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Bigger batteries help push average price of electric cars to €52,700 in Germany

The trend for bigger batteries and the lack of lower-cost options pushed the average price of EVs up significantly in 2023, although the market share grew to 18 per cent.

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The game-changing new electric vehicles that arrived in Australia in 2023

We summarise what we think are the best and most interesting new electric vehicles that arrived in Australia during 2023, and helped push the EV market past the "tipping point".

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Range Rover electric begins road test as waiting list for pre-orders opens

Jaguar Land Rover offers glimpses of its much anticipated electric Range Rover, as it begins road tests and opens up a pre-order waiting list.

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Another win for EVs as Australia tightens efficiency rules for luxury car tax exemptions

Federal government tightens efficiency standard for luxury car tax exemptions in a significant win for EVs, particularly in fleet purchases, as it will exclude many hybrid cars.

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Hyundai reveals US pricing for 2024 Kona EV, providing some guide for Australia

South Korean automaker Hyundai has revealed the North American pricing for the 2024 Konda Electric, the second-generation model now available with two battery options.

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Porsche reveals battery, range and unique heads up display of electric Macan

Porsche's upcoming Macan electric SUV to boast high performance, long range, and a new driver-centric AR system.

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Northern Territory government car fleet now boasts 64 EVs

Northern Territory government says it now boasts 64 electric vehicles in its car fleet, well ahead of its 2023 target of 40 - and it says it has another 49 already on order.

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University of Wollongong to install three super-fast DC EV chargers

University of Wollongong secures $450,000 grant from the NSW government to install three super-fast DC electric vehicle (EV) chargers.

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“Don’t take matters into your own hands:” NRMA urges good behaviour at EV chargers over Christmas

NRMA urges EV drivers not to "take matters into their own hands" if faced with lengthy queues and bad etiquette at EV fast charging stations these summer holidays.

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BYD’s next big electric seller spotted in regulatory approval documents

BYD's new more compact SUV has been spotted in regulatory filings, adding another model to its growing lineup.