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Top-Selling EV in China: February 2025 Revealed
China remains the world’s largest market for EV. In 2024 alone, Chinese consumers purchased over 10 million EVs, accounting for nearly 60% of global EV sales. When it comes to EV sales ranking, names like Tesla and BYD often dominate...
6 mistakes to Avoid When Choosing an EV Charging Cable
Ensuring an Efficient and Safe Electric Vehicle Charging Experience Introduction As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain popularity, the need for efficient and reliable EV charging solutions becomes increasingly important. Choosing the right EV charging cable is crucial for ensuring...
BYD Shark 6: Australia’s First Off-Road-Ready PHEV Ute
Aussies love utes, we even rewrote the lyrics of “Jingle Bells” and put “a rusty Holden Ute” in it. But let’s be honest: for most Aussies, the dream isn’t a rusty ute anymore. It’s a shiny new one, ready to...
Xiaomi, the renowned Chinese smartphone maker, has unveiled its first electric vehicle, the SU7. With a price tag starting from RMB215,900 (=AUD45,800), Xiaomi has what it takes to upset the status quo of stylish EVs such as Porsche and Tesla. The...
Why hydrogen car is NOT going to work?
In the ongoing struggle against climate change, two promising alternatives to traditional ICE vehicles have garnered significant attention: hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). The debate surrounding these technologies is vibrant and complex, as each possesses distinct...
Driving an EV in New Zealand is Easy & Enjoyable (part 2-2)
In the last blog Raymond shared his exciting driving & charging experience in Auckland and Napier, let’s continue his EV road trip in NZ. 4th day - Wellington Raymond discovered during the roadtrip that he doesn't need to undergo a...
Driving an EV in New Zealand is Easy & Enjoyable (part 2-1)
iEV’s co-founder Raymond had a one-week holiday in New Zealand recently, and without doubt he booked a Tesla from Europcar at Auckland International Airport. The travel itinerary unfolded as follows: spending the initial two days in Auckland, followed by a...
How to Choose Replacement Tyres for EVs
Tyres are not the most exciting parts on EVs, but they could be quite expensive at the time of replacement. The need for tyre replacement typically arises in two scenarios: 1. There is a puncture in the tyre and it...
Is it worthwhile to sign up the Night-Saver electricity plan for home solar owners?
This year quite a few energy companies have introduced Night Saver EV Plan to the public, including AGL, OVO Energy, Simply Energy etc. Most of the EV plans offer 8c per kWh rate for off-peak charging between 12pm – 6am....