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Electric Ford Mustangs have a demand problem as Mach-E sales slump 44 pct

Electric Ford Mustangs have a demand problem as Mach-E sales slump 44 pct

Ford has posted disappointing EV sales numbers for May, for both its Mach-e and its F150 Lightning ute. And it’s not a supply problem.
Model Y becomes best selling SUV in Australia, as EV sales hit record

Model Y becomes best selling SUV in Australia, as EV sales hit record

The Tesla Model Y overtakes the Toyota RAV4 to become the best selling SUV in Australia, and the third best model overall as EV sales hit record.
MG4 electric SUV test vehicle spotted in Sydney ahead of arrival

MG4 electric SUV test vehicle spotted in Sydney ahead of arrival

MG 4 engineering test car spotted as MG prepares to land customer cars later this year.
Woolworths pledges to convert all 3000 home delivery vehicles to electric by 2030

Woolworths pledges to convert all 3000 home delivery vehicles to electric by 2030

Woolworths has pledged to transition 100% of its home delivery fleet to electric by 2030 and will start delivering with 27 EVs over the next two months in Sydney.
BYD posts record electric vehicle sales in May as it chases down Tesla

BYD posts record electric vehicle sales in May as it chases down Tesla

BYD had record month of EV sales in May, doubling its numbers year on year as it chases down Tesla as the biggest seller of electric vehicles.
Norwegian new vehicle emissions plunge as plug-in electrics hit stunning 91% market share

Norwegian new vehicle emissions plunge as plug-in electrics hit stunning 91% market share

Norway’s average new vehicle emissions are just one tenth of Australia’s as EV and hybrid sales reach a stunning 97% in May.
Polestar 2 now gets YouTube and more with new OTA software update

Polestar 2 now gets YouTube and more with new OTA software update

Polestar 2 owners and new customers are about to get major entertainment and range feature updates with the new OTA software update.
Top EVs you can buy in New Zealand, but not in Australia

Top EVs you can buy in New Zealand, but not in Australia

We look at various EV models that New Zealanders can buy, but are not available yet in Australia.