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Ev owner and Advocate in Sydney Australia.Tesla Model 3, Nissan LEAF, IMiEV Solar. twitch.tv/sydney_ev youtube.com/channel/UCZoHXhEpml… or donate via Ko_Fi ko-fi.com/sydneyev
- XPENG & Voltron (not the toy) just dropped Indonesia’s first 451 kW chargers – G6 Pro pulls 80 % in 12 min (Tesla's are still sipping coffee). Good news for Jakarta, but will Aussie roads see this “speed‑boat” too, though Aussies do love GOOD coffee.
- Kia EV3 AWD coming to Oz? Dual-motor GT-Line variant (195kW/385Nm) is under consideration to boost the popular small EV SUV lineup, estimated ~530km WLTP range. Full GT (215kW) less likely, per Kia reps. More grip & power for Aussie roads current version offer 600km.. decent.
- Already batteries are overtaking gas as a peak energy source, and we have far more capacity in the pipeline. #renewable #solar #Auspol. wont be long before we don't need gas peaker plants at all! is it any wonder fossil fuel companies are spending a fortune on disinformation and lobbying..
- #EV fact of the day. An EV driver will never do a drive away from a petrol pump after filling their car
- Geely EX5 owners can expect a OTA this week, (feb 4-9) gives Android Auto in-car connectivity, wired, wireless support to enable broader in-vehicle integration. Drive Setup one-touch activation, allowing drivers to set their preferred driving setting profile, with quick activation for every drive
- Tesla just hit a massive milestone: Dry electrode manufacturing now works at scale! eliminating solvents & huge drying ovens means lower costs, smaller factories, higher energy density (super-low binder), and longer battery life.This could drive down EV & energy storage prices significantly.
- Big step for zero-emission public transport in Vic! Kinetic has opened the Preston bus depot in Melbourne featuring Victoria's first overhead gantry charging system. More space-efficient (25% better), safer for buses, and set to host 58 electric buses. Cleaner rides ahead!
- Big wins for Aussie EV fans: Smart has dropped the #1 Pro+ to $47,900 drive-away (was $54,900 + ORCs) and #3 Pro+ to $50,900, plus $3,500 plate bonus on both, total savings up to $13,500! These EV price wars mean we're the winners down under. anotehr nail in the Evs are unaffordable coffin. #ev
- Not an #EV, but a PHEV with a massive 300Km EV only range! so, when does a PHEV become an actual EV with a range extender? not only that, the LM (MG)LS9 Hyper is quite the land barge.
- 2026 Xpeng X9 coming to OZ, we might get the updated model, 110Kwh battery, 750Km range CLTC, 800V, and fast charge 450km in 10 min! no way your getting a car load of kids toileted and snacked up in that time on a long trip. (gives cybertruck render vibes before we all saw the actual truck)
- Good Morning from Sydney Australia! How is the day going? what's this, news? oh...
- Reposted by Sydney EVIn January, across all of Norway, just 7 gasoline-only cars were sold. The country has transitioned to EVs in just a few short years.
- Big W for WA renewables: Tonic Group's Binningup Solar Facility gets EPBC nod in under a month! 75MW solar + 55MW/440MWh (8-hour!) battery, plus 10 EV chargers on site – hello, Australia's first solar-powered 'EV servo' mates!
- Australia proving doubters wrong: Grid-scale batteries have overtaken peaking gas output in VIC (2025), NSW & QLD grids, per Rystad Energy. Batteries aren't just supporting renewables,they're replacing gas for peak & reliability reneweconomy.com.au/global-proof...
- According to FCAI Jan sales figures, overall car sales were the same as last year, (0.3% +) Petrol car sales fell 14%. highlighting the shift toward electrified vehicles. PHEV and EV. PHEVs saw a 175% increase in sales. If only those PHEV buyers actually plugged them in, they might save some $
- China's MIIT is mandating mechanical handles on BOTH interior & exterior doors with a decent grip space (min 6cm x 2cm x 2.5cm) so they work even if power fails in a crash or fire....in some cases car deformation prevents door opening no matter how hard you yank a handle...
