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Cashing in: Australia’s most expensive Model 3 offered 30% above new

Cashing in: Australia’s most expensive Model 3 offered 30% above new

A dual-motor high-performance Tesla Model 3 has been offered for sale for a whopping $130,000.
Extended Range Atto 3 accounts for nine out of 10 BYD EV orders

Extended Range Atto 3 accounts for nine out of 10 BYD EV orders

The Extended Range version of the BYD Atto 3 is proving a popular choice, accounting for nine out of 10 orders.
Just one new Tesla registered in Queensland in April as EV6 tops table

Just one new Tesla registered in Queensland in April as EV6 tops table

Queensland EV uptake rose rapidly in the first quarter of 2022, but April told a different story.
Volvo cancels Australian XC40 electric SUV orders after production falls short

Volvo cancels Australian XC40 electric SUV orders after production falls short

Volvo misses out on making scores of pure-electric XC40 Recharge SUVs as global crises take a toll on car production in China.
Polestar claims another 6% cut in per car greenhouse gas emissions

Polestar claims another 6% cut in per car greenhouse gas emissions

Polestar’s latest sustainability report claims 6% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per car sold in 2021.
Mercedes electric G-Series turns to silicon battery tech from ex-Tesla engineers

Mercedes electric G-Series turns to silicon battery tech from ex-Tesla engineers

Mercedes-Benz electric G-Class to use silicon anode batteries with 20% greater energy density than today’s lithium-ion cells.
Australia’s largest EV fast-charging site to close following flood damage

Australia’s largest EV fast-charging site to close following flood damage

One of Australia’s largest electric vehicle fast-charging locations closes for the foreseeable future as Mirvac terminates Toombul leases.
Jolt to roll out free EV charging in New Zealand, starting at Mitre 10

Jolt to roll out free EV charging in New Zealand, starting at Mitre 10

Jolt to roll out a network of free electric vehicle (EV) chargers around New Zealand.