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Not the same as petrol and diesel: Dedicated pre-owned EV dealership launches in Victoria

Not the same as petrol and diesel: Dedicated pre-owned EV dealership launches in Victoria

A new dedicated pre-owned electric vehicle (EV) dealership has launched in Victoria, offering a massive selection of used EVs and expert advice.
NRMA Insurance hails “tipping point” as more Australians drawn to EVs and just 17 pct say they are not interested

NRMA Insurance hails “tipping point” as more Australians drawn to EVs and just 17 pct say they are not interested

Despite a surge in interest in EVs, there remains a prevailing gap between fact and fiction, with many Australians relying on outdated and disproven perceptions of EV ownership.
Range Rover unveils its first fully electric model – with a starting price at more than $300,000

Range Rover unveils its first fully electric model – with a starting price at more than $300,000

Range Rover says its first fully electric model is also its most powerful, with a driving range and top price that nearly matches in terms of dollars and kilometres.
Hyundai unveils battery cells to slash charging times as it prepares to launch extended range hybrids, and new EVs

Hyundai unveils battery cells to slash charging times as it prepares to launch extended range hybrids, and new EVs

Hyundai’s investor day included mixed news, with major new developments in battery cells but a near term focus on extended range hybrids, plus some new EVs.
Volkswagen finally debuts its ID. California Cruise all electric camper

Volkswagen finally debuts its ID. California Cruise all electric camper

Volkswagen finally debuts its first fully electric campervan, the ID. California Cruise, based on the ID. Buzz and billed as the first of a new all-electric California family.
Tesla ups EV range in Model 3 to more than 570 km, just by changing tyres

Tesla ups EV range in Model 3 to more than 570 km, just by changing tyres

Tesla updates tyres on the Model 3, adding 38 km of range and improving efficiency, without increasing battery capacity.
Australia’s biggest car dealership says EV buyers are on one-way street: “We’re not seeing them coming back to internal combustion cars”

Australia’s biggest car dealership says EV buyers are on one-way street: “We’re not seeing them coming back to internal combustion cars”

Head of Australia’s biggest car dealer company says they’re not seeing a lot of people who have bought plug-in EVs coming back to ICE vehicles.
Won’t tow your boat? Tow rating lifted on AWD Musso electric ute, now more than electric Hilux

Won’t tow your boat? Tow rating lifted on AWD Musso electric ute, now more than electric Hilux

Musso electric ute has its tow rating lifted, to even higher than the new Hilux electric ute, and easily enough to tow the boat that one former PM said wouldn’t be possible.