2025 Sydney International EV Motor Show set to return with bigger attendance expected

The Sydney International EV Motor Show is returning to ICC Sydney from October 31 to November 2, 2025, promising a significantly expanded program and a larger exhibitor presence than the inaugural 2024 event. Organiser FutureDrive Automotive says the 2025 edition will present “a new format with something for everyone,” reflecting the rapid evolution of Australia’s […]

Navigating Australia’s Evolving Electric Vehicle Charging Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Outlook

Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) charging landscape is undergoing rapid change, driven by surging EV sales, enhanced public and private sector investment, and a concerted push to modernise Australia’s energy infrastructure. While progression is evident, the pace is tempered by ongoing challenges around infrastructure density, grid integration, and consumer confidence. This article offers a clear, current […]

Mercedes-Benz’s Solid-State Battery Leap: 1205km on a Single Charge within an EQS Test Vehicle

Australia in the Picture: Why This Matters for EV Owners Down Under Australians have watched the electric vehicle (EV) landscape evolve rapidly, with charging networks expanding, battery costs trending downward, and government and industry leaders seeking to accelerate adoption. Mercedes-Benz’s latest solid-state battery developments, while not a consumer product today, could reshape how far EVs […]

Australia’s Evolving EV Market: Key Launches, Government Initiatives, and Industry Trends in 2025

Australia’s EV market is shifting rapidly as 2025 progresses. New entrants from China and refreshed models from established brands are converging on the market, while federal and state programs are beginning to match vehicle uptake with investment in chargers, fleet trials and heavy-vehicle pilots. This briefing summarises the key launches, government activity and broader market […]

Understanding EV Batteries: A 2025 Australian Perspective

Introduction As electric vehicles (EVs) become a bigger part of Australia’s streets and roads, understanding the batteries that power them is essential for buyers, owners, and policy-makers. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have established themselves as the dominant technology, delivering the range, performance, and reliability Australians expect from modern EVs. While Li-ion remains the workhorse, ongoing research […]

BMW’s €10 billion ($AU ~17.8 billion) gamble: why Neue Klasse is make-or-break

BMW has launched the most ambitious product and technology programme in its modern history: Neue Klasse, a ground-up, software-defined family of electric vehicles and a new vehicle architecture intended to underpin the company for the next decade. Announced publicly in recent years and shaped by strategic decisions taken from 2021, the programme carries a headline […]

How Electric Vehicles and V2L, V2H, V2G Technologies Are Transforming Australia’s Energy Landscape

Electric vehicles are reshaping more than transport – they are redefining how Australians produce, store and trade electricity. Terms such as V2L, V2H and V2G have entered the conversation, but they can be confusing. Here’s a clear, practical guide to what these acronyms mean, how they interact with home solar and the grid, and what […]

Enphase Unveils DC Bidirectional Home EV Charger: What Australians Need to Know

Enphase Energy has lifted the curtain on its latest product: the IQ Bidirectional EV Charger, a DC bidirectional charger designed to provide vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability. The announcement represents a meaningful step in the evolution of home energy systems, positioning private EVs as flexible distributed energy resources – but as ever, the details […]