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“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.
Daimler Truck begins series production of new battery electric Freightliner

Daimler Truck begins series production of new battery electric Freightliner

Daimler Truck has begun series production of the Freightliner eM2, a battery electric medium-duty truck designed for pick-up and delivery applications.