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EVSE acquires Engie’s Australian and New Zealand EV charging network

EVSE acquires Engie’s Australian and New Zealand EV charging network

Sydney based EVSE has acquired the Australian and New Zealand charging network of global energy and services group Engie.
Chinese energy giants Sinopec and CATL to build 10,000 EV battery swap stations

Chinese energy giants Sinopec and CATL to build 10,000 EV battery swap stations

Two of China’s largest energy companies to build a nationwide battery swap network, with 500 stations to be built this year, on the way to building a total of 10,000.
Volvo introduces portable battery system with built-in DC fast charger

Volvo introduces portable battery system with built-in DC fast charger

Volvo Energy unveils portable battery that can be connected to the grid or used in island mode, and which comes with an integrated 240kW DC fast charger.
Deepal unveils pricing of its unique ute-like E07 electric SUV

Deepal unveils pricing of its unique ute-like E07 electric SUV

Deepal announces pricing and specifications of its second electric offering in Australia, the very unique E07 ute-like SUV crossover model.
MG unveils specs of upcoming premium IM5 and IM6 models

MG unveils specs of upcoming premium IM5 and IM6 models

MG reveals details and specs and opens registrations of interest for two new premium EVs at the Melbourne Motor Show.
JAC shows off Australia-bound plug-in ute, teases first images of fully electric ute

JAC shows off Australia-bound plug-in ute, teases first images of fully electric ute

JAC Motors premiers a powerful plug in Ute at the Melbourne Motor Show with 100kms of electric range, and teases images of a forthcoming fully electric ute.
Zeekr slashes prices of its first Australian electric SUV by up to $7,000

Zeekr slashes prices of its first Australian electric SUV by up to $7,000

Zeekr slashes prices of its Zeekr X electric SUV as the brand gears up for the release of new EV models. Existing owners will be offered free servicing.
“We’re over it:” Will Tesla’s problems crash Australia’s electric dream?

“We’re over it:” Will Tesla’s problems crash Australia’s electric dream?

When her daughter needed a vehicle to commute to university, Michelle Bong immediately considered buying an electric car. Just not a Tesla.Â