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Australian Tesla clocks 700,000 km, still saving $20,000 a year in service and fuel costs

Australian Tesla clocks 700,000 km, still saving $20,000 a year in service and fuel costs

An Australian electric vehicle driver is redefining vehicle longevity passing 700,000 km and saving his business $20,000 per year.
Polestar offers $2,500 of free public charging with Evie for new Polestar 2 models

Polestar offers $2,500 of free public charging with Evie for new Polestar 2 models

Swedish EV maker Polestar is offering a free home smart charger installation or $2,500 worth of public fast charging with every new Polestar 2 Model.
Tesla Model Y confirmed as world’s best-selling car in 2023, beating Rav4 and Corolla

Tesla Model Y confirmed as world’s best-selling car in 2023, beating Rav4 and Corolla

Tesla’s Model Y takes the crown for best-selling vehicle in the world, beating Toyota’s two best-sellers to take the top spot.
Porsche unveils Macan EV, with local pricing and specs announced

Porsche unveils Macan EV, with local pricing and specs announced

Porsche releases its second EV, this time it’s a ground-up electric version of its most popular car in Australia, the Macan SUV.
Tesla to potentially sell out all 2024 Cybertrucks it builds

Tesla to potentially sell out all 2024 Cybertrucks it builds

Tesla’s Cybertruck is already a sell out for 2024, although it remains to be seen when it will be in Australia.
Tesla to resume cancelled refreshed Model 3 deliveries after solving child seat anchor problem

Tesla to resume cancelled refreshed Model 3 deliveries after solving child seat anchor problem

Tesla has notified customers that the deliveries of their new Model 3 will resume after a technical compliance issue with the vehicle.
Tesla to launch low cost, next generation EV next year with “revolutionary” manufacturing system

Tesla to launch low cost, next generation EV next year with “revolutionary” manufacturing system

Tesla to begin production of its new low cost electric vehicle in 2025 after “revolutionary” manufacturing process that slashes manufacturing cost below $US20,000.
Toyota says EVs will never pass 30 pct globally, Seba says plugins already at 40 pct in China

Toyota says EVs will never pass 30 pct globally, Seba says plugins already at 40 pct in China

Toyota chair says EVs won’t be more than 30 per cent of global market, but Tony Seba says they are already at 40 per cent of the biggest market in China.