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The Australian Electric Vehicle Association
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One of the world's longest-running electromobility associations - established in 1973 to promote all aspect of electric transport. Volunteer-run, not-for-profit, AEVA serves anyone interested in electric vehicles.
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The newest chinese brand to bring an EV to Australia is GAC. The Aion V SUV starts from $42590 + ORC.

www.drive.com.au/news/2026-ga...
China's newest car brand in Australia to target BYD, MG, Kia with competitive prices | Drive
Prices of the budget-priced small SUV, medim electric SUV, and Carnival rival set to lead GAC's local launch are now official.
www.drive.com.au
November 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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On 13 November 2025, AEVA announced the winner of its 2025 Charging Station of the Year award.

The winner is the Tesla supercharger station at New Italy, NSW.

PR: www.aeva.asn.au/files/4544/

📸 : www.plugshare.com/location/740...
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November 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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The first electric unibody dual cab ute is now available in Australia. It's called the KGM Musso EV and it starts from $60k DA.

www.drive.com.au/news/2026-kg...
South Korea's KGM beats Toyota, Tesla, BYD to AWD electric ute in Aus | Drive
Australia’s first all-wheel-drive electric ute comes from South Korea’s lesser-known car brand, but it’s not a HiLux or Ranger rival.
www.drive.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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BREAKING: The BYD Atto 1 and Atto 2 have been priced for Australia.

ATTO 1 Essential $23,990 plus ORC
ATTO 1 Premium $27,990 plus ORC
ATTO 2 Dynamic $31,990 plus ORC
ATTO 2 Premium $35,990 plus ORC

www.drive.com.au/news/2026-by...
EV SHOCK: BYD declares war on rivals with Australia's cheapest electric car at $23,990 | Drive
BYD has reset the price of the cheapest EV and EV SUV in Australia, with Atto 1 from $23,990 – and the Atto 2 SUV for MG ZS hybrid money.
www.drive.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Don't forget that the AEVA's National Conference is on at Victoria University's Fitzroy Campus on Thursday November 13th. For a full program, speakers list and registration, visit www.aeva.asn.au/events/1148/. Stick around for the Everything Electric expo at the Showgrounds on the weekend!
Event - AEVA National Conference
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November 9, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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Hyundai Australia have discounted drive away pricing for the Kona Electric with savings of up to $11500.

www.hyundai.com/au/en/shop/c...
Car Price Calculator For Hyundai Models | Hyundai Australia
Find out how much your new Hyundai car will cost using our car price calculator. Contact your nearest dealer today see special offers available in your area.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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The 2026 Subaru Solterra has been priced for Australia. From $63990 + ORC (down 7k). Highlights include 22kw AC charging and 57% power increase.

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Subaru Solterra facelift detailed for Australia as brand's most-powerful production car, with price cuts of up to $7000 | Drive
Prices have been slashed by up to $7000 with the imminent arrival of a facelift for the Subaru Solterra electric SUV.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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My #Melbourne trip:

🎤 3pm Thurs talk: What #EV early adopters teach us about Australia's autonomous vehicle future at @aevanational.bsky.social #conference shorturl.at/th7WG + Dinner 💡

🎤 12pm Sat panel: Making Everyone Electric: Affordability & Equity at @everythingelectric.bsky.social Melbourne 🔌
Promotional image for speaking at the Everything Electric Melbourne event held at the Melbourne Showgrounds on 14th-16th November
October 30, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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Western Australia has now made EV and H2 (!!!) labels mandatory from 1st Jan 2027.

The AEVA has tags available for $10 including GST and postage.

www.aeva.asn.au/forms/ev-lic...

Details: www.transport.wa.gov.au/projects-pla...
EV Licence Plate Tag
<p><img class="img-responsive" src="/files/1038/" alt="" width="640" height="360"></p> <p>This blue triangle metal tag is required by <a…
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October 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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CONFIRMED: Australia's cheapest EV the BYD Atto 1 (nee Dolphin Surf) will land in November with an estimated mid $20k starting price. Competing squarely with the small ICE segment like the Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris and Mazda 2. Price parity has arrived.

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The rebranded Dolphin Surf will arrive as the BYD Atto 1, and be Australia's new cheapest EV | Drive
Two more models will arrive in BYD showrooms in the next six months, and one will be the most affordable EV in Australia.
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October 6, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Hyundai Australia have heavily discounted stock of MY23 Ioniq 6. Dynamiq from $49,990, Techniq $54,990 and Epiq $59,990 drive-away – that’s up to $34,000 off (37% saving).

www.hyundai.com/au/en/cars/e...
Hyundai IONIQ 6 | Eco | Hyundai Australia
Discover why the Hyundai IONIQ 6 won World Car of The Year! Energising your lifestyle starts with a test drive. Grab the latest in EVs from a dealership today.
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October 4, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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Tesla Have deleted the Long Range AWD variant of the Model 3 in Australia. In it's place is a new LR RWD model with 750km WLTP range. From $61900 + ORC.

www.tesla.com/en_au/model3...
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October 3, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Are you a member of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA)?

