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Tesla doubles production capacity despite “supply chain hell”

Tesla doubles production capacity despite “supply chain hell”

Tesla’s latest shareholder deck reveals global capacity is now estimated at two million cars a year, despite production and supply chain “hell”. What does it mean for Australia?
Hyundai Australia sells latest batch of Ioniq 5s in minutes, but more to follow

Hyundai Australia sells latest batch of Ioniq 5s in minutes, but more to follow

More than 1,100 customers vie for online offering of 110 Ioniq 5s, and will get another chance to buy the sought after electric SUV next month.
Tesla V4 supercharger: Details emerge of taller, faster EV charger

Tesla V4 supercharger: Details emerge of taller, faster EV charger

Details revealed of some features of Tesla’s new V4 superchargers, including expected speeds of up to 350kW.
New fully electric BMW i7 to launch in Australia this year at $300k

New fully electric BMW i7 to launch in Australia this year at $300k

BMW says upcoming all electric i7 sedan will begin Australian customer deliveries in the fourth quarter, with a price starting just shy of $300,000.
Convertible electric Mini Cooper? Yes please

Convertible electric Mini Cooper? Yes please

Mini does the unthinkable, introducing a one-off cabriolet version of its personality-plus, all-electric Cooper SE.
New Zealand launches electric milk tanker and hydrogen postie truck

New Zealand launches electric milk tanker and hydrogen postie truck

Two zero-emission trucks enter operation in NZ in two firsts for the country’s transport sector: an electric milk tanker and a hydrogen postal truck.
Suit-case sized portable EV charger wins Decarbonising Cities award

Suit-case sized portable EV charger wins Decarbonising Cities award

London-based ZipCharge wins award backed by Shell to help develop its Go powerbank, a portable EV charger on wheels that can provide 30-60km of range.
Tesla flags more than 20,000 Model 3 and Model Y deliveries in Australia in next five months

Tesla flags more than 20,000 Model 3 and Model Y deliveries in Australia in next five months

Tesla chair says company could double number of Tesla EVs on Australian roads by year end, and calls for emissions standards and network support for fast chargers.