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Rental giant Hertz hits brake on EV mega plans due to repair issues and price cuts

Rental giant Hertz hits brake on EV mega plans due to repair issues and price cuts

Hertz has slowed down its big electric vehicle (EV) plans, with the company citing higher damage repair costs and Tesla price cuts affecting the cars’ value.
“Momentous moment:” Munro Vehicles reveals first electric 4×4 dual cab utility

“Momentous moment:” Munro Vehicles reveals first electric 4×4 dual cab utility

Scottish based EV start-up Munro Vehicles has produced its first pre-production series electric 4×4 utility: a hard-top five seater.
Most Australians intend to buy EVs, but still worry about where to charge

Most Australians intend to buy EVs, but still worry about where to charge

More than two in three Australians intend to switch from petrol to electric vehicles, but are concerned about costs and whether the nation has enough charging stations.
BYD hits record sales in October on the back of rising exports

BYD hits record sales in October on the back of rising exports

BYD’s sales last month reached record levels as it continues to expand in export markets.
Mini slashes price of its electric hatchback at it clears stocks for new model

Mini slashes price of its electric hatchback at it clears stocks for new model

Mini is offering a significant discount on its city electric hatch ahead of its new model’s arrival in 2024.
Looking for a new EV? Here’s the complete list of what’s available, and what’s coming

Looking for a new EV? Here’s the complete list of what’s available, and what’s coming

The Driven has revamped and upgraded its EV Models page, providing information and data on every EV model available for sale in Australia, what’s coming, and even second hand options.
Polestar 4 to boast lowest carbon footprint of all Polestar EVs, despite huge battery

Polestar 4 to boast lowest carbon footprint of all Polestar EVs, despite huge battery

Swedish based premium electric carmaker Polestar says that its latest electric vehicle (EV), the Polestar 4 “SUV coupe”, has the lowest carbon footprint of all Polestar cars to date.
VW teases ID.7 Tourer – its first electric wagon

VW teases ID.7 Tourer – its first electric wagon

Volkswagen has teased camouflaged photos of the ID.7 Tourer, an all-electric estate wagon which will launch in Europe in 2024.