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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.
Ram teases “Revolution Electric” ute due to be unveiled in January

Ram teases “Revolution Electric” ute due to be unveiled in January

Ram teases the electric version of its massive ute before the official unveiling of new EV in January.
Toyota to launch five new BEVs by 2026, but none scheduled for Australia

Toyota to launch five new BEVs by 2026, but none scheduled for Australia

Toyota flags five new EVs for European market, but no indication of if and when they might be coming to Australia.
Is a Tesla Model 3 redesign underway?

Is a Tesla Model 3 redesign underway?

Masked Tesla EV prototype spotted in California bears elements of rumoured “Project Highland” redesign of the Model 3.