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I have mined and analysed the entire charging history of our Tesla Model 3 - six years' worth of home, work, AC and DC charging. This is what it tells us.
EV charging facts and myths: What 6 years of real data reveals
I have mined and analysed the entire charging history of our Tesla Model 3 - six years' worth of home, work, AC and DC charging. This is what it tells us.
thedriven.io
November 26, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I have mined and analysed the entire charging history of our Tesla Model 3 - six years' worth of home, work, AC and DC charging. This is what it tells us.
BYD make great cars, but rapid growth has caused some problems. My experience is that BYD are becoming aware of this and are starting to address these issues.
Another take on BYD service levels: Our Dolphin's multiple problems had a happy ending
BYD make great cars, but rapid growth has caused some problems. My experience is that BYD are becoming aware of this and are starting to address these issues.
thedriven.io
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 AM
BYD make great cars, but rapid growth has caused some problems. My experience is that BYD are becoming aware of this and are starting to address these issues.
BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme with 2,200 kW and multiple race track records, showcased to public for first time at Guangzhou Auto Show.
BYD showcases world-record feats of its first electric supercar
BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme with 2,200 kW and multiple race track records, showcased to public for first time at Guangzhou Auto Show.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:14 AM
BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme with 2,200 kW and multiple race track records, showcased to public for first time at Guangzhou Auto Show.
Polestar and Volvo have launched bi-directional vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging offers for select models, in conjunction with a home energy company.
Volvo and Polestar launch bi-directional vehicle-to-home charging for select models
Polestar and Volvo have launched bi-directional vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging offers for select models, in conjunction with a home energy company.
thedriven.io
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Polestar and Volvo have launched bi-directional vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging offers for select models, in conjunction with a home energy company.
KGM launches its second EV within weeks of the first one, priced to compete with other popular mid-size SUVs.
KGM launches its second EV in Australia, just weeks after electric ute reveal
KGM launches its second EV within weeks of the first one, priced to compete with other popular mid-size SUVs.
thedriven.io
November 25, 2025 at 3:17 AM
KGM launches its second EV within weeks of the first one, priced to compete with other popular mid-size SUVs.
Freight company adds another battery electric truck to its fleet, this time to support the LPG deliveries for Australia's biggest energy retailer.
Logistics heavyweight rolls out new electric rigid truck, to help with LPG deliveries
Freight company adds another battery electric truck to its fleet, this time to support the LPG deliveries for Australia's biggest energy retailer.
thedriven.io
November 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Freight company adds another battery electric truck to its fleet, this time to support the LPG deliveries for Australia's biggest energy retailer.
An EV charging station featuring shade from a solar canopy, and close to amenities, food and an easy payment system voted best of the year.
What makes the best EV charging station of the year?
An EV charging station featuring shade from a solar canopy, and close to amenities, food and an easy payment system voted best of the year.
thedriven.io
November 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
An EV charging station featuring shade from a solar canopy, and close to amenities, food and an easy payment system voted best of the year.
In this special live edition of The Driven Podcast, we explore how Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology could turn every EV into part of Australia’s clean-energy network. Recorded live at the Everything Electric Show Melbourne.
Video: What V2G means for you (Live from Everything Electric) | The Driven Podcast
In this special live edition of The Driven Podcast, we explore how Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology could turn every EV into part of Australia’s clean-energy network. Recorded live at the Everything E...
thedriven.io
November 24, 2025 at 4:35 AM
In this special live edition of The Driven Podcast, we explore how Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology could turn every EV into part of Australia’s clean-energy network. Recorded live at the Everything Electric Show Melbourne.
The BYD Shark ute took us around Australia, including off-road through Hell's Gate. But the company can't get its act together to replace a simple but important part.
BYD Shark 6 - Australia’s most enjoyable ute is undone by inept customer service.
The BYD Shark ute took us around Australia, including off-road through Hell's Gate. But the company can't get its act together to replace a simple but important part.
thedriven.io
November 24, 2025 at 4:14 AM
The BYD Shark ute took us around Australia, including off-road through Hell's Gate. But the company can't get its act together to replace a simple but important part.
Xpeng delivers its one millionth car as the brand's sales surge in China, amid global expansion plans under way.
Xpeng produces its one millionth electric car, as affordable EV model drives growth
Xpeng delivers its one millionth car as the brand's sales surge in China, amid global expansion plans under way.
thedriven.io
November 23, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Xpeng delivers its one millionth car as the brand's sales surge in China, amid global expansion plans under way.
Leapmotor's next affordable EV model debuts in China, with its aim for international markets in 2026.
Leapmotor A10 debuts as a new city electric SUV, prices expected under $A22,000
Leapmotor's next affordable EV model debuts in China, with its aim for international markets in 2026.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Leapmotor's next affordable EV model debuts in China, with its aim for international markets in 2026.
Global automotive giant GAC officially launches in Australia with Aion V electric SUV as competitive pricing and specs unveiled.
GAC Aion V launches in Australia with cash-back and charger offer
Global automotive giant GAC officially launches in Australia with Aion V electric SUV as competitive pricing and specs unveiled.
thedriven.io
November 20, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Global automotive giant GAC officially launches in Australia with Aion V electric SUV as competitive pricing and specs unveiled.
Tesla opens its 75,000th supercharger stall globally, right here in Australia, with a special glacier blue paint scheme.
Tesla opens its 75,000th supercharger stall - in Australia, with a celebratory colour
Tesla opens its 75,000th supercharger stall globally, right here in Australia, with a special glacier blue paint scheme.
thedriven.io
November 20, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Tesla opens its 75,000th supercharger stall globally, right here in Australia, with a special glacier blue paint scheme.
