Electric Cars

MG jacks up ZS EV pricing ahead of July launch, but ditches long-range option

MG jacks up ZS EV pricing ahead of July launch, but ditches long-range option

MG increased starting price of the 2022 MG ZS EV, adds extra model grade but decides to ditch long-range battery.
Volkswagen to make electric “Trinity” Passat-sized wagon at new $A3bn factory

Volkswagen to make electric “Trinity” Passat-sized wagon at new $A3bn factory

Volkswagen to make all-electric Passat-sized wagon dubbed the Trinity at new 2 billion euro factory in Wolfsburg from 2026.
StoreDot on track to deliver five-minute EV charging by 2024

StoreDot on track to deliver five-minute EV charging by 2024

Israeli battery developer StoreDot on track to mass produce batteries capable of charging 160km of range in 5 minutes by 2024, and in 2 minutes by 2032.
EV spending could “eclipse” renewable spending in 2022, BNEF

EV spending could “eclipse” renewable spending in 2022, BNEF

New Bloomberg New Energy Finance data shows global spending on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure is on track to surpass spending on renewables – this year.
Hyundai to introduce another 17 fully electric vehicle models by 2030

Hyundai to introduce another 17 fully electric vehicle models by 2030

Hyundai announces accelerated electrification strategy with aims to introduce 17 new battery electric vehicle models by 2030.
EV sales jump again as petrol prices and supply chains take toll on fossil car market

EV sales jump again as petrol prices and supply chains take toll on fossil car market

Electric vehicle sales doubled in February, while sales of new petrol-powered passenger cars plunged 22%, and petrol SUV sales dropped 7.3%.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan due to land in Australia this year

Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan due to land in Australia this year

Long-awaited 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan is reportedly “on track” to launch in Australia later in 2022.
Tesla bumps up Model 3 price in Australia as supplies dwindle

Tesla bumps up Model 3 price in Australia as supplies dwindle

US electric vehicle giant raises price of the entry level Model 3 in the Australian market adding a $1,000 premium to the starting price for the enormously popular EV.