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Tesla to launch 6-seater Model Y L internationally in 2026

Tesla to launch 6-seater Model Y L internationally in 2026

Tesla’s longest Model Y destined for Europe in Q1 2026 ahead of other international markets.
Chery reveals key specs of adventure-focused and dog-friendly Jaecoo J5 EV

Chery reveals key specs of adventure-focused and dog-friendly Jaecoo J5 EV

Key specs of adventure-focused Jaecoo J5 EV with a single variant revealed ahead of imminent launch, complete with pet-friendly additions and a karaoke machine.
Zeekr delivers 1,000th unit of the highly popular 7X SUV, expands dealer network

Zeekr delivers 1,000th unit of the highly popular 7X SUV, expands dealer network

Zeekr’s most popular 7X electric SUV, dubbed Australia’s fastest charging SUV, marks 1,000 deliveries as dealer network grows.
BYD wins approval for lower cost variant of its best-selling EV in Australia

BYD wins approval for lower cost variant of its best-selling EV in Australia

BYD gets approval for sale of a new entry-level variant of its best-selling EV in Australia, with a smaller battery and less powerful motor and a price likely to be under $50,000.
Toyota slashes price of its first EV by $10,000 despite bigger battery, longer range

Toyota slashes price of its first EV by $10,000 despite bigger battery, longer range

Toyota ups battery, adds range, power to its first EV in Australia, the bZ4X, while shaving thousands off the price.
Northern Territory to get its first Tesla Supercharger, as expansion continues

Northern Territory to get its first Tesla Supercharger, as expansion continues

Northern Territory to get its first Tesla Supercharger as company’s EV charging network reaches its most northerly location in Australia.
ZenobÄ“ opens Australia’s first off-site electric truck charging hub in Sydney

ZenobÄ“ opens Australia’s first off-site electric truck charging hub in Sydney

Australia’s first dedicated off-site electric truck charging hub has opened, with Zenobē launching a 100% renewable-powered facility to support Woolworths’ growing EV delivery fleet.
EVs pose no additional threat to pedestrians than petrol vehicles, but hybrids do

EVs pose no additional threat to pedestrians than petrol vehicles, but hybrids do

Study finds accident rates between electric and petrol vehicles were so similar they were considered statistically equal, but hybrids vehicles produced a significantly higher casualty toll.