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VW hints at “genuinely affordable” pricing for all-electric ID.3 in Australia

VW hints at “genuinely affordable” pricing for all-electric ID.3 in Australia

Volkswagen Australia offers further hints of when the all-electric ID.3 might land on Australian shores and at what price.
Explainer: Emissions from electric vehicles are lower than petrol cars in Australia

Explainer: Emissions from electric vehicles are lower than petrol cars in Australia

It is possible to do a full “apples to apples” comparison of the greenhouse gas emissions of ICE cars versus EVs. So here it is, using the latest federal government data.
Next wave of Renault electric vehicles begins

Next wave of Renault electric vehicles begins

A fleet of 30 pre-production Renault Megane E-Tech Electrics is about to begin testing on the open road in France. Here’s what we know so far.
Shanghai-made Tesla Model Y available in Europe in coming months

Shanghai-made Tesla Model Y available in Europe in coming months

The Shanghai-made Tesla Model Y will be available in Europe from the third quarter of 2021, sources say. What does this mean for Australia?
Tesla to adopt Bitcoin again if it can source at least half its energy needs from renewables

Tesla to adopt Bitcoin again if it can source at least half its energy needs from renewables

Tesla to resume accepting Bitcoin as payment for EVs once at least half of it is mined using renewable energy, says Musk.
NZ offers big rebates for new and used EVs, to tax ICE cars as it plays “catch up”

NZ offers big rebates for new and used EVs, to tax ICE cars as it plays “catch up”

New Zealand has implemented its promised “feebate”, offering rebates for new EVs and imposing taxes on imported ICE cars as it plays catch up to rest of the world.
The What, Why, When guide to buying an electric vehicle in Australia

The What, Why, When guide to buying an electric vehicle in Australia

The number of battery electric vehicle models available in Australia has increased to 16, with perhaps another seven due by year end. Get shopping!
Tesla launches “crazy fast” tri-motor Model S Plaid, raises price

Tesla launches “crazy fast” tri-motor Model S Plaid, raises price

“We’ve beaten the 2-second barrier.” Elon Musk says Model S Plaid best car ever at launch of long awaited upgrade.