The New Zealand Government has awarded $52.7 million in zero-interest loans to ChargeNet and Meridian Energy to accelerate the rollout of public EV charging infrastructure. The funding will support the installation of…
Anby AlcomendasMarch 25, 2026
Australia’s battery materials recovery industry could grow into a $6.9 billion sector by 2050 as electric vehicle battery volumes increase, according to a new national industry report. The report, commissioned by the…
Anby AlcomendasMarch 18, 2026
Nearly all electric vehicle owners in New Zealand say they would buy another EV, according to new research from Consumer NZ. The organisation’s latest car reliability and satisfaction survey found that 96 per…
Anby AlcomendasMarch 18, 2026
BYD Group is the latest company to join the automotive standards body, International Automotive Task Force or IATF. WHAT IS THE IATF? The IATF is a “group of automotive manufacturers and their respective…
Antonina JosonMarch 18, 2026
BYD’s official Malaysian distributor, BYD Sime Motors will expand its current retail network and open a flagship store named “BYD Mansion” in 2026. CURRENT NETWORK BYD Sime Motors’ current network…
Antonina JosonMarch 11, 2026
Singapore’s Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of Transport (MOT) are evaluating a potential policy to introduce separate license plates for electric vehicles (EVs). DISTINGUISHING AND EXTINGUISHING Second Minister for…
Antonina JosonMarch 11, 2026
Battery electric vehicle (EV) sales accounted for 11.8 per cent of Australia’s new car market in February 2026, with 7,715 EVs sold during the month. Data from the Federal Chamber…
Anby AlcomendasMarch 11, 2026
New Zealand has reached a new milestone in the shift toward lower-emission transport, with registrations of NZ-new battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles surpassing 100,000. The Motor Industry Association (MIA)…
Anby AlcomendasMarch 11, 2026
Geely is considering setting up an EV factory in Thailand through its local arm, Geely Riddara. ELECTRIC PICK-UPS Geely Riddara Thailand was the only brand offering electric pick-ups in Thailand until competitors recently…
Antonina JosonMarch 4, 2026
