The Australian Electric Vehicle Association
@aevanational.bsky.social
One of the world's longest-running electromobility associations - established in 1973 to promote all aspect of electric transport. Volunteer-run, not-for-profit, AEVA serves anyone interested in electric vehicles.
Don't forget that the AEVA's National Conference is on at Victoria University's Fitzroy Campus on Thursday November 13th. For a full program, speakers list and registration, visit www.aeva.asn.au/events/1148/. Stick around for the Everything Electric expo at the Showgrounds on the weekend!
Event - AEVA National Conference
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November 9, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Don't forget that the AEVA's National Conference is on at Victoria University's Fitzroy Campus on Thursday November 13th. For a full program, speakers list and registration, visit www.aeva.asn.au/events/1148/. Stick around for the Everything Electric expo at the Showgrounds on the weekend!
Hyundai Australia have discounted drive away pricing for the Kona Electric with savings of up to $11500.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Hyundai Australia have discounted drive away pricing for the Kona Electric with savings of up to $11500.
www.hyundai.com/au/en/shop/c...
www.hyundai.com/au/en/shop/c...
The 2026 Subaru Solterra has been priced for Australia. From $63990 + ORC (down 7k). Highlights include 22kw AC charging and 57% power increase.
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-su...
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-su...
Subaru Solterra facelift detailed for Australia as brand's most-powerful production car, with price cuts of up to $7000 | Drive
Prices have been slashed by up to $7000 with the imminent arrival of a facelift for the Subaru Solterra electric SUV.
www.drive.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The 2026 Subaru Solterra has been priced for Australia. From $63990 + ORC (down 7k). Highlights include 22kw AC charging and 57% power increase.
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-su...
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-su...
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My #Melbourne trip:
🎤 3pm Thurs talk: What #EV early adopters teach us about Australia's autonomous vehicle future at @aevanational.bsky.social #conference shorturl.at/th7WG + Dinner 💡
🎤 12pm Sat panel: Making Everyone Electric: Affordability & Equity at @everythingelectric.bsky.social Melbourne 🔌
🎤 3pm Thurs talk: What #EV early adopters teach us about Australia's autonomous vehicle future at @aevanational.bsky.social #conference shorturl.at/th7WG + Dinner 💡
🎤 12pm Sat panel: Making Everyone Electric: Affordability & Equity at @everythingelectric.bsky.social Melbourne 🔌
October 30, 2025 at 7:37 AM
My #Melbourne trip:
🎤 3pm Thurs talk: What #EV early adopters teach us about Australia's autonomous vehicle future at @aevanational.bsky.social #conference shorturl.at/th7WG + Dinner 💡
🎤 12pm Sat panel: Making Everyone Electric: Affordability & Equity at @everythingelectric.bsky.social Melbourne 🔌
🎤 3pm Thurs talk: What #EV early adopters teach us about Australia's autonomous vehicle future at @aevanational.bsky.social #conference shorturl.at/th7WG + Dinner 💡
🎤 12pm Sat panel: Making Everyone Electric: Affordability & Equity at @everythingelectric.bsky.social Melbourne 🔌
Western Australia has now made EV and H2 (!!!) labels mandatory from 1st Jan 2027.
The AEVA has tags available for $10 including GST and postage.
www.aeva.asn.au/forms/ev-lic...
Details: www.transport.wa.gov.au/projects-pla...
The AEVA has tags available for $10 including GST and postage.
www.aeva.asn.au/forms/ev-lic...
Details: www.transport.wa.gov.au/projects-pla...
EV Licence Plate Tag
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October 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Western Australia has now made EV and H2 (!!!) labels mandatory from 1st Jan 2027.
The AEVA has tags available for $10 including GST and postage.
www.aeva.asn.au/forms/ev-lic...
Details: www.transport.wa.gov.au/projects-pla...
The AEVA has tags available for $10 including GST and postage.
www.aeva.asn.au/forms/ev-lic...
Details: www.transport.wa.gov.au/projects-pla...
