Government Policy and Infrastructure news

Audi plugs into Origin Energy for E-Tron owners

Leading energy provider seeking to promote EV ownership with the dangling carrot of savings at the charger

EV Council: “Time for Australia to catch up” to NZ’s emissions standards

A survey in New Zealand found most people are happy with the nation’s fuel efficiency standards, and the Electric Vehicle Council wants to see similar action in Australia

Toyota Australia boss has “no doubt” emissions target is coming this year

Although unclear on exactly what it will look like, Sean Hanley reckons a federal emissions policy could be in place before 2024

Euro 7 emissions rules could mean no more budget-friendly VWs and Skodas

Increasingly strict emissions mandates might spell the end of small entry-level combustion engine models from the Volkswagen Group

Fill 'er up thanks: Hyundai unveils 'Automatic Charging Robot' for electric cars

Ridiculous? Not so fast... the Automatic Charging Robot will be perfect for avoiding terrible weather, and drivers with reduced mobility will be glad

Can you check if you've been snapped by a speed camera?

You've just experienced that sinking feeling that may have fallen foul of a speed camera. Is there a way to see if you'll actually be fined?

Open letter urges Australian Government to further prevent new fossil fuel projects

The open letter, signed by more than fifty environmental and climate organisations, was circulated in various national newspapers and is open to the public

First Tesla V4 Superchargers now open

Tesla’s first new and shiny V4 Superchargers have come online, with a sleek design

Waze makes EV charging stops easier

The popular navigation app is harnessing its crowdsource feature to ensure drivers can find reliable and available public EV charging stations

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

Buying an electric car isn’t exactly ‘affordable’ for many, but for the most part, they're cheaper to run. We break down charging costs in this guide

RACV urges Melburnians to have their say on the state of their roads

Whether you're riding, driving or walking - RACV wants to know how Melbourne roads can be improved for you

Study finds inflation is increasing interest in EVs, but usual barriers remain

A Deloitte survey has revealed the consumer perceptions of electric vehicles, with expected and some surprising results

Tesla confirms bidirectional charging coming by 2025, but Musk says it’s ‘inconvenient’

Tesla EVs will gain bidirectional charging functionality soon, but CEO Elon Musk has labelled it as “extremely inconvenient”

Tesla to focus on AC charging roll out; V4 Supercharger launches

Tesla has been famous for its widespread Supercharging DC fast-charging network, but is now also focusing on slower AC stations run off renewable energy

What electric vehicle incentives are on offer in Australia?

With more EVs being introduced into the market, what are governments offering to increase uptake among private buyers?

Owners' High Court case against Victoria's EV tax gets underway

The three day trial begins in Australia's High Court today

South Australian Government repeals electric vehicle tax plans

The new SA Government has honoured its election promise to bin the controversial EV tax

Evie and Ampol raise EV charging prices

Rising global electricity costs have led Evie and Ampol to increase EV charging prices

EV Council: Mazda Europe chief's comments on 'forced' battery EV focus are misleading

Australia's EV Council has hit back at the Mazda Europe CEO’s tough criticism of regulators that suggested carmakers have been forced to focus on battery-electric cars at the expense of all alternatives

Tesla now opening Superchargers to all EVs in Australia

Tesla has finally opened its Superchargers to any EV in Australia. But, the most expensive charging provider in the country gets even pricier

ABB debuts stylish 'Terra Home' EV charger

What if Apple made an EV charger? ABB’s new home wall box might be the closest one yet.

Mercedes launches "global" EV rapid charging network

Tesla Superchargers now have new competition from Germany, but it’ll be open for all EV models to use.

Victoria introducing new tech to combat number-plate cloning

The Victorian government is introducing new hologram-enabled number plates to tackle the rise of forged, or 'cloned' plates

Hyundai will sell only electric cars in Norway

The South Korean carmaker will go all-in on electric vehicles in Norway, the world’s leader in EV adoption