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An EVenture user in an electric car

An EVenture user in an electric car

Making EV charging part of the adventure

Making EV charging part of the adventure

New EV charging map aims to turn charging stops into part of the journey.

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NRMA members support adoption of e-bike minimum age requirement

NRMA members support adoption of e-bike minimum age requirement

A new survey of NSW residents has discovered overwhelming support for adopting minimum age requirement similar to QLD.

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A man plugs the charging cable into an electric vehicle

NSW doubles down on EVs with $100 million plan

NSW doubles down on EVs with $100 million plan

NSW Government unveils expanded $100 million EV strategy for regional and kerbside EV chargers, electric trucks and buses, and more.

Toyota HiLux BEV at a charger

Toyota HiLux BEV at a charger

All-electric Toyota HiLux coming in May with $15,000 premium

All-electric Toyota HiLux coming in May with $15,000 premium

Toyota’s battery electric ute will have all-wheel drive capability and 2000kg towing capacity.

Crossing an intersection on an e-scooter.

Crossing an intersection on an e-scooter.

New e-bike laws bring huge fines and confiscation powers

New e-bike laws bring huge fines and confiscation powers

Fresh powers for police to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes as NSW Government responds to community outcry over dangerous behaviour.

A silver green Skoda EV charges on the side of an apartment building

A silver green Skoda EV charges on the side of an apartment building

Auto industry reports uplift in EV enquiries

Auto industry reports uplift in EV enquiries

Automotive brands and organisations report increased EV enquiries as petrol prices head north amid Middle East conflict.

A blue Atto 3 charging at an NRMA charger

A blue Atto 3 charging at an NRMA charger

EV charger use jumps as fuel shortage drives fresh interest in electric cars

EV charger use jumps as fuel shortage drives fresh interest in electric cars

New NRMA data suggests fuel supply pressure is nudging some Australians towards EVs, with charging use, insurance enquiries and electric vehicle searches all climbing.

Suzuki eVitara in silver

Suzuki eVitara in silver

Suzuki Vitara goes electric with hybrid and EV versions

Suzuki Vitara goes electric with hybrid and EV versions

Driving range of up to 395km and off-road capability for the new Suzuki Vitara EV, as the budget Japanese brand reinvigorates its line-up for an electric future.

A white Mazda BT-50 on a dirt road

A white Mazda BT-50 on a dirt road

Major carmakers incur millions in fines in first NVES emissions results

Major carmakers incur millions in fines in first NVES emissions results

Mazda, Nissan and Subaru top the list of carmakers that have missed vehicle emissions limits since July 2025.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e

Luxury Car Tax back under the microscope

Luxury Car Tax back under the microscope

Pressure mounts to scrap contentious tax as advocates push for more uptake of cleaner, safer vehicles.

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