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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.
“We’ve got none left:” Utility giant says EV subscription service exhausted as demand soars

“We’ve got none left:” Utility giant says EV subscription service exhausted as demand soars

EV demand is surging in Australia, with one major utility saying its subscription fleet has completely run dry. “Our pre-loved EVs, we’ve got none left.”
Mazda reveals specs of new CX-6E electric SUV in new attempt to crack EV market

Mazda reveals specs of new CX-6E electric SUV in new attempt to crack EV market

Mazda’s next EV – an electric SUV – could be a top-selling offering from the brand which is yet to crack the electric car market.
BMW cuts prices of fully electric iX1 and iX2 models

BMW cuts prices of fully electric iX1 and iX2 models

BMW announces notable price cuts for its IX1 and IX2 electric models, as it tries to lure buyers worried about petrol and diesel price hikes.
Volvo launches an EX30-based electric light commercial vehicle

Volvo launches an EX30-based electric light commercial vehicle

Volvo has decided to turn one of its small electric SUVs into an electric delivery van. Surprised?