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EV chargers to be mounted on power poles to help households with no parking

EV chargers to be mounted on power poles to help households with no parking

ARENA funds trial of 50 EV chargers mounted on power poles. There could be demand for 190,000 such EV chargers once everyone goes electric.
“Smashed:” Record month in store for Tesla sales as seventh ship arrives

“Smashed:” Record month in store for Tesla sales as seventh ship arrives

Tesla on track for record quarter of EV sales as seventh ship delivers Model Y and Model 3 in Australia.
Nio delivers on ES7 electric SUV with two tonne tow rating

Nio delivers on ES7 electric SUV with two tonne tow rating

Nio starts delivering its ES7 SUV, with two-tonne towing and V2L, just two months after it was unveiled.
Funky Ora Cat electric hatch sizes up to Tesla Model 3 in Melbourne first

Funky Ora Cat electric hatch sizes up to Tesla Model 3 in Melbourne first

How a new all-electric hatch that could hit the local market measures up against the popular Tesla Model 3.
First images of China-only Toyota bZ3 electric sedan published

First images of China-only Toyota bZ3 electric sedan published

Images of Toyota’s bZ3 emerge giving glimpse of its next all-electric vehicle to be launched as a China-exclusive EV.
BYD continues European expansion, confirms Atto 3 for UK

BYD continues European expansion, confirms Atto 3 for UK

BYD eyes broader expansion into European market, and confirms Atto 3 for UK market.
Trouble brews as BYD Atto 3 order holder launches petition for “better warranty”

Trouble brews as BYD Atto 3 order holder launches petition for “better warranty”

Petition calling for a better warranty and servicing deal for BYD Atto 3 in Australia attracts hundreds of signatures as customers vent frustration on social media.
Tesla Model Y RWD launches in UK, at much higher price than Australia

Tesla Model Y RWD launches in UK, at much higher price than Australia

Tesla quietly launches Model Y RWD in the UK for thousands more than Australian order holders have paid.