Electric Cars

Tesla Model S Plaid snatches Nurburgring record from Porsche

Tesla Model S Plaid snatches Nurburgring record from Porsche

The Tesla Model S Plaid snatches the official world speed record for a production electric car from Porsche.
VW to bring “affordable” all electric Cupra Born to Australia before ID4 and Skoda EV

VW to bring “affordable” all electric Cupra Born to Australia before ID4 and Skoda EV

All-electric Cupra Born slated to enter Australian auto market by the end of 2022, ahead of other EVs within VW portfolio.
Volvo’s electric XC40 Recharge already sold out in Australia, with “hundreds” on order

Volvo’s electric XC40 Recharge already sold out in Australia, with “hundreds” on order

The first allocation in Australia of the all-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge is already exhausted, but there are more on the way.
Battery EVs beat all other vehicles for emissions cuts in Australia and NZ, researchers say

Battery EVs beat all other vehicles for emissions cuts in Australia and NZ, researchers say

New research shows battery electric vehicles achieve lowest emissions footprint in Australia and New Zealand, even when using grid electricity.
Hyundai shows off Ioniq 6, targets 100% electric sales in Europe by 2035

Hyundai shows off Ioniq 6, targets 100% electric sales in Europe by 2035

Hyundai puts Ioniq 6 on display at IAA motor show and commits to sell only pure electric vehicles in Europe from 2035 and worldwide from 2040.
Renault offers Mégane E-Tech Electric SUV with new “sensual tech” design

Renault offers Mégane E-Tech Electric SUV with new “sensual tech” design

Renault offers an electric Mégane as an electric crossover with two different battery and range options.
Porsche reveals electric motorsport vision with Mission R concept

Porsche reveals electric motorsport vision with Mission R concept

Porsche arrives at Munich motor show with a new concept car, the Mission R, its latest vision of the future for all-electric motorsports.
Tesla plans to invest $8 billion into EV battery plant next to Giga Berlin

Tesla plans to invest $8 billion into EV battery plant next to Giga Berlin

Tesla to invest up to €5 billion in lithium-ion battery plant near Berlin, with a decision on a state subsidy of €1 billion expected by year end.