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Top six electric cars coming to Australia in 2021

Top six electric cars coming to Australia in 2021

What electric cars are still to come in 2021? This is The Driven’s take on what to keep an eye out for as the year rolls along.
Mercedes-Benz unveils pricing and details of new EQA electric compact SUV

Mercedes-Benz unveils pricing and details of new EQA electric compact SUV

Mercedes-Benz announces local pricing and specifications for EQA electric compact SUV, which joins the Australian market in April.
Australia’s first mass-made electric trucks go into production

Australia’s first mass-made electric trucks go into production

SEA Electric announces launch of first locally-assembled volume-produced electric trucks, the SEA 300 and SEA 500.
“Third world” for EVs: VW says electric ID range won’t be in Australia for years

“Third world” for EVs: VW says electric ID range won’t be in Australia for years

Volkswagen calls the Australian government’s EV policy “embarassing” and accuses it of being in “automotive third world”.
Hyundai Nexo hydrogen SUV becomes first fuel cell car for sale in Australia

Hyundai Nexo hydrogen SUV becomes first fuel cell car for sale in Australia

Official details and specs of Hyundai Nexo have been announced, becoming first fuel cell vehicle in Australia to officially go on sale.
Nissan Leaf production overtakes iconic Bluebird in Europe

Nissan Leaf production overtakes iconic Bluebird in Europe

Production of electric Leaf at Nissan’s manufacturing plant in Sunderland overtakes that of another iconic vehicle, the Nissan Bluebird.
Lucid says it has already sold out Lucid Air Dream Edition

Lucid says it has already sold out Lucid Air Dream Edition

Lucid sells out of its Lucid Air Dream Edition, the special edition designed to mark the launch of the Lucid Air.
Porsche inches towards electric Cayman and Boxster

Porsche inches towards electric Cayman and Boxster

Porsche boss Oliver Blume has suggested to reporters that the next generation of Porsche Boxster and Cayman could be fully electric.