Electric Cars

EV plug wars as Tesla and Polestar 2 owners dispute right to access fast chargers

EV plug wars as Tesla and Polestar 2 owners dispute right to access fast chargers

EV owners go head to head over whether it’s ok for Tesla drivers to use a third-party EV fast-charger if there is a Tesla Supercharger in town.
Kia says flipping EVs a bigger problem than year-long wait times

Kia says flipping EVs a bigger problem than year-long wait times

Kia says enormous demand for EVs in Australia is creating “major problem” as drivers on-sell cars, profiting on soaring used car values.
France makes it harder to “flip” new EVs for profit

France makes it harder to “flip” new EVs for profit

France implements new rules to make it harder for used car dealers to “flip” new EVs and make a tidy profit in the process.
BYD sets new production record as Atto 3 arrival approaches

BYD sets new production record as Atto 3 arrival approaches

BYD has set another record month of production, setting a trend that bodes well for its Atto 3 release in Australia.
ID.Buzz one step closer to Australia as VW opens pre-orders for electric Kombi in UK

ID.Buzz one step closer to Australia as VW opens pre-orders for electric Kombi in UK

Another day, another EV model order book opens … elsewhere. VW opens UK ID.Buzz pre-orders but there is a silver lining for Australia.
Texas excludes Tesla from electric vehicle rebates program

Texas excludes Tesla from electric vehicle rebates program

Despite having moved its HQ to Texas, Tesla has been excluded from the state’s EV incentive program.
Tesla extends Model 3 wait times in China as shipload arrives in Australia

Tesla extends Model 3 wait times in China as shipload arrives in Australia

Even Tesla’s China customers are now facing long waits for the Model 3 as it endeavours to make up for lost production during April’s Covid-19 shutdowns.
Tesla Model 3 and SUVs top electric car sales so far in 2022

Tesla Model 3 and SUVs top electric car sales so far in 2022

The Tesla Model 3 and a number of electric SUVs are proving top choices for drivers going electric in 2022. With chart.