First sub $30,000 EV launched: BYD Dolphin Essential

The electric car price war continues in 2025 with a new BYD Dolphin EV base model launching at $29,990 plus on-road costs.

NRMA 50kW Yass EV Charger

Unreliable Tritium EV Chargers Hurting NRMA Reputation, They Need to Share Replacement Plans

Unreliable Tritium EV Chargers Hurting NRMA Reputation, They Need to Share Replacement Plans

Will NVES reduce the number of huge trucks Australians buy for city use?

Australia New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES): Late and Better than Nothing

Australia New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES): Late and Better than Nothing

Kia EV6 media loan at old Evie Avenel Tritium PK350 chargers

Evie upgrades Avenel & Taree chargers to support Auto Charge

Evie upgrades Avenel & Taree chargers to support Auto Charge

EVX Pole charger

Could 10000+ power pole AC EV chargers speed up EV transition?

Could 10000+ power pole AC EV chargers speed up EV transition?

Evie partners with RACQ in Queensland

Evie Summer Road trip EV Charging Tips & New RACQ Discount

Evie Summer Road trip EV Charging Tips & New RACQ Discount

Bluberry chargers at Shell Reddy Express & Shell OTR

500kW Blueberry DC Chargers Coming to 30 NSW Shell Service Stations

500kW Blueberry DC Chargers Coming to 30 NSW Shell Service Stations

Alchemy Charge SmartPoint

Owner Review: Apartment Electric Car Charging using Alchemy Charge

Owner Review: Apartment Electric Car Charging using Alchemy Charge

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Inner West Council Successfully Trials Legal EV Charging Over Footpaths

Inner West Council Successfully Trials Legal EV Charging Over Footpath

Inner West Council Successfully Trials Legal EV Charging Over Footpath

bp pulse Caroline Springs

bp pulse Launches 2 New Melbourne 8 bay EV Fast Charger Sites

bp pulse Launches 2 New Melbourne 8 bay EV Fast Charger Sites

Former Evie Networks charger at BP Epping North

Evie Networks fast chargers leave BP petrol station sites

Evie Networks fast chargers leave BP petrol station sites

MG4 77 Long Range
MG

MG4 sale pricing "Never To Be Repeated" ends Dec 31

MG4 sale pricing "Never To Be Repeated" ends Dec 31

EV bidirectional charging

When is V2G Really Coming to Australia? An Energy Insiders Take

In this article we dissect what key pieces are required to make V2G a reality in Australia and what the likely timing will be.

MG iSmart app V2
MG

Australian MG iSMART app v2 enables face/finger ID access to car controls

Australian MG iSMART app v2 enables face/finger ID access to car controls

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