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Volvo slashes prices of electric SUVs by more than $10,000 ahead of new model release

Volvo slashes prices of electric SUVs by more than $10,000 ahead of new model release

Volvo cuts prices on its existing EX30 and EX40 electric offerings in preparation of the EX60 SUV launch later this year.
Australia’s cheapest EVs: What you can buy for under $40,000, and what’s to come

Australia’s cheapest EVs: What you can buy for under $40,000, and what’s to come

What sort of EV can you buy for less than $30,000, or less than $40,000? And what’s on the way? Here is a quick guide.
“Tipping point:” Tesla sales surge, EV registrations up sharply as Australian drivers go electric

“Tipping point:” Tesla sales surge, EV registrations up sharply as Australian drivers go electric

Tesla promises to ramp up supply as first official data for March reveals sharp lift in sales, despite limited stock. EV lobby hails “tipping point” in the electric market.
Copenhagen completes transition to an entirely electric bus fleet

Copenhagen completes transition to an entirely electric bus fleet

The roll out of electric buses to two additional routes – including the busiest in the city – means that Copenhagen’s bus system is entirely electric.
EV registrations surge 50 pct in March as Australians go electric amid fuel crisis

EV registrations surge 50 pct in March as Australians go electric amid fuel crisis

Analysis of EV registrations show massive growth in March as surging fuel prices and fears of an ongoing crisis pushes interest in EVs to an all-time high.
Renault prices electric Megane E-Tech at $50k-drive-away for limited time

Renault prices electric Megane E-Tech at $50k-drive-away for limited time

Renault is offering a drive-away price of $49,990 for its battery electric Megane E-Tech hatchback crossover SUV until the end of the financial year.
Toyota Hilux electric ute to finally arrive in Australia, but with limited range

Toyota Hilux electric ute to finally arrive in Australia, but with limited range

After almost 3 years since the trials on the Toyota BEV ute started, the company is finally ready to launch it in Australia – albeit with limited range.
CEFC commits $100 million to help VW Group offer discounted loans for EVs

CEFC commits $100 million to help VW Group offer discounted loans for EVs

Australia’s green bank is committing $100 million to help VW Group offer discounted loans for EVs across a range of its brands.