Tesla is using a redesigned Cybertruck battery cell to mitigate Semi challenges
Tesla revealed that it is utilizing redesigned Cybertruck battery cells in its Long Range Semi to mitigate some pertinent challenges that come with long-haul logistics. It is perhaps the most recent example of Tesla using unique engineering prowess and cross-pollinating vehicle elements to solve common problems, something it does better than most companies out there. […]
Podcast: Tesla’s cheaper EV model comes and goes, FSD v15, Rivian R2 EPA numbers, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s cheaper EV model coming and going in the same week, FSD v15, Rivian R2 EPA numbers, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. […]
Geely makes pre-order offer for its new, low cost EX2 electric hatchback
China car giant Geely last December confirmed that its best-selling electric car, the low-cost Geely EX2 electric hatchback, is headed for the Australian market. Now, the company has confirmed early specs and a pre-order offer on the EX2 as part of the Melbourne Motor Show offer which starts today. According to the brand, any Geely […]
Game on, Tesla Model Y! Mazda CX-6e pricing confirmed as sleek electric SUV opens from $53,990
Mazda has confirmed pricing and specification for its new CX-6e, with the brand’s first China-derived mainstream electric SUV to open from $53,990 before on-road costs ahead of first Australian deliveries in September. Coming to join the Mazda 6e sedan – which is cheaper, starting from $49,990 – the new electric SUV will be offered in […]
EV Charger Installation in UK: Step-by-Step Guide
EV Charger Installation in the UK is becoming a critical step as the country accelerates toward an all-electric future. With over 1 million EVs already on UK roads and government targets to phase out new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, the demand for reliable ev charging infrastructure is rising rapidly. As of early […]
Toyota launches China-built bZ7 electric saloon
GAC-Toyota first previewed the bZ7 at the Auto China show in Shanghai in April 2025. While the initial unveiling focused primarily on design, the recent market launch has now revealed all other key details. The bZ7 is the second model developed entirely in China, following the bZ3X. The bZ7 measures 5.13 metres in length, 1.965 […]
Ola Electric March 2026 Sales – Real Growth Or Fudged Numbers?
Recently, I came across a reel by @marketswithjayant – a popular finance and markets influencer on Instagram, and it stopped me mid-scroll. He was calling out Ola Electric directly, saying that Bhavish Aggarwal’s March 2026 “comeback” numbers are being inflated by counting warranty replacements and upgrade swaps as fresh new sales on VAHAN. His exact […]
Volkswagen Group almost doubles EV Sales in Europe H1 2025, global growth hits +47%
Global growth, with regional differences Volkswagen’s global BEV sales rose by almost 150.000 vehicles year-on-year, a clear sign of growing consumer demand and expanded production capacity. But the growth varied significantly by region: Europe: BEV deliveries surged from 184.100 to 347.900, a +89% increase. Europe accounted for nearly 75% of the Group’s total electric sales […]
Tesla launches Model Y L in Japan, expanding availability to 11 markets
Like in all other markets, Tesla is offering the Model Y L in Japan in a single ‘Premium’ grade and a dual-motor AWD configuration. The company has set its price at 7.59 million yen (approx. €41,200 euros), including a 100,000 yen (€543 euros) registration processing fee. The Model Y L is eligible for Japan’s Clean […]
Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026
The Driven publishes detailed sales data for Australian battery electric vehicle sales on this page. Data is sourced from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) report known as VFacts, the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), as well as individual companies. This page will be updated as new data is released each month, and as new […]