The all-new Renault Kangoo E-Tech electric van will launch in Australia in February 2024 with the short wheelbase version priced from $61,990 RRP. The long wheelbase variant arrives later in 2024 priced from $63,990 RRP. Renault has been a pioneer in electric mobility and a leader in electric commercial vehicles in Europe since 2011. First […]
Author: Fleet EV News Team
Toyota’a experience with hybrid batteries will benefit EV models
Toyota says its global experience in battery research and production over more than a quarter of a century will benefit Australian customers of its fully electric bZ4X SUV when it goes on sale in February. The company said learnings and expertise from the manufacture of more than 20 million batteries since the mid-1990s – mostly […]
Kerbside charging spreads across inner Sydney
Leading EV charging infrastructure company EVX has worked with the City of Sydney and Ausgrid to deploy nine EV chargers across the streets of Sydney. The new kerbside chargers are a critical addition to the city’s EV charging network. The Australian-made EVX Polecharger has been designed to meet the challenges utility providers and local governments face in […]
Remember your EV charging etiquette this summer
The NRMA is reminding electric vehicle (EV) drivers to be considerate when publicly charging their EVs this holiday season. Thousands of EV owners will be hitting the roads for their Christmas road trip holiday and the NRMA is reminding drivers of EV charging etiquette. The calls come following reported longer wait times and improper use […]
Ford reduces Mach-E pricing to target novated lease buyers
In another example of the power and benefits of novated leasing, Ford has announced a price reduction on the Mustang Mach-E so it qualifies for the FBT Exemption on electric vehicles. The Electric Car Discount Bill introduced last year has made electric and plug-in electric vehicles exempt from FBT if the purchase price is under […]
Hyundai IONIQ 5 – N sets benchmark for sporty EVs
Since its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, Hyundai Motor Company’s IONIQ 5 N has been challenging preconceptions about the capabilities of electric vehicles (EVs). “This is my first time driving an EV that can drift,” says Keiichi ‘DK’ Tsuchiya, the world-renowned Japanese professional racecar driver and ‘Drift King,’ in a video produced by […]
CEFC discussion on residual values for EVs
Ater years of lagging uptake in other global economies, uptake of electric vehicles in Australia is finally starting to accelerate. Clean Energy Finance Corporation and KangaNews hosted institutional participants in the sector at a September roundtable in Sydney, to discuss the detail on infrastructure and financing behind the headline uptake numbers. Craig How is the policy environment shaping […]
Renault Megane E-Tech crossover under FBT Exemption
ANCAP Safety, Australia and New Zealand’s independent voice on vehicle safety, has awarded the all-new Renault Megane E-Tech a coveted 5-star safety rating. Arriving in Australia now, all-new Renault Megane E-Tech is a 100% electric compact crossover that combines breakthrough design, an exhilarating drive, and a reimagined in-car experience. “We’re delighted that ANCAP has recognised […]
BMW i4 eDrive35 – summer holiday offer
With a vision for a more sustainable future, Origin 360 EV, a driving force in Australia’s electric transportation transition, has unveiled the early release of the highly anticipated BMW i4 35e this summer. As part of Origin 360 EV’s commitment to cleaner transportation, the company is offering fleet and subscription customers the opportunity to experience […]
MY2024 IONIQ 6 – pricing and specifications
Hyundai has launched the 2024 IONIQ 6 which is offered with a revised line-up revised and has been upgraded to deliver maximum accessibility, value and efficiency. And there are now several models under the FBT Exemption which means novated lease buyers can access this large luxury saloon via salary packaging. The 2024 IONIQ 6 ushers […]
