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The Driven is Australia’s most-read electric vehicle news site, covering the latest EV stories both in Australia and overseas.
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Kia’s highly anticipated PV5 electric van spotted in Australia
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/30/kias-highly-anticipated-pv5-electric-van-spotted-in-australia/
Published: May 29, 2026 23:54
Kia's upcoming PV5 electric van spotted at the docks ahead of local deliveries. The post Kia’s highly anticipated PV5 electric van spotted in Australia appeared first on The Driven.
Tesla V2L adapter now available in Australia to allow EVs to power “tools and space heaters”
Published: May 29, 2026 22:53
Tesla has finally launched a V2L adapter for its Australian customers, although it is only available for one variant. The post Tesla V2L adapter now available in Australia to allow EVs to power “tools and space heaters” appeared first on The Driven.
Night-time curfews designed for noisy diesel trucks are killing business case for quiet electrics
Published: May 29, 2026 10:25
Electric truck operations in Australia are hampered by night-time curfews that were designed to protect communities from noisy diesel trucks. The post Night-time curfews designed for noisy diesel trucks are killing business case for quiet electrics…
Amber to supercharge V2G pilot to more than 1,000 EVs with government funding boost
Published: May 29, 2026 01:18
Federal government superchargers landmark V2G pilot to 1,000 EVs, but so far only BYD has come forward to offer its vehicles. The post Amber to supercharge V2G pilot to more than 1,000 EVs with government funding boost appeared first on The Driven.
A Shark 7 electric ute could quickly be a bestseller, if BYD play their cards right
Published: May 28, 2026 21:10
If BYD can bring a quick charging, long range electric ute to Australia at the right price, it could quickly become not just the best selling EV, but the number 1 selling vehicle full stop. The post A Shark 7 electric ute could quickly be a bestseller, if…
MG4 Urban EV Driven – the only EV with 10 year warranty and pitched around $30,000
Published: May 28, 2026 07:04
We test one of Australia's best-value EVs on offer in 2026, packing good comfort and a benchmark 10-year warranty. The post MG4 Urban EV Driven – the only EV with 10 year warranty and pitched around $30,000 appeared first on The Driven.
Video: Subaru Uncharted first look – A sporty new electric SUV
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/28/video-subaru-uncharted-first-look-a-sporty-new-electric-suv/
Published: May 28, 2026 06:18
In this walkaround preview, we take a closer look at Subaru’s new sporty electric SUV, including the design, interior, practicality, technology and how it compares to its competitors. The post Video: Subaru Uncharted first look – A sporty new electric SUV…
Families looking at EVs hit strange P-plate roadblock: Model Y banned, Ram 1500 allowed
Published: May 28, 2026 02:00
A Victorian family looking to switch to an electric SUV has run into an unexpected problem: Some of Australia’s most popular EVs may be off-limits once their teenagers get P-plates. The post Families looking at EVs hit strange P-plate roadblock: Model Y…
Video: KGM Musso review – Australia’s most affordable electric ute tested off-road
Published: May 27, 2026 23:21
Is the KGM Musso EV the electric ute Australia has been waiting for? We put it to the test. The post Video: KGM Musso review – Australia’s most affordable electric ute tested off-road appeared first on The Driven.
Even 4WD enthusiasts are now realising how good it is to go electric
Published: May 27, 2026 22:07
I recently took the KGM Musso EV on a road trip to my brother’s 50th birthday party and his surprise wedding. I chose the Musso electric ute because I needed… The post Even 4WD enthusiasts are now realising how good it is to go electric appeared first on…
Elon Musk confirms Tesla dry cathode tech could “significantly” reduce battery costs
Published: May 27, 2026 10:58
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that his company’s new dry cathode production method will “significantly reduce” battery costs. The American electric vehicle (EV) giant revealed earlier this year that… The post Elon Musk confirms Tesla dry cathode tech …
“What would Enzo say?” Ferrari panned after launch of first $A900,000 electric car
Published: May 27, 2026 06:30
Government ministers, investors and its loyal fanbase are not impressed with Ferrari's first EV, with some suggesting the prancing horse logo be removed. The post “What would Enzo say?” Ferrari panned after launch of first $A900,000 electric car appeared…
Local council says first heavy truck to replace two ageing diesels and two trailers
Published: May 27, 2026 06:24
Council in western Sydney has unveiled a new fully electric heavy truck, which it says is custom-made to replace two ageing diesel trucks and two trailers. The post Local council says first heavy truck to replace two ageing diesels and two trailers…
Inside the giant battery system powering the world’s biggest electric ship
Published: May 27, 2026 00:17
