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V2Grid Australia bi-directional charger

Exclusive: V2Grid Australia pricing for first 50 bi-directional charger installs

Exclusive: V2Grid Australia pricing for first 50 bi-directional charger installs

Red Earth Ambibox V2G V2H charger

Australian-Made V2G/V2H Chargers to Launch in 2025

RedEarth Energy Storage and ambibox have established a partnership agreement to manufacture bi-directional EV chargers in Australia. The production will take…

Flexicar Polestar 2

Flexicar Goes Green: Electric Vehicle Trial Debuts in Adelaide

Flexicar has launched its first electric vehicle car-sharing initiative in Adelaide, marking a significant step towards sustainable urban mobility in South…

Renault Megane E-Tech
Peugeot

Why Aussies Aren't Saying 'Oui' to French Electric Cars from Renault & Peugeot

French electric cars are failing to spark interest in Australia, with many Peugeot and Renault fans down under worrying how long the brands can survive without…

Kia EV6 - Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, ACT

ACT Sets Pace with Bold EV Targets & Infrastructure Planning

ACT creating roadmap for electrification of transport, following on from it's leadership in transitioning to 100% renewable electricity ahead of other…

MG4 Essence 64
MG

Australian MG4 Owners React To Price Cut "Compensation" Offer

Australian MG4 Owners React To Price Cut "Compensation" Offer

BYD Shark Ute in blue three quarter view parked
BYD

BYD Shark Ute 6 launches in Australia with an introductory price of $57,990

The highly anticipated BYD Shark Ute 6 has launched in Australia with a special introductory price of $57,990 before-on road costs.

Leapmotor C10 front three quarter view
Leapmotor

2025 Leapmotor C10 price and specs: most affordable medium electric SUV available

The 2025 Leapmotor C10 has launched dramatically price point for medium-sized electric SUV with a starting price of priced from $45,888 plus on-road costs.

MG Cyberster rear light
MG

Evolution at Lightning Speed: MG's Electrifying Journey from Basic SUV to Halo EV Sports Car

Evolution at Lightning Speed: MG's Electrifying Journey from Basic SUV to Halo EV Sports Car

Neerav Bhatt at Kia EV5 Australian media launch
Kia

KIA EV5 Australia: sales target, pricing, launch offer, what if Model Y price falls?

KIA EV5 Australia: Pricing, Sales Target, Launch Offer, Reacting to Model Y Price Cuts?

Tesla Model Y Juniper concept
Tesla

Tesla set to commence production of Model Y Juniper

It has been reported that Tesla is imminently set to commence production for the revamped Tesla Model Y Juniper at its Shanghai factory this week.

Denza N7 electric van
Denza

Denza, BYD's luxury brand confirmed for Australia

EVDirect, the appointed local distributor for BYD, has officially announced the upcoming Australian launch of the upscale Denza brand, slated for 2025. It will…

Kia EV6 charging at bp pulse Sydenham

Half Speed, Full Price? bp pulse Australia EV charging rates frustrate drivers

bp pulse Australia EV charging rates frustrate drivers with slow speeds at full prices. Is this the poorest customer experience network?

Vehicle to grid with Nissan Leaf

CSIRO and Essential Energy Launch regional vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial

Essential Energy and CSIRO have launched a trial to explore the potential of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology through a new trial aimed at integrating this…

MG4 bidirectional charging V2H and V2G test
MG

MG4 Bidirectional Charging (V2H and V2G) Successfully Trialled

Intercontrol has successfully deployed one of the first V2H (vehicle-to-home) demonstrations of the MG4 electric hatchback.

Kia EV5 Earth
Kia

Kia EV5 Australian Driveaway pricing revealed: 4 months later than expected

Kia EV5 Australian Driveaway pricing revealed 4 months later than expected

GWM Ora
GWM

GWM Ora Prices Reduced Across the Range, Extended Range Becomes Best Value 400km Plus Range EV

GWM has reduced prices of the GWM Ora by up to $6,000 making it one of the most affordable electric cars available electric car today

Kia Niro EV at Ampol Pheasants Nest South

Review: Is Ampol AmpCharge Australia's Most Frustrating EV Network?

I usually drive straight past Ampol Ampcharge fast EV chargers because the customer experience is poor in several ways. Let me explain...

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 Charging Port

Exclusive: Location of Australia's First Public V2G EV Charger Unveiled

Exclusive: Location of Australia's First Public V2G EV Charger Unveiled

DEEPAL S07 vs Tesla Model Y: Chinese EV Launches in Australia 2025
Deepal

DEEPAL S07 vs Tesla Model Y: Chinese EV Launches in Australia 2025

DEEPAL S07 SUV launches in Australia to challenge Tesla Model Y. Compare pricing, specs, range, and features of this new Chinese EV competitor

Ultratune Anti EV social media post (since deleted)
XPENG

Ultratune Anti-EV Social Media Past Haunts New Xpeng Service Deal

The Australian EV community is not impressed by Xpeng choosing regular "anti EV" social media posting Ultratune as service agents

Volkswagen celebrates 70 years in Australia with a Guinness World Record
Volkswagen

VW Electric Ambition: Targeting #1 European EV Brand in Australia

VW aims to be the leading European supplier of electric vehicles in Australia.

BYD Atto 3 at mycar service centre
BYD

Common BYD Atto 3 Problems: A Comprehensive Overview

Explore our comprehensive guide on BYD Atto 3 issues, including common faults, customer service concerns,

Kia EV9 bidirectional charging V2H and V2G test
Kia

Kia EV9 Bidirectional Charging (V2H and V2G) Successfully Trialled

Intercontrol has successfully deployed one of the first V2H (vehicle-to-home) demonstrations of the Kia EV9

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