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The world's biggest all electric ferry -being built in Australia - will conduct its first ocean trials next month before being shipped to South America atop another vessel at the end of this year.

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thedriven.io > 09/09/2026 > dealerships-mechanics-and-repair-shops-offered-rebates-for-ev-chargers-and-electric-vehicle-tools

Dealerships, mechanics and repair shops offered rebates for EV chargers and electric vehicle tools

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (579+ words) Wednesday, September 9, 2026 The federal government has announced a new round of rebates to help install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at car dealerships, repairers, and mechanics, part of an ongoing effort to make it easier for Australians to switch to EVs....

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thedriven.io > 09/08/2026 > polestar-releases-2030-concept-car-as-it-dials-down-profit-outlook-after-us-ban

Polestar releases 2030 "concept car" as it dials down profit outlook after US ban

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (476+ words) Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Swedish premium electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Polestar has released a 2030 “concept car” after being forced to revise down its sales guidance for 2026 following lacklustre half year financial results which were impacted by new regulatory restrictions in the United…...

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thedriven.io > 09/02/2026 > range-rover-unveils-its-first-fully-electric-model-with-a-starting-price-at-more-than-300000

Range Rover unveils its first fully electric model - with a starting price at more than $300,000

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (378+ words) British automotive marque Range Rover has unveiled its first ever fully electric model, the Range Rover Electric, and it’s already available to order in Australia, starting from a mere $317,718 plus on-road costs. The new Range Rover Electric boasts two 260-kilowatt…...

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thedriven.io > 08/04/2026 > byd-announces-cashback-offer-for-another-of-its-best-selling-evs

BYD announces cashback offer for another of its best-selling EVs

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (439+ words) Tuesday, August 4, 2026 BYD has announced a new cash-back offer on its popular small EV in Australia, as it continues its push to become the best selling car brand in Australia. The new offer – “$2,000 Cash Your Way” – applies to the the…...

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thedriven.io > 08/02/2026 > byd-slashes-price-of-sealion-7-premium-model-as-it-chases-down-toyota-to-be-countrys-best-selling-car-company

BYD slashes price of Sealion 7 premium model as it chases down Toyota to be country's best selling car company

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (94+ words) BYD has announced a new driveaway offer on its best-selling EV in Australia as it seeks to chase down Toyota to be the country’s biggest seller of new cars....

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thedriven.io > 07/30/2026 > electric-cars-are-cheaper-than-you-think-sooner-than-you-think

Electric cars are cheaper than you think, sooner than you think

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (693+ words) Electric vehicles are often thought to be more expensive than their gas-powered counterparts. That reputation was always incomplete — and is increasingly hard to square with the math. When you factor in what it actually costs to own and operate a…...

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thedriven.io > 07/11/2026 > tesla-starts-rollout-of-fsd-lite-for-older-cars-outside-of-us

Tesla starts rollout of FSD Lite for older cars outside of US

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (330+ words) Tesla started rolling out the highly anticipated lighter version of full self-driving (FSD) supervised, called v14 Lite, last month in the US, designed for older AI3 hardware-equipped electric vehicles in its fleet, which make up around 4 million cars globally. Now, the company’s…...

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thedriven.io > 07/10/2026 > tesla-strikes-deal-with-australian-finance-company-for-guaranteed-future-value-loans

Tesla strikes deal with Australian finance company for "guaranteed future value" loans

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (469+ words) Tesla Australia has announced a new finance offering with the Australian-based leasing company Driva, that includes “guaranteed future value” loans that it says will remove the uncertainty over depreciation and resale value of electric cars. The basis of the loan…...

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thedriven.io > 07/03/2026 > tesla-and-byd-smash-ev-sales-records-in-landmark-month-for-australian-electric-transition

Tesla and BYD smash EV sales records in landmark month for Australian electric transition

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (534+ words) Friday, July 3, 2026 Tesla and BYD have both smashed their EV sales records in Australia – by a wide margin – in what is shaping up as a landmark month for the electric vehicle transition in Australia. BYD on Friday revealed it had…...

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Ford E-Transit

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (171+ words) Ford ‘s E-Transit light commercial vehicle was their first fully electric vehicle to enter the Australian market. It offers the same size and practicality of the internal combustion powered E-Transit with a powerful electric drivetrain. It is available in either mid-roof…...