A cheaper BYD Seal? BYDs next affordable EV model spotted
BYD's next affordable electric sedan - which will slot in under its best-seller Seal - has been spotted ahead of its official launch.
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Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.
Denmark lifts EV share to 64 pct of new car market, as Tesla sales slump across Scandinavia
Denmark is now at 64 per cent share of EVs in the new car market, but Tesla no longer leads - the Toyota electric has taken top place in both Denmark and Norway.
Australia’s best new and used electric vehicle buys under $40,000
There are seven brand new EV models offered for sale under $40,000 in Australia, and some interesting second hand and dealer demo offerings, and even some electric vans.
Volkswagen begins deliveries of electric Transporter and Caravelle vans in Europe
Volkswagen begins deliveries of its electric commercial vans, the e-Transporter and e-Caravelle, timed to coincide with the 75th birthday of the Volkswagen Kombi.
First 2025 Tesla Model Y EVs land in Australia, weeks after global unveil
First few refreshed 2025 Tesla Model Y vehicles have been spotted in Australia on the back of a truck.
Toronto dumps Tesla from grants program as Canadians react to White House trade war
City of Toronto cuts Tesla EVs from its grant program because of the "senseless attacks" on Canada led by Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
Xpeng to open new EV experience centre at Sydney casino
Xpeng to open a new premium experience store at an iconic location as it gears up to increase footprint in Australia.
Tesla begins production of refreshed Model Y at Gigafactory Shanghai
Tesla says it has officially begun production of the newly refreshed Model Y at its Shanghai manufacturing plant.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N sets fastest EV lap at Attack Tsukuba 2025
A kitted-out Ioniq 5 N has set a new fastest lap time for an electric vehicle (EV) at the Attack Tsukuba 2025 motorsport event in Japan.
New Zealand motorcycle maker bringing electric Streetdog to Australia
New Zealand electric motorcycle manufacturer FTN Motion says it will launch its two Streetdog bikes in Australia with an initial run of 50 bikes.