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Xpeng launches X9 luxury people mover in Australia, priced from $89,900

Xpeng launches X9 luxury people mover in Australia, priced from $89,900

Chinese car maker Xpeng unveils price and specs of its second EV in Australia, the seven seat X9 people mover.
Xpeng announces multiple new EVs for Australia, and an AI future of robotaxis, flying cars and humanoid robots

Xpeng announces multiple new EVs for Australia, and an AI future of robotaxis, flying cars and humanoid robots

Xpeng takes a leaf out of Elon Musk’s playbook with massive expansion plans beyond just the new EV models arriving in Australia this year.
BYD seeks early interest in upgraded Atto 3, with more power and premium interior

BYD seeks early interest in upgraded Atto 3, with more power and premium interior

BYD invites expressions of interest in upgraded version of Atto 3 electric SUV, with a more powerful motor and premium interior.
Geely says first batch of its best-selling EX2 electric hatchbacks arrive in Australia

Geely says first batch of its best-selling EX2 electric hatchbacks arrive in Australia

First batch of Geely’s low-cost and best-selling EX2 electric hatchbacks arrive in Australia, adding to the growing number of affordable EV in local market.
New Chinese EV brand owned by tech and battery giants gets ready to launch electric SUV in Australia

New Chinese EV brand owned by tech and battery giants gets ready to launch electric SUV in Australia

A premium Chinese EV brand created as a joint venture between three industry giants has been spotted testing a new electric SUV in Australia.
Renault 5 E-Tech and Nissan Micra EVs win yet more prizes overseas … but why won’t they bring them to Oz?

Renault 5 E-Tech and Nissan Micra EVs win yet more prizes overseas … but why won’t they bring them to Oz?

It really does leave one a bit bewildered why two established manufacturers won’t sell such popular overseas BEV models in Australia.
Xpeng tech-heavy L03 electric SUV spotted in Australia ahead of release

Xpeng tech-heavy L03 electric SUV spotted in Australia ahead of release

Xpeng has been testing its new electric SUV, the L03, in Australia ahead of the planned release later this year.
Geely EX2 electric hatch to be sold in Australia at stunningly low price from $26,490

Geely EX2 electric hatch to be sold in Australia at stunningly low price from $26,490

Geely’s compact EX2 electric hatch will arrive in Australian showrooms later this month, priced from just $26,490 and offering up to 345km of WLTP range.