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Musk: Whether the Cybertruck is a “flop” or not doesn’t matter

Musk: Whether the Cybertruck is a “flop” or not doesn’t matter

Elon Musk says he doesn’t care if the ground-breaking Cybertruck electric ute is a flop.
Buy now pay later EVs? Brighte expands into electric vehicle finance

Buy now pay later EVs? Brighte expands into electric vehicle finance

Sydney-based green financier announces an expansion into electric vehicles, starting in the ACT with a zero interest loan product.
Volvo starts EV push in Australia with XC40 Recharge electric SUV

Volvo starts EV push in Australia with XC40 Recharge electric SUV

Volvo starts EV push in Australia, with marketing going out to prospective customers on Thursday ahead of imminent launch.
Tesla dominates as electric vehicle market doubles in US

Tesla dominates as electric vehicle market doubles in US

Tesla continues to dominate the US electric vehicle market, boasting a market share of 71% as overall sales double.
Plugshare owner bought out by US charging network EVgo

Plugshare owner bought out by US charging network EVgo

Hugely popular Plugshare service that maps EV charging stations bought out by the US-based EVgo.
Volkswagen lays out broad “New Auto” electric and autonomous vehicle strategy

Volkswagen lays out broad “New Auto” electric and autonomous vehicle strategy

Europe’s largest carmaker seeks to become software-driven mobility company, and aims for 50 per cent electric sales by 2030.
What does Model 3 price drop mean for Model Y?

What does Model 3 price drop mean for Model Y?

Recent Tesla Model 3 price drop in Australia gives us an opportunity to revisit potential Model Y pricing.
Tesla Model Y orders surge as standard range plus option launched

Tesla Model Y orders surge as standard range plus option launched

Demand for Tesla’s Model Y electric crossover heats up after the Standard Range Plus version was launched for the first time.