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Nissan unveils new SUV-style Leaf bound for Australia in 2026

Nissan unveils new SUV-style Leaf bound for Australia in 2026

Nissan has unveiled the third generation of its groundbreaking all-electric Leaf, ahead of a full launch in the middle of the year, and heading to Australian shores in 2026.
BYD launches first electric off-roader, with drone launch pad, at surprisingly low price

BYD launches first electric off-roader, with drone launch pad, at surprisingly low price

BYD launches new off-road model, its first fully electric model that’s aimed at family adventure SUV market. It even has a launch pad for drones.
MG to unveil new low cost S5 EV along with two new electric luxury cars

MG to unveil new low cost S5 EV along with two new electric luxury cars

MG to unveil new affordable MGS5 EV, a successor to the popular MG ZS EV and the MG4, at the upcoming Melbourne Motor Show next weekend.
Zeekr announces world first 1,200 kW ultra-fast charger, trumping BYD’s megawatt milestone

Zeekr announces world first 1,200 kW ultra-fast charger, trumping BYD’s megawatt milestone

Zeekr announces a new benchmark in ultra-fast-charging with its upcoming 1,200 kW charging stations.
Australia’s most advanced wind and solar state orders 60 electric buses in first big move on transport

Australia’s most advanced wind and solar state orders 60 electric buses in first big move on transport

It may surprise you to know that the state that leads the world in the uptake of wind and solar has just a single electric bus in its 1,000 bus fleet. That is about to change.
Electric vehicles are not going to blow up the grid, Australia’s biggest network says

Electric vehicles are not going to blow up the grid, Australia’s biggest network says

Head of Australia’s biggest electricity network says EV won’t blow up the grid, but the country needs more chargers because the ratio per EV on the road is going the wrong way.
2 ultra-luxury Huawei electric sedans from China spotted in Sydney

2 ultra-luxury Huawei electric sedans from China spotted in Sydney

An influx of ultra-luxury Chinese electric models is on the way with sighting of two examples of the most-expensive model to land in Australia so far.
Tesla offers lower cost, less powerful Model Y – its slowest EV yet

Tesla offers lower cost, less powerful Model Y – its slowest EV yet

Tesla launches a less powerful and its slowest EV yet to help lower the cost of ownership for new owners.