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New BYD “essential” variant slashes thousands from cost of large family SUV

New BYD “essential” variant slashes thousands from cost of large family SUV

BYD adds new affordable Essential variant, this time for its Sealion 6, starting thousands below previous price.
Solar ute: Telo Trucks and Aptera to add PV to world’s most efficient EV pickup

Solar ute: Telo Trucks and Aptera to add PV to world’s most efficient EV pickup

Californian EV makers join forces to introduce integrated solar panel options for what is described as the world’s most efficient EV pickup.
Hyundai offers limited-time finance offer of up to $20,000 to boost sales

Hyundai offers limited-time finance offer of up to $20,000 to boost sales

Hyundai is now offering two electric models with significant finance discounts to help boost Australian sales.
MG’s next sleek EV spotted testing in Australia

MG’s next sleek EV spotted testing in Australia

Another new electric sedan spotted testing in Australia from MG’s parent company SAIC: The IM L6.
EVs account for 9 out of 10 new passenger car sales in Norway in 2024

EVs account for 9 out of 10 new passenger car sales in Norway in 2024

Despite barely beating numbers seen in 2023, the latest data shows that fully electric vehicles continue to dominate new sales in Norway.
Polestar to launch a European-built compact electric SUV

Polestar to launch a European-built compact electric SUV

Polestar adds another EV in the popular compact SUV segment with plans to build it in Europe.
MG’s upcoming premium EV brand spotted testing in Sydney

MG’s upcoming premium EV brand spotted testing in Sydney

MG’s premium EV brand’s first electric offering spotted testing in Sydney as competition in mid-sized SUV heats up.
2025 Tesla Model Y production car spotted, gets over 50,000 orders in a day

2025 Tesla Model Y production car spotted, gets over 50,000 orders in a day

Upgraded model sees huge demand as production cars with the new Glacier Blue colour spotted.