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Zeekr slashes charging times again with its latest EV, shaped as a “shooting brake”

Zeekr slashes charging times again with its latest EV, shaped as a “shooting brake”

Zeekr to launch what could possibly be world’s fastest charging EV, with 10-80% charging times of 7 minutes.
BYD confirms release of Atto 1 electric hatchback, to be Australia’s cheapest EV

BYD confirms release of Atto 1 electric hatchback, to be Australia’s cheapest EV

BYD says its best-selling and smallest electric car will make its way to Australia this year, and will be the lowest cost EV on the market “by some margin.”
Smart slashes prices of EVs by up to $10,000 for limited time

Smart slashes prices of EVs by up to $10,000 for limited time

Smart offers massive discounts inventory to help boost stocked inventory sales.
Spy shots reveal more details about Tesla’s new lowest cost model

Spy shots reveal more details about Tesla’s new lowest cost model

New spy shots reveal more details about Tesla’s upcoming “lowest cost” EV, which appears based heavily around the Model Y design.
Tesla and BYD lead as EV sales surge to record market share of 11.3 pct in Australia

Tesla and BYD lead as EV sales surge to record market share of 11.3 pct in Australia

EV sales soar past 12,000 EVs in September on the back of great EV model deals and market confidence.
Tesla launches its longest range EV in Australia, with incredible 750 km

Tesla launches its longest range EV in Australia, with incredible 750 km

Tesla opens orders on Australia’s longest range EV, marking a major shift to end range anxiety for ICE drivers.
Tesla Model Y rebounds to post highest monthly sales since March last year

Tesla Model Y rebounds to post highest monthly sales since March last year

Tesla sales rebound, with the Model Y posting its best monthly performance since March last year, hinting at a bumper September for EV sales in Australia.
MG offers 1,000 kWh of free DC charging to sweeten EV offers

MG offers 1,000 kWh of free DC charging to sweeten EV offers

MG brings new offer of free DC charging for a limited time, to help boost sales in the fourth quarter.