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Tesla strikes deal with Australian finance company for “guaranteed future value” loans
Tesla makes new finance offering with leasing company Driva, that includes “guaranteed future value” loans that will remove uncertainty over resale value of EVs.Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand
Updated: A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2026. Latest data includes results for June, now with more manufacturer data.
Reservations open in Australia for Xpeng G6Â electric SUV, with ultra-fast charging
Xpeng says reservations are now open for the new G6 mid-size electric SUV, starting from just over $50,000 and an electric range of around 500 kilometres.
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BYD announces new cash back offer for top-selling EV as it chases down Toyota to be Australia’s biggest car seller
BYD has announced a new cash back offer on its best-selling EV in Australia as it seeks to chase down Toyota to be the country’s biggest seller of new cars.BYD and Tesla smash EV sales records as electric cars reach 23.4 pct share in landmark month for Australian electric transition
Updated: BYD and Tesla smash their EV sales records in Australia for second successive month, shipping more than 19,000 electric cars between them in month of June.
A momentous and historic turning point: The beginning of the end of the ICE age in Australia
For the first time new EVs are not only covering all growth in the vehicle fleet, but are causing the permanent exit of fossil fuel vehicles from the fleet.
Toyota’s global EV sales surge, even as overall sale numbers fall
The world’s top-selling automaker, saw overall global sales drop in May for fourth consecutive month, even as EV sales continued to accelerate.
New Leapmotor B05 electric hatchback to land in Australia from $35,990 driveway
New Leapmotor B05 electric hatchback will arrive in Australian dealerships in late August and will be priced from $35,990 drive-away in a special introductory offer.
