September 2025 saw over 11,500 new battery electric cars (BEV) and almost 4,500 plug-in hybrid electrics (PHEV) sold into the new car market in Australia. That’s a combined 15.7% market share of overall new car sales. The increase over the past few months is holding. The total market was 102,000 … [continued]
India is piling into the renewable energy space as it seeks to lower its emissions, and Australia is also raising its ambitions.
Amidst the vicissitudes of the Australian auto market, it seems like plugin vehicle registrations have found a new normal — at approximately 15% of the market. I am holding my breath in anticipation of this continuing through the next few months, or dare I hope for even more improvement. In … [continued]
This is not a review of Tesla’s Full Self Driving (Supervised), henceforth abbreviated to FSDS. I will embed a couple of videos for those who want a virtual experience. This article is my reaction to the way the Australian and New Zealand media seem to have embraced the technology. I … [continued]
The Clean Energy Report 2025 paints a picture of investment progress in onshore wind in 2024. Sadly, this has not been carried forward into 2025, but we must celebrate the wins when we can. It also illuminates the reasons for the lack of progress in Australia’s offshore wind development. Australia … [continued]
After massive 15% EV penetration in June, July’s numbers are a little down. It looks like Tesla is back to its first-month-of-the-quarter slump, only delivering a little more than 900 Model Ys and Model 3s combined (compared to almost 5,000 in June). BYD surged about 160% year on year, but … [continued]
At the recent Melbourne Motor Show in Victoria, Australia, Xpeng flexed its muscles and expanded its offerings for the Aussie market. The Xpeng G6 is already being seen on Australia’s roads — although, official sales figures have not been released. We have seen the SUV being driven on Brisbane streets, … [continued]
Good news: in June 2025, one in six vehicles sold in Australia had a plug. Tesla has bounced back, and the BYD Shark plugin hybrid continues to take a bite out of the ute market. Even though the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemptions for PHEVs have finished, the expected downturn … [continued]
Swedish truck and bus manufacturer Scania has quietly but steadily grown its presence and influence across Australia, especially through its focus on sustainable transport, advanced vehicle technology, and a commitment to road safety. In a press statement, the company announced developments that showcase a multi-faceted approach to the Australian market, … [continued]
Yesterday, I sat down with JET Charge’s Head of Future Business, Kristian Handberg. He wanted to share his insights on what’s driving the EV market following Australia’s recent federal election. During our long phone interview (he is based in Melbourne, I am in Brisbane), he told me about the shifts … [continued]
