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Thousands of new Tesla Model Y customer vehicles head to Australia

Thousands of new Tesla Model Y customer vehicles head to Australia

Thousands of Australian-bound Tesla Model Ys are now on the way to Australia as early order holders receive delivery dates, starting in May.
Polestar slashes its carbon footprint per EV sold by a quarter in just four years

Polestar slashes its carbon footprint per EV sold by a quarter in just four years

Swedish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Polestar says it has managed to reduce its carbon footprint per electric car sold by a quarter.
Jolt unveils new “flagpole” 50kW EV charging stations

Jolt unveils new “flagpole” 50kW EV charging stations

Australian electric vehicle (EV) charging innovator Jolt has unveiled the next generation of its 50kW fast chargers, which debut a new “flagpole” design and longer charging cables.
Xpeng launches new Australian-bound X9 MPV with 12 minutes charging

Xpeng launches new Australian-bound X9 MPV with 12 minutes charging

Xpeng launches new AI tech-driven people mover that’s heading to Australia as the company aims to ramp up its global expansion efforts.
Hyundai unveils its smallest, most affordable EV yet, starting at $39,000

Hyundai unveils its smallest, most affordable EV yet, starting at $39,000

Hyundai launches its smallest, most affordable EV, revealing key pricing and specs. This could be the city electric car many had been waiting for.
Half of all EVs sold in Germany made by VW, as Tesla tumbles from 1st to 8th

Half of all EVs sold in Germany made by VW, as Tesla tumbles from 1st to 8th

Every second electric car sold in Germany in the first quarter of 2025 was made by Volkswagen, while Tesla plunged from 1st to 8th.
Fortescue signs $350m deal to switch diesel drill rigs for electric in pursuit of “real zero”

Fortescue signs $350m deal to switch diesel drill rigs for electric in pursuit of “real zero”

Andrew Forrest’s iron ore giant signs huge deal to buy more than 50 autonomous electric drill rigs to replace existing diesel-powered kit.
Cheaper than a Hilux: AusEV unveils fully electric 4×4 mining and construction ute

Cheaper than a Hilux: AusEV unveils fully electric 4×4 mining and construction ute

AusEV has unveiled what it describes as Australia’s first fully electric 4×4 mining and construction ute, and which it says will beat its fossil fuel equivalents on the total cost of ownership.