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Tesla slashes Australian prices of its best selling EVs for second time in a month

Tesla slashes Australian prices of its best selling EVs for second time in a month

Tesla’s latest price cuts make Australia’s best-selling EVs cheapest ever.
Australian EV fast charging boom: More than 930 sites now open after first quarter surge

Australian EV fast charging boom: More than 930 sites now open after first quarter surge

EV fast charging gets a boost in Australia with 930 sites now open, and the charging sites are getting bigger and with more innovation too.
“Driving revolution:” Ford F150 Lightning electric utes launched in Australia, starting at $225,000

“Driving revolution:” Ford F150 Lightning electric utes launched in Australia, starting at $225,000

Pricing of the Ford F150 Lightning with 4.5 tonne of towing and vehicle to load has been announced, and will be double the cost of the petrol version.
Portable battery storage system made from second-hand electric Range Rover batteries

Portable battery storage system made from second-hand electric Range Rover batteries

Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a new portable battery energy storage system that is made from second-life Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEV batteries.
Australia contractor signs deal with Rivian to provide electric utes at mine sites

Australia contractor signs deal with Rivian to provide electric utes at mine sites

Mining transport company Mevco has signed a deal with US EV maker Rivian to bring its award-winning R1T ute to Australia for the first time. 
Tesla slashes prices in two biggest economies to sustain EV market share

Tesla slashes prices in two biggest economies to sustain EV market share

Tesla cuts prices in some of its largest markets, making some models the cheapest they’ve ever been. Elon Musk says it is to ensure “production is met with demand”.
Tesla adds speed camera alerts, adaptive highbeams and more new features

Tesla adds speed camera alerts, adaptive highbeams and more new features

Tesla’s major software update packed with features is on its way.
BYD to double EV sales in Australia in 2024, and again in 2025 as it chases down Tesla

BYD to double EV sales in Australia in 2024, and again in 2025 as it chases down Tesla

BYD announces ambitious plans to double sales in 2024 … and then double them again in 2025 as it chases down market leader Tesla.