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Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

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Tesla sales slump in October as Model 3 numbers hit lowest level in years
Tesla sales slump in October, with a sharp fall in the Model 3 sedan offsetting gains in the Model Y. Polestar’s new models also perform well.
Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

Nov 4, 2025

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BYD overtakes Tesla as Australian EV sales reach 9.7 pct in August
BYD sales surge and trump Tesla again, as total electric vehicles sales show sign of growth to nearly 10 per cent in August.
Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

Sep 3, 2025

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MG takes aim at Tesla with double-barrel launch of its luxury performance brand
MG’s premium brand IM launched in Australia with the release of the IM5 and IM6 models, which seem pitched directly at the market that Tesla has dominated for years.
Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

Aug 1, 2025

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EV News

EV sales remain weak in April as Tesla plunges and BYD takes the lead
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.
Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

May 5, 2025

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EV News

“No steering wheels, no pedals:” Tesla unveils two new EVs from the future
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.
Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

Oct 11, 2024

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Polestar’s big play on electric SUVs
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.
Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

Sep 26, 2024

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: How Smart is an EV?
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?
Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

Sep 5, 2024

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EV News

Price war helps electric vehicle sales rebound in May, as BYD eats into Tesla market share
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.
Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

Jun 5, 2024

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One key passenger car market in Australia is now almost totally electric
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.
Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

Mar 6, 2024

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Tesla share of Australia EV market falls below 50 pct as Chinese brands make their marque
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.
Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

Dec 6, 2023

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