Electric Cars

They’ve gone to Plaid: Musk announces Tesla’s tri-motor Model S launch

They’ve gone to Plaid: Musk announces Tesla’s tri-motor Model S launch

Elon Musk announces the Plaid Model S launch, adding that its acceleration is so good that Plaid+ is no longer necessary.
Nissan opens orders for new all-electric Ariya SUV

Nissan opens orders for new all-electric Ariya SUV

Nissan opens orders for its Ariya all-electric cross-over SUV in its home market, offering a lineup of limited edition models with two battery sizes.
Tesla files brand trademark for new super-charging restaurant chain

Tesla files brand trademark for new super-charging restaurant chain

American EV darling Tesla has filed a new trademark for its brand, in a move that has sparked speculation that it may be about to deliver a new category – restaurant services. First reported by Elektrek on Tuesday, Tesla filed for three new trademarks including the company’s name, ‘Tesla’, as well as the company’s stylised […]
Australia EV sales quadruple in May, as Porsche drivers go electric

Australia EV sales quadruple in May, as Porsche drivers go electric

EV sales jump in May but still make up less than 1 per cent of total market, as consumers opt for petrol and diesel guzzling SUVs and utes.
Elon Musk compares chip shortage to ‘epic-scale’ toilet paper rush

Elon Musk compares chip shortage to ‘epic-scale’ toilet paper rush

Tesla boss says the global semiconductor chip shortage is prompting companies to over-order, says he’s “never seen anything like it”.
Australia raises luxury car tax threshold for EVs for second year in row

Australia raises luxury car tax threshold for EVs for second year in row

The federal government has again raised the luxury car tax threshold for electric vehicles in Australia, after a decade of little change.
French Open goes 100% electric with 162 plug-in Peugeot car fleet

French Open goes 100% electric with 162 plug-in Peugeot car fleet

Fleet of 162 Peugeot cars used to transport players, VIPs and officials at the tennis grand slam made entirely of plug in hybrid and pure electric models.
Peugeot to launch first electric vehicle in Australia in 2022

Peugeot to launch first electric vehicle in Australia in 2022

Peugeot will introduce electric variants of its vehicles to Australian shores starting in 2022, and two hybrid models in the fourth quarter of 2021.