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EV sales slump in Australia in July, prompting new round of electric price wars

EV sales slump in Australia in July, prompting new round of electric price wars

EV uptake in Australia has fallen below 7% during July, explaining why most of the big electric car brands are making special offers this month.
It’s all in the software: Why electric cars will be like smartphones on wheels

It’s all in the software: Why electric cars will be like smartphones on wheels

Car buyers of the future may not kick tyres and rev engines as much as they count touchscreens and test AI assistants.
BYD Seal owners get surprise new feature as brand hits 25,000 sales in Australia

BYD Seal owners get surprise new feature as brand hits 25,000 sales in Australia

BYD surprises owners and launches Tesla-like digital key feature while hitting a new milestone in Australia.
Ginger theme park hopes Tesla Supercharger can help boost visitor numbers

Ginger theme park hopes Tesla Supercharger can help boost visitor numbers

A ginger theme park known for its vintage steam train might not seem an obvious pick for a role in the future of electric transport.
Ampol gets another $100 million to roll out 200 EV fast charging bays and renewable fuels

Ampol gets another $100 million to roll out 200 EV fast charging bays and renewable fuels

Ampol lands another $100 million to help with its rollout of another 200 EV fast charging bays. Its rollout was stalled last year due to delays getting deals for power connections and landowners.
BYD, Tesla and MG resume price war as EV prices fall below $35,000 for first time

BYD, Tesla and MG resume price war as EV prices fall below $35,000 for first time

Price war resumes as BYD, Tesla and MG all offer deals on their electric cars, and the MG ZS becomes the first EV priced below $35,000.
MG slashes EV prices and offer new benchmark in car warranty as electric price war resumes

MG slashes EV prices and offer new benchmark in car warranty as electric price war resumes

MG cuts prices across its EV range while setting new benchmark in new car warranty. The MG ZE EV is now the lowest cost electric vehicle in the country.
Why the next ride you share could be in an electric car

Why the next ride you share could be in an electric car

Another 500 electric vehicles will be offered to Australian ride-share drivers as part of a $20 million government investment in cutting emissions from the growing industry.Â