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BYD announces Australian pricing for revamped Atto 3, starting from $41,990

BYD announces Australian pricing for revamped Atto 3, starting from $41,990

BYD reveals pricing of the upgraded Atto 3 Evo, which is now available for order in Australia and is expected to begin deliveries in September.
The solar electric car designed to generate more energy than it consumes

The solar electric car designed to generate more energy than it consumes

The pursuit of a solar car that can generate more power than it consumers continues, this time with a new prototype from students in a US university.
BYD officially launches upgraded Atto 3, with faster charging and more range, in NZ market

BYD officially launches upgraded Atto 3, with faster charging and more range, in NZ market

BYD launches new Atto 3 Evo in New Zealand, which will feature faster charging, a more powerful motor and a new drivetrain. Coming soon to Australia.
GAC offers shorter-range and smaller battery Aion UT as battle for Australia’s cheapest EV heats up

GAC offers shorter-range and smaller battery Aion UT as battle for Australia’s cheapest EV heats up

GAC will add a shorter-range AION UT to its Australian line-up later this year, with a smaller 44 kWh battery opening the door to an even cheaper entry price.
Mitsubishi confirms its first new EV in Australia for more than a decade, with VR-e electric SUV arriving this year

Mitsubishi confirms its first new EV in Australia for more than a decade, with VR-e electric SUV arriving this year

Mitsubishi is returning to the Australian EV market with the ASX VR-e electric SUV, due to arrive in four variants before the end of 2026.
New larger BYD premium Seal 07 electric sedan spotted in filings ahead of launch

New larger BYD premium Seal 07 electric sedan spotted in filings ahead of launch

BYD appears to be on the verge of releasing a range of new and updated models, with a new version of the Seal EV spotted in regulatory filings.
Smart makes electric return with small #2 city car

Smart makes electric return with small #2 city car

Smart is bringing back a 2.75-metre, 2-seater EV, with 300 km of range, coming with the new name of #2.
Nio reaches 120 million battery swaps as latest generation station unveiled, may be headed for Australia

Nio reaches 120 million battery swaps as latest generation station unveiled, may be headed for Australia

Chinese specialist Nio reaches 120 million battery swaps as it still considers a move into Australia.