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“Watershed moment:” Record crowds at Australia’s biggest electric vehicle show

“Watershed moment:” Record crowds at Australia’s biggest electric vehicle show

Organisers of the Everything Electric show in Sydney last weekend claim a “watershed moment” for EV industry in Australia, after a record 31,069 attendees, and 6,402 test drives.
“I don’t think anyone needs to be told why:” Tesla cut from EV charger and battery rebates

“I don’t think anyone needs to be told why:” Tesla cut from EV charger and battery rebates

One provincial government has dumped Tesla home chargers and batteries from its rebate program, as Tesla expresses concern they could be caught in blow-back against Trump’s tariffs.
Mercedes-Benz unveils pricing for G wagon electric off-roader. But it’s not cheap

Mercedes-Benz unveils pricing for G wagon electric off-roader. But it’s not cheap

Mercedes-Benz announces Australian pricing for the G Wagon, its electric off-roader.
How the world’s EV capital is reacting to Elon Musk’s meltdown

How the world’s EV capital is reacting to Elon Musk’s meltdown

Norway led the world in demonstrating that beginning the shift from fossil to electric is possible – maybe it will lead the world in showing how you do it without enabling Elon Musk.
Toyota adds bigger battery to bZ4X as part of refresh of EV lineup

Toyota adds bigger battery to bZ4X as part of refresh of EV lineup

Toyota announces upgrades to bZ4X electric SUV in Australia, including a new 74.7kWh battery and increased power as part of a global refresh of its EV lineup.
Trump and right wing pundits buy “unusable” Teslas in pivot to shore up Musk’s EV company

Trump and right wing pundits buy “unusable” Teslas in pivot to shore up Musk’s EV company

Donald Trump and one of his favourite right wing broadcasters – both harsh critics of “woke” and “evil” electric vehicles – sign up for Tesla EVs in show of support for embattled Elon Musk.
Geely announces aggressive pricing on EX5, its first Australian EV starting at $40,990

Geely announces aggressive pricing on EX5, its first Australian EV starting at $40,990

Geely officially launches its brand in Australia at an event in Sydney, announcing lower than expected pricing on the EX5 electric SUV.
Kia releases Australia pricing for EV3 electric SUV, with base model pitched below $48,000

Kia releases Australia pricing for EV3 electric SUV, with base model pitched below $48,000

Kia releases prices of its newest, smallest and lowest cost electric car to date.