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Xpeng’s premium electric SUV, G9L spotted in Australia ahead of expected launch

Xpeng’s premium electric SUV, G9L spotted in Australia ahead of expected launch

Xpeng’s latest electric model spotted testing in Melbourne, possibly hinting at local launch.
BYD launches its most luxurious electric sedan, with 5 minute charging and 1,000 km of range

BYD launches its most luxurious electric sedan, with 5 minute charging and 1,000 km of range

BYD’s launches its biggest and most luxurious sedan, feating a big battery, lots of range, and flash charging.
ANCAP discovers that Musso electric ute missing two key airbags

ANCAP discovers that Musso electric ute missing two key airbags

Safety experts ping makers of one of Australia’s first electric ute models for having fewer airbags than advertised.
Genesis unveils huge 490 kW GV90 electric flagship with 123.5 kWh battery and coach doors

Genesis unveils huge 490 kW GV90 electric flagship with 123.5 kWh battery and coach doors

Genesis has unveiled its biggest and most luxurious electric vehicle yet, with a 123.5 kWh battery, up to 490 kW of power and an estimated 500 km of driving range.
ICE vehicle owners more concerned with fuel prices than EV owners are with range and charging, motoring group says

ICE vehicle owners more concerned with fuel prices than EV owners are with range and charging, motoring group says

Motoring group hails “tipping point” in EV market, with electric cars nearly at price parity and ICE vehicle owners more worried about fuel prices than EV owners are about range.
Zeekr reveals key details of its next EV for Australian market, the 7GT electric wagon, as sales top 10,000

Zeekr reveals key details of its next EV for Australian market, the 7GT electric wagon, as sales top 10,000

Zeekr’s electric wagon expected to be the next model to land in Australia with up to 500 kW of power and 0-100 km/h sprint time of 3.5 seconds.
UK pricing and specs hint at why the Hyundai Ioniq 3 would be a game-changer for Australian EV market

UK pricing and specs hint at why the Hyundai Ioniq 3 would be a game-changer for Australian EV market

Based on the newly released UK specs of Hyundai’s Ioniq 3, it deserves a good hard look from what appears to be a multitude of frustrated buyers for this segment.
Ferrari’s first Luce electric vehicle sells to US billionaire for $A56 million, with funds going to charity

Ferrari’s first Luce electric vehicle sells to US billionaire for $A56 million, with funds going to charity

Ferrari’s first Luce EV sold at auction to a US billionaire for $A56 million, with the money to go to charity.