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Popular BYD Atto 2 to be upgraded with RWD powertrain and better suspension

Popular BYD Atto 2 may soon feature a RWD set up and LiDAR technology in an upgrade that has been spotted in its home market after record sales in June.
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Families looking at EVs hit strange P-plate roadblock: Model Y banned, Ram 1500 allowed

A Victorian family looking to switch to an electric SUV has run into an unexpected problem: Some of Australia’s most popular EVs may be off-limits once their teenagers get P-plates.
Geely unveils purpose-built electric robotaxi as AI race heats up

Geely unveils purpose-built electric robotaxi as AI race heats up

Geely unveils a purpose-built electric robotaxi prototype in Beijing, previewing a future EV technology stack built around ultra-fast charging, solid-state batteries and AI computing power.

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Zeekr X pricing revealed: $48,900 driveaway for updated electric SUV

Zeekr X pricing revealed: $48,900 driveaway for updated electric SUV

Zeekr announced pricing for its updated X electric SUV, starting from $48,900 driveaway.
Electric vehicles deliver radical emissions cut – driven by the federal tax exemption

Electric vehicles deliver radical emissions cut – driven by the federal tax exemption

The Electric Car Discount has had its naysayers, but it’s definitely doing what it promised: boosting EV sales and cutting transport emissions.
Hyundai Elexio scores 5 stars for safety, despite risk to pedestrians from SUVs

Hyundai Elexio scores 5 stars for safety, despite risk to pedestrians from SUVs

The Elexio SUV generally scored well by Australian vehicle safety standards, except for the threat the new electric SUV poses to other road users.
Tesla using FSD tries to drive its owner into a lake

Tesla using FSD tries to drive its owner into a lake

Video has emerged showing a Tesla using Full Self Driving software take an unexpected turn down a boat ramp leading into a lake.
Electric car sales may stall if tax policy changes gear

Electric car sales may stall if tax policy changes gear

Australia’s biggest electric vehicle incentive is under review and both traditional car makers and the EV industry warns change could lead to a crash.
Renault launches electric Scenic e-tech in Australia in new model refresh

Renault launches electric Scenic e-tech in Australia in new model refresh

The Renault Scenic has been revived as an all-electric car, and was officially launched and priced at last weekend’s Everything Electric show.
Thousands of Tesla electric SUVs “recalled” over injury risk

Thousands of Tesla electric SUVs “recalled” over injury risk

Australia’s most popular electric vehicle has been subject to a product recall over a fault with one of its safety systems.
Dancing cars, petrolheads, and the quiet art of winning over EV buyers

Dancing cars, petrolheads, and the quiet art of winning over EV buyers

BYD’s Tech Day gave punters a chance to test drive the full EV lineup, and a glimpse at its luxury Denza models. The Driven went to investigate.