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One Australian state has decided to expand EV rebates, rather than end them

One Australian state has decided to expand EV rebates, rather than end them

State government cites “huge growth” in EV uptake in decision to invest a further $5.2 million into its electric vehicle rebate scheme.
Peugeot slashes Australian prices on its electric SUV by a staggering $25,000

Peugeot slashes Australian prices on its electric SUV by a staggering $25,000

Less than 12 months into delivering electric cars to Australia, Peugeot drops tens of thousands off the price of e-2008 electric SUV.
Tesla’s newest and fastest electric car lands in Australian showrooms

Tesla’s newest and fastest electric car lands in Australian showrooms

Tesla brings its newest and fastest car to Australia in record time.
Volvo begins rollout of EX30, its smallest electric offering, to Australian car dealers

Volvo begins rollout of EX30, its smallest electric offering, to Australian car dealers

The much anticipated Volvo EX30 small SUV has finally begun arriving in dealer showrooms.
Apprentice funding boost to repair shortage of electric car mechanics

Apprentice funding boost to repair shortage of electric car mechanics

Australians training to become mechanics will be able to access up to $10,000 in financial support if they study electric vehicles.
BYD Seal chases down Model 3, as Australian EV sales cool and customers turn to ICE

BYD Seal chases down Model 3, as Australian EV sales cool and customers turn to ICE

EV sales stall in April despite price cuts across the market, and as the BYD Seal nearly catches the Model 3.
Are EVs really much heavier than their ICE equivalents?

Are EVs really much heavier than their ICE equivalents?

One question I have started hearing more often at public talks is “But aren’t EVs so much heavier than internal combustion engine cars, meaning they do more damage to roads?”
BYD electric car sales jump, but profits nearly halve as EV price war bites

BYD electric car sales jump, but profits nearly halve as EV price war bites

BYD’s had an impressive start to 2024 with international sales steadily growing and expansion plans well underway. But its profits have nearly halved because of the EV price war.