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What electric car incentives are on offer in Australia?

With more EVs being introduced into the market, what are governments offering to increase uptake among private buyers?

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Wollongong gets 5 pole-mounted 22kW EV chargers, Victoria coming too

Wollongong follows Glebe in launching Sydney's latest roadside EV chargers, and Victoria has plenty coming too

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Why EVs rarely charge as fast as they can

Despite car brands claiming fast charging capabilities, most public charging stations are limited to 50kW. Why?

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EV battery types explained: Lithium-ion vs LFP pros & cons

Which electric car battery technology is best? We break it down

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These are the fastest-charging electric cars, if you're in a hurry

These are the quickest charging EVs in Australia, and why higher numbers isn't always best

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Detailed: The cheapest EVs under $60K in Australia

We detail every sub-$60K before on-roads new EV on sale in Australia, including pricing, features and warranties

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Australians cutting car use amid high fuel prices

Motorists are cutting back on car expenses, as the end-of-year deadline looms for introducing fuel efficiency standards

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EV Charging Explained: Home & public charging, speed & plugs

Sponsored by GET Electric, this is a go-to guide to understand charging an EV at home or on the road

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EV charging etiquette tips: Dos and don’ts

What’s right and wrong when it comes to public EV charging and queueing? Here’s your definitive etiquette guide

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Why are EV chargers unreliable?

Faulty public EV charging stations have been the angst for many critics in the media. Here’s why and what’s being done

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Tesla is selling V4 Superchargers to fuel giant BP to kickstart network

The move marks the first time Tesla has supplied its Superchargers to a third-party network

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What happens to old EV batteries? This is your rundown on 'second-life' battery packs!

EV batteries are gaining a new lease on life once they're no longer needed on the road, which is good news for the environment

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How long does it take to charge an electric car?

It’s a common question that can be complex to answer. We break down the charging times and limitations

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How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

We outline the home charging and public charging network costs in this guide

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Tesla update predicts Supercharger availability and wait times

The software update makes Tesla’s even smarter to help alleviate public charging concerns

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Victoria’s EV road tax found “unconstitutional” by Australian High Court

In a blow for the state, Victoria’s zero-emissions vehicle road-user tax has been deemed unlawful

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Are there enough EV chargers in Australia? Here's your guide

Public EV charging networks are expanding, but there still aren’t enough today. Does that mean you shouldn’t buy an EV?

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Jet Charge introduces charging station subscription to boost EV fleets

Businesses have a new reason to make the electric vehicle fleet switch

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Public EV charging: Hard lessons learned on what must be fixed

The importance of brightly-painted charging bays, longer cables, and even wheel stops has been highlighted

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BP Pulse begins time-based EV charging prices

It will be cheaper to charge at night and weekends at select BP charging stations

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US auto industry strike set to rumble on

United Auto Workers union digs in as current and former US presidents weigh in

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Hydrogen or battery-electric cars: Which is right for Australia?

Why are battery EVs starting to take off, while hydrogen continues to be stuck at ground level?

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Interview: Chargefox chief discusses EV charging problems & promised improvements

Australia’s largest public EV charging network has developed a poor reputation with complaints by users and the media. WhichCar spoke to the Chargefox CEO to address the critics, accusations and misconceptions

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EU to weaken Euro 7 emissions mandate to focus on EVs

To focus on developing electric cars, the EU has followed calls to weaken impending strict emissions mandates