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Victoria to offer $3,000 subsidy for electric vehicles, sets 50pct target by 2030

Victoria to offer $3,000 subsidy for electric vehicles, sets 50pct target by 2030

Victoria to offer $3,000 subsidy for electric vehicles from Sunday, in response to criticism over its EV road tax.
“Mind blowing” Tesla FSD Beta V9.0 available in two weeks

“Mind blowing” Tesla FSD Beta V9.0 available in two weeks

New version of Tesla’s full-self driving beta software will be available in two weeks, and it will “blow your mind,” says Elon Musk.
First converted power kiosk in Sydney offers fast EV charging – free for 15 minutes

First converted power kiosk in Sydney offers fast EV charging – free for 15 minutes

Ausgrid and Jolt unveil first of “hundreds” of street-side power kiosks in Sydney that will be converted into partly free EV charging stations.
Lotus Evija all electric hypercar to deliver “mind-blowing” driving experience

Lotus Evija all electric hypercar to deliver “mind-blowing” driving experience

“Like a catapult”: Lotus opens up about its all electric Evija hypercar, as it gets ready to enter production.
Nissan Leaf e+ lands in Australia, for a price just shy of the Tesla Model 3

Nissan Leaf e+ lands in Australia, for a price just shy of the Tesla Model 3

The extended range Nissan Leaf e+ has finally arrived in Australia, at a price that puts it in the ballpark of a Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus.
“Honest government ad” takes aim at EV misinformation

“Honest government ad” takes aim at EV misinformation

Juice Media’s “honest government ad” takes aim at the misinformation surrounding electric vehicles in Australia.
Kia e-Niro compact electric SUV spotted ahead of mid-May launch

Kia e-Niro compact electric SUV spotted ahead of mid-May launch

All-electric Kia e-Niro that will rival Hyundai Kona EV and MG ZS EV spotted charging in Canberra, ahead of mid-2021 launch.
“Remarkable”: Model 3 outsells all competitors but will be eclipsed by Model Y, says Musk

“Remarkable”: Model 3 outsells all competitors but will be eclipsed by Model Y, says Musk

Model 3 is now the best selling luxury vehicle of any type, and Elon Musk says it will be eclipsed by the Model Y, as Tesla posts another record quarterly earnings.