Your best source for electric vehicle news & analysis.https://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.iohttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mroocabyev2tLongest range and six-seater version of best-selling Model Y now available for immediate delivery in many states in Australia https://thedriven.io/2026/07/28/tesla-model-y-six-seater-now-available-for-immediate-delivery-in-australia/28 Jul 2026 05:25 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mroocabyev2thttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mrolsckipc2vVolvo gets approval for its EX60 electric SUV in Australia, with long range offerings and 2.4 tonne tow capacity https://thedriven.io/2026/07/28/volvo-ex60-electric-suv-gets-sales-approval-with-2400-kg-towing-ahead-of-imminent-launch/28 Jul 2026 04:40 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrolsckipc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mrojeepnhk2nACT’s climate strategy underestimates the scale of change needed to EVs in its plan to reach net zero by 2045. Serious EV targets might be needed https://thedriven.io/2026/07/28/can-australias-little-norway-reach-net-zero-by-2045-it-will-need-very-strong-ev-targets-to-get-there/28 Jul 2026 03:56 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrojeepnhk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mrm2qfz5a522With the increase in EV uptake, what happens when everyone hits the road at once during school holidays? And should Australia set a date to ban ICE sales? https://thedriven.io/2026/07/27/video-should-australia-set-an-end-date-for-selling-ice-cars/27 Jul 2026 04:29 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrm2qfz5a522https://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mrlxlgcdq72vSupermarket giant roll out EV charging stations at up to 30 locations across Australia as part of a two-year initiative with Australia’s largest fast-charging network https://thedriven.io/2026/07/27/retail-giant-begins-ev-charger-rollout-at-up-to-30-store-locations-across-australia/27 Jul 2026 03:33 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrlxlgcdq72vhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mrllgi7sf62fFuel excise relief for motorists is unlikely to be extended despite the war in the Middle East flaring up https://thedriven.io/2026/07/26/not-in-our-planning-petrol-and-diesel-motorists-warned-that-fuel-excise-relief-will-not-be-extended/26 Jul 2026 23:55 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrllgi7sf62fhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mrll67oquv2aBYD teases new flagship sedan, which it calls the Da Han, and will feature its latest Flash Charging tech https://thedriven.io/2026/07/25/byd-provides-sneak-peek-of-upcoming-flagship-sedan-with-over-1000-km-of-ev-range-and-flash-charging/26 Jul 2026 23:51 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrll67oquv2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mrlkoqer342sTesla is increasing the size of one of its first supercharger sites in the country, as EV sales surge in 2026 and the company continues to roll out new EV charging sites https://thedriven.io/2026/07/25/tesla-boosts-capacity-of-one-of-its-first-supercharger-sites-in-australia-as-ev-sales-soar/26 Jul 2026 23:42 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrlkoqer342shttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mrlj6foio32sTesla’s Semi electric truck will have full self-driving (FSD) working by early 2027, according to the company’s CEO, Elon Musk https://thedriven.io/2026/07/25/tesla-to-have-fsd-working-in-semi-electric-trucks-by-early-next-year-says-musk/26 Jul 2026 23:15 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrlj6foio32shttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mreov54rcv2pA Tesla Model 3 tows a 50-year-old camper nearly 5,700km, revealing the real impact on range, charging and cost https://thedriven.io/2026/07/24/charge-tow-repeat-long-distance-electric-car-touring-with-a-pop-top-camper-trailer/24 Jul 2026 06:09 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mreov54rcv2phttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mrenjfzwn42lDefending the diesel rebate as an act of loyalty to farmers gets it backwards. Real support for regional Australia means helping farmers off diesel, not paying them to stay on it https://ow.ly/Lf8N50ZsaxZ24 Jul 2026 05:44 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrenjfzwn42lhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mre3gubeuu2nThe Genesis GV60 has received its biggest update since launching in Australia. Can it tempt buyers away from its traditional European luxury rivals? https://thedriven.io/2026/07/23/video-2027-genesis-gv60-everything-thats-new/24 Jul 2026 00:21 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mre3gubeuu2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mrc7zvbzoh2pXpeng gives first view of the right hand version of its not-so-small L03 electric fastback, but who decided to put the charging port on the driver’s side? https://thedriven.io/2026/07/23/xpeng-gives-first-glimpse-of-right-hand-version-of-its-l03-electric-fastback/23 Jul 2026 06:38 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrc7zvbzoh2phttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mrc7vx6row2tXpeng gives first view of the right hand version of its not-so-small L03 electric fastback, but who decided to put the charging port on the driver’s side? https://thedriven.io/2026/07/23/xpeng-gives-first-glimpse-of-right-hand-version-of-its-l03-electric-fastback/23 Jul 2026 06:35 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrc7vx6row2thttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mrc74onql32tXpeng gives first view of the right hand version of its not-so-small L03 electric fastback, but who decided to put the charging port on the driver’s side https://thedriven.io/2026/07/23/xpeng-gives-first-glimpse-of-right-hand-version-of-its-l03-electric-fastback/23 Jul 2026 06:21 