The scale of the world’s largest battery-electric ferry becomes apparent when you step inside one of the rooms housing its giant 40 megawatt hour battery. The post Inside the giant battery system powering the world’s biggest electric ship appeared first on…
LDV taps into “seismic shift” in market with release of smaller eDeliver 5 electric van
Published: May 26, 2026 23:00
LDV launches the smallest of its three electric van models in Australia, pitched at a special initial low price as it seeks to tap into "seismic shift" in market. The post LDV taps into “seismic shift” in market with release of smaller eDeliver 5 electric…
KGM Musso EV review: A great alternative for most fossil-fuelled utes
Published: May 26, 2026 07:45
The Musso electric ute can potentially replace most of the combustion powered dual cab utes on our roads today, with a couple of important off-roading and towing caveats. The post KGM Musso EV review: A great alternative for most fossil-fuelled utes…
Stellantis plans 29 new EVs by 2030 and a new consolidated architecture
Published: May 26, 2026 07:28
Stellantis promises to launch 29 new EV models by 2030 as part of a five year a €60 billion ($A97.5 billion) strategic plan to regain the initiative in electric mobility. The post Stellantis plans 29 new EVs by 2030 and a new consolidated architecture…
Geely’s best selling EX2 to get a battery upgrade in China, ahead of local launch
Published: May 25, 2026 21:26
Geely's best selling electric hatchback gets a battery upgrade and more range in China, according to new reports, ahead of Australia launch. The post Geely’s best selling EX2 to get a battery upgrade in China, ahead of local launch appeared first on The…
Which are the most EV friendly capital cities in Australia? The answer may surprise
Published: May 25, 2026 10:23
The national capital rates as the country's most EV friendly city, but the uptake of electric vehicles is surprisingly low in the one with the cleanest and cheapest charging rates. The post Which are the most EV friendly capital cities in Australia? The…
A week with the Hyundai Elexio: Fighting China with China in the electric SUV knife-fight
Published: May 25, 2026 07:37
The Hyundai Elexio arrives with the right ingredients, including decent range, fast DC charging, and family-friendly space. But in Australia’s increasingly crowded electric SUV market, is it enough to stand out? The post A week with the Hyundai Elexio:…
Passing “Peak ICE,” BYD’s export armada, and the legacy price war | The Driven Podcast
Published: May 25, 2026 05:05
We dig into the IEA’s latest Global EV Outlook which says ICE vehicles peaked in 2017, BYD’s move to build its own export armada, and why legacy car makers are being dragged into a price war they may not be built to win. The post Passing “Peak ICE,” BYD’s…
MG prices new premium electric SUV that is now on sale in Australia
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/25/mg-prices-new-premium-electric-suv-that-is-now-on-sale-in-australia/
Published: May 25, 2026 03:52
MG has announced that its new premium electric SUV, the MGS6, has officially gone on sale in Australia, boasting a range of up to 530 kilometres and a starting price from $49,990. The post MG prices new premium electric SUV that is now on sale in Australia…
Fortescue fits out first 240 tonne electric haul truck, and rolls out first 6 MW fast charger
Published: May 25, 2026 00:46
Fortescue has fitted out a giant electric haul truck with its own power systems and battery for the first time, and has started commissioning on its first 6 MW fast charger, built in house. The post Fortescue fits out first 240 tonne electric haul truck,…
Australia needs thousands more kerbside EV chargers. Here’s how to roll them out fast and fairly
Published: May 25, 2026 00:27
For EVs to truly go mainstream, Australia needs more public “kerbside” chargers. These can be microwave-sized boxes mounted to power poles or slightly larger boxes fixed to the kerb. The post Australia needs thousands more kerbside EV chargers. Here’s how…
BYD testing upgrade of Atto 2 small electric SUV with longer range
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/24/byd-testing-upgrade-of-atto-2-small-electric-suv-with-longer-range/
Published: May 24, 2026 09:40
Popular small electric SUV from BYD spotted testing with reports hinting at a new RWD drivetrain and LiDAR tech. The post BYD testing upgrade of Atto 2 small electric SUV with longer range appeared first on The Driven.
BYD launches new Atto 3 with flash charging, new batteries and a low price
Published: May 24, 2026 09:09
BYD launches a new version of the Atto 3, priced from under $A25,000, with amazing charging tech and an increase in length. The post BYD launches new Atto 3 with flash charging, new batteries and a low price appeared first on The Driven.
BYD expands popular Shark 6 ute lineup in Australia, now with 3.5 tonne towing
Published: May 23, 2026 09:04
BYD's expanded Shark 6 lineup includes fleet friendly cab-chassis and Performance variant featuring 3.5-tonne towing and off-road capable Crawl Mode. The post BYD expands popular Shark 6 ute lineup in Australia, now with 3.5 tonne towing appeared first on…