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Tesla Model 3 sales in Australia dominated by nickel-free LFP battery packs

Tesla Model 3 sales in Australia dominated by nickel-free LFP battery packs

With over 4,400 new Tesla Model 3s sold in Australia, new data provides an insight into preferred variants and battery packs.
“Tally ho!” First all-electric Mokes roll off production line in UK

“Tally ho!” First all-electric Mokes roll off production line in UK

Deliveries of the new all-electric Moke, manufactured in the UK, will hit British roads in time for a “glorious summer of open air motoring.”
“I am going camping:” Ford delivers first electric F-150 Lightning ute to US customer

“I am going camping:” Ford delivers first electric F-150 Lightning ute to US customer

Ford delivers its first electric ute, the F-150, to a customer, who promptly announces he is going to take it camping, presumably to “ruin the weekend.”
Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD review: The thoughtful addition to “space age” design

Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD review: The thoughtful addition to “space age” design

The Driven reviews Hyundai’s first ground-up electric car and discovers why the car maker is having no trouble selling the Ioniq 5.
EV uptake more than doubles in England’s north, boosted by green jobs

EV uptake more than doubles in England’s north, boosted by green jobs

New statistics show electric vehicle registration numbers more than doubled in some parts of the UK in 2021, driven by government policies.
Affordable electric vehicles become a rarity again as EV demand spikes, supply shrinks

Affordable electric vehicles become a rarity again as EV demand spikes, supply shrinks

Are there any affordable EVs around for prospective family car buyers any more?
All-electric Kia EV6 awarded five star ANCAP rating

All-electric Kia EV6 awarded five star ANCAP rating

Kia’s pure electric EV6 secures five star rating from Australian auto safety testing firm ANCAP.
Nissan Ariya to undertake “world first” pole to pole electric vehicle trip

Nissan Ariya to undertake “world first” pole to pole electric vehicle trip

British adventurer Chris Ramsey to undertake world first journey in Nissan Ariya all-electric crossover SUV, driving from the north to south poles.