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Tesla strikes deal with insurance provider to lower costs for electric vehicles

Tesla strikes deal with insurance provider to lower costs for electric vehicles

Tesla announces its partnership with Zurich Australia along with plans to make insurance coverage available inside its app as it has done in some US states since 2019. 
Price of Australia’s first electric ute slashed by nearly half in key right hand drive market

Price of Australia’s first electric ute slashed by nearly half in key right hand drive market

With limited options and lowering demand, LDV slashes prices on its electric ute to move remaining stock.
Chinese EV brand Zeekr quietly launches Australian website ahead of electric arrivals

Chinese EV brand Zeekr quietly launches Australian website ahead of electric arrivals

One of the newest EV brands in Australia quietly launches website with model specs ahead of imminent launch.
Toyota now has more charging bays in its Australian dealerships than EVs on the road

Toyota now has more charging bays in its Australian dealerships than EVs on the road

Toyota is rolling out EV charging stations across its dealership network in Australia. It will mean that – for the moment – it will have more charging bays than actual EVs on the road.
Chinese competitor to Tesla Semi plans US assembly facility for electric trucks

Chinese competitor to Tesla Semi plans US assembly facility for electric trucks

Chinese electric truck startup Windrose is reportedly planning to set up an assembly plant in the US for its electric semi-trucks, billed as a direct competitor to the Tesla Semi.
Forget EVs, the Coalition has a plan for nuclear-fuelled hydrogen cars

Forget EVs, the Coalition has a plan for nuclear-fuelled hydrogen cars

The Coalition used to say EVs will ruin the weekend and won’t tow your boat. Now one of their Senators is very excited about nuclear-fuelled hydrogen cars.
Cupra rolls out its first electric SUV in Australia, the Tavascan

Cupra rolls out its first electric SUV in Australia, the Tavascan

Cupra has announced plans to launch its second electric car into Australia, ahead of other key auto markets.
Elon Musk promises “more affordable” EV as rival discounts take toll on Tesla profits

Elon Musk promises “more affordable” EV as rival discounts take toll on Tesla profits

Elon Musk concedes discounts by rival EV makers is taking toll on profits, and promises a “more affordable” EV in early 2025 – but its main focus is on autonomy, and most growth will come from energy storage.