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New Chinese brand Deepal announces price of its first electric SUV in Australia

New Chinese brand Deepal announces price of its first electric SUV in Australia

Deepal’s first EV price announced as the electric SUV heads to Australia in December.
Three different Zeekr EV models land ahead of Australian electric car show

Three different Zeekr EV models land ahead of Australian electric car show

Zeekr’s 900+ kW and fastest-charging EV models land in Australia for the public to see at an upcoming electric car show.
Australian energy software start-up lands Arena grant for EV charger rollout

Australian energy software start-up lands Arena grant for EV charger rollout

Orkestra secures Arena funds to develop software to help fleet owners, energy companies and others assess feasibility and financial modelling of EV charging stations.
China’s Leapmotor unveils Australian dealer network for new electric SUVs

China’s Leapmotor unveils Australian dealer network for new electric SUVs

Australians around the country will soon be able to take Leapmotor C10 electric SUV for a test drive with the unveiling of a countrywide dealer network.
Rio Tinto to trial battery swap technology for electric trucks in giant Mongolia mine

Rio Tinto to trial battery swap technology for electric trucks in giant Mongolia mine

Rio Tinto to partner with China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) to demonstrate battery swap electric haul truck technology at a giant copper mine in Mongolia.
MG outsells Tesla for first time as Australian EV sales stagnate, despite price war

MG outsells Tesla for first time as Australian EV sales stagnate, despite price war

MG quadruples its sales on the back of major price cuts, allowing it to outsell Tesla EVs in October. BYD electric sales also suffered.
Car rental giant to add 27 Hyundai Ioniq EVs to Australian car fleet

Car rental giant to add 27 Hyundai Ioniq EVs to Australian car fleet

Hyundai lands Australia order for 270 of its electric Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 from rental car giant.
Victoria unveils roadmap to electrify bus fleet

Victoria unveils roadmap to electrify bus fleet

Victoria launches official roadmap to electrify the state’s bus fleet, building on the commitment that all new public transport buses purchased from July 1, 2025, will be zero emissions.