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BYD rebrands its electric crossover for Australian market, first images released

BYD rebrands its electric crossover for Australian market, first images released

The first right-hand-drive images of BYD Atto 3, renamed for the local market, have been shared ahead of official launch in Sydney.
Which state led Tesla electric car uptake in 2021?

Which state led Tesla electric car uptake in 2021?

Which state or territory had the highest Tesla EV uptake in 2021 compared to 2020 and why?
Rare GM EV1 electric car spotted at Australian auto museum

Rare GM EV1 electric car spotted at Australian auto museum

Long-forgotten piece of EV history unearthed after GM pulled Holden and the iconic Australian marque had to shut up shop.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 to get bigger battery, longer range, and other cool upgrades

Hyundai Ioniq 5 to get bigger battery, longer range, and other cool upgrades

Hyundai announces boost to largest battery option and other neat upgrades for its stylish and ground-breaking Ioniq 5.
“Mad Max powered by Big Macs:” Tesla powered by old chip oil enters Perth to Sydney marathon

“Mad Max powered by Big Macs:” Tesla powered by old chip oil enters Perth to Sydney marathon

Tesla Model 3 to race in 5,700km Perth to Sydney marathon, powered by portable charging stations fueled with chip fat.
Why portable EV charging units – that can double as grid storage – are all the Go

Why portable EV charging units – that can double as grid storage – are all the Go

ZipCharge announces trial of its portable EV charging solution that can double as energy storage for the grid.
Tesla Model Y is best-selling luxury crossover in California, beating RAV4 and CR-V

Tesla Model Y is best-selling luxury crossover in California, beating RAV4 and CR-V

Tesla Model Y becomes best-selling luxury compact SUV in California, claiming a whopping 44% share and beating Toyota’s RAV4 and Honda’s CR-V.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 nabs yet another major award alongside Merc, Rivian and Ford EVs

Hyundai Ioniq 5 nabs yet another major award alongside Merc, Rivian and Ford EVs

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 nabs yet another award as one of several electric vehicles named by Autotrader in annual “Best New Cars” list.