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Nissan Leaf prices slashed, now starting under $A35,000

Nissan Leaf prices slashed, now starting under $A35,000

The price of the iconic Nissan Leaf has been slashed to all-time lows in Australia, with the base version now being offered at less than $35,000 driveaway.
December rebound ensures record year for EV sales in Australia, even as Tesla share slumps

December rebound ensures record year for EV sales in Australia, even as Tesla share slumps

EV sales rebound in the last month of 2024, with overall growth of 4.6 per cent in the calendar year as rivals continued to eat into Tesla’s market share.
Cupra slashes prices on Born EV by up to 25 pct to kickstart electric sales in 2025

Cupra slashes prices on Born EV by up to 25 pct to kickstart electric sales in 2025

Cupra cuts prices of the Born electric hatchback by as much as 25% to kickstart 2025.
MG bumps up price of Australia’s lowest cost EV

MG bumps up price of Australia’s lowest cost EV

MG increases prices on the MG4 to kickstart 2025 which was Australia’s cheapest EV only months ago.
EV specialists Tesla and Polestar suffer sharp slump in Australian sales in 2024

EV specialists Tesla and Polestar suffer sharp slump in Australian sales in 2024

A sharp slump in sales from EV specialists Tesla and Polestar in 2024 means that the overall electric car market will barely move from the previous year.
Tesla global annual deliveries fall in 2024 for first time, but maintains lead over BYD

Tesla global annual deliveries fall in 2024 for first time, but maintains lead over BYD

Tesla global annual deliveries fall for the first time in 2024, although it still maintains lead over BYD. In Australia, Tesla sales slumped nearly 17 per cent despite a rebound in December.
Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2024 – by model and by brand

Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2024 – by model and by brand

A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month and by model in Australia in 2024. Data includes full yearly results.
ACT celebrates 10,000 EVs milestone as it charges ahead of rest of country

ACT celebrates 10,000 EVs milestone as it charges ahead of rest of country

Australia’s Capital Territory is celebrating a significant electric vehicle (EV) milestone, announcing last week that it had registered over 10,000 EVs.