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New EVs for under $45,000? They’re finally coming to Australia – but the battle isn’t over

New EVs for under $45,000? They’re finally coming to Australia – but the battle isn’t over

Clearly, Australia needs more affordable mid- and low-end electric vehicles. Here’s a run down of what’s available and what’s coming.
Volvo partners with truck stop chain to develop heavy-duty EV charging network

Volvo partners with truck stop chain to develop heavy-duty EV charging network

Volvo is partnering with North American truck stop chain to roll out a network of chargers catering to medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks.
Genesis unveils X Convertible concept EV

Genesis unveils X Convertible concept EV

Genesis, the luxury vehicle division of Hyundai, unveils the third of its Genesis X Concept electric vehicles, the X Convertible in California.
Your ID please: VW tests and teases Australian market with its first EV, the ID.4

Your ID please: VW tests and teases Australian market with its first EV, the ID.4

Car journos left a trail of burned rubber when testing the new VW electric ID.4, but that seemed to miss the point on what its first EV offering in Australia is all about.
Tesla announces the long-awaited Semi electric truck delivery event

Tesla announces the long-awaited Semi electric truck delivery event

Tesla about to make first deliveries of long awaited Tesla Semi, its electric truck. This time, unlike its passenger cars, it doesn’t have first mover advantage.
“Locked out of market:” Why Australia trails the world in electric vehicle uptake

“Locked out of market:” Why Australia trails the world in electric vehicle uptake

New BNEF report highlights how Australia trails the world in EV adoption, and consumers have access to just a fraction of the model choices available overseas.
Lucid reveals more details of Gravity electric SUV

Lucid reveals more details of Gravity electric SUV

Saudi-backed Tesla rival Lucid Motors has unveiled more details of its upcoming Gravity SUV, with reservations expected to open in early 2023.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 ‘First Edition’ sells out in under 24 hours

Hyundai Ioniq 6 ‘First Edition’ sells out in under 24 hours

With only weeks to go before the official launch of the Ioniq 6, the 2,500 units of the limited ‘First Edition’ sell out in under 24 hours.