It’s high time the hugely popular – but supply constrained – Toyota RAV4 Hybrid faced some competition, and now it’s arriving at pace. Nissan’s take on the successful hybrid mid-size SUV formula is the X-Trail e-Power, which now comes in fleet-friendly ST-L spec level at a starting price of $49,490 before on-road costs. It promises […]
Author: Mike Costello
Kona EV – it feels normal which is great for a fleet transition
Fleet and novated lease vehicles will play an outsized role in Australia’s take up of electric vehicles, thanks in part to fringe-benefits tax exemptions and corporate sector emissions targets. One of the single most significant new entrants to the landscape for 2024 is the second-generation Hyundai Kona Electric, follow-up to a vehicle that was many […]
Does the Mustang Mach-E drive like the legend?
It’s no secret fleet and leasing companies are seeing a surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) due to the federal fringe-benefits tax exemption. One exciting new option for those after a performance-oriented EV wears a famous badge, with a twist: It’s the Ford Mustang Mach-E crossover. For some people, such a car is sacrilege. […]
The plan to make silent EVs safer at low speeds
Australian government wants feedback before mandating Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System in EVs already required in Europe The Australian government is preparing to mandate a feature that allows hybrids and electric vehicles to generate more sound at low speeds when coasting in near-silence, thereby making them safer for pedestrians who have low vision. It’s hard for […]
Government EV plan should be good news for fleets
The Australian Federal Government recently published its long-promised National Electric Vehicle Strategy, with a core focus on encouraging more supply of the latest EVs and thereby making them cheaper. The 56-page strategy document builds on what’s been demonstrated by existing legislation such as the fringe-benefits tax exemption scheme for EVs under $85,000 – namely that […]