CONFIRMED: Australia's cheapest EV the BYD Atto 1 (nee Dolphin Surf) will land in November with an estimated mid $20k starting price. Competing squarely with the small ICE segment like the Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris and Mazda 2. Price parity has arrived.
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-by...
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-by...
The rebranded Dolphin Surf will arrive as the BYD Atto 1, and be Australia's new cheapest EV | Drive
Two more models will arrive in BYD showrooms in the next six months, and one will be the most affordable EV in Australia.
www.drive.com.au
October 6, 2025 at 8:43 AM
CONFIRMED: Australia's cheapest EV the BYD Atto 1 (nee Dolphin Surf) will land in November with an estimated mid $20k starting price. Competing squarely with the small ICE segment like the Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris and Mazda 2. Price parity has arrived.
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-by...
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-by...
Hyundai Australia have heavily discounted stock of MY23 Ioniq 6. Dynamiq from $49,990, Techniq $54,990 and Epiq $59,990 drive-away – that’s up to $34,000 off (37% saving).
www.hyundai.com/au/en/cars/e...
www.hyundai.com/au/en/cars/e...
Hyundai IONIQ 6 | Eco | Hyundai Australia
Discover why the Hyundai IONIQ 6 won World Car of The Year! Energising your lifestyle starts with a test drive. Grab the latest in EVs from a dealership today.
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October 4, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Hyundai Australia have heavily discounted stock of MY23 Ioniq 6. Dynamiq from $49,990, Techniq $54,990 and Epiq $59,990 drive-away – that’s up to $34,000 off (37% saving).
www.hyundai.com/au/en/cars/e...
www.hyundai.com/au/en/cars/e...
Tesla Have deleted the Long Range AWD variant of the Model 3 in Australia. In it's place is a new LR RWD model with 750km WLTP range. From $61900 + ORC.
www.tesla.com/en_au/model3...
www.tesla.com/en_au/model3...
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October 3, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Tesla Have deleted the Long Range AWD variant of the Model 3 in Australia. In it's place is a new LR RWD model with 750km WLTP range. From $61900 + ORC.
www.tesla.com/en_au/model3...
www.tesla.com/en_au/model3...
Are you a member of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA)?
Have you done your member survey yet? Check your emails...
It closes on 1 October 2025. Have your say, provide your insights and let’s ensure we continue to be the voice of the EV owner.
Have you done your member survey yet? Check your emails...
It closes on 1 October 2025. Have your say, provide your insights and let’s ensure we continue to be the voice of the EV owner.
September 28, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Are you a member of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA)?
Have you done your member survey yet? Check your emails...
It closes on 1 October 2025. Have your say, provide your insights and let’s ensure we continue to be the voice of the EV owner.
Have you done your member survey yet? Check your emails...
It closes on 1 October 2025. Have your say, provide your insights and let’s ensure we continue to be the voice of the EV owner.
At the 2025 Tarmac West rally event in Perth last weekend, the TCD Civil Construction team with the Tesla Model 3 Performance, placed 2nd overall and first in the Modern 4WD category. Well done to Helen and Jurgen Lunnsmann for a stellar drive all weekend.
September 25, 2025 at 11:09 AM
At the 2025 Tarmac West rally event in Perth last weekend, the TCD Civil Construction team with the Tesla Model 3 Performance, placed 2nd overall and first in the Modern 4WD category. Well done to Helen and Jurgen Lunnsmann for a stellar drive all weekend.
the 2026 Polestar 5 has been priced for Australia. The 650kw/1015Nm monster starts from $171,100 + ORC. Lookout Porsche Taycan.
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-po...
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-po...
Polestar's new EV gunning for Porsche's lunch money in power and price | Drive
Polestar hopes to complete its graduation from Volvo's EV spin-off with a Porsche rivalling 650kW, near-$200k super sedan.
www.drive.com.au
September 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
the 2026 Polestar 5 has been priced for Australia. The 650kw/1015Nm monster starts from $171,100 + ORC. Lookout Porsche Taycan.
