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Forthing EV: First Drive of Australia’s next affordable electric SUV
Forthing is one of a number of new brands entering Australia’s booming market, and its first EV is set to compete with popular models such as the Jaecoo J5 and the Geely EX5.Electric trucks are cheaper to operate than diesel in most markets, and offer two-year paybacks in some, new survey finds
Major new study finds that electric trucks are cheaper to operate than diesel counterparts in most markets, with two-year paybacks on offer.
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Forthing EV: First Drive of Australia’s next affordable electric SUV
Forthing is one of a number of new brands entering Australia’s booming market, and its first EV is set to compete with popular models such as the Jaecoo J5 and the Geely EX5.
MSI Eco Series EV charger review: A smart home charger with some properly useful hardware
Home EV charging should be simple enough to forget about. MSI’s new Eco Series aims to do just that, combining practical installation features with smart charging, solar integration and up to 22kW AC capability.
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Leapmotor’s new affordable electric hatch approved for sale in Australia
Leapmotor’s most affordable EV approved for sale in Australia, hinting imminent launch in already heated electric hatch segment.BYD prices its upgraded Atto 3, with a new look, longer range and the promise of more performance and fun
Chinese car giant BYD has announced more details and pricing for the upgraded version of the Atto 3, its first electric car in Australia, which is to be called the Atto 3 Evo.
Nissan Pixo: Another small BEV (that Australia won’t see) launched in the UK
It seems for every newly launched medium to large SUV in Australia, the rest of the world sees yet another launch of a small car we won’t see here.
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Australian Tesla driver clocks up 600,000 miles in Model S, with just one battery change and one change of brake pads
Australian Tesla driver says it is the best car he has ever owned after clocking up 600,000 miles, with just one battery change and one change of brake pads.
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