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BYD offers 1 year free DC fast charging to help boost EV sales

BYD offers 1 year free DC fast charging to help boost EV sales

BYD launches new limited time and limited kilometres free charging incentive to boost EV sales as the company celebrates 30 years.
Volkswagen previews entry-level electric ID. Every1, pitched at around €20,000

Volkswagen previews entry-level electric ID. Every1, pitched at around €20,000

Volkswagen previews its much touted ID. Every1 concept car, the carmaker’s vision for its first entry-level electric vehicle (EV) which it says will launch in 2027 for around €20,000.
Toyota launches new low priced bZ3X electric SUV in China, gains 10,000 orders in first hour

Toyota launches new low priced bZ3X electric SUV in China, gains 10,000 orders in first hour

Toyota launches its cheapest EV to date, the bZ3X, which was unveiled and went on sale in China late last week, immediately racking up 10,000 orders in its first hour.
Crowds flock to Everything Electric to see new EV models: But will they buy them?

Crowds flock to Everything Electric to see new EV models: But will they buy them?

Huge crowds of people attended Everything Electric to see new EVs of all shapes and sizes, as well as upcoming V2G technology. Tesla was a big attraction, although the Musk response was split.
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.