EVs now represent nearly one in 10 new light vehicle sales (9.5%), a 150% increase on 2022, says the Electric Vehicle Council's (EVC) State of EVs latest report. The report also forecasts new EV sales (BEV and PHEV) will reach at least 15-19% in 2026, based on current EV policy.
Australian-headquartered Applied EV says its sixth generation Blanc Robot autonomous vehicle (AV) will be ready for deployment with strategic partners in mid-2025.
More sophisticated exterior and interior upgrades are included in the redesigned electrified Genesis GV70, due on sale in Australia in the first half of 2025. Korean sales begin in Q1 2025, with Australia to follow.
Ford Australia and MG Motor Australia are offering end-of-year deals for EV customers as reports emerge of declining EV enthusiasm.
Tesla has extended its referral program to offer $1400 off the price of a new Model 3 or Model Y in Australia.
Tesla is pushing a lease programme which The Driven says is to get more EVs on Australian roads and boost Tesla’s flagging EV sales.
ADomino Pizza Enterprises (Dominos) has announced a new pizza delivery vehicle with partner Benzina Zero after successfully trialling its V-50 seated e-scooter within several stores. Adding the Benzina Zero V-50 to the fleet will further enhance Domino’s goal to be the most sustainable food delivery business from its 3700 stores across 12 markets.
Zeekr’s luxury electric MPV, the Zeekr 009, is available for pre-order in Australia, with pricing from $135,900 for the seven-seat (two plus two plus three) all-wheel drive (AWD) and $139,900 for the six-seat (two plus two plus two) AWD model.
The Albanese Government is providing a $36 million funding boost to the Driving the Nation program, bringing available funding for heavy EV uptake in the logistics and delivery sectors to $100 million.
Australia will allow vehicle to grid (V2G) installations by the end of this year.
