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EV sales remain weak in April as Tesla plunges and BYD takes the lead

  • May 5, 2025
  • 9 comments
  • Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar
EV Show 2023
April EV sales remain weak, as Tesla plunges again and the Model Y and Model 3 fall to 7th and 8th places, while BYD, MG and Kia grab the top spots.
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  • 3 min
  • Autonomous Vehicles
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“No steering wheels, no pedals:” Tesla unveils two new EVs from the future

  • October 11, 2024
  • 78 comments
  • Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar
Tesla finally unveils the prototype of its robotaxi with no steering wheels or pedals, and introduced the Tesla robovan as an added surprise. But not everyone is convinced.
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  • 1 min
  • Multimedia
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  • Top News

The Driven Podcast: Polestar’s big play on electric SUVs

  • September 26, 2024
  • 4 comments
  • Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar
We take a drive in the new Polestar 3, and talk to the company's Australia boss Scott Maynard about the EV industry and the rollout of the company's new models.
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  • 1 min
  • Multimedia
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  • Top News

The Driven Podcast: How Smart is an EV?

  • September 5, 2024
  • 5 comments
  • Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar
Smart delivers its first EVs into Australian market and we talk to chief designer Kai Sieber. Plus: Stagnating EV sales – do we blame the Elon effect, FUD, or cost of living?
EV Show 2023
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  • 3 min
  • EV News
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Price war helps electric vehicle sales rebound in May, as BYD eats into Tesla market share

  • June 5, 2024
  • Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar
EV sales see a rise with over 8,000 electric cars sold in Australia in May, but with BYD and other Chinese car makers eating into Tesla's dominant market share.
MG4 Drive Exterior Red
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  • 4 min
  • EV News
  • EV Sales

One key passenger car market in Australia is now almost totally electric

  • March 6, 2024
  • Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar
EVs now account for more than 85 per cent of sales in one key sector of Australia's new car market, but more affordable electric models have yet to get full traction.
EV Show 2023
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  • 4 min
  • EV News
  • EV Sales

Tesla share of Australia EV market falls below 50 pct as Chinese brands make their marque

  • December 6, 2023
  • Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar
Tesla's EV market share in Australia has dropped below 50 pct in the latest month, as lower cost Chinese brands gain market share. Includes sales data for all models.
BYD Dolphin Seaworld June 2023
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  • 3 min
  • EV Sales

Australia’s lowest cost EVs give electric sales a boost as MG4 leapfrogs Model 3

  • December 5, 2023
  • Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar
Australia's lowest cost EVs are making a splash in the new car market, with the MG4 overtaking the Model 3.
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  • 3 min
  • EV News

Tesla unveils long awaited Model 3 upgrade: It’s got buttons, and it costs more

  • September 1, 2023
  • Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar
Tesla has finally unveiled its upgraded Model 3 electric sedan - the long awaited result of Project Highland - that features significant changes to its exterior and the interior layout.
Ford Ranger blocks 3 Tesla charging stations
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  • 2 min
  • EV News
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  • Top News

Model Y drops back to fourth most popular new car in July, EV sales at 7 pct

  • August 3, 2023
  • Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar
Tesla Model Y falls back to fourth most popular new vehicle in July, and cedes top passenger car rating to the MG ZS.

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