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Average price of new electric cars jumps in Germany, falls in China

Average price of new electric cars jumps in Germany, falls in China

EV prices in Germany rose 7.5 pct on average in 2024 – driven by bigger jumps at the top end. But in China, EV prices fell five percent – both for entry-level and top models.
Chinese EV makers report record October

Chinese EV makers report record October

Chinese EV makers all report record sales in October, although plug in hybrids are showing more spectacular growth.
New Chinese EV models from Leapmotor, Xpeng and Zeekr obtain 5-star ANCAP safety rating

New Chinese EV models from Leapmotor, Xpeng and Zeekr obtain 5-star ANCAP safety rating

Three of latest electric SUVs get 5-star ANCAP safety results ahead of thousands entering Australian roads.
Tesla owners have a new way to control their EV using an Apple Watch

Tesla owners have a new way to control their EV using an Apple Watch

Tesla makes it even easier for owners to live with a Tesla by making the Apple Watch a key for the car with a few surprising features packed in.
EV industry celebrates record 100,000 plug-in car sales for 2024, even as Tesla licks its wounds

EV industry celebrates record 100,000 plug-in car sales for 2024, even as Tesla licks its wounds

Sales of plug-in electric cars climb above 100,000 in 2024 for the first time, the EVC says, although this figure is boosted by strong growth in plug-in hybrids.
Mercedes-Benz tests solar paint it says could deliver 20,000 kms range a year

Mercedes-Benz tests solar paint it says could deliver 20,000 kms range a year

Mercedes Benz is testing a new solar paint that it says could deliver an astonishing annual driving range of 20,000km.
Ford drops Australia plans for Puma Gen-E small electric SUV

Ford drops Australia plans for Puma Gen-E small electric SUV

Ford drops plans to bring its delayed Puma electric small SUV to Australia, one of five electrified models it had planned to bring to this country.
EV sales hold steady in November, despite slump in both Tesla and BYD

EV sales hold steady in November, despite slump in both Tesla and BYD

Latest EV sales show a recovering EV market off the back of price cuts, but Tesla and BYD are both down over the year. Is there a changing of the guard?