This policy explains how EVnews reports, checks and corrects its journalism. It applies to everything published at evnews.com.au.
Our approach
EVnews exists to help Australian readers understand electric vehicles without hype in either direction. We report what is confirmed, state plainly what is not, and avoid presenting speculation as fact.
Sourcing and verification
- We prefer primary sources: manufacturer announcements, government and regulator publications, registration and sales data, and company filings.
- Every figure, price and date is checked against the document that states it. Where a specification describes an overseas model, we say so rather than implying the Australian version is identical.
- We distinguish a list price from a drive-away price, and an announced intention from a confirmed Australian launch.
- Where a claim rests on a confidential source, we tell readers that, and explain why the source is credible and what we did to corroborate it.
- We do not report rumours as news. If a report is unverified, we either leave it alone or state clearly that it is unconfirmed.
- Another outlet’s reporting is attributed by name and linked. A reachable source is not the same as a verified fact.
AI assistance
We use AI tools to help research, summarise source documents and produce first drafts. They are tools, not authors. An editor verifies every factual claim against the primary source and decides whether, and how, a story is published. AI output is never published unreviewed, and we do not use it to generate quotes, invent sources or manufacture reaction.
Attribution and third-party material
When we report something first published elsewhere, we name the outlet and link to the original. We do not republish other publishers’ articles in full. Images are used only where we hold a licence or permission, and they are credited. The availability of an image online is not permission to reuse it.
Independence and commercial arrangements
EVnews is independently owned and operated in Australia. We do not accept payment for coverage. If we ever publish sponsored content or use affiliate links, it will be clearly labelled. We currently carry no advertising.
Corrections and clarifications
When we get something wrong we correct it promptly and say so in the article. Significant corrections are noted at the top of the story, with the date. Email media@evnews.com.au with the story link and the detail you believe is incorrect.
Complaints
If you believe a story breaches this policy, email the same address. We will respond in writing and, where warranted, correct or remove the material.
This policy was last reviewed on 13 November 2026.