Electric Cars

Tesla removes Model S and Model X pricing, extends Shanghai factory production halt

Tesla removes Model S and Model X pricing, extends Shanghai factory production halt

Tesla removes pricing and delivery estimates for Model S and Model X and will extend a production shutdown of its Shanghai factory amid Covid complications.
Buying an EV will still save thousands, even if petrol is free

Buying an EV will still save thousands, even if petrol is free

As petrol and diesel prices at the pump rise to astronomic levels, there’s a surge in interest in EVs. Will an EV make economic sense if fuel prices drop?
“A long way to go:” Ford brings F-150 to Australia, but no electric Lightning yet

“A long way to go:” Ford brings F-150 to Australia, but no electric Lightning yet

Drivers waiting for the chance to go electric – but in need of a gutsy utility vehicle – had a short-lived gasp of excitement on hearing the F-150 will come to Australia.
EV maker BYD’s massive 400,000 “new energy vehicle” backlog

EV maker BYD’s massive 400,000 “new energy vehicle” backlog

A nice problem to have, unless you are a customer: EV maker BYD says it has a 400,000-strong backlog of orders.
GM electric Hummer ute and SUV attract huge order list

GM electric Hummer ute and SUV attract huge order list

GM says some US orders for Hummer EV may not be fulfilled until 2024, and that inevitably means a longer wait for Australian customers.
Opinion: Australia needs charging infrastructure not EV subsidies

Opinion: Australia needs charging infrastructure not EV subsidies

The Electric Vehicle transition needs a long term plan, not a sugar hit, and that means a focus on charging infrastructure, not EV rebates.
Lotus unveils its first “lifestyle EV” – an all-electric hyper-SUV called Eletre

Lotus unveils its first “lifestyle EV” – an all-electric hyper-SUV called Eletre

Iconic racing and sports car maker unveils latest all-electric offering, shifting lanes into the ever-so slightly more real world with a Hyper-SUV.
Electric Porsche 911 could be powered by solid state batteries

Electric Porsche 911 could be powered by solid state batteries

News of an all-electric Porsche 911 rears its head again, this time with solid state batteries.