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New Tesla Model Y arrives in showrooms as over 100,000 orders pour in

New Tesla Model Y arrives in showrooms as over 100,000 orders pour in

The first batch of 2025 Tesla Model Y EVs are already reaching showrooms in China as demand surges.
AGL zooms in on smart car charging with purchase of EV software platform

AGL zooms in on smart car charging with purchase of EV software platform

AGL Energy has acquired an Australian owned electric vehicle software platform that delivers charging and energy management solutions for consumers.
Electric tractor spotted plugged in to a Tesla Supercharger

Electric tractor spotted plugged in to a Tesla Supercharger

An electric tractor has been spotted charging at a Tesla V4 supercharger, sparking curiosity and interest from EV drivers all around the world.
US EV start-up Canoo files for bankruptcy, immediately ceases operations

US EV start-up Canoo files for bankruptcy, immediately ceases operations

Despite developing an electric ute and van and delivering models to NASA and US defence, Texas based EV start-up Canoo has filed for bankruptcy.
Zeekr unveils plans for global fast charging network – with eye on Australia

Zeekr unveils plans for global fast charging network – with eye on Australia

Zeekr announces plans for a global ultra-fast charging network, highlighting Australia as key initial market.
Xpeng G6 first impressions, and why I chose it over Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion

Xpeng G6 first impressions, and why I chose it over Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion

I have been disappointed by the attitude of Toyota basically forcing their loyal customers to hybrids to protect their service income. This is why I chose the Xpeng G6.
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.