Electric Cars

Tesla hits new heights, installs supercharger within sight of Mt Everest

Tesla hits new heights, installs supercharger within sight of Mt Everest

Tesla supercharger station installed within sight of Mt Everest as one of 11 recently installed around China, charting a “picturesque route from Chengdu to Tingri.”
Battery giant Sonnen launches electric vehicle subscription service in Australia

Battery giant Sonnen launches electric vehicle subscription service in Australia

Sonnen jumps into Australia’s EV subscription market, offering sonnenBatterie customers the choice of six vehicles, including Tesla Model 3.
Nio to expand battery swap to Europe, deliveries in late Q3

Nio to expand battery swap to Europe, deliveries in late Q3

Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio will expand its battery swap stations and start delivering its ES8 to Europe in September.
Australian electric car-sharing company reports increased demand

Australian electric car-sharing company reports increased demand

Electric car rental firm Evee taps into the growing interest in EVs, even if many consumers still can’t find a new electric they can afford.
The sobering truth about April’s record auto sales

The sobering truth about April’s record auto sales

EV sales in Australia increased five-fold from April 2020, but digging into the numbers reveals a sobering truth.
Ford’s first electric ute to revive Lightning name

Ford’s first electric ute to revive Lightning name

Ford will reportedly revive the “Lightning” name for its electric F-150 pickup truck, better known as a “ute” here in Australia.
Drivers are using “cheat” systems with Tesla’s Autopilot

Drivers are using “cheat” systems with Tesla’s Autopilot

Some Tesla drivers are finding ways around Autopilot restrictions, actions that others describe as stupid, irresponsible, and dangerous.
Tritium scores deal to help electrify US army’s 225,000-strong vehicle fleet

Tritium scores deal to help electrify US army’s 225,000-strong vehicle fleet

Electric vehicle charging company Tritium has been selected to take part in a US army program to help transition its fleet to electric vehicles.