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MG sparks EV price war with Australia’s first new electric car under $40,000

MG sparks EV price war with Australia’s first new electric car under $40,000

MG reveals pricing for the MG4 electric hatchback, with the entry level model becoming the first new EV to be priced at under $40,000 in Australia.
Tesla’s GigaTexas reaches production milestone for revolutionary 4680 battery cells

Tesla’s GigaTexas reaches production milestone for revolutionary 4680 battery cells

Tesla’s GigaTexas has produced its 10 millionth 4680 battery cell. A milestone for the new technology.
Queensland home EV charging rules just got dumber, as network ignores industry

Queensland home EV charging rules just got dumber, as network ignores industry

Queensland ignores EV industry feedback on home charger installations and will make it even harder for homes to install a smart EV charger.
Hyundai says Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 EVs back in stock

Hyundai says Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 EVs back in stock

Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV and the sleeker Ioniq 6 sedan now in pre-configured stock as local availability improves.
Tesla offering big discounts for off-peak Supercharging at some locations

Tesla offering big discounts for off-peak Supercharging at some locations

Some Tesla Supercharging stations are now showing variable peak and non-peak prices. The variable pricing should encourage charging times away from peak periods.
EV tunnel network “Vegas Loop” gets approval for another expansion

EV tunnel network “Vegas Loop” gets approval for another expansion

The world’s first underground EV transport network just received approval for more tunnels and more stations.
Toyota rejects call for electric push and to review anti-climate lobbying

Toyota rejects call for electric push and to review anti-climate lobbying

Toyota AGM votes down proposal to review climate-related lobbying, leaving some funds wondering if their investment breaches guidelines.
BYD Seal revealed in New Zealand with customer deliveries this year

BYD Seal revealed in New Zealand with customer deliveries this year

BYD’s next EV to be the fastest to launch so far and will land in New Zealand in 2023.