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrc74onql32thttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mrc5w6kt6u22Tesla is now pulling in more than $US100 billion in revenue per year, but its margins are being crunched by its big bets on AI and FSD and robots https://thedriven.io/2026/07/23/tesla-profits-squeezed-by-big-bets-on-ai-merger-with-spacex-not-ruled-out-by-elon-musk/23 Jul 2026 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrc5w6kt6u22https://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mrbkajq2tb2tMercedes-Benz says the all-new electric GLC 400 4Matic electric SUV is now available to order in Australia, starting from $112,200 https://thedriven.io/2026/07/23/mercedes-benz-unveils-new-electric-suv-with-long-range-and-a-super-screen-yours-from-112k/23 Jul 2026 00:08 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrbkajq2tb2thttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mr7lblrjxf2tThe federal government has announced a $32 million investment to help support a plan to convert forestry waste into Australian-made jet fuel https://thedriven.io/2026/07/22/government-commits-32m-to-turn-forestry-waste-into-australian-made-jet-fuel/22 Jul 2026 05:21 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr7lblrjxf2thttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mr73vla2vv2pVW strikes early success with electric ID Polo, unveils new electric ID Cross and at the same time contemplates job cuts of up to 100,000 as it faces China competition. https://thedriven.io/2026/07/21/volkswagen-strikes-success-with-electric-id-polo-unveils-new-id-cross-ev-as-massive-job-cuts-loom/22 Jul 2026 00:46 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr73vla2vv2phttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mr733rvqvn2aRange Rover to launch its second EV, the Sport Electric, a luxury electric SUV that the company hopes will “redefine” the segment https://thedriven.io/2026/07/21/range-rover-sport-electric-will-be-brands-second-ev/22 Jul 2026 00:31 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr733rvqvn2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mr6zrnhv7e2tChinese car maker Xpeng unveils price and specs of its second EV in Australia, the seven seat X9 people mover https://thedriven.io/2026/07/21/xpeng-launches-x9-luxury-people-mover-in-australia-priced-from-89900/22 Jul 2026 00:08 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6zrnhv7e2thttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mr6wri6go62cAustralia Post, which already boasts the country’s largest electric delivery fleet, to use government funds to buy electric trucks and prime movers, and more charging stations https://ow.ly/sX3f50Zr06w21 Jul 2026 23:14 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6wri6go62chttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mr6wppmfpe23Xpeng takes a leaf out of Elon Musk’s playbook with massive expansion plans beyond just the new EV models arriving in Australia this year https://thedriven.io/2026/07/21/xpeng-announces-multiple-new-evs-for-australia-and-an-ai-future-of-robotaxis-flying-cars-and-humanoid-robots/ 21 Jul 2026 23:13 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6wppmfpe23https://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mr56cbir7v2tXpeng takes a leaf out of Elon Musk’s playbook with massive expansion plans beyond just the new EV models arriving in Australia this year https://thedriven.io/2026/07/21/xpeng-announces-multiple-new-evs-for-australia-and-an-ai-future-of-robotaxis-flying-cars-and-humanoid-robots/21 Jul 2026 06:23 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr56cbir7v2thttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mr4hzdjqbl2nBYD invites expressions of interest in upgraded version of Atto 3 electric SUV, with a more powerful motor and premium interior https://thedriven.io/2026/07/21/byd-seeks-early-interest-in-upgraded-atto-3-with-more-power-and-premium-interior/20 Jul 2026 23:44 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr4hzdjqbl2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mr2ibsceha2xToyota has finally electrified the HiLux, but does the battery-powered ute have the range and capability Australian drivers expect? https://thedriven.io/2026/07/20/video-toyota-hilux-bev-never-far-from-home-on-this-range/20 Jul 2026 04:44 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr2ibsceha2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mr2i3guf6c2pElectric campervan pioneers forget their own charging rules and are caught short on lap of Australia and need a tow. Green nomads take note https://thedriven.io/2026/07/19/always-be-charging-electric-campervan-pioneers-caught-short-and-need-a-tow-on-first-lap-of-australia/20 Jul 2026 04:40 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr2i3guf6c2phttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mr2guldls42nFirst batch of Geely’s low-cost and best-selling EX2 electric hatchbacks arrive in Australia, adding to the growing number of affordable EV in local market https://thedriven.io/2026/07/19/geely-says-first-batch-of-its-best-selling-ex2-electric-hatchbacks-arrive-in-australia/20 Jul 2026 04:19 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr2guldls42nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mr2fm3ubpj2pA premium Chinese EV brand created as a joint venture between three industry giants has been spotted testing a new electric SUV in Australia https://thedriven.io/2026/07/18/new-chinese-ev-brand-owned-by-tech-and-battery-giants-gets-ready-to-launch-electric-suv-in-australia/20 Jul 2026 03:56 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr2fm3ubpj2phttps://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io/post/3mr2ea2n5ra2p#Tesla has announced the opening of its first Semi Megacharger station, with up to 1.2 MW of charging power per stall https://thedriven.io/2026/07/18/tesla-opens-first-megacharger-station-with-1-2-mw-stalls-for-semi-electric-trucks/20 Jul 2026 03:31 +0000at://did:plc:ozrvstykdz65npyeyltryyvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr2ea2n5ra2p