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EV owners could pay twice as much as hybrids with badly designed road user charge
New modelling shows EV owners would pay twice as much as hybrid owners under flat rate road user charge, and proposes an income-based system that would wait until a third of fleet is electric.
Sales of electric cars increase across much of Western Europe in April
Most countries in western Europe are seeing a surge in electric car sales, with local car makers also doing well and Škoda and VW leading the way in several countries.
Volkswagen unveils all-electric ID. Polo, with return to physical buttons
VW unveils all-electric version of one of the brand’s most successful models, the ID. Polo, boasting a simplified design profile, range of up to 454 km, and a return to physical buttons inside.
Tesla launches its “most affordable” Model 3 electric sedan yet, starting at under $A43,000
Tesla launches its most affordable variant of the Model 3 electric sedan, with performance boost, starting at under $A43,000.
Australia electric car sales surge to record 16.46 pct share as BYD takes lead, followed by Geely and Zeekr
EV sales in April reach record market share of 16.46 per cent, and year-to-date sales in 2026 are double that of last year as Chinese car makers led by BYD, Geely and Zeekr take the lead.
Norway hits record 98.6 pct EV share in April, led by VW and Toyota
Legacy car makers VW and Toyota take centre stage as EVs take a record 98.6 pct share of Norway’s new car market, with advocates citing price, technology and availability.
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