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EV uptake soars in Australia in 2023 as Tesla becomes top 10 brand and BYD makes its mark

EV uptake soars in Australia in 2023 as Tesla becomes top 10 brand and BYD makes its mark

EV uptake reaches new heights as Tesla enters both top car brands and models list in 2023 and BYD makes its mark with the newly released Seal making a spectacular debut.
“Don’t be scared:” Farmer urges rural Australians to trade in diesels for electric cars

“Don’t be scared:” Farmer urges rural Australians to trade in diesels for electric cars

Jeffrey Johnson, who lives on a 1750-acre property at Mullewa, 280km north of Perth, powers his electric SUV with solar energy and says many regional drivers dismiss the technology unfairly.
EV show returning to Australia, twice as big – and with Everything Electric

EV show returning to Australia, twice as big – and with Everything Electric

Australia’s biggest electric vehicle show is poised to double in size after moving to a significantly larger venue and promising to deliver “several thousand” test drives. 
EV fast-charging sites nearly double across Australia in 2023 to 800

EV fast-charging sites nearly double across Australia in 2023 to 800

Australia’s fast charging infrastructure reaches new highs in 2023, with the number of site increasing 70 per cent in the last 12 months.
Australia’s 2023 EV market in review: The best value electrics – and what was Tesla thinking?

Australia’s 2023 EV market in review: The best value electrics – and what was Tesla thinking?

We rate the best city EVs, the best value electric, the best long range, and look to the influx of electric vans. And we give the “what were they thinking” award to Tesla.
“Unnecessary:” Another state pulls EV rebates, despite growing budget surpluses

“Unnecessary:” Another state pulls EV rebates, despite growing budget surpluses

Another state will lose a $3000 electric vehicle incentive as the state treasurer deems them to be “unnecessary.”
Toyota talks up battery performance as it prepares to launch first EV in Australia

Toyota talks up battery performance as it prepares to launch first EV in Australia

Toyota shares some key specifications of its first full-electric offering in Australia, but the price will not be revealed until its arrival in February.
Renault reveals Australia pricing and specs of Kangoo E-Tech electric van

Renault reveals Australia pricing and specs of Kangoo E-Tech electric van

Renault reveals pricing and specs of the upcoming upgraded Kangoo electric van, aimed at businesses wanting to lower their transport emissions.