Tesla Says Its Semi Electric Trucks Enjoy Less Down-Time than Diesels
Tesla reports that its Semi electric trucks achieved more than 95% uptime during 2025 trial operations, with downtime below 5%. The fleet’s service efficiency outperformed diesel trucks, which typically see 90‑92% uptime and two‑to‑three days of repairs. Tesla’s Megacharger delivers up to 1.2 MW, supporting 500‑km standard‑range and 800‑km long‑range models, and the Nevada Gigafactory can produce up to 50,000 units per year. Trials with customers such as Walmart, Costco, DHL and PepsiCo demonstrate the Semi’s operational viability.
Australia’s Electric Ferry Trials: How a Lack of Foresight Drives Weak Ambition
Electric ferries have moved from novelty to mainstream in under a decade, with Norway operating over a hundred battery‑electric vessels and pioneering high‑speed hydrofoils. In Australia, despite privately‑run solar ferries in Perth and Incat’s 130‑metre, 40 MWh battery ship, the NSW...
Germany Launches New Electric Car Subsidy Aimed at Low-Income Households
Germany has launched a digital portal for a new electric‑vehicle subsidy that offers up to €6,000 (about $9,800) to low‑income households buying or leasing new EVs. The program, funded with €3 billion (roughly $3.2 billion), aims to support roughly 800,000 vehicles through...
BYD Sends Its Own Ship with Almost 5,000 NEVs to Meet Surging Demand in Australia Market
Chinese automaker BYD is dispatching its own roll‑on/roll‑off carrier, the BYD Zhengzhou, loaded with almost 5,000 new‑energy vehicles to Australia. The shipment is part of a broader plan to deliver an additional 30,000 electric and plug‑in hybrid models, including the...
Tesla Dominates Fleet Choice for EVs, but Lack of Electric Utes a Problem
Origin Energy’s fleet‑electrification report shows the Tesla Model Y dominates its Australian leasing program, representing 27% of electric SUVs – more than twice the next best sellers, the Kia EV5 and VW ID.4. While passenger EV adoption is strong, the program’s goal of...
Xpeng’s Next EV Approved for Sale in Australia, a Fast-Charging Electric People Mover
Xpeng’s X9 electric people mover has been added to Australia’s ROVER approval‑for‑sale register, clearing the path for a domestic launch. The 5.32‑metre, seven‑seat vehicle is offered in four variants, ranging from a 255 kW two‑wheel‑drive to a 395 kW all‑wheel‑drive, and will...
MG Reveals New Small Electric SUV with “Liquid-Solid State Battery”
MG, a SAIC brand, teased the 4X, a compact electric SUV in China featuring a novel liquid‑solid state battery. The vehicle is expected to launch in the next few months with a base price under A$22,000 (≈$14,500 USD) and a larger...
How Legacy Car Companies Are Skewing Debate and Slowing Transition to Electric Cars
According to a University of Sussex and Fraunhofer Institute survey of 74 German automotive managers, 61% of firms are rapidly advancing toward electric vehicles while 39% lag behind, distorting public debate. The study warns that weakening the EU’s 2035 internal‑combustion‑engine...
New Faster, Cheaper Tesla Model to Come with New LFP Battery Pack
Tesla has introduced a new, lower‑priced Model 3 for the Canadian market, priced under A$43,000 (about $28,000 USD). The vehicle uses a 62.5 kWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) battery supplied by Sunwoda, replacing the CATL packs previously used in rear‑wheel‑drive versions. The LFP pack delivers...
China Now Biggest Player as Electric Cars Surge and ICE-Only Sales Slump in Australia
In April 2026 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) captured nearly 17% of Australia’s new‑car sales, pushing internal‑combustion‑only (ICE) sales down to 52.5%. The rise of BEVs, plug‑in hybrids and conventional hybrids means electrified powertrains now account for almost half of all...
Zeekr 7X Becomes Best-Selling Premium SUV, and Claims Thousands More Orders
Zeekr reported 973 deliveries of its 7X electric SUV in April, placing the model third in Australian EV sales behind the Tesla Model Y and BYD SeaLion 7. Year‑to‑date sales now total 2,698 units, while the order backlog has swelled to over...
Australia Electric Car Sales Surge to Record 16.46 Pct Share as BYD Takes Lead, Followed by Geely and Zeekr
Australian electric‑vehicle sales hit a record 16.46% of the market in April 2026, with 15,459 EVs sold out of 94,049 total vehicles. Chinese manufacturers BYD, Geely and Zeekr dominated the top‑five, led by BYD’s Sealion 7 SUV at 1,780 units, while...
“A Good Outcome:” Full FBT Exemption for EVs to Stay for Another Year, Despite Calls to Scrap It
The Australian Labor government announced that the full Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption for electric vehicles will remain in place until 31 March 2027. From 1 April 2027, only EVs priced at AU$75,000 (≈US$49,500) will qualify for the full exemption, with higher‑priced models receiving...
Chery Considering Small Electric Hatchback for Australia Market
Chinese automaker Chery is eyeing the Australian market with its compact electric hatchback, the Q. The model features a rear‑wheel‑drive 90 kW motor, a 42 kWh battery delivering roughly 300 km WLTP range, and a suite of tech amenities including a 15.6‑inch Snapdragon 8155‑powered...
Motoring Groups Reports Five-Fold Surge in EV Interest – Led by BYD, MH and Chery
The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) says searches for electric vehicles on its Car Match platform jumped 461 percent in March versus February, a surge linked to soaring oil prices after the Strait of Hormuz closure. Interest is led by Chinese...