May 2025

The global shift toward electric vehicles is accelerating, with new data tools like the Global EV Data Explorer allowing users to track historical and projected EV sales, stock, and charging infrastructure growth worldwide. In Australia, the electric SUV market is heating up, with 2025’s best small SUVs including expanded offerings from Volkswagen, such as the ID.5 Pro and ID.4 GTX, and major price drops for the 2025 Jeep Avenger—making it even more affordable than the BYD Atto 3. Volvo is making headlines as it prepares to manufacture its first-ever Australian-made heavy-duty electric trucks, marking a milestone for local industry. Organizations like STARTTS are demonstrating their commitment to sustainability by transitioning their fleets to EVs. Meanwhile, innovative programs are emerging, such as the ability to collect Everyday Rewards points while charging at Woolworths Supermarkets, and efforts to leverage existing infrastructure, like power poles, for public charging. On the global stage, the question remains whether world leaders are truly “plugged in” to the electric revolution, as international competition heats up; Chinese automaker XPeng is set to challenge Tesla by rolling out its own charging network in Australia, signaling a new era of accessibility and choice for EV drivers.

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April 2025

Australian advocacy groups voiced strong reactions after Peter Dutton’s reversal on proposed tax breaks, highlighting the ongoing political tug-of-war shaping EV adoption. Meanwhile, Europe’s battery electric vehicles (BEVs) hit record-high quarterly registrations, underscoring a continental shift toward zero-emission transport. Sustainability gains are also front and center: Polestar’s latest report reveals a 25% emissions cut per vehicle sold. For local drivers, the Little Book of EV Myths: Australian Edition is debunking misconceptions, while new resources like a detailed guide to EV road trips in NSW and high marks for ACT’s public fast charging network are making electrified travel more accessible. However, analysts caution that a national switch to EVs would mean greater reliance on Chinese manufacturing, even as it reduces dependence on foreign oil. On the innovation front, a Stanford study has uncovered surprising new insights into EV battery longevity, and future-looking projects—including the potential for hydrogen-powered eVTOL flights at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics—are energizing the conversation around Australia’s clean transport revolution.

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