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Volkswagen ID.7 covers 941km on single charge at “rush-hour speeds”

Volkswagen ID.7 covers 941km on single charge at “rush-hour speeds”

The drive was not under particularly ‘normal’ conditions or circumstances – averaging only 29km/h around the 12.5-kilometre circuit in an effort to replicate “rush hour speeds in large cities”.
Australia’s longest EV charging network hailed as tourism wonder

Australia’s longest EV charging network hailed as tourism wonder

WA state government has said its state-spanning EV-charging highway is now fully operational, and claims it has become a “tourism wonder” for international travellers.
Tesla sales crash in Australia as Musk impact has consumers looking for another brand

Tesla sales crash in Australia as Musk impact has consumers looking for another brand

Tesla EV sales in Australia slump again, with the once market leading Model 3 sedan falling 62 pct below the same month a year earlier. Is this just the market, or is Musk repelling buyers?
Renault aims to set new efficiency record with single seater electric car

Renault aims to set new efficiency record with single seater electric car

Renault has taken inspiration from past concept cars – such as the Etoile Filante – to aims for new efficiency records for an EV.
Volvo announces pricing of 7-seater electric EX90, its most powerful SUV

Volvo announces pricing of 7-seater electric EX90, its most powerful SUV

Volvo has announced the Australian pricing of most powerful SUV the company has ever built.
State government offers big grants for electric delivery vans and cargo e-bikes

State government offers big grants for electric delivery vans and cargo e-bikes

One state government has announced grants of $20,000 for electric delivery vans and $2,500 for cargo e-bikes for last mile delivery services.
Tech-focused Geely EX5 pre-orders open with free charging and servicing

Tech-focused Geely EX5 pre-orders open with free charging and servicing

Geely has opened its pre-orders for its tech-focused EX5 electric family SUV offering free servicing and DC charging.
Chery extends dramatic price cut for Omoda E5 electric SUV

Chery extends dramatic price cut for Omoda E5 electric SUV

Chery extends offer on Australia’s cheapest 400 km+ electric SUV with $6,000 off the standard price to new buyers.