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Tesla Model S and Model X long range prices jump by $5,000

Tesla Model S and Model X long range prices jump by $5,000

Prices for Tesla Model S and Model X Long Range increase, but not by quite as much in the US.
Tesla may have already completed low-priced Model 2 prototype

Tesla may have already completed low-priced Model 2 prototype

Reports emerge from China that Tesla has completed design and manufacture of an electric hatch dubbed the “Model 2”.
BMW sales of full battery electric cars nearly treble in first half

BMW sales of full battery electric cars nearly treble in first half

BMW nearly trebles sales of fully electric cars in first half of 2021.
Nissan announces new Leaf features as standard, reveals new US pricing

Nissan announces new Leaf features as standard, reveals new US pricing

Nissan announces price reductions for its range of Leaf electric cars, and makes some features standard.
First Tesla Model Y electric crossovers arrive in Australia

First Tesla Model Y electric crossovers arrive in Australia

The first three Model Ys have arrived in Australia ahead of a local launch in the imminent future.
Mitsubishi to release new Outlander plug-in hybrid with bigger battery

Mitsubishi to release new Outlander plug-in hybrid with bigger battery

Mitsubishi to launch new version of Outlander plug-in hybrid with increased battery capacity and more seating.
BYD e6 is now Australia’s cheapest passenger electric vehicle

BYD e6 is now Australia’s cheapest passenger electric vehicle

BYD e6 is now Australia’s cheapest fully electric passenger vehicle, with a price below $40,000.
Mercedes teases new EQE electric sedan, expected for Australia

Mercedes teases new EQE electric sedan, expected for Australia

Mercedes-Benz teases first details of its upcoming electric sedan, the EQE, which will be unveiled in September and will come to Australia, eventually.