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A sausage and a charge: Bunnings quietly rolls out EV chargers at its stores

A sausage and a charge: Bunnings quietly rolls out EV chargers at its stores

Australian hardware and garden giant confirms it has been installing EV chargers at locations across Australia and New Zealand.
BYD’s model onslaught continues as another off-roader teased

BYD’s model onslaught continues as another off-roader teased

BYD’s off-roading brand teases a more utilitarian car ahead of its unveil, creating buzz amongst enthusiasts.
Regional hub triples public EV charging network, as electric car uptake climbs

Regional hub triples public EV charging network, as electric car uptake climbs

City of Newcastle says it’s close to completing a near tripling of its public EV charging network, with 34 new charging ports across 11 locations.
MG reveals prices on upcoming premium IM5 and IM6 EVs – and they’re surprisingly low

MG reveals prices on upcoming premium IM5 and IM6 EVs – and they’re surprisingly low

MG unveils pricing for its premium-brand IM electric vehicles, surprising some who were expecting premium prices.
Genesis updates Electrified GV70 with expanded driving range – and boosted price

Genesis updates Electrified GV70 with expanded driving range – and boosted price

Hyundai’s luxury division updates Electrified GV70 in Australia with a “plethora” of new technologies, an expanded driving range, and a price hike.
Suspension issue behind electric ute recall “already rectified” in Australian imports

Suspension issue behind electric ute recall “already rectified” in Australian imports

The problem behind a recall of almost 30,000 of Ford’s electric F-150 pickups has nothing to do with it being an EV – and has been rectified for Australian imports.
Zeekr launches first over-the-air update, improving key features for owners

Zeekr launches first over-the-air update, improving key features for owners

Zeekr releases its first OTA update for its premium small SUV Zeekr X, ahead of its highly anticipated 7X model launch.
BYD heralds launch of what could be Australia’s most affordable electric SUV

BYD heralds launch of what could be Australia’s most affordable electric SUV

BYD announces it will be adding a new EV to its lineup later this year, potentially as Australia’s most affordable electric SUV.