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Volkswagen officially debuts ID.Aero electric sedan concept

Volkswagen officially debuts ID.Aero electric sedan concept

It’s now official: VW unveils the ID.Aero electric car concept in China on Monday, and anticipates the new model will go into production in 2023.
Hyundai quietly reopens order books for Ioniq 5 electric crossover

Hyundai quietly reopens order books for Ioniq 5 electric crossover

Hyundai quietly reopens order page for Ioniq 5 electric crossover on Friday, and there is still at least one for sale.
Planet Ark Power to put 14-station EV charging hub and megawatt battery to test

Planet Ark Power to put 14-station EV charging hub and megawatt battery to test

EV charging hub supported by more than a megawatt of battery storage is one of eight new EV charging grant recipients in South Australia.
Used Tesla Model 3 listings continue to spike after Model Y launch

Used Tesla Model 3 listings continue to spike after Model Y launch

Demand for the Model Y remains strong two weeks after launch, resulting in another spike in used Model 3 prices. How long will the spike last?
VW to release ID.4 and ID.5 in Australia next year, with ID.3 to follow

VW to release ID.4 and ID.5 in Australia next year, with ID.3 to follow

Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV and ID.5 electric crossover could land by the end of 2023, if a bid to secure them a full four months ahead of schedule is successful.
Jolt and Endeavour plan 1,000 free EV charging stations across western Sydney

Jolt and Endeavour plan 1,000 free EV charging stations across western Sydney

Jolt strikes deal with network owner to install more than 1,000 electric vehicle charging stations in western Sydney.
China’s EV battery supply chain shows signs of forced labour, according to NYT

China’s EV battery supply chain shows signs of forced labour, according to NYT

New York Times report raises concerns over “potentially coercive labour practices” in China’s EV battery supply chain.
Space and performance, or V2L and price: We compare Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3

Space and performance, or V2L and price: We compare Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3

The Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3 are both in the running to be in the top three EVs in 2022 by sales. How do they compare? Which is better value?