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BYD EV sales reach a new record in August as Australian deliveries begin

BYD EV sales reach a new record in August as Australian deliveries begin

BYD sales of new energy vehicles nearly triple in August over the same month a year ago as deliveries of the Atto 3 EV begin in Australia.
SEA Electric calls for target on zero-emissions trucks

SEA Electric calls for target on zero-emissions trucks

Electric truck maker SEA Electric calls on Australia to mandate that 7 per cent new trucks hitting road by 2024 are zero-emissions.
BYD reports spike in Atto 3 orders after service cost decrease, first deliveries imminent

BYD reports spike in Atto 3 orders after service cost decrease, first deliveries imminent

Daily orders for BYD Atto 3 double off the back of servicing update released by the vehicle’s distributor, EV Direct.
Australian e-scooter maker Vmoto boosts sales, looks at battery swap options

Australian e-scooter maker Vmoto boosts sales, looks at battery swap options

Perth-based Vmoto makes a big splash on the global electric scooter market and is looking at battery swap and charging options.
Turnaround: Bollinger Motors return with B4 cab-chassis

Turnaround: Bollinger Motors return with B4 cab-chassis

Bollinger makes a return with Class 4 all-electric fleet truck that has ‘industry-leading safety, cargo, and turn circle capabilities’.
Tesla numbers jump 18pct in single month to top 10,000 in NSW

Tesla numbers jump 18pct in single month to top 10,000 in NSW

New data reveals big jump in EV uptake in Australia’s most populous state, and white is the favourite colour, probably because it comes at no added cost.
Limited edition Polestar 6 electric convertible sells out within a week

Limited edition Polestar 6 electric convertible sells out within a week

Polestar’s limited edition Polestar 6 sells out within a week. It says open-top-plus-electric combination clearly appeals to”even the most die-hard petrolheads.”
Tesla Supercharger prices jump sharply, as network expansion plan hits delays

Tesla Supercharger prices jump sharply, as network expansion plan hits delays

The cost of using Tesla’s Supercharging network increases as the EV maker adds more locations to its rollout list.