Jan 5, 2025 · Image: Riz Akhtar. Riding on 19-inch alloy wheels, they come with a unique black and copper look in line with Cupra’s copper-look styling. The Cupra Born was Volkswagen Group’s first EV in the Australian market when it launched in late 2022.

Dec 17, 2024 · The Driven is Australia’s most-read electric vehicle news site, covering the latest EV stories both in Australia and overseas.

Apr 24, 2024 · The first movers. Nissan is of course the global pioneer of V2G market offerings, followed by Mitsubishi.These are the only two automakers with actual V2G deployments in Australia. Renault (also part of the RNM Alliance) will be next to market.. Renault has opted for 11 kW AC bidirectional charging (instead of 7 kW DC used in Nissans and Mitsubishis), on top of V2L (up to 3.7 kW, a large ...

Dec 19, 2024 · There is plenty to look forward to in 2025 after Australia’s electric vehicle market experienced only modest sales growth in 2024, despite the introduction of 12 new brands and over 20 new battery electric models.. The wave of new battery electric models will continue washing over 2025, with around 40 new models expected, raising the total number by around 50 per cent to about 120 by the end ...

Rear of the new Model 3 Performance showing the spoiler, diffuser and Ludicrous badge. Image: Tim Eden. Wheels on the new Model 3 Performance are 20 inches in diameter like the previous model, although they are now staggered with 235/35 profile tyres on the front and 275/30 on the rear for better traction out of corners.

Image: Farizon Auto. On the information supplied, the Supervan is categorised as a “Goods Vehicle” which indicates that it’s unlikely to have additional seating seen in traditional people movers.

“The vehicle of the future will be like a smartphone on wheels,” Professor Dia said. “You can imagine once you have smart devices in the car, whether that involves advanced chips or computer systems, there is nothing to stop generative AI add-ons coming in to advance the driving or riding experience.”

Nov 6, 2024 · The price war in the Australian electric vehicle market has had a significant impact on sales, at least for the country’s most affordable EV model, the MG4, which has become the best selling car in the country – knocking Tesla off its perch for the first time.

I drove 6,000 miles across the US in an EV. Here’s what I learned. December 20, 2023; 3 comments; 6 minute read; David Carlson; The author drove an electric Volkswagen ID.4 across a continent and back, charging 54 times along the way.

Oct 23, 2024 · The EV5 made by South Korea car company Kia is one of the latest entrants into the crowded midsize electric SUV market, joining several new brands and numerous SUV models arriving in Australia during the last quarter of 2024.