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The Driven Podcast: EVs outsell petrol and diesel cars in Australia

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Electric cars have hit a new milestone in Australia, accounting for 24.9 per cent of new vehicle sales in August and outselling petrol-only and diesel vehicles individually.

Plus, what we’ve been driving recently, the Polestar 4 gets a rear window, Queensland walks away from its electric bus mandate, and Hyundai develops faster-charging battery technology – only to debut it in an extended-range hybrid.

You can find previous episodes of The Driven here, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Driven Podcast is proudly brought to you by Cadillac.

Join Sam Parkinson and Sarah Aubrey for smart, accessible discussion on the latest electric vehicle news, reviews, policy shifts and clean transport developments in Australia and around the world.

The Driven Podcast

Join Sam Parkinson and Sarah Aubrey for smart, accessible discussion on the latest electric vehicle news, reviews, policy shifts and clean transport developments in Australia and around the world.

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