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-po...
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-po...
The 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance is now available in Australia. Now sourced from Germany its priced from $89400 + ORC.
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-te...
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-te...
Upgraded Tesla Model Y Performance on sale in Australia with more power, and it's now German-built | Drive
Set to be built in Germany for Australia, not China, Tesla's upgraded Model Y Performance has launched with more power than before.
www.drive.com.au
September 5, 2025 at 5:47 AM
The 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance is now available in Australia. Now sourced from Germany its priced from $89400 + ORC.
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-te...
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-te...
The Deepal S07's "twin under the skin" the Mazda 6e has been spotted in Victoria in RHD.
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-ma...
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-ma...
Mazda's Chinese-made Tesla rival one big step closer to Australian launch | Drive
A disguised Mazda 6e has been spotted in Melbourne, foreshadowing confirmation of the Chinese-made electric vehicle for local showrooms.
www.drive.com.au
September 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The Deepal S07's "twin under the skin" the Mazda 6e has been spotted in Victoria in RHD.
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-ma...
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-ma...
The Bay to Birdwood Classic Car Weekend is coming up soon in SA. Oct 18th-19th.
One of the few events worldwide that has an award for EV conversions to compete.
AEVA will even cover your entry fee..!!
Interested??... Details: www.aeva.asn.au/events/1190/
One of the few events worldwide that has an award for EV conversions to compete.
AEVA will even cover your entry fee..!!
Interested??... Details: www.aeva.asn.au/events/1190/
September 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The Bay to Birdwood Classic Car Weekend is coming up soon in SA. Oct 18th-19th.
One of the few events worldwide that has an award for EV conversions to compete.
AEVA will even cover your entry fee..!!
Interested??... Details: www.aeva.asn.au/events/1190/
One of the few events worldwide that has an award for EV conversions to compete.
AEVA will even cover your entry fee..!!
Interested??... Details: www.aeva.asn.au/events/1190/
The 2026 Volvo ES90 has been launched in Australia. Priced from $88,880 + ORC.
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-vo...
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-vo...
Volvo ES90 electric luxury sedan cheaper than Mercedes EQE, BMW i5 | Drive
A flagship Volvo sedan has returned, with the ES90 undercutting its electric Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Genesis rivals.
www.drive.com.au
August 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The 2026 Volvo ES90 has been launched in Australia. Priced from $88,880 + ORC.
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-vo...
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-vo...
We are back on Instagram...!!
Well we sort of never left. If you are on the gram give us a follow and share away.
www.instagram.com/aeva.national/
Well we sort of never left. If you are on the gram give us a follow and share away.
www.instagram.com/aeva.national/
August 24, 2025 at 3:41 AM
We are back on Instagram...!!
Well we sort of never left. If you are on the gram give us a follow and share away.
www.instagram.com/aeva.national/
Well we sort of never left. If you are on the gram give us a follow and share away.
www.instagram.com/aeva.national/
Buying a used EV?
One big question buyers ask: Will the battery last?
At the AEVA National Conference (13 November, Melbourne), Brendon Green from Pickles
Auctions will share how their battery health testing program is helping Aussies buy second-
hand EVs with confidence.
One big question buyers ask: Will the battery last?
At the AEVA National Conference (13 November, Melbourne), Brendon Green from Pickles
Auctions will share how their battery health testing program is helping Aussies buy second-
hand EVs with confidence.
Event - AEVA National Conference
AEVAs National Conference will be held this year on Thursday, 13 November, in Melbourne at Victoria Universitys Footscray Park campus. The conference is adjacent to the Everything Electric Show, held…
aeva.asn.au
August 24, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Buying a used EV?
One big question buyers ask: Will the battery last?
At the AEVA National Conference (13 November, Melbourne), Brendon Green from Pickles
Auctions will share how their battery health testing program is helping Aussies buy second-
hand EVs with confidence.
One big question buyers ask: Will the battery last?
