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First Xpeng G6s electric SUVs spotted in the wild in Australia

First Xpeng G6s electric SUVs spotted in the wild in Australia

A pair of Xpeng’s upcoming G6 electric SUVs have been spotted testing in the wild.
The shift from weight-based to emissions-based registration fees in “little Norway”

The shift from weight-based to emissions-based registration fees in “little Norway”

ACT moves from weight-based to emissions-based registration fees, but free regos end in Australia’s “little Norway.”
Polestar begins deliveries of its high end Polestar 3 electric SUV

Polestar begins deliveries of its high end Polestar 3 electric SUV

Deliveries of the first high end Polestar 3 electric SUV have begun, with the first Australian customers to receive their EVs later this year.
New Zeekr X EV spotted in Australia for first time

New Zeekr X EV spotted in Australia for first time

One of Australia’s newest upcoming EVs has been spotted for the first time with sighting exciting EV fans.
Tesla opens another new repair centre in Australia

Tesla opens another new repair centre in Australia

Tesla opens a new body repair centre, helping thousands more Tesla owners keep their EV on the road longer.
Hyundai may release its smallest EV in Australia this year at around $40,000

Hyundai may release its smallest EV in Australia this year at around $40,000

The Inster could arrive in Australia in late 2024 or early 2025 with a starting price of around $40,000.
Tesla’s average cost to build an electric car is under $A45,000

Tesla’s average cost to build an electric car is under $A45,000

An average Tesla costs less than $A45,000 to make, providing hints on how Tesla can continue to slash prices.
Volkswagen makes big play in electric cars in $A7.5 billion deal with Rivian

Volkswagen makes big play in electric cars in $A7.5 billion deal with Rivian

Volkswagen will invest up to $US5 billion ($A7.5 billion) in struggling US electric vehicle startup Rivian in one of its most significant moves in the switch to EVs.