Global survey of 27,000 EV drivers finds policy action, not the market alone, needed to boost adoption. Australians more likely to avoid Tesla brand, for political reasons, but more confident about battery life.
Australian EV drivers most likely to avoid Tesla, but more confident about battery life
Global survey of 27,000 EV drivers finds policy action, not the market alone, needed to boost adoption. Australians more likely to avoid Tesla brand, for political reasons, but more confident about ba...
thedriven.io
November 20, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Global survey of 27,000 EV drivers finds policy action, not the market alone, needed to boost adoption. Australians more likely to avoid Tesla brand, for political reasons, but more confident about battery life.
The number of charging points in China - what it refers to as individual “guns” - increased by 54 per cent from the same period in 2024.
China now boasts more than 18.5 million EV charging points
The number of charging points in China - what it refers to as individual “guns” - increased by 54 per cent from the same period in 2024.
thedriven.io
November 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The number of charging points in China - what it refers to as individual “guns” - increased by 54 per cent from the same period in 2024.
In this special live edition of The Driven Podcast, we explore how Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology could turn every EV into part of Australia’s clean-energy network. Recorded live at the Everything Electric Show Melbourne.
The Driven Podcast: What V2G means for you | Live from Everything Electric
In this special live edition of The Driven Podcast, we explore how Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology could turn every EV into part of Australia’s clean-energy network. Recorded live at the Everything E...
thedriven.io
November 19, 2025 at 3:33 AM
In this special live edition of The Driven Podcast, we explore how Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology could turn every EV into part of Australia’s clean-energy network. Recorded live at the Everything Electric Show Melbourne.
Electric vehicle chargers will be rolled out across regional hotspots in a bid to attract more visitors to country towns.
New round of EV charger grants will focus on regional towns and "iconic road trip routes"
Electric vehicle chargers will be rolled out across regional hotspots in a bid to attract more visitors to country towns.
thedriven.io
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Electric vehicle chargers will be rolled out across regional hotspots in a bid to attract more visitors to country towns.
Tasmania government hails tourist ferry service which has decided against going electric and will use methanol produced from burning native forest wood chips instead.
Tasmania hails “eco-friendly” ferry that will run on fuel produced from burning wood chips
Tasmania government hails tourist ferry service which has decided against going electric and will use methanol produced from burning native forest wood chips instead.
thedriven.io
November 19, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Tasmania government hails tourist ferry service which has decided against going electric and will use methanol produced from burning native forest wood chips instead.
Over 161,000 fines have been handed out to drivers found to be misusing electric vehicle (EV) charging bays across the UK since 2020.
More than 160,000 fines handed out for misuse of EV charging bays
Over 161,000 fines have been handed out to drivers found to be misusing electric vehicle (EV) charging bays across the UK since 2020.
thedriven.io
November 19, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Over 161,000 fines have been handed out to drivers found to be misusing electric vehicle (EV) charging bays across the UK since 2020.
A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2025. Latest data includes results for October, now with BMW and XPeng.
Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2025 - by model and by brand
A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2025. Latest data includes results for October, now with BMW and XPeng.
thedriven.io
November 19, 2025 at 2:02 AM
A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2025. Latest data includes results for October, now with BMW and XPeng.
The Renault Scenic has been revived as an all-electric car, and was officially launched and priced at last weekend's Everything Electric show.
Renault launches electric Scenic e-tech in Australia in new model refresh
The Renault Scenic has been revived as an all-electric car, and was officially launched and priced at last weekend's Everything Electric show.
thedriven.io
November 19, 2025 at 2:02 AM
The Renault Scenic has been revived as an all-electric car, and was officially launched and priced at last weekend's Everything Electric show.
Tesla has undertaken a world first in Australia, having completed a bulk Full Self-Driving (FSD) test event for more than 600 drivers across the three days.
Tesla undertakes a world first in Melbourne with over 600 FSD test drives
Tesla has undertaken a world first in Australia, having completed a bulk Full Self-Driving (FSD) test event for more than 600 drivers across the three days.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Tesla has undertaken a world first in Australia, having completed a bulk Full Self-Driving (FSD) test event for more than 600 drivers across the three days.
Tanya Shukla chats with The Driven's Tim Eden to unpack a big few days at the AEVA conference and Everything Electric Show in Melbourne.
Video: Wrapping up an electric weekend in Melbourne
Tanya Shukla chats with The Driven's Tim Eden to unpack a big few days at the AEVA conference and Everything Electric Show in Melbourne.
thedriven.io
November 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Tanya Shukla chats with The Driven's Tim Eden to unpack a big few days at the AEVA conference and Everything Electric Show in Melbourne.
KGM to land Australia's first competitively priced all-electric ute, with first examples to land in weeks.
Fully electric ute arrives in Australia with prices lower than expected, starting at $60,000
KGM to land Australia's first competitively priced all-electric ute, with first examples to land in weeks.
thedriven.io
November 18, 2025 at 1:13 AM
KGM to land Australia's first competitively priced all-electric ute, with first examples to land in weeks.
BHP has welcomed its first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives, which will be trialled on the company’s iron ore rail routes between its Pilbara mines and Port Hedland.
BHP takes delivery of first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives for iron ore mines
BHP has welcomed its first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives, which will be trialled on the company’s iron ore rail routes between its Pilbara mines and Port Hedland.
thedriven.io
November 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
BHP has welcomed its first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives, which will be trialled on the company’s iron ore rail routes between its Pilbara mines and Port Hedland.