Tag: electrification
Can You Fathom It
This week Robbie and Sam are joined by Stephanie Brinley. Stephanie drove the Mercedes-Benz CLA and Lexus ES350e, Robbie had the Subaru Uncharted and Sam had the Jeep Cherokee Sam also had a conversation with Dodge CEO Matt McAlear about the new new Super Bee and what's happening with the brand. Links A2 e-tron sets...
Manly Energy Roadshow 2025
Manly Solar, EV and Energy Roadshow 2025 at Manly Beach
Living Smart Festival 2025
One of Australia’s biggest sustainability gatherings at Lake Macquarie's Speers Point Park
Everything Electric Sydney 2025
Three days of electric vehicles, solar power, batteries, and charging infrastructure.
Everything Electric Sydney 2025
Three days of electric vehicles, solar power, batteries, and charging infrastructure.
NRMA EV Drive Day
NRMA EV Drive Day 2024 in St Ives
March 2024
Australia has seen significant growth in EV sales, reaching a record 9.6% market share in early 2024, and nearly half of all novated leases now involve EVs. Government initiatives, such as grants for regional charging stations and a $55 million package to add 23,000 more EVs on the road, are accelerating the transition. Charging networks are also expanding in rural areas like Western Australia's goldfields and suburban locations such as Lake Macquarie. Innovation in EV technology is also a key driver, with Australian researchers achieving breakthroughs in wireless charging and battery technology. This includes the potential for more affordable EVs, such as the Mitsubishi eK X, which could become Australia’s first $30,000 EV by late 2024. Additionally, electric trucks and buses are gaining momentum in both Australia and Europe, showcasing the industry's diversification. However, challenges remain, with some EV owners reporting motion sickness, and automakers like Toyota and Volkswagen facing criticism for lagging in the transition to EVs. Despite these hurdles, Australia’s commitment to electrification is clear, as the government and industry work together to build the infrastructure and encourage widespread adoption of EVs across the country.
Everything Electric Sydney
Everything Electric Sydney 2024 at Sydney Olympic Park
Everything Electric Sydney
3-day Everything Electric weekend at Sydney Olympic Park
Rear View Mirror
A debrief of the period driving a Tesla Model 3
Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin
Picking up my Volvo XC40 Recharge today
EV Europe trip
Documenting my EV rental experience and road trip in Europe
Fully Charged Live Sydney
I voluntered for the weekend-long Fully Charged Live Sydney show at the ICC in Darling Harbour
Fully Charged Show Sydney
Fully Charged Show Sydney 2023 at ICC
Electrification
Collection of electrification and electric vehicle driving
Tesla 10k
Did my first 10000 km in the Tesla M3 SR+ this weekend, 10 months (and one week) in.
Tesla Model 3 SR+
Picking up my Model 3 SR+ today
rEVolution Guide
Personal electrification