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Honda reveals specs of its small electric city car, headed to Australia later this year

Honda reveals specs of its small electric city car, headed to Australia later this year

Honda’s electric city car is unlikely to dominate car sales figures, but it does fit into an Australian car segment that has been severely under-served in recent times.
New Leapmotor C10 gets more power, range, and faster charging at no extra cost

New Leapmotor C10 gets more power, range, and faster charging at no extra cost

Chinese electric carmaker unveils new long-range SUV it says delivers improved performance, efficiency, and charging capability – for the same price.
Electric cars, home batteries and V2G: Thousands turn out for EV expo

Electric cars, home batteries and V2G: Thousands turn out for EV expo

Long-running EV Expo enjoys its biggest crowd yet as consumers seek info on electric car choice, battery storage and vehicle to grid.
Geely’s best selling EX2 electric hatchback approved in Australia, ahead of local launch

Geely’s best selling EX2 electric hatchback approved in Australia, ahead of local launch

Geely’s best selling electric hatchback gets approval for sale in Australia ahead of local launch in Q3.
Xpeng teases second electric model in Australia, a fast-charging people mover

Xpeng teases second electric model in Australia, a fast-charging people mover

Xpeng’s upcoming people mover moves one step closer to Australia, with local website now live.
New Chinese brand Forthing launches first electric SUV in Australia, pitched at under $40,000

New Chinese brand Forthing launches first electric SUV in Australia, pitched at under $40,000

New Chinese brand enters Australian market with an affordable electric SUV that boasts range of more than 400 km.
NRMA backs road user tax for EVs, but legal expert says it needs to apply to all cars

NRMA backs road user tax for EVs, but legal expert says it needs to apply to all cars

Motoring group NRMA backs a road user tax on EVs, but leading constitutional law expert says it needs to apply to all cars to avoid a court challenge.
BYD EVs power “world’s largest barbecue lesson” with V2L and electric BBQs

BYD EVs power “world’s largest barbecue lesson” with V2L and electric BBQs

Hundreds of enthusiasts have broken the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest barbecue lesson, with the added twist that every BBQ was electric and powered by BYD EVs.