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Huge US trade barrier on Chinese EVs means more could be destined for Australia

Huge US trade barrier on Chinese EVs means more could be destined for Australia

A 100% tariff on Chinese made electric vehicles sold in the US may be the last line of defence for America’s dinosaur fossil car makers and will likely result in more affordable models coming to Australia.
BYD promises big gains, faster charging speeds, as it launches upgraded EV platform

BYD promises big gains, faster charging speeds, as it launches upgraded EV platform

BYD’s new EV platform with improved motors and charging speeds to arrive in Sea Lion 07 EV in weeks.
Lotus cuts nearly $50,000 off price of its first electric SUV, before deliveries begin

Lotus cuts nearly $50,000 off price of its first electric SUV, before deliveries begin

Lotus slashes prices of its Eletre SUV ahead of local deliveries, with nearly $50,000 coming off the base model.
Protest camp at Tesla’s Berlin factory draws in hundreds of activists critical of expansion plans

Protest camp at Tesla’s Berlin factory draws in hundreds of activists critical of expansion plans

Activists protesting against the expansion of Tesla’s Berlin factory have tried to enter the factory’s premises, leading to clashes with police and arrests.
Tritium receivers confident of sale after “number of parties” express interest

Tritium receivers confident of sale after “number of parties” express interest

Receivers and managers appointed to Australian fast-charging company Tritium after its financial collapse are confident of sale after receiving interest from a “number of parties.”
Dried fruit grower saves $10,000 with electric four wheel drives, solar and battery

Dried fruit grower saves $10,000 with electric four wheel drives, solar and battery

Dried fruits grower has gone electric with its off-road farm vehicles, saving more than $10,000 in fuel costs, and making logistics a lot easier.
China’s XPeng to land first electric vehicles in Australia this year

China’s XPeng to land first electric vehicles in Australia this year

Another major Chinese EV brand to enter the Australian market, with Xpeng to deliver its first electric SUV later this year.
Nissan slashes driveaway price of electric Leaf to below $40,000 as EV price war deepens

Nissan slashes driveaway price of electric Leaf to below $40,000 as EV price war deepens

Nissan responds to poor sales by slashing the price of its lower-range Leaf to below $40,000 driveaway, and cutting the longer range by up to $15,000.