Electric Cars

VW’s Cupra brand coming to Australia despite “hostile” environment for EVs

VW’s Cupra brand coming to Australia despite “hostile” environment for EVs

VW announces premium brand Cupra will expand to the Australian market this year. But given Australia’s hostile attitude to EVs, will this include the all-electric Born or Tavascan?
Master of Coin: Tesla is now accepting Bitcoin as payment for electric cars

Master of Coin: Tesla is now accepting Bitcoin as payment for electric cars

Tesla will now accept Bitcoin as payment for electric cars, Elon Musk has announced.
“Putting handbrake on EV sales:” Federal Labor MP takes govt to task over poor policy

“Putting handbrake on EV sales:” Federal Labor MP takes govt to task over poor policy

Federal Labor MP Matt Thistlethwaite says government is “putting the handbrake” on EVs, becoming second federal MP in as many weeks to call for stronger policy to support a transition to electric vehicles,
Mercedes-Benz unveils pricing and details of new EQA electric compact SUV

Mercedes-Benz unveils pricing and details of new EQA electric compact SUV

Mercedes-Benz announces local pricing and specifications for EQA electric compact SUV, which joins the Australian market in April.
World’s first tidal energy powered EV charger launched in Shetland

World’s first tidal energy powered EV charger launched in Shetland

Electric vehicle drivers on the Scottish archipelago of Shetland can now plug directly into the power of the Atlantic Ocean to recharge their cars.
Hyundai Nexo hydrogen SUV becomes first fuel cell car for sale in Australia

Hyundai Nexo hydrogen SUV becomes first fuel cell car for sale in Australia

Official details and specs of Hyundai Nexo have been announced, becoming first fuel cell vehicle in Australia to officially go on sale.
Nissan Leaf production overtakes iconic Bluebird in Europe

Nissan Leaf production overtakes iconic Bluebird in Europe

Production of electric Leaf at Nissan’s manufacturing plant in Sunderland overtakes that of another iconic vehicle, the Nissan Bluebird.
Lucid says it has already sold out Lucid Air Dream Edition

Lucid says it has already sold out Lucid Air Dream Edition

Lucid sells out of its Lucid Air Dream Edition, the special edition designed to mark the launch of the Lucid Air.