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Volkswagen expands electric SUV lineup in Australia with ID.5 Pro and ID.4 GTX

Volkswagen expands electric SUV lineup in Australia with ID.5 Pro and ID.4 GTX

Volkswagen has unveiled pricing for an expanded electric vehicle lineup, with the ID.5 Pro and ID.4 GTX also set to hit Australian shores this year.
Tesla sales continue plunge across Europe as April sales plummet

Tesla sales continue plunge across Europe as April sales plummet

Tesla sales slump again in April, falling more than 80 per cent in Sweden and sharp falls across the EU, despite overall growth in the EV market.
EVs reach 97 pct market share in Norway, Model Y tops sales but Tesla share falls

EVs reach 97 pct market share in Norway, Model Y tops sales but Tesla share falls

Norway reaches 97 per cent EV sales in April, as plug in hybrid numbers crash and Tesla slumps below VW despite better sales from Model Y.
EV sales remain weak in April as Tesla plunges and BYD takes the lead

EV sales remain weak in April as Tesla plunges and BYD takes the lead

April EV sales remain weak, as Tesla plunges again and the Model Y and Model 3 fall to 7th and 8th places, while BYD, MG and Kia grab the top spots.
BYD sells tens of thousands of its fast-charging EVs in first month

BYD sells tens of thousands of its fast-charging EVs in first month

BYD’s first two models featuring 1,000 kW charging went on sale in April, and are already selling tens of thousands in just the first month.
Scania electric truck with 624 kWh battery approved for sale in Australia

Scania electric truck with 624 kWh battery approved for sale in Australia

Scania’s 31 tonne GVM truck is now approved for sale in Australia with a 500 kW powertrain fed by a 624 kWh battery pack.
Tesla sales plunge again in April, down stunning 75 pct over year before

Tesla sales plunge again in April, down stunning 75 pct over year before

Tesla sales plunged 75 per cent in the month of April from the same period a year earlier, affecting both Model Y ahead of its refresh and the Model 3.
Tesla opens test drives of the new Model Y nationwide

Tesla opens test drives of the new Model Y nationwide

Tesla’s much anticipated refreshed Model Y is now available to test drive nationwide as customers deliveries start as early as next week.