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Sleek Polestar 5 GT spotted testing on Australian roads

Sleek Polestar 5 GT spotted testing on Australian roads

Polestar 5, the upcoming sleek 4-door GT car to take on Porsche, has been spotted testing on local roads.
“Like gas in the energy sector:” Industry splits over extension of plug-in hybrid tax breaks

“Like gas in the energy sector:” Industry splits over extension of plug-in hybrid tax breaks

Do drivers still need a stepping stone to make the transition to an electric car? It’s a question that is dividing the automotive industry as tax exemption for plug-in hybrids comes to an end.
Volkswagen finally announces Australian pricing for ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs

Volkswagen finally announces Australian pricing for ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs

Volkswagen’s long-awaited ID.4 and ID.5 are finally on the way to Australia, with pricing announced on what it calls “simply better electric SUVs”.
Lowest cost variant of refreshed Tesla Model Y launch series sells out in Australia

Lowest cost variant of refreshed Tesla Model Y launch series sells out in Australia

The cheapest variant offered in a special launch series of the refreshed Tesla Model Y has sold out, and is no longer available to Australian consumers.
GWM electrified SUV lands in Australia, boasting longest EV-only range for plug in hybrid

GWM electrified SUV lands in Australia, boasting longest EV-only range for plug in hybrid

GWM officially launches its high-powered tri-motor Haval H6GT PHEV family SUV in Australia with impressive performance.
Toyota teases new “sleek and stylish” battery EV

Toyota teases new “sleek and stylish” battery EV

Toyota provides barest hints of the new “sleek and stylish” fully electric coupe that it will unveil in March.
Ohme launches managed installation service for its home EV chargers

Ohme launches managed installation service for its home EV chargers

Smart EV charging company Ohme is introducing a new managed installation service for its home EV chargers in Australia.
Mercedes begins testing solid-state battery that can deliver 1,000 km range

Mercedes begins testing solid-state battery that can deliver 1,000 km range

German auto giant says it is testing a “world first” solid-state battery-powered vehicle that promises up to 1,000km of electric driving range.