Australian Electric Vehicle Road-User Charge Approaches Implementation

Australia appears to be moving toward a national road-user charge for electric vehicles (EVs), with a possible introduction as early as 2028. The proposal – driven by a need to replace declining fuel excise revenue – would shift part of road-funding responsibilities onto vehicles that currently avoid the 51.6-cent-per-litre fuel excise. What’s been reported What […]

Road-user charge for EVs fast-tracked: what it means for Australian motorists

The “free ride” for electric vehicle drivers is nearing an end, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers and state governments accelerating plans for a national road-user charge to replace shrinking fuel excise revenue. High-level talks between federal and state treasurers, industry leaders and policy experts are under way ahead of next week’s economic roundtable in Canberra, with […]

New Initiative to Boost Electric Vehicle Access for Australians

Conservation Council of Western Australia Supports Federal Government’s New Electric Vehicle Strategy The Conservation Council of Western Australia (CCWA) has expressed its support for the federal government’s recently announced electric vehicle (EV) strategy, aimed at making EVs more accessible and appealing to Australians. The strategy, unveiled by Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen, encompasses a comprehensive […]

Ausgrid connects first V2G system, unlocking bidirectional EV charging on its network

Ausgrid has successfully connected a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) system to its electricity network, marking a significant step for bidirectional EV charging in Australia. The distributor’s footprint spans 22,275 square kilometres across Sydney, the Central Coast and the Hunter Valley, positioning it as a key player in the national energy transition. Following the first connection, Ausgrid is […]

2026 Geely EX5 Update With Larger Battery Aims to Compete with Tesla Model Y Range

Geely Auto has moved quickly to bolster its EX5 electric SUV, confirming a 2026 update that centres on a larger battery and a targeted boost to driving range-positioning the Chinese mid-sizer more competitively against the Tesla Model Y. The headline change is a new 68.39kWh lithium iron phosphate battery. Paired with the existing 160kW/320Nm single-motor […]