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40 new EV models and lower prices: Can Australia cross the electric chasm in 2025?

40 new EV models and lower prices: Can Australia cross the electric chasm in 2025?

2025 could be the year when EV uptake in Australia crosses the chasm from early adopters to the early majority, and really starts to take off. Here’s why.
Geely launches local website showcasing its upcoming EX5 affordable EV

Geely launches local website showcasing its upcoming EX5 affordable EV

Geely launches Australian website with expression of interest open to buyers looking at an electric family SUV.
Zeekr 7X configurator goes online with blistering charging speeds

Zeekr 7X configurator goes online with blistering charging speeds

Zeekr’s Australian-bound electric SUV online configurator opens in Europe, highlighting charging speeds, acceleration and much more.
Low income and frontline workers to access cut price loans in new bid to boost EV sales

Low income and frontline workers to access cut price loans in new bid to boost EV sales

Low income households and frontline workers – such as police, health professionals and teachers – will get access to $150 million of low cost loans to help remove barriers to EV ownership.
Peter Dutton’s nuclear fantasy could slam brakes on EV uptake

Peter Dutton’s nuclear fantasy could slam brakes on EV uptake

New analysis says Peter Dutton’s nuclear fantasy could deprive 2.1 million Australians of $2,000 a year in fuel savings, or a total a annual bill of $4.2 billion.
“Go-kart mode:” Mini announces Australia pricing for all-electric Mini JCW and Aceman

“Go-kart mode:” Mini announces Australia pricing for all-electric Mini JCW and Aceman

Mini Australia this week unveiled pricing for the new all-electric John Cooper Works and all-electric John Cooper Works Aceman, to be released in 2025 with “Go-kart mode.”
Brisbane ports deploys first electric truck carrying 88 tonne shipping containers

Brisbane ports deploys first electric truck carrying 88 tonne shipping containers

Ports operator deploys its first fully electric internal transfer vehicle (ITV) – designed to ferry shipping containers weighing up to 88 tones – within its operations at Brisbane.
Mercedes wants charging credits for new EVs, VW told to focus on low cost electric cars

Mercedes wants charging credits for new EVs, VW told to focus on low cost electric cars

Mercedes wants big charging credits to encourage EV sales, while economy minister says VW should focus on low cost EVs. “Your name is Volkswagen (people’s car) and not luxury car.”