Electric Cars

Volvo reveals pricing for its first all electric SUV in Australia, XC40 Recharge

Volvo reveals pricing for its first all electric SUV in Australia, XC40 Recharge

Volvo releases pricing of XC40 Recharge, its first all-electric vehicle for Australia under the Volvo name, and says it will launch in Q3 2021.
MG electric SUV holds ground as second-most popular EV in Australia

MG electric SUV holds ground as second-most popular EV in Australia

The MG electric SUV maintains its position as second-most popular electric vehicle in Australia, according to new figures supplied to The Driven.
Fleet of BYD e6 electric hatchbacks spotted at Sydney airport

Fleet of BYD e6 electric hatchbacks spotted at Sydney airport

Around 40 all-electric BYD e6 hatchbacks first approved in 2016 have been spotted, apparently mothballed, in a carpark at Sydney airport.
Tesla to ditch radar in coming release of V9.0 self-driving software

Tesla to ditch radar in coming release of V9.0 self-driving software

Tesla to release the “Tesla Vision” Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta software v9.0 in coming weeks, ditching radar altogether, Elon Musk says.
Tesla “army” arrives in Australia, in what will be record-shattering quarter

Tesla “army” arrives in Australia, in what will be record-shattering quarter

Record shipment means Tesla sales have boosted the EV market share in Australia to around 2 per cent, and the Model 3 is fast catching up with the Toyota Corolla.
They’ve gone to Plaid: Musk announces Tesla’s tri-motor Model S launch

They’ve gone to Plaid: Musk announces Tesla’s tri-motor Model S launch

Elon Musk announces the Plaid Model S launch, adding that its acceleration is so good that Plaid+ is no longer necessary.
Nissan opens orders for new all-electric Ariya SUV

Nissan opens orders for new all-electric Ariya SUV

Nissan opens orders for its Ariya all-electric cross-over SUV in its home market, offering a lineup of limited edition models with two battery sizes.
Tesla files brand trademark for new super-charging restaurant chain

Tesla files brand trademark for new super-charging restaurant chain

American EV darling Tesla has filed a new trademark for its brand, in a move that has sparked speculation that it may be about to deliver a new category – restaurant services. First reported by Elektrek on Tuesday, Tesla filed for three new trademarks including the company’s name, ‘Tesla’, as well as the company’s stylised […]