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Tesla brings stalk retrofit for Model 3 owners to Australia – at a price

Tesla brings stalk retrofit for Model 3 owners to Australia – at a price

Tesla brings back more physical steering controls for the Model 3, including a retrofit stalk for $850.
Ford mulls scrapping production of F-150 Lightning electric ute

Ford mulls scrapping production of F-150 Lightning electric ute

Ford is reportedly considering scrapping the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, or ute as it is known in Australia.
New $A22,000 EV takes 88 seconds to have a fully charged battery

New $A22,000 EV takes 88 seconds to have a fully charged battery

New EV with latest CATL-supplied battery swapping tech sees charged swappable battery installed in just 88 seconds.
New petrol and diesel cars could be outnumbered within two years

New petrol and diesel cars could be outnumbered within two years

Australian drivers are buying more electric and hybrid vehicles than ever and experts say they are forcing down petrol and diesel car sales.
Tesla launches longest range Model Y with 821 km range

Tesla launches longest range Model Y with 821 km range

Tesla launches its longest range Model Y RWD version, with 821 km of range, thanks to a bigger battery.
Leapmotor’s global electric hatchback revealed, priced from under $A23,000

Leapmotor’s global electric hatchback revealed, priced from under $A23,000

Leapmotor’s next new global model revealed as pre-sales begin in China, starting from the equivalent of $A22,900.
BYD confirms Atto 1 as its lowest cost EV, with a price of just $A26,000 in NZ

BYD confirms Atto 1 as its lowest cost EV, with a price of just $A26,000 in NZ

BYD announces prices for Atto 1 in New Zealand, confirming it as its lowest cost EV. The Australian pricing is expected to be just as attractive, and ground-breaking.
Australian EV sales slow down in October, as BYD streaks ahead of Tesla

Australian EV sales slow down in October, as BYD streaks ahead of Tesla

EV sales slow down in October after a bumper month in September, as BYD overtakes Tesla. But year to date sales remain ahead of 2024.