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thedriven.io > 04/03/2026 > australias-cheapest-evs-what-you-can-buy-for-under-30000-under-40000-and-whats-to-come

Australia’s cheapest EVs: What you can buy for under $30,000, under $40,000, and what’s to come

3+ hour, 31+ min ago  (1075+ words) For a lot of people, the biggest hurdle to going electric has been the price. However, in the last 12 months a quiet revolution in EV pricing has been going on " with ever lower benchmarks being set for the title of…...

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thedriven.io > 04/02/2026 > chery-unveils-next-gen-rhino-battery-with-target-range-of-1500km

Chery unveils next-gen “Rhino” battery with target range of 1,500km

10+ hour, 26+ min ago  (255+ words) Chinese automotive group Chery has unveiled its next generation "Rhino" battery which boasts ultra-fast charging capable of adding up to 500 kilometres (km) of range in just eight minutes, and a targeted total driving range of more than 1,500 km. Unveiled at…...

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thedriven.io > 04/02/2026 > tipping-point-tesla-sales-surge-ev-registrations-up-sharply-as-australian-drivers-go-electric

“Tipping point:” Tesla sales surge, EV registrations up sharply as Australian drivers go electric

16+ hour, 33+ min ago  (781+ words) The first official data for EV sales for the month of March reveals a significant lift in sales for Tesla in response to the deepening global fuel crisis, although its numbers will have been limited by supply issues that has…...

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thedriven.io > 04/02/2026 > april-fool-why-paying-cyclists-isnt-such-a-joke

April Fool: Why paying cyclists isn’t such a joke

20+ hour, 57+ min ago  (850+ words) It was April 1 and there were some "funny" things going around. One is a "press release" from the Department of Pedalling and Perspiration. It suggests (you can read it in full below) that in response to the Iran crisis, cyclists…...

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thedriven.io > 04/02/2026 > video-2026-zeekr-x-specs-range-first-drive

Video: 2026 Zeekr X – specs, range & first drive

22+ hour, 5+ min ago  (272+ words) Video: 2026 Zeekr X " specs, range & first drive'The Driven The refreshed 2026 Zeekr X comes with significant interior and performance upgrades. While the exterior remains familiar, the new model introduces a revamped cabin featuring a 13-speaker Yamaha sound system, an onboard fridge…...

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thedriven.io > 04/02/2026 > zeekr-x-review-updated-electric-suv-brings-more-power-faster-charging

Zeekr X review: Updated electric SUV brings more power, faster charging

22+ hour, 7+ min ago  (257+ words) For a brand only 5 or so years old, and with only 18 months in Australia " Zeekr is moving pretty quickly. And perhaps for good reasons. They arrived on Australian shores in October 2024 launching the Zeekr X, their compact SUV. Later, they…...

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thedriven.io > 04/01/2026 > copenhagen-completes-transition-to-an-entirely-electric-bus-fleet

Copenhagen completes transition to an entirely electric bus fleet

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (475+ words) The Danish capital of Copenhagen over the weekend completed its switch to a 100 per cent electric bus fleet. The City of Copenhagen and local public transport agency Movia said the roll out of new electric buses on bus routes 19 and…...

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thedriven.io > 04/01/2026 > ev-registrations-surge-50-pct-in-march-as-australians-go-electric-amid-fuel-crisis

EV registrations surge 50 pct in March as Australians go electric amid fuel crisis

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (393+ words) EV sales in Australia have seen a huge uptick of almost 50 per cent and to an all time high in certain markets, as a result of the recent surge in fuel prices and fears of an ongoing fuel crisis." New…...

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thedriven.io > 04/01/2026 > aion-ut-review-small-cheap-and-surprisingly-complete-electric-hatchback

Aion UT review: Small, cheap, and surprisingly complete electric hatchback

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (606+ words) If you haven't heard of an Aion, you may have heard of GAC. If you haven't heard of GAC, you'll probably be somewhat familiar with them in the coming months and years, with the Chinese automative giant pledging to open…...

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thedriven.io > 04/01/2026 > toyota-hilux-electric-ute-to-finally-arrive-in-australia-but-with-limited-range

Toyota Hilux electric ute to finally arrive in Australia, but with limited range

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (533+ words) Toyota has finally confirmed the Hilux electric ute for Australia, almost three years after the company conducted an engineering evaluation, and will offer the landmark package in two variants but limited range.. Prices for the SR dual-cab chassis will start…...