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BYD’s next electric ute spotted under wraps

BYD’s next electric ute spotted under wraps

Spy shots of another sleeker ute from BYD emerge showing a new ute, likely for Australia, is under development.
An unexpected EV that turned heads at Everything Electric

An unexpected EV that turned heads at Everything Electric

One EV that turned heads at the Everything Electric show featured self-opening and closing doors, and very fast charging, and is a likely candidate for the Australian market.
New 2025 Tesla Model Y debuts in Australia, as orders surpass 200,000 in China

New 2025 Tesla Model Y debuts in Australia, as orders surpass 200,000 in China

Tesla debuts latest version of the Model Y in Australia at Everything Electric show as orders skyrocket in China.
I went to Everything Electric: Here is what caught my eye

I went to Everything Electric: Here is what caught my eye

2025 might not be the year for mass adoption of EVs, but the underlying ground swell is strong if Everything Electric is anything to go by.
Tesla sales plunge 75 pct in Germany as consumers react to Musk’s far right meddling

Tesla sales plunge 75 pct in Germany as consumers react to Musk’s far right meddling

Tesla sales slump sharply again in Europe’s biggest car market, and posts sharp falls across the continent, with the notable exception of the UK.
Tesla provides new sweeteners, including chargers, to boost sales after sharp slump

Tesla provides new sweeteners, including chargers, to boost sales after sharp slump

Tesla to offer free charger and $5,000 supercharging credit to help boost sales of certain in-stock EV models.
Tesla introduces Supercharger congestion fees in Australia

Tesla introduces Supercharger congestion fees in Australia

Tesla owners in Australia told that congestion fees will replace idle fees at certain busy Supercharger sites, meaning EV owners will be charged extra for going beyond 80 pct charge at certain times.
Tesla owners across America are selling, or even rebadging their EVs as a Honda or Audi

Tesla owners across America are selling, or even rebadging their EVs as a Honda or Audi

Tesla is turning into damaged goods for some one-time fans, with average citizens and celebrities like Sheryl Crow selling off their Teslas or rebadging their EVs like an automotive fig leaf.