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Reservations open in Australia for Xpeng G6 electric SUV, with ultra-fast charging

Reservations open in Australia for Xpeng G6 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.
Australians bought an EV every 77 seconds in June, as even car lobby admits “structural shift” to electric cars

Australians bought an EV every 77 seconds in June, as even car lobby admits “structural shift” to electric cars

Australians bought an EV or a plug in every 77 seconds in June. Once they start buying an EV every 30 seconds, then electrics will outsell cars with combustion engines.
Toyota surprised by early success of electric HiLux ute, but no plans to speed up EV rollout and no sign of an electric Yaris

Toyota surprised by early success of electric HiLux ute, but no plans to speed up EV rollout and no sign of an electric Yaris

Toyota surprised by interest in electric HiLux ute, despite its low range, but is coy on plans to add more EVs and may have to buy credits to meet emissions standards.
BYD announces new cash back offer for top-selling EV as it chases down Toyota to be Australia’s biggest car seller

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

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

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

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 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.