Electric Cars

Crazy footage shows Tesla Model 3 wading through floods

Crazy footage shows Tesla Model 3 wading through floods

Crazy footage of Tesla Model 3 shows it driving through high waters in China floods and crossing to the other side.
Musk says yoke only option for new Model S despite criticism

Musk says yoke only option for new Model S despite criticism

Elon Musk rules out normal steering wheel for refreshed Model S and Model X despite changes to button and horn locations drawing criticism.
Huge interest in electric ute maker Rivian as it raises $3.4 billion

Huge interest in electric ute maker Rivian as it raises $3.4 billion

Rivian inks another $US2.5 billion in funding, and there is plenty of Australian interest for it according to one local importer.
Mercedes accelerates electric shift, gains on Tesla with 1000km range EV

Mercedes accelerates electric shift, gains on Tesla with 1000km range EV

German automaker targets BEVs in all segments by 2022 and will launch electric-only models from 2025.
Tesla inks deal with BHP for “sustainable” Australian nickel for EV batteries

Tesla inks deal with BHP for “sustainable” Australian nickel for EV batteries

Tesla inks deal with BHP to source Australian nickel from Nickel West operations to meet rising battery material demands.
Australian car lobby argues against call to phase out petrol and diesel cars

Australian car lobby argues against call to phase out petrol and diesel cars

FCAI chooses “technology neutral” stance in response to Grattan report laying out how Australia can decarbonise transport by 2050.
NT to offer rego discounts for EVs, stamp duty waivers and more chargers

NT to offer rego discounts for EVs, stamp duty waivers and more chargers

NT government to offer stamp duty waivers and discounted rego as part of a five-year plan to boost EV uptake in the territory.
Suzuki reportedly set to launch compact EVs by 2025, starting in India

Suzuki reportedly set to launch compact EVs by 2025, starting in India

Suzuki’s entry into electric vehicle market likely to accelerate an EV shift in compact car category.