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Low-cost electric hatchbacks are finally making a big Leap into the market

Low-cost electric hatchbacks are finally making a big Leap into the market

Aside from Nissan Leaf, EV hatchbacks have been missing from the Australian EV market. But that may be about to change soon.
CEFC gives $20.5 million to help drive down cost of electric car loans

CEFC gives $20.5 million to help drive down cost of electric car loans

CEFC allocates $20.5 million to support around $100 million of discounted car loans for buyers of EVs and plug in hybrids.
BYD Dolphin – likely to be Australia’s first sub $40,000 EV – seen on Sydney streets

BYD Dolphin – likely to be Australia’s first sub $40,000 EV – seen on Sydney streets

The BYD Dolphin hatchback is likely to be Australia’s first EV priced at under $40,000, and has been spotted on the streets of Sydney.
Atto 3: Used BYD electric SUVs are being sold at massive premiums to new models

Atto 3: Used BYD electric SUVs are being sold at massive premiums to new models

The new BYD Atto 3 electric SUV is making a splash on the second hand market, with asking prices at a massive premium to new car deals.
Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger utes to go electric as pricing revealed for mass EV conversions

Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger utes to go electric as pricing revealed for mass EV conversions

Conversion start-up Roev reveals the pricing package to build electric drivetrains for Australia’s most popular utes – the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger.
Mazda plays EV catch-up with $16bn spending plan, but still trails rest of world

Mazda plays EV catch-up with $16bn spending plan, but still trails rest of world

Mazda has lifted its weak electric vehicle ambitions, but still trails other big car makers and is focused still on hybrids.
Bad sign for Australia? US solar giant switches fleet to F-150 electric utes

Bad sign for Australia? US solar giant switches fleet to F-150 electric utes

Major US solar installer SunRun has received delivery of 15 F-150 Lightning “pick-ups” from fellow US giant, Ford.
Off-grid and ultra fast EV charger rolled out that operates with “renewable fuels”

Off-grid and ultra fast EV charger rolled out that operates with “renewable fuels”

British bio-energy company launches drop-in EV charging solution that doesn’t require any grid connection and runs on its own “renewable” fuels.