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Logistics giant delivers first two heavy electric vehicles to Coles in Perth

Logistics giant delivers first two heavy electric vehicles to Coles in Perth

Toll Group says it has delivered two new Volvo FM battery electric prime movers to supermarket giant Coles in Perth.
Toyota to bring its second EV model to Australia – in two years’ time

Toyota to bring its second EV model to Australia – in two years’ time

Toyota, Australia’s most popular carmaker, is to finally bring its second fully electric model to the Australian market, with the C-HR due to arrive in the country in mid 2027.
Second-hand EVs holding more value, report finds, as Model 3 leads the market

Second-hand EVs holding more value, report finds, as Model 3 leads the market

New survey shows hybrids are popular on 2nd hand car market, but EVs are also holding their value with the Model 3 leading the market on sales numbers.
Tesla brings stalk retrofit for Model 3 owners to Australia – at a price

Tesla brings stalk retrofit for Model 3 owners to Australia – at a price

Tesla brings back more physical steering controls for the Model 3, including a retrofit stalk for $850.
Ford mulls scrapping production of F-150 Lightning electric ute

