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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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Geely unveils electric future with 1,000 horsepower off-road platform, AI and Galaxy concept
Published: May 5, 2026 01:06
Geely uses Beijing auto show to preview next wave of EV tech, including a 1,000 hp electric off-road platform, a new Galaxy concept and a glimpse at its AI ambitions. The post Geely unveils electric future with 1,000 horsepower off-road platform, AI and…
Norway hits record 98.6 pct EV share in April, led by VW and Toyota
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/05/norway-hits-record-98-6-pct-ev-share-in-april-led-by-vw-and-toyota/
Published: May 5, 2026 00:28
Legacy car makers VW and Toyota take centre stage as EVs take a record 98.6 pct share of Norway's new car market, with advocates citing price, technology and availability. The post Norway hits record 98.6 pct EV share in April, led by VW and Toyota…
“A good outcome:” Labor to cap FBT exemption for EVs – but not for another two years
Published: May 4, 2026 12:30
Federal government resists calls to scrap Electric Car Discount and FBT exemption will remain for two years, before being capped at $75,000 and then phased down. The post “A good outcome:” Labor to cap FBT exemption for EVs – but not for another two years…
Chery considering small electric hatchback for Australia market
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/04/chery-considering-small-electric-hatchback-for-australia-market/
Published: May 4, 2026 09:50
Chery plans to bring a fun electric city car into the Australian market, increasing the options for Australian EV buyers. The post Chery considering small electric hatchback for Australia market appeared first on The Driven.
Motoring groups reports five-fold surge in EV interest – led by BYD, MH and Chery
Published: May 4, 2026 09:07
Motoring group says searches for electric vehicles on its Car Match service increased more than five-fold in March, reflecting a surge in EV interest as fuel price pressures grow. The post Motoring groups reports five-fold surge in EV interest – led by…
Hyundai launches and prices its Ioniq 6 N – the performance EV with full wings
Published: May 4, 2026 05:01
Hyundai launches and prices the Ioniq 6 N, its ultra high performance electric sedan that features the first "full wing" of any of its cars, fossils or EV. The post Hyundai launches and prices its Ioniq 6 N – the performance EV with full wings appeared…
Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand
Published: May 4, 2026 05:00
Updated: A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2026. Latest data includes results for April from EVC and Hyundai. The post Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand appeared first on The…
Tesla and Polestar sales double as EV sales continue surge in April
Published: May 4, 2026 04:57
Sales from specialist electric car makers Tesla and Polestar more than double in the month of April, suggesting the interest in EVs continues to surge in face of rising fuel costs. The post Tesla and Polestar sales double as EV sales continue surge in…
National capital leads Australia’s EV charge with 34 pct of new car sales in April
Published: May 4, 2026 04:13
National capital continues to lead Australia in the uptake of electric vehicles, with new figures showing a record 34 per cent of registrations in the month of April. The post National capital leads Australia’s EV charge with 34 pct of new car sales in…
Omoda Jaecoo extends amazing J5 EV $36,990 driveaway price to EOFY
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/03/omoda-jaecoo-extends-amazing-j5-ev-36990-driveaway-price-to-eofy/
Published: May 3, 2026 03:49
Jaecoo’s $36,990 driveaway launch price on the J5 EV extended until EOFY. The post Omoda Jaecoo extends amazing J5 EV $36,990 driveaway price to EOFY appeared first on The Driven.
Geely offers low finance rate and free charger with EX5 extended range model
Published: May 3, 2026 03:46
Geely sweetens finance offer and a free home charger for its already popular EX5 electric SUV until EOFY. The post Geely offers low finance rate and free charger with EX5 extended range model appeared first on The Driven.
First Tesla Semi electric turck rolls off high volume production line
Published: May 2, 2026 00:24
First Tesla's Semi electric truck comes off the mass production line as the company aims for 50,000 units per year to decarbonise freight and logistics sectors. The post First Tesla Semi electric turck rolls off high volume production line appeared first…
Suzuki confirms pricing of e-Vitara, with pre-order special at $46,990
https://thedriven.io/2026/05/01/suzuki-confirms-pricing-of-e-vitara-with-pre-order-special-at-46990/
Published: May 1, 2026 02:05
Suzuki announces prices on its first EV in Australia with a pre-order offer, starting at $46,990 drive-away. The post Suzuki confirms pricing of e-Vitara, with pre-order special at $46,990 appeared first on The Driven.
