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Indian Giant Exicom Buys Tritium, Forming Global EV Charging Powerhouse
Leading Indian EV charging and Energy storage solutions company Exicom has purchased Australian DC Fast Charger manufacturing pioneer Tritum
Uber Drivers Should Think Twice About Used Nissan Leafs
A second hand Nissan Leaf is probably not a wise choice of electric car to use for Uber Driving
2024 Tesla Model Y Bidirectional Charging (V2G and V2H) Successfully Trialled
Ambibox has completed another successful test of a 2024 Tesla Y using bidirectional charging to discharge its battery.
2025 BYD Seal Gets LIDAR and Other Upgrades
The new 2025 BYD Seal is set to get a host of upgrades including LIDAR and a substantial interior uplift.
MG Australia ends nationwide drive away EV pricing offer
MG Australia has ended the nationwide drive away pricing offer across all their EV models, which began in March 2024. At the time this slashed thousands of…
Cheapest Australian EV: MG ZS EV Excite $34,990 driveaway run out sale
MG Australia is clearing out stock of the base model MG ZS EV Excite for $34,990 driveaway, $10,000 less than the price when it was launched in September 2022.
MG Launches Australia's Longest Electric Vehicle and Battery Warranty
MG has upgraded its existing strong electric vehicle and battery warranty to Australia's longest.
Tesla Model Y Juniper Photos Leaked
Photos of the soon to be refreshed Tesla Model Y, also known as Project Juniper, have been leaked.
NRMA Increases Public EV Fast Charging Cost to Invest in Network Expansion
The cost of public EV fast charging continues to rise. This time NRMA has increased the price per kWh to use its fast charging network, which they are spending…
Good Car Co Pauses EV Imports: Major Shift in Business Strategy?
Good Car Co has removed the marketplace listings of used EVs from their website but haven't publicly announced any changes to their business mode. When Good…
EV FBT Exemption: Luxury Car Tax Threshold Increased for 2024/2025
The Luxury Car Tax Threshold has been updated from 1 July 2024. This article details the changes you need to know and what EV models will be eligible.
MG Cyberster Nears Launch, National Tour Kicks Off
Australia's first electric roadster nears official launch with kick off of national dealership tour.
Polestar 2 Bidirectional Charging (V2G and V2H) Successfully Trialled
Ambibox has successfully deployed one of the first bidirectional charging / V2H (vehicle-to-home) demonstrations of the Polestar 2
Volvo EX30 Bidirectional Charging (V2G and V2H) Successfully Trialled
Ambibox has successfully deployed one of the first bidirectional charging / V2H (vehicle-to-home) demonstrations of the Volvo EX30
Evie Autocharge Compatibility: Which EVs, Sites & Payment Methods Are Enabled?
Evie Networks began rolling out early access to Autocharge on July 17 2024, with plans for wider availability a few weeks afterwards. What is Evie Autocharge &…
No App, No Card: New Evie Autocharge Streamlines Aussie EV Charging
Evie Networks is launching a new Autocharge feature that simplifies the charging process. This feature allows users to start charging immediately after…
Winter EV Range Drop: Temporary Chill, Not Permanent Loss
There's no need for alarm, it's normal for electric car estimated remaining range til empty meters to drop in cold weather and rise again in warm weather
Australian Car Buyers Miss Out on New EVs Due to Regulations, Mitsubishi Says
Mitsubishi says Australian government should consider reforming the Australian Type Approval and Australian Design Rule processes would maximise benefit to new…
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$54 Million NSW EV Fast Charging Grants Round 3 Now Open
$54 million in NSW government grant funding is now available for constructing EV fast charging stations across 140 regional and metropolitan NSW priority zones
Tesla Model Y Bidirectional Charging (V2G and V2H) Breakthrough
Ambibox has successfully deployed one of the first V2H (vehicle-to-home) demonstrations of the Tesla Model Y
Exclusive test: Australian First EV Charger Connected to Community Battery
NSW electricity distributor Ausgrid installed Australia’s first EV charger connected to a community battery, on a quiet street next to a park in the Bayside…
Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ Update Spotted ahead of 2025 Launch
A camouflaged Tesla Model Y, believed to be the upcoming ‘Juniper’ facelift, has been spotted in California.
BYD Atto 3 Bidirectional Charging (V2H and V2G) Successfully Trialled
Ambibox has successfully deployed one of the first V2H and V2G (vehicle-to-home) demonstrations of the BYD Atto 3.
BYD Commences Deliveries of the SEALION 6 Super-Hybrid in Australia
BYD has commenced deliveries of the highly anticipated SEALION 6 plug-in hybrid SUV in Australia.
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