At the AEVA National Conference (13 November, Melbourne), Brendon Green from Pickles
Auctions will share how their battery health testing program is helping Aussies buy second-
hand EVs with confidence.
Traffic pollution contributes to more than 1,800 premature deaths per year, study estimates.
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Car pollution is deadly. New research shows us just how much
Vehicle emissions may contribute to more than 1,800 premature deaths in Australia each year, according to the nation's first assessment of the health impact of traffic-related pollution.
www.abc.net.au
August 24, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Traffic pollution contributes to more than 1,800 premature deaths per year, study estimates.
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
The 2025 GWM Ora has had a refresh. Now sourced from Thailand all models come with a bigger battery, V2L and heat pump. From $35990 + ORC.
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-gw...
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-gw...
GWM Ora EV built in former Holden Colorado factory now on sale in Australia
The GWM Ora EV is now built in Thailand for Australia, with all variants featuring a new lithium-iron phosphate battery.
www.drive.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 5:30 AM
The 2025 GWM Ora has had a refresh. Now sourced from Thailand all models come with a bigger battery, V2L and heat pump. From $35990 + ORC.
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-gw...
www.drive.com.au/news/2026-gw...
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are better for the environment than their fossil-fueled counterparts. But the increasing trend of bigger EVs comes with some risks.
So, how do you expand the EV market sustainably? We have some answers: go.wri.org/small-ev-bs
So, how do you expand the EV market sustainably? We have some answers: go.wri.org/small-ev-bs
August 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Electric vehicles (EVs) are better for the environment than their fossil-fueled counterparts. But the increasing trend of bigger EVs comes with some risks.
So, how do you expand the EV market sustainably? We have some answers: go.wri.org/small-ev-bs
So, how do you expand the EV market sustainably? We have some answers: go.wri.org/small-ev-bs
MEDIA RELEASE:
Road User Charging must be Universal
A universal, mass × distance road user charge for would serve the same role as fuel excise. A pay-by-use system which is proportional to the impact driving has on society and infrastructure.
www.aeva.asn.au/files/4297/
Road User Charging must be Universal
A universal, mass × distance road user charge for would serve the same role as fuel excise. A pay-by-use system which is proportional to the impact driving has on society and infrastructure.
www.aeva.asn.au/files/4297/
August 14, 2025 at 12:37 AM
MEDIA RELEASE:
Road User Charging must be Universal
A universal, mass × distance road user charge for would serve the same role as fuel excise. A pay-by-use system which is proportional to the impact driving has on society and infrastructure.
www.aeva.asn.au/files/4297/
Road User Charging must be Universal
A universal, mass × distance road user charge for would serve the same role as fuel excise. A pay-by-use system which is proportional to the impact driving has on society and infrastructure.
www.aeva.asn.au/files/4297/
BYD Australia have launched an extended range variant of the Sealion 6 SUV.
www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/mas...
www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/mas...
Massive range boost for popular BYD! New 2026 BYD Sealion 6 picks up long-range variant in Australia with up to 140km of electric range to trump Chery Tiggo 7, GWM Haval H6 and Mitsubishi Outlander - Car News
China’s BYD has introduced two variants to its top-selling Sealion 6 mid-size plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV line-up in Australia. The mid-spec Dynamic trim level has returned to the local Sealion 6 line-up...
www.carsguide.com.au
August 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
BYD Australia have launched an extended range variant of the Sealion 6 SUV.
www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/mas...
www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/mas...
Leapmotor have discounted stock of MY24 C10 EV down to $44500 Drive away. If you are a current Costco member take another $2500 off the price. Costco executive members get another $250 off on top.
www.leapmotor.net/au/offers
www.leapmotor.net/au/offers
Offers | Leapmotor Australia
Discover the latest offer on Leapmotor C10 Australia's first Leapmotor EV
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August 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Leapmotor have discounted stock of MY24 C10 EV down to $44500 Drive away. If you are a current Costco member take another $2500 off the price. Costco executive members get another $250 off on top.
www.leapmotor.net/au/offers
www.leapmotor.net/au/offers