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BYD announces extra 30,000 EVs and hybrids for Australia to support essential workers

BYD announces extra 30,000 EVs and hybrids for Australia to support essential workers

Just a day after delivering it’s 100,000th car in Australia, Chinese car giant BYD has announces plans to bring an extra 30,000 vehicles to Australia in coming months.
BYD launches new electric sedan with 5 minute Flash Charging, under $A22,600

BYD launches new electric sedan with 5 minute Flash Charging, under $A22,600

BYD’s most affordable electric rideshare-friendly sedan to feature new blade battery tech that can charge 10-70% in just 5 minutes.
Toyota to add new “flagship” option for its only EV in Australia

Toyota to add new “flagship” option for its only EV in Australia

Toyota is expanding the lineup of its only fully electric car in Australia, the bZ4X SUV, with the addition of the bZ4X Touring flagship grade which will hit showrooms in May.
How far will $1 get you in a diesel car and an EV, and which cars are cheapest to drive?

How far will $1 get you in a diesel car and an EV, and which cars are cheapest to drive?

For $1 of fuel, you can travel a lot further in an EV than in a petrol or diesel car. And how do the costs per kilometre of Australia’s best selling ICE vehicle compare with the most popular EVs?
Mercedes-Benz lays claim to longest range EV with upgraded EQS and vehicle to grid

Mercedes-Benz lays claim to longest range EV with upgraded EQS and vehicle to grid

Mercedes-Benz guns hard to offer the EV with the longest range, unveiling the updated EQS with a claimed WLTP driving range of 925 km, including V2G.
EV charging network sees 54 per cent leap in customer numbers as electric interest surges

EV charging network sees 54 per cent leap in customer numbers as electric interest surges

Australian EV charging network says electric vehicle market is maturing faster than expected, with a 54 per cent lift in customer registrations in the last month.
“Cheaper to run:” NSW targets charging gap and electric trucks in new EV strategy

“Cheaper to run:” NSW targets charging gap and electric trucks in new EV strategy

Electric truck development and building more charging stations will be core pillars of state’s revamped electric vehicle strategy designed to ease the pressure of rising fuel costs.
Key Toyota supplier commissions a 2 megawatt solar carport to slash electricity costs

Key Toyota supplier commissions a 2 megawatt solar carport to slash electricity costs

A core component supplier for Japanese car giant Toyota commissions 2 MW solar carport, which is expected to save nearly 40 per cent on electricity costs.