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BYD plans major upgrade of Seal electric sedan, with first test vehicle spotted on the road

BYD plans major upgrade of Seal electric sedan, with first test vehicle spotted on the road

BYD’s best-selling EV spotted with major upgrades to the upcoming 2025 model.
First Australian-made electric hydrofoil boat unveiled to “revolutionise boating”

First Australian-made electric hydrofoil boat unveiled to “revolutionise boating”

Australian company says the first locally made electric hydrofoil boat will revolutionise the way people view boating.
Hyundai add bigger batteries and longer range for Ioniq 5, and other upgrades

Hyundai add bigger batteries and longer range for Ioniq 5, and other upgrades

Hyundai unveils 2025 version of popular Ioniq 5 electric SUV with bigger batteries, longer range and a whole lot of other new features.
More grants offered for EV charging network, including kerb-side and pull-through bays for towing

More grants offered for EV charging network, including kerb-side and pull-through bays for towing

Three new grant programs will target continued rollout of public EV fast charging and kerbside charging and encourage businesses to embrace electrification.
“Too ambitious:” Ford ditches EU plan to go all-electric by 2030

“Too ambitious:” Ford ditches EU plan to go all-electric by 2030

US auto giant reportedly bails on Europe electrification goal, describing it as “too ambitious” due to uncertainty around demand and legislation.
Chinese auto giant XPeng to debut Australia’s first flying car next month

Chinese auto giant XPeng to debut Australia’s first flying car next month

Chinese smart EV company to debut what it says will be Australia’s first flying car, alongside four premium EVs it plans to bring to the country.
MG unveils its halo EV, the two-door electric Cyberster with scissor opening doors

MG unveils its halo EV, the two-door electric Cyberster with scissor opening doors

MG’s newest EV is previewed in Australia, helping the brand elevate its electric offerings in the market to a much higher price range and performance.
European electric car sales held back by post-subsidy slump in Germany EV market

European electric car sales held back by post-subsidy slump in Germany EV market

Slump in German EV market after subsidies abruptly ended offsets growth in rest of EU where some countries have found smarter ways to support electric car sales.