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Nio launches low cost Firefly hatchback with swappable battery

Nio launches low cost Firefly hatchback with swappable battery

Nio’s smallest electric car under the Firefly brand is destined for international markets, marking the start of an era of fun electric affordable hatchbacks.
Tesla cuts Cybertruck prices by more than $A16,000 to clear inventory

Tesla cuts Cybertruck prices by more than $A16,000 to clear inventory

Tesla cuts prices on Cybertruck inventory by up over $A16,000 ahead of cheapest variant production in the coming weeks.
Zeekr launches its slick performance 7 GT wagon, starts under $A44,000

Zeekr launches its slick performance 7 GT wagon, starts under $A44,000

Zeekr launches a new slick electric performance wagon to outdo Porsche and BMW at unbelievable prices.
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.