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Xpeng produces its one millionth electric car, as affordable EV model drives growth

Xpeng produces its one millionth electric car, as affordable EV model drives growth

Xpeng delivers its one millionth car as the brand’s sales surge in China, amid global expansion plans under way.
Leapmotor A10 debuts as a new city electric SUV, prices expected under $A22,000

Leapmotor A10 debuts as a new city electric SUV, prices expected under $A22,000

Leapmotor’s next affordable EV model debuts in China, with its aim for international markets in 2026.
BYD offers $3,000 cashback on EVs as it seeks to cement lead over Tesla

BYD offers $3,000 cashback on EVs as it seeks to cement lead over Tesla

BYD offers $3,000 cash back incentives on some of its top-selling EV models, as the brand aims for 50,000 sales in 2025 and tries to cement lead over Tesla.
Nio Firefly heads closer to Australia as right-hand-drive production begins

Nio Firefly heads closer to Australia as right-hand-drive production begins

Nio’s Firefly electric hatch goes into right-hand-drive production ahead of arrival in Australia in 2026.
GAC Aion V launches in Australia with cash-back and charger offer

GAC Aion V launches in Australia with cash-back and charger offer

Global automotive giant GAC officially launches in Australia with Aion V electric SUV as competitive pricing and specs unveiled.
Australian EV drivers most likely to avoid Tesla, but more confident about battery life

Australian EV drivers most likely to avoid Tesla, but more confident about battery life

Global survey of 27,000 EV drivers finds policy action, not the market alone, needed to boost adoption. Australians more likely to avoid Tesla brand, for political reasons, but more confident about battery life.
Tasmania hails “eco-friendly” ferry that will run on fuel produced from burning wood chips

Tasmania hails “eco-friendly” ferry that will run on fuel produced from burning wood chips

Tasmania government hails tourist ferry service which has decided against going electric and will use methanol produced from burning native forest wood chips instead.
More than 160,000 fines handed out for misuse of EV charging bays

More than 160,000 fines handed out for misuse of EV charging bays

Over 161,000 fines have been handed out to drivers found to be misusing electric vehicle (EV) charging bays across the UK since 2020.