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BYD opens pre-orders for Atto 1 and Atto 2 ahead of price reveal

BYD opens pre-orders for Atto 1 and Atto 2 ahead of price reveal

BYD has opened pre-orders section for both its Atto 1 electric hatchback and the Atto 2 electric SUV, ahead of their imminent launch in Australia.
Xpeng offers $3,000 cash back and free servicing on G6 electric SUV

Xpeng offers $3,000 cash back and free servicing on G6 electric SUV

Xpeng announces new incentives on servicing, cashback offers and low cost finance to help boost sales in coming months.
Geely offers $2000 gift card as new sweetener to boost Q4 sales

Geely offers $2000 gift card as new sweetener to boost Q4 sales

Geely’s popular electric SUV gets a $2,000 gift card incentive to help drive sales as part of the “Black Friday” offers.
What if an EV was made without metals or minerals?

What if an EV was made without metals or minerals?

Mine engineering group unveils what it cheekily describes as the world’s first electric car made without metals or minerals. And, as can be imagined, it’s little more than a transparent shell.
BYD agrees warranty for battery-on-wheels trial, as 4,000 join queue for Amber V2G offer

BYD agrees warranty for battery-on-wheels trial, as 4,000 join queue for Amber V2G offer

BYD agrees to battery warranty for V2G trials, removing a major stumbling block for the major shift to use electric cars as big batteries on wheels.
Honda to launch its City EV in Australia in 2026, with noises to mimic gear changes

Honda to launch its City EV in Australia in 2026, with noises to mimic gear changes

Honda to finally bring an EV to Australia, in the form of a small city electric it calls the Super-One.
BMW to launch new EV battery recycling program in Australia

BMW to launch new EV battery recycling program in Australia

BMW says it is partnering with Victoria’s EcoBatt to ensure end of life batteries from electric BMW and Minis are recycled in its “world-first” shredding plant.
BYD unveils tiny “Sea Otter” EV as it tries to crack key global market

BYD unveils tiny “Sea Otter” EV as it tries to crack key global market

BYD’s smallest EV named as the Racco or “Sea Otter” in a bid to break into a key global market.