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With the Tesla Model 3 set to drop in Aus later this year, we ask what impact that might have for the domestic EV market. Will the sharp pricing be enough to sway Aussies from combustion? And can Tesla really compete with the big-hitters in the automotive industry?

Many Aussies were excited to hear that the much-anticipated Kona EV has been officially priced by Hyundai, coming in at $59,990 before on roads for the base model. There’s a long-held sentiment that we’re paying too much for electric vehicles, so this week on the JET Charge blog we take a look at the the real underlying value of the current crop of EVs.

The massive growth of EV availability and adoption is a showcase of the best the technology sector has to offer. Every passing year sees batteries last longer, cars drive more economically, and chargers deliver more power in less time. But while these developments are making individual EVs more energy-efficient, they might not be enough to combat the looming concern over mass adoption: overloading the grid.

The big red lettering, the oily asphalt and the stink of petrol are an unfortunate necessity at service stations worldwide, and Australians have been putting up with them practically since federation. But a future without servos might not be so far away, so today we’re taking a look at what a post-petrol Australia might look like.

Tesla unveiled their V3 superchargers this month, capable of delivering up to 250 kW per vehicle from a 1 MW cabinet. They aren’t the only ones, either; the future of EV charging is almost here, and it’s supercharged.

Tesla announces that that many of their retail locations will remain or reopen. This comes as an unexpected reversal of their decision to close almost all physical locations and move to online-only sales. High-end Model 3 variants will incur a 3% price rise as a result of this change. The Model S and Model X are still enjoying a massive price drop.

With the Kia Niro EV due to arrive in Australia soon, we take a look at some of the key specs you need to know and ask just how similar it is to 2018’s Hyundai Kona.

How did the Type 2 plug become the standard in Australia? JET Charge takes a look at the history of EV charging and the pros & cons of the two AC plug types.