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Nissan unveils first electric version of its Juke small SUV, with vehicle to grid

Nissan unveils first electric version of its Juke small SUV, with vehicle to grid

Nissan unveil electric version of its Juke small SUV, complete with vehicle to grid technology.
Australians want electric cars to save cash, not the planet, survey finds

Australians want electric cars to save cash, not the planet, survey finds

More Australians will switch to an electric car if petrol prices continue to rise, a study has found, with two in five naming electric and plug-in hybrid electric models as their preferred vehicle choices.
BYD notches up 100,000th delivery of electric and hybrid cars in Australia

BYD notches up 100,000th delivery of electric and hybrid cars in Australia

BYD delivers its 100,000th car in Australia in under 4 years as the company aims to climb further in the top 10 best-selling car list in 2026.
“Yes we can:” Andrew Forrest mocks Murdoch tabloid stories dismissing electric trucks

“Yes we can:” Andrew Forrest mocks Murdoch tabloid stories dismissing electric trucks

Iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest mocks Murchoch tabloid front page story and editorial that says electric truck technology is not available.
BYD announces extra 30,000 EVs and hybrids for Australia to support essential workers

BYD announces extra 30,000 EVs and hybrids for Australia to support essential workers

Just a day after delivering it’s 100,000th car in Australia, Chinese car giant BYD has announces plans to bring an extra 30,000 vehicles to Australia in coming months.
BYD launches new electric sedan with 5 minute Flash Charging, under $A22,600

BYD launches new electric sedan with 5 minute Flash Charging, under $A22,600

BYD’s most affordable electric rideshare-friendly sedan to feature new blade battery tech that can charge 10-70% in just 5 minutes.
Toyota to add new “flagship” option for its only EV in Australia

Toyota to add new “flagship” option for its only EV in Australia

Toyota is expanding the lineup of its only fully electric car in Australia, the bZ4X SUV, with the addition of the bZ4X Touring flagship grade which will hit showrooms in May.
How far will $1 get you in a diesel car and an EV, and which cars are cheapest to drive?

How far will $1 get you in a diesel car and an EV, and which cars are cheapest to drive?

For $1 of fuel, you can travel a lot further in an EV than in a petrol or diesel car. And how do the costs per kilometre of Australia’s best selling ICE vehicle compare with the most popular EVs?