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New Tesla Model 3 deliveries to begin in weeks for some order holders

New Tesla Model 3 deliveries to begin in weeks for some order holders

Deliveries for some lucky order holders of the newly refreshed Model 3 are looking likely in the coming weeks.
One-third of Australians plan to buy an EV in the next 5 years, study finds

One-third of Australians plan to buy an EV in the next 5 years, study finds

One third of all Australians plan to buy an electric vehicle (EV) within the next 5 years, and nearly half of all Australian drivers are contemplating the switch.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 rated the fastest-charging EV on the market

Hyundai Ioniq 6 rated the fastest-charging EV on the market

Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 electric sedan rated as the fastest charging EV on the market by US auto experts Edmunds.
Ford slashes Australia prices of Mustang Mach-E electric SUV before first deliveries

Ford slashes Australia prices of Mustang Mach-E electric SUV before first deliveries

Ford cuts prices on its first electric car in Australia, just weeks before first customer deliveries.
Tesla share of Australia EV market falls below 50 pct as Chinese brands make their marque

Tesla share of Australia EV market falls below 50 pct as Chinese brands make their marque

Tesla’s EV market share in Australia has dropped below 50 pct in the latest month, as lower cost Chinese brands gain market share. Includes sales data for all models.
BYD has record global EV sales in November, but growth rate flattens

BYD has record global EV sales in November, but growth rate flattens

BYD sets another record in sales during November as the growth flattens while heading to 3 million NEV target in 2023.
Evie begins tap and go pilot for EV fast chargers around Australia

Evie begins tap and go pilot for EV fast chargers around Australia

EV fast-charging network operator Evie Networks is to trial a “tap and go” payment option at five charging locations amid push for standardised payment systems.
Tritium installs 33 “hands-free” autonomous fast chargers in California port

Tritium installs 33 “hands-free” autonomous fast chargers in California port

Queensland-based fast charging pioneer completes US installation of 33 electric vehicle chargers equipped with mechanised connectors.