- Will Australia get the @MercedesBenz CLA #EV with a claimed 790 km WLTP range? the CLA250+ 268Hp and 335 Nm torque,(792km) and the CLA350 dual motor with 349hp and 515nm torque. Will be launching in India in April.
- BMW admits its subscription model for heated seats and steering wheels were a mistake.. Also, BMW, we don't plan on changing and will continue to have subscription model...
- I guess the insurance industry has finally decided to ban the Australian festival industry.
- This is why I always encourage people to vote independent or any other party than the big 2. They are eroding our democracy to end up with a US type system where only 2 parties are left to choose.
- “Last year, Labor, Liberal and the Nationals voted together to dramatically increase taxpayer funding – to the extent that when the next election comes around, the taxpayer will be funding over half of the cost of major party election campaigns.” - Bill Browne Read more: theaus.in/45Lcjbb
- VW Seem to have changed pricing on their ID BUZZ #EV vans. Current Driveaway Offers (Valid Until 30 April 2026) ID. Buzz Pro (5 seats): $79,990 DA ID. Buzz Pro (7 seats): $84,990 DA ID. Buzz Cargo (3 seats): $72,990 DA I like the design, but i felt they have always bene a little exxy.
- More 2026 MG 4 details: Urban on separate platform (bigger inside, up to 30 storage spots, King Bed mode). Updated RWD/AWD MG 4 consolidates to 64kWh, gets S5-inspired interior upgrades (larger touchscreen, digital cluster). Dolphin leads at $30k, but MG 4 Urban closes the gap big time.
- #EV fact of the day. they will never need a timing belt change.
- Brookfield CEO Connor Teskey: Batteries deploy fastest, ease grid congestion, key for rising demand. Plans to quadruple storage to 10GW in 3 yrs. fossil fuels face ongoing price volatility (gas/coal trends up), battery economics just get better. Solar + batteries = lowest-cost, quickest fix
- Big news for Aussie EV fans: BYD's Sealion 7 is crushing it—over 13,400 sales in 2025, often nipping at Tesla Model Y's heels. Fresh limited-time offer: Sealion 7 Premium driveaway just $54,990
- Reposted by Sydney EVAnd critical to note, this book ends their previous study from 2013 to 2019, so they're now looking at a decade confirming direct reduction in air pollution with increased EV deployment:
- recent vid, LFP is king right now for EVs – cheap, safe, reliable. But watch out... sodium-ion batteries are coming for the crown! CATL's Naxtra & BYD's new plants rolling out 2026: Sodium! Will the LFP King fall to solid state or sodium first? youtu.be/xKdWkgGJ7Uo electrek.co/2026/01/30/c...
- Polestar 5 arrival in Australia pushed back to second half of 2026 (was expected Q2). Strong buyer interest remains for this EV halo car! Dual Motor: 550kW, 3.9s 0-100, 670km range, from ~$171k + ORCs. Performance variant: 650kW, 3.2s, $193k+.
- Geely extends the $2,500 Factory Bonus on the EX5! Now available on MY25/26 models purchased & delivered 1-28 Feb 2026 at participating dealers. Starts at $40,990 driveaway minus bonus. While stocks last!
- Researchers from USC confirmed EVs in California reduce NO₂. For every 200 ZEVs added 2019-2023, levels fell 1.1%. First statistically significant real-world link via TROPOMI satellite. #EV #pollution #health www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
- Confession: When the Hyundai Staria first arrived, I was convinced it was already electric. That futuristic grille, huge windows... nope, ICE! Now the Staria EV is real: 400km WLTP, 20-min fast charge, seats up to 9. Better late than never?
- Remember my video on the oddly named Frothing sorry, Forthing, Friday? It's real and testing in Sydney right now! 371-440km range, positioned below BYD Atto 3 pricing. Spotted at Ateco – importer incoming? Let's go! youtu.be/yywm09OFdgg
- #EV fact of the day. You will rarely see this particular EV out in the bush.
- Why do I get the feeling the leaking of more Epstein files is a distraction from the crushing of the constitution and amendments? Armed government goons doorknocking looking for people of a slightly different skin colour, that sort of crushing…
