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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?
Plug-in electric cars in Europe on track for one in four cars sold

Plug-in electric cars in Europe on track for one in four cars sold

Share of new plug-in electric cars across Western Europe has been above 20 per cent for the last 11 months, new data shows.
Zapp debuts i300 high performance electric city bike at Goodwood

Zapp debuts i300 high performance electric city bike at Goodwood

British electric motorcycle company Zapp Electric Vehicles to debut first high-performance electric city bike at Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Polestar to debut powerful platform underlying Polestar 5 at Goodwood

Polestar to debut powerful platform underlying Polestar 5 at Goodwood

Polestar to debut new electric powertrain at 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which will be the platform for the upcoming Polestar 5.
Mycar upskills tyre and car workshops with EV trained technicians

Mycar upskills tyre and car workshops with EV trained technicians

Tyre and automotive repair network mycar to upskill 30 workshops with EV-ready trained technicians. Here’s where they are.