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Hyundai opens up sales window for another 100 Ioniq 5 EVs

Hyundai opens up sales window for another 100 Ioniq 5 EVs

More than 16,000 customers who have pre-registered will have the opportunity to grab one of the new batch of 100 Ioniq 5 EVs on offer this week.
Price and performance: Your complete electric motorcycle buyer’s guide for 2022

Price and performance: Your complete electric motorcycle buyer’s guide for 2022

The largest growth segment in EVs in Australia is electric motorcycles. So where is the market at? Here’s a full run down of options, prices and performance.
Maserati goes all electric: Folgore Gran Turismo revealed

Maserati goes all electric: Folgore Gran Turismo revealed

Maserati announces it is ready to unveil the Folgore Gran Turismo, the first car in its history to be powered entirely by battery.
Volvo puts electric truck charging and range to the test in Australia’s extreme heat

Volvo puts electric truck charging and range to the test in Australia’s extreme heat

Volvo completes testing of FL Electric to see if Australia’s extreme heat will affect the truck’s range, battery charging, and vehicle performance.
Beam e-scooters to have cameras to detect obstacles, and allow cities to control speed

Beam e-scooters to have cameras to detect obstacles, and allow cities to control speed

New technology will allow cities to dictate speeds for e-scooters, and even prevent them from riding on footpaths.
“It’s stunning to drive:” First Polestar 2 deliveries made in Australia

“It’s stunning to drive:” First Polestar 2 deliveries made in Australia

First deliveries made in Australia of the electric fastback Polestar 2.
Volkswagen to launch all-electric mid-size sedan in 2023

Volkswagen to launch all-electric mid-size sedan in 2023

Hot on the heels of the ID.Buzz debut, Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess lets drop that the German carmaker will launch a mid-sized electric sedan in 2023.
MG sells 200 ZS EV compact electric SUVs in first week on sale in Australia

MG sells 200 ZS EV compact electric SUVs in first week on sale in Australia

MG sells 200 refreshed 2022 MG ZS EVs in first week on sale, signalling growing appetite for more affordable electric vehicles in Australia.