Have you done your member survey yet? Check your emails...

It closes on 1 October 2025. Have your say, provide your insights and let’s ensure we continue to be the voice of the EV owner.
September 28, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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At the 2025 Tarmac West rally event in Perth last weekend, the TCD Civil Construction team with the Tesla Model 3 Performance, placed 2nd overall and first in the Modern 4WD category. Well done to Helen and Jurgen Lunnsmann for a stellar drive all weekend.
September 25, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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the 2026 Polestar 5 has been priced for Australia. The 650kw/1015Nm monster starts from $171,100 + ORC. Lookout Porsche Taycan.

www.drive.com.au/news/2026-po...
Polestar's new EV gunning for Porsche's lunch money in power and price | Drive
Polestar hopes to complete its graduation from Volvo's EV spin-off with a Porsche rivalling 650kW, near-$200k super sedan.
www.drive.com.au
September 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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The 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance is now available in Australia. Now sourced from Germany its priced from $89400 + ORC.

www.drive.com.au/news/2026-te...
Upgraded Tesla Model Y Performance on sale in Australia with more power, and it's now German-built | Drive
Set to be built in Germany for Australia, not China, Tesla's upgraded Model Y Performance has launched with more power than before.
www.drive.com.au
September 5, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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The Deepal S07's "twin under the skin" the Mazda 6e has been spotted in Victoria in RHD.

www.drive.com.au/news/2026-ma...
Mazda's Chinese-made Tesla rival one big step closer to Australian launch | Drive
A disguised Mazda 6e has been spotted in Melbourne, foreshadowing confirmation of the Chinese-made electric vehicle for local showrooms.
www.drive.com.au
September 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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The Bay to Birdwood Classic Car Weekend is coming up soon in SA. Oct 18th-19th.

One of the few events worldwide that has an award for EV conversions to compete.

AEVA will even cover your entry fee..!!

Interested??... Details: www.aeva.asn.au/events/1190/
September 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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The 2026 Volvo ES90 has been launched in Australia. Priced from $88,880 + ORC.

www.drive.com.au/news/2026-vo...
Volvo ES90 electric luxury sedan cheaper than Mercedes EQE, BMW i5 | Drive
A flagship Volvo sedan has returned, with the ES90 undercutting its electric Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Genesis rivals.
www.drive.com.au
August 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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We are back on Instagram...!!

Well we sort of never left. If you are on the gram give us a follow and share away.

www.instagram.com/aeva.national/
August 24, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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Buying a used EV?

One big question buyers ask: Will the battery last?

At the AEVA National Conference (13 November, Melbourne), Brendon Green from Pickles
Auctions will share how their battery health testing program is helping Aussies buy second-
hand EVs with confidence.
Event - AEVA National Conference
AEVAs National Conference will be held this year on Thursday, 13 November, in Melbourne at Victoria Universitys Footscray Park campus. The conference is adjacent to the Everything Electric Show, held…
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August 24, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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Traffic pollution contributes to more than 1,800 premature deaths per year, study estimates.

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Car pollution is deadly. New research shows us just how much
Vehicle emissions may contribute to more than 1,800 premature deaths in Australia each year, according to the nation's first assessment of the health impact of traffic-related pollution.
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August 24, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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The 2025 GWM Ora has had a refresh. Now sourced from Thailand all models come with a bigger battery, V2L and heat pump. From $35990 + ORC.

www.drive.com.au/news/2026-gw...
GWM Ora EV built in former Holden Colorado factory now on sale in Australia
The GWM Ora EV is now built in Thailand for Australia, with all variants featuring a new lithium-iron phosphate battery.
www.drive.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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Is a road user charge for electric vehicles fair?

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Is a road user charge for electric vehicles fair? - ABC listen
Electric vehicles now make up a record 10 per cent of new vehicle sales in Australia - which not only reduces emissions, it reduces the federal government's revenue from the fuel excise. Is a road…
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August 18, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are better for the environment than their fossil-fueled counterparts. But the increasing trend of bigger EVs comes with some risks.

So, how do you expand the EV market sustainably? We have some answers: go.wri.org/small-ev-bs
August 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM