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368 Jaguar I-Pace EVs recalled due to fire risk from software issue

368 Jaguar I-Pace EVs recalled due to fire risk from software issue

Jaguar has recalled 368 I-Pace EVs in Australia bought between 2017 and 2023 for a fire risk due to a software issue.
UK watchdog says Toyota and Hyundai EV charging speed claims are “misleading”

UK watchdog says Toyota and Hyundai EV charging speed claims are “misleading”

UK’s Advertising Standards Authority rules that both Toyota and Hyundai have misled customers in advertising claims around the charging speeds of their EVs.
Fisker makes first US deliveries of long range Ocean One electric SUV

Fisker makes first US deliveries of long range Ocean One electric SUV

Fisker has made its first US deliveries of its Ocean One electric SUV, after delays and lower production forecasts.
Volvo joins Ford, GM and converts to Tesla NACS charging standard

Volvo joins Ford, GM and converts to Tesla NACS charging standard

Volvo becomes first EU automaker to make switch to Tesla NACS charging standard. The SAE also announced this week it would standardise the NACS.
Australia’s Element 25 lands big manganese supply deal for GM’s EV battery plans

Australia’s Element 25 lands big manganese supply deal for GM’s EV battery plans

Element 25 says it has secured an agreement to supply battery-grade manganese sulphate to US car giant General Motors (GM) and its expanding electric vehicle plans.
Fast charger prices hit new high of $1.20/kWh, and “renewable powered” low of just 12c

Fast charger prices hit new high of $1.20/kWh, and “renewable powered” low of just 12c

EV fast charger prices are jumping, with one asking 90c/kWh during the day, and another just 12c/kWh in the day, but up to $1.20 at peak times.
FIA launches technical regulations for “electric sport vehicles”

FIA launches technical regulations for “electric sport vehicles”

Motor sport body unveils rules for electric vehicle competitions at national and regional levels.
The age of affordable EVs has arrived in Australia

The age of affordable EVs has arrived in Australia

The Australian EV revolution reached a major milestone last week with the launch of two sub-$40k models. New EVs at half that price are just a matter of time.