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“We didn’t see it coming:” Shock at the petrol pump sparks surge in interest in used EVs

“We didn’t see it coming:” Shock at the petrol pump sparks surge in interest in used EVs

Auctioneer says interest in second-hand EVs has more than doubled as a result of surging petrol and diesel prices, with a “hockey-stick” acceleration in EVs overall.
Volkswagen recalls nearly 100,000 EVs due to battery issues causing reduced range and fire risk

Volkswagen recalls nearly 100,000 EVs due to battery issues causing reduced range and fire risk

Updated: Volkswagen to recall nearly 100,000 battery electric vehicles due to issues in high-voltage battery which could lead to reduced range and a fire risk.
It will tow your boat: MG wins approval for its first electric ute in Australia

It will tow your boat: MG wins approval for its first electric ute in Australia

MG to bring a fully electric ute model into Australia, with 325 kW power, adding to its growing collection of popular EV models.
Xiaomi upgrades its best selling SU7 electric sedan, receives 15,000 orders in 34 minutes

Xiaomi upgrades its best selling SU7 electric sedan, receives 15,000 orders in 34 minutes

Xiaomi upgrades first EV, the SU7 sedan, scores over 15,000 firm orders in just 34 minutes.
Victoria announces support for low and zero-emission vehicles for freight industry

Victoria announces support for low and zero-emission vehicles for freight industry

Victorian Labor government unveils two new programs aimed at helping freight businesses save money by becoming less reliant on expensive fuel and adopt cleaner transport options.
Xpeng’s exclusive Australian distributor True EV placed into external administration

Xpeng’s exclusive Australian distributor True EV placed into external administration

TrueEV Distribution, the Sydney headquartered distributor which has exclusive distribution rights of Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng, has been placed into external administration.
Lead times for Tesla’s best-selling EV push out as EV demand surges in fuel crisis

Lead times for Tesla’s best-selling EV push out as EV demand surges in fuel crisis

Recent spike in fuel prices sees surging demand on Australia’s favourite EV.
What Honda’s EV retreat means for the future of mobility

What Honda’s EV retreat means for the future of mobility

Japan’s carmakers have treated battery-electric vehicles as niche, betting instead on hybrids, hydrogen and e-fuels. Now, China, with its EVs and batteries as core industries, is defining the future of mobility.