Electric Cars

Tesla rolls out one-millionth electric car and it’s a Model Y

Tesla rolls out one-millionth electric car and it’s a Model Y

Elon Musk announces that Californian car maker Tesla has rolled out its one millionth electric car, and it is a Model Y.
Mystery truckload of Model 3 Performance EVs spotted in China

Mystery truckload of Model 3 Performance EVs spotted in China

A truckload of Performance Model 3s with Chinese badging have been spotted leaving Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory, sparking questions about their existence.
Volvo heralds “flawless launch” of 24-hour electric vehicle battery factory

Volvo heralds “flawless launch” of 24-hour electric vehicle battery factory

Volvo says there are no issues – including for the all-important supply of cells – at its newly launched Belgium electric car battery factory.
Dutch EV expert debunks Murdoch-pedalled myth about electric car emissions

Dutch EV expert debunks Murdoch-pedalled myth about electric car emissions

An article by serial climate denier Bjorn Lomborg, and published in the Murdoch press, has been systematically debunked by a Dutch EV specialist.
Tesla claims 80% of Australian market as electric vehicles near 18,000 mark

Tesla claims 80% of Australian market as electric vehicles near 18,000 mark

Tesla’s dominant position in the Australian electric car market continues to grow, as it claims 80% of new EV sales to date in 2020 and Australian EV market climbs to around 17,600 vehicles.
Elon Musk plays down self-driving chip controversy, says more features coming in March

Elon Musk plays down self-driving chip controversy, says more features coming in March

Elon Musk says Tesla will release more Full Self-Driving features before end of Q1 2020, and plays down switch of autonomous computer hardware in Chinese Model 3s.
Model 3 gets top pick from highway safety body second year in row

Model 3 gets top pick from highway safety body second year in row

Tesla Model 3 earns top award from US-based highway safety organisation for second year running, with top points in crashworthiness and vehicle-to-vehicle crash avoidance and mitigation.
Fisker Ocean electric SUV has solar roof that adds free 1,600km a year

Fisker Ocean electric SUV has solar roof that adds free 1,600km a year

Fisker unveils new video footage and specs for upcoming Fisker Ocean, dubbed “world’s most sustainable vehicle” thanks in part to full-length solar roof.