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EV sales bounce back in November 2025, as Zeekr 7X leaps into top 3

EV sales bounce back in November 2025, as Zeekr 7X leaps into top 3

EV sales bounce back in November, with Tesla regaining top spot, and the new Zeekr 7X and the BYD Atto 2 making a big splash.
EU flags changes to 2035 ban on new combustion engine cars

EU flags changes to 2035 ban on new combustion engine cars

“Open to all technologies:” EU flags softening of proposed 2035 ban of ICE cars, under pressure from German carmakers to allow for hybrids and biofuels.
Tesla still dominant as Norway posts 97.6 per cent EV share in November

Tesla still dominant as Norway posts 97.6 per cent EV share in November

Nearly 20,000 new cars hit the roads in Norway in November, and 97.6 per cent of them were battery electric vehicles (EVs), with Tesla being the dominant player.
Tesla and Polestar see gains in EV sales in November

Tesla and Polestar see gains in EV sales in November

Tesla sales see a big rise in November, with Model Y leading in early market data release and Polestar also doing well.
Number of electric cars on German roads approaches 2 million

Number of electric cars on German roads approaches 2 million

The number of purely electric cars on Germany’s roads looks set to climb above 2 million by the end of the year, but will fall well short of 2030 target.
BYD lifts cashback offer for its best-selling EV to $4,000 as it battles Tesla for top spot

BYD lifts cashback offer for its best-selling EV to $4,000 as it battles Tesla for top spot

BYD has lifted the cashback offer for its top selling EV model in Australia to keep its sales momentum going in last month of the year.
Geely EX2 electric hatchback to start at $A19,000 in key right hand drive market

Geely EX2 electric hatchback to start at $A19,000 in key right hand drive market

Geely EX2 heads to a new key right-hand-drive market, priced from under $A20,000.
Tesla begins first deliveries of Cybertruck outside of North America

Tesla begins first deliveries of Cybertruck outside of North America

Tesla begins first deliveries of the Cybertruck outside of North America, hinting at other markets like Australia to follow.