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BYD increases Atto 3 EV prices by nearly 10 pct in Australia

BYD increases Atto 3 EV prices by nearly 10 pct in Australia

Overnight, BYD has increased prices on their popular Atto 3 EV SUV in Australia.
Australian bound MG 4 gets five star safety rating in Europe

Australian bound MG 4 gets five star safety rating in Europe

The new MG 4 has scored an excellent overall safety score when tested by Euro NCAP under the stricter testing 2022 protocol.
VW teases new ID.3 with focus on interior space and Tesla-style displays

VW teases new ID.3 with focus on interior space and Tesla-style displays

VW teases images of updated ID.3, with a focus on extra interior space and a Tesla-style centre display.
Plugging in my EV at home means no more tank anxiety

Plugging in my EV at home means no more tank anxiety

I love the convenience of home charging because I no longer have to take time out to stop at a petrol station to fill up. There’s no more “tank anxiety”.
Kia Australia aims to treble EV6 sales in 2023 as it launches new GT halo version

Kia Australia aims to treble EV6 sales in 2023 as it launches new GT halo version

Kia Australia expects to treble sales of its in-demand EV6 electric SUV in 2023, led by its new “halo” car, the high performance EV6 GT.
New solar powered car can travel up to 60km on sunshine alone

New solar powered car can travel up to 60km on sunshine alone

Looking like a shark without the fin, the three-wheeled Aptera’s built-in solar cells provide enough energy to cover most people’s daily driving needs.
Australia’s first electric luxury people mover gets five star safety rating

Australia’s first electric luxury people mover gets five star safety rating

Australia’s first luxury people mover, LDV’s MIFA 9, has been awarded a five-star rating by Australia’s independent safety assessment authority.
Another Chinese electric ute due to be launched in Australia

Another Chinese electric ute due to be launched in Australia

Another Chinese auto maker is planning to bring an electric ute to the Australian market.