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Ukraine, Covid and supply problems threaten to slow tidal wave of EVs

Ukraine, Covid and supply problems threaten to slow tidal wave of EVs

More electric vehicles are being sold each week around the globe than were sold during the whole of 2012, but supply challenges are emerging.
What will Labor’s promised electric vehicle policy deliver for drivers?

What will Labor’s promised electric vehicle policy deliver for drivers?

The new Labor government will do what was unthinkable under the Coalition: deliver an actual electric vehicle policy to encourage demand. But can it fix supply?
Why most Polestar 2 buyers opted for longer range rather than subsidies

Why most Polestar 2 buyers opted for longer range rather than subsidies

Nearly two out of three Polestar 2 buyers opted for long-range options, foregoing subsidies, compared to only 14% of Tesla owners.
Tesla’s Shanghai factory on way back to full production, good news for Australia

Tesla’s Shanghai factory on way back to full production, good news for Australia

Tesla steps towards ramping back up to making 2,600 electric cars a day, in what will be good news for Australian customers.
Nissan and Mitsubishi unveil electric mini vehicles, and test drives in metaverse

Nissan and Mitsubishi unveil electric mini vehicles, and test drives in metaverse

Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi unveil electric mini vehicles, dubbed the Nissan Sakura and the Mitsubishi eK.
“So expensive!” Or not. Tesla owners share Model 3 maintenance costs

“So expensive!” Or not. Tesla owners share Model 3 maintenance costs

Tesla Model 3 drives 160,000km in two years, spends $1,000 on maintenance and $7,000 on tyres.
Don’t hit the Monaro! How not to auto-park in the Hyundai Ioniq 5

Don’t hit the Monaro! How not to auto-park in the Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Hyundai Ioniq 5’s auto-park feature is very cool, but it didn’t dare get to close to a vintage Monaro.
Polestar slashes production of 2023 Polestar 2 amid China lockdowns

Polestar slashes production of 2023 Polestar 2 amid China lockdowns

Polestar is the latest EV maker to report it will have to reduce its production targets amid the global pandemic.