The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has released its 2024 new electric car sales data, providing insights into the performance of Tesla and Polestar in the Australian market. While this monthly report offers a snapshot of vehicle deliveries, it is not exhaustive. Participation is voluntary, and the EVC welcomes all manufacturers to contribute their data to […]
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DEEPAL S07 Electric SUV Launches in Australia: A New Era of EV Driving
DEEPAL Australia has officially launched its highly anticipated DEEPAL S07 electric SUV in Australia, marking a significant step in the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) market. The first batch of vehicles has already arrived in Melbourne, with customer test drives and deliveries now underway at the brand’s retail locations in Sydney and Melbourne. DEEPAL plans to […]
2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid: The Ultimate Family Road Trip Car
If you’re in the market for the ultimate family road trip vehicle, look no further than the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid (HEV). Voted as the “Best Road Trip Car for Families” by Fleet News Group in 2024, this vehicle redefines what it means to travel in comfort, style, and efficiency. Tested on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast […]
New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) is live
The Albanese Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) that will come into effect on January 1 will see cleaner and cheaper to run cars sold in Australia, cutting climate pollution produced by new cars by more than half. The policy is a huge win for our climate, our health and our hip-pockets, preventing 20 million tonnes of […]
EV charging etiquette key as more electric cars hit roads this summer
The Electric Vehicle Council has issued advice on charging etiquette this summer holiday as a record number of EVs hit the roads. Nearly one in ten new car sales are electric vehicles (BEVs and PHEVs), with more than 100,000 added to our roads this year. To keep up with growing demand, the number of locations […]
Roads are workplaces too
Car drivers are being reminded to be considerate these school holidays, with workers across several industries continuing to use roads for work. “It’s important to remember roads are workplaces too,” the Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) Chair, Cameron Montgomery, said. “December is a peak season for transport workers, who help to ensure shelves […]
RECAP: Most-read EV reviews of 2024
At Fleet EV News, we live and breathe electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles – which is why we review any and every new model we can get our hands on! It’s been a big year for test drives, from the pre-production GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV to a right-hand drive Ford F-150 lightning. Here are the […]
FCAI acknowledges government’s low-interest loan action to support EV sales
Australia’s peak automotive industry group has supported the Commonwealth Government’s decision to encourage an increase of battery electric vehicle sales with the introduction of $150 million of low-interest loans for workers earning less than $100,000 per year and also essential workers. FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said that Australia was mirroring global trends showing a […]
Mechanics charge up with EV training through TAFE Queensland
More than 400 mechanics have charged up their careers with TAFE Queensland Electric Vehicle (EV) training in 2024, with over 300 technicians undertaking the Battery Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing Skill Set (AURSS00064) available under the Australian and Queensland Governments’ Fee-Free TAFE initiative. Small business owner Ali Abbas was in the inaugural class of the […]
Evie Networks prepares for EV charging use to nearly double over these Christmas holidays
Evie Networks has released new road trip data for Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers as plan their Christmas holidays, a period notoriously known for traffic, higher-than-usual petrol prices and long EV charging wait times. Australia’s leading fast-charging network forecasts EV public charging usage to nearly double this holiday season, with Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 December […]