How road-toll exemptions can accelerate the rollout of electric trucks
Published: May 1, 2026 00:37
Europe’s road freight sector is at a turning point. Current geopolitical tensions and renewed energy price volatility strengthen the case for reducing Europe’s dependence on diesel in road freight. Still,… The post How road-toll exemptions can accelerate…
World-first vehicle-to-grid, electric car share service proves a hit in solar capital
Published: April 30, 2026 22:07
Landmark scheme involving up to 150 EVs and car sharing offers proof that V2G can ease grid congestion, reduce private car ownership, and support renewable energy integration. The post World-first vehicle-to-grid, electric car share service proves a hit in…
Range anxiety? Electorate “bigger than Belgium” hasn’t been a problem for this EV-driving MP
Published: April 29, 2026 23:51
With an electorate "bigger than Belgium" – six hours from one end to the other – state Labor MP says his EV driving experience thus far is "75,000 km and I've never been caught out." The post Range anxiety? Electorate “bigger than Belgium” hasn’t been a…
Model Y L deliveries begin in Australia, the first Tesla with vehicle-to-load
Published: April 29, 2026 20:39
First deliveries of Tesla's longest, most spacious EV begin in Australia, just over a month after orders open. The post Model Y L deliveries begin in Australia, the first Tesla with vehicle-to-load appeared first on The Driven.
Hyundai unveils Ioniq V, its first EV dedicated for huge China market
Published: April 29, 2026 10:34
Hyundai has unveiled the new all-electric Ioniq V, the first dedicated Ioniq production model for the Chinese market and the first of 20 new models planned for biggest EV market in the world. The post Hyundai unveils Ioniq V, its first EV dedicated for…
Some must-do’s for crossing the Nullarbor in an EV, and why you need a Plan B
Published: April 29, 2026 07:31
My partner and I drove from Melbourne across the Nullarbor in December to meet family near Perth for Christmas. The Melbourne to Perth trip is around 4,000 km, but we… The post Some must-do’s for crossing the Nullarbor in an EV, and why you need a Plan B…
Australian EV body calls for “universal levy” on vehicles rather than a “lazy tax” on electric cars
Published: April 29, 2026 05:40
AEVA suggests a universal "mass times distance" charge should be levied on all road-going vehicles, regardless of fuel type, and that the fuel excise be left intact to tax pollution. The post Australian EV body calls for “universal levy” on vehicles rather…
First Tesla Cybercab with production VIN rolls off production line
https://thedriven.io/2026/04/29/first-tesla-cybercab-with-production-vin-rolls-off-production-line/
Published: April 28, 2026 21:31
Tesla's first production version of its two-seater Robotaxi rolls off production line in Texas, marking major milestone. The post First Tesla Cybercab with production VIN rolls off production line appeared first on The Driven.
Fund offers Australian truck operators $100 million to go electric, at no upfront cost
Published: April 28, 2026 21:29
UK based fund offers $100 million to Australian truck operators to transition to electric, with no upfront cost for the vehicles or charging. The post Fund offers Australian truck operators $100 million to go electric, at no upfront cost appeared first on…
Arena backs new model for low-cost EV charging in apartment buildings
Published: April 28, 2026 14:01
Government agency funds rollout of a new model to solve the tricky problem of installing low cost EV charging in apartment and strata buildings. The post Arena backs new model for low-cost EV charging in apartment buildings appeared first on The Driven.
A massive power bank on wheels: Bidirectional charging with an electric truck
Published: April 28, 2026 07:41
German truck manufacturer says it is the first in Europe to demonstrate bi-directional charging with an electric truck, useful for powering its own facilities, charging other EVs, or supporting the grid. The post A massive power bank on wheels:…
Xpeng launches its biggest EV and showcases AI tech at Beijing Auto Show
Published: April 28, 2026 07:35
Xpeng showcases its biggest electric SUV to date, as well as its latest AI and robotics tech at the world's biggest car show. The post Xpeng launches its biggest EV and showcases AI tech at Beijing Auto Show appeared first on The Driven.
Chery backed Lepas brand heads to Australia with two EV models
https://thedriven.io/2026/04/28/chery-backed-lepas-brand-heads-to-australia-with-two-ev-models/
Published: April 28, 2026 01:15
Chery's next sub-brand with two attractive EV models gears up for local launch. The post Chery backed Lepas brand heads to Australia with two EV models appeared first on The Driven.
EV lobby says grid connections and tariffs are biggest barriers to rollout of charging networks
Published: April 27, 2026 20:45
Key players in EV industry, including Tesla, Amber and major retailers blame networks - and grid connections and tariffs - for holding back rollout of EV charging infrastructure The post EV lobby says grid connections and tariffs are biggest barriers to…
BYD’s biggest EV to date attracts 30,000 pre-orders in 24 hours, starting at $A51,000
Published: April 27, 2026 05:56
BYD's next flagship BEV scores over 30,000 orders in just 24 hours after launch. It will be the biggest and heaviest of its EVs to date. The post BYD’s biggest EV to date attracts 30,000 pre-orders in 24 hours, starting at $A51,000 appeared first on The…