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GWM Cuts Prices for Ora Extended and GT Trims
Prices for Australia's cheapest EV, the GWM Ora have been reduced by $2000 fo
BYD Sealion 7: Tesla Model Y Competitor Confirmed for Australia
The BYD Sealion 7has been confirmed for Australia with an anticipated launch date of late 2024.
Kia EV5 Launch in Australia Delayed Due to Software and Wheel Updates
The much anticipated launch of the Kia EV5 has been delayed due to software and wheel updates
Xpeng Imminently Launching in Australia: G6 To Be The First Model
The highly anticipated Xpeng G6, a challenger to the Tesla Model Y, is coming to Australia in August 2024, a few months earlier than anticipated
BYD Dolphin Prices Reduced by $2,000
The BYD Dolphin has received its first price cut in Australia with prices now starting from $36,890 plus on-road costs
Tesla Model Y Juniper: Everything You Need To Know
We cover everything you need to know about Project Juniper, the upcoming mid-life update of the best selling Tesla Model Y electric SUV.
MG Cyberster Electric Roadster Now Available for Order: Launching Q4 2024
MG Cyberster electric roadster is now available for order, launching Q4 of 2024
BYD Seal Prices Discounted: Savings of Over $2,000
The BYD Seal has received Its first price cut in Australia with prices now starting from $58,798 drive away.
Prices Reduced For Tesla Model Y Existing Inventory: Savings of $3,920 Compared to New Stock
The Tesla Model Y Inventory Stock Prices have been reduced for 2023 and 2024 year models. Savings of up to $3,920 compared to new stock
Over 80 hour Telstra outage severely disrupting Chargefox charging network
The chargefox network continues to be hampered by the Telstra outage which has now extended to over 80 hours.
BYD Unveils New Plug-in Hybrid Sedans With Over 2000 km of Range
BYD has unveiled the pricing and specifications of new Plug-in Hybrid sedans with over 2000 km of range.
Over 24hr Telstra outage disrupting Chargefox charging network
An extended Telstra outage is causing big disruptions to the Chargefox electric car charging network especially in Western Australia
Ford Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit Receive Big Discounts: Lowest Price Ever
The Ford Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit have seen another significant price reductions in Australia, making them the most affordable they've ever been. The…
The Best EV Deals in Australia: Big Discounts From Major Brands
Major EV brands are slashing prices in Australia to clear 2023 stock as the financial year comes to an end.
Kia Australia exec reveals EV5 availability date and hints price starts with 5
Roland Rivero, Kia Australia's General Manager of Product Planning recently revealed some interesting information about the Kia EV5 during a Leaseplan/SGFleet…
Exclusive: GoGet electric carshare review and their future EV plans
Veteran carshare company GoGet trying out adding electric cars to their fleet
Smart Car Returning to Australia With All Electric Lineup
Smart Car is returning to Australia for the first time in ten years with an with all electric lineup
26 new Evie Networks fast charger sites across Sydney Eastern Suburbs
Evie networks has won $800,000 in grants from NSW government to install EV chargers at 26 sites across Sydney Eastern Suburbs
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65 new JOLT public charging sites in Sydney by mid 2025 funded by NSW Government grant
JOLT has won NSW Government grant funding to install 65 kerbside public charging sites across 7 council areas in Sydney.
Mitsubishi Deploys Australia's First V2G Charger Powered by an Outlander PHEV
Mitsubishi has deployed Australia's First V2G Charger powered by an Outlander PHEV at its headquarters in South Australia.
2025 Kia EV3: High Tech Compact SUV Confirmed for Australia
Kia Unveils the All-New EV3 A Bold Electric SUV for the Compact Segment. Expected to launch in Australia in early 2025.
Review: Mount Gambier 14 EV fast chargers make Melbourne to Adelaide electric road trips easy
It's not often that a Tesla supercharger site isn't the biggest fast charging hub in an Australian city but that is the case now that the RAA have opened their…
Electric Toyota HiLux Confirmed for Late 2025 Production in Thailand
Electric Toyota HiLux Confirmed for Late 2025 Production in Thailand
Tesla Model Y and Model 3 Receive Further Discounts: Lowest Price Ever
The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 have seen another significant price reductions in Australia, making them the most affordable they've ever been. The Model Y RWD…
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