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BYD tests solid state battery it says can deliver 1,500 km EV range

BYD tests solid state battery it says can deliver 1,500 km EV range

BYD is reported to be undertaking testing of its next generation solid-state battery tech with major improvements in range.
Nio Firefly electric hatchback spotted testing in Melbourne

Nio Firefly electric hatchback spotted testing in Melbourne

Another new Chinese brand EV spotted testing in Melbourne, bringing with it unique looks and Australian-first charging tech.
BYD launches fully electric version of best-selling Sealion 6 SUV plug-in hybrid

BYD launches fully electric version of best-selling Sealion 6 SUV plug-in hybrid

BYD’s next SUV model spotted with multiple powertrains, ahead of expected July launch in its home market.
Tesla sends Robotaxi test ride invites as significant milestone looms

Tesla sends Robotaxi test ride invites as significant milestone looms

Tesla hits a big milestone with official Robotaxi service using FSD software starting in the coming days.
Zeekr offers up to $5,000 off as factory bonus to help boost sales

Zeekr offers up to $5,000 off as factory bonus to help boost sales

Zeekr models see a factory bonus, reducing prices of some variants by up to $5,000 until 30 June 2025.
European EV sales are surging ahead, despite steep declines for Tesla

European EV sales are surging ahead, despite steep declines for Tesla

New data highlights changing dynamics of the European EV market, with Tesla slumping, German brands resurgent, and China focusing on tariff-dodging hybrids.
EV buyers mostly motivated by lower energy costs than climate concerns, survey finds

EV buyers mostly motivated by lower energy costs than climate concerns, survey finds

More drivers have switched to fully electric cars because of lower energy costs than a desire to protect the climate, and are particularly keen to power EVs with household solar.
BYD says it has now sold one million units of it lowest cost EV

BYD says it has now sold one million units of it lowest cost EV

BYD’s cheapest model reaches 1 million sales in just over two years, marking a major milestone in affordable EVs globally.