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Australia-bound low-cost Geely EX2 electric hatch becomes best-selling EV in China

Australia-bound low-cost Geely EX2 electric hatch becomes best-selling EV in China

Geely confirms its best-selling Australian-bound EV globally, the affordable EX2 hatchback has sold over 465,000 units in 2025.
What’s the cheapest EV in Australia with a minimum 120 km range?

What’s the cheapest EV in Australia with a minimum 120 km range?

Is it possible to buy an ultra-low cost EV with a minimum range of just over 100kms? What are the options?
Porsche begins series production of Cayenne Electric despite hold on EV strategy

Porsche begins series production of Cayenne Electric despite hold on EV strategy

Porsche has begun series production of its Cayenne Electric, an all-electric SUV that is powered by its in-house developed batteries, and despite a delay on its overall EV strategy.
Polestar secures another $US400 million in equity to overcome cash crunch

Polestar secures another $US400 million in equity to overcome cash crunch

Polestar secures another major fund raising, this time a $US400 million (approximately $A570 million) equity investment to help secure its financial stability.
BYD, Zeekr and Geely take top spots in EV sales, as Tesla slump heralds changing of guard

BYD, Zeekr and Geely take top spots in EV sales, as Tesla slump heralds changing of guard

Electric vehicle sales signal a potential changing of the guard as China-made EVs take the top five positions, pushing long-term market leader Tesla well down the order.
Tesla sales in January dip despite multiple incentives

Tesla sales in January dip despite multiple incentives

Tesla sales off to a slow start in 2026 despite making multiple offers to keep buyers interested in the brand.
Tesla renames its lineup in Australia, no cheaper model on the cards

Tesla renames its lineup in Australia, no cheaper model on the cards

Tesla renames its models in Australia to bring it in line with global naming, announces no cheaper models for our market.
MG extends summer offer saving $5,000 on some EV models

MG extends summer offer saving $5,000 on some EV models

MG extends price cuts on its MG4 electric hatchback by up to $5,000, now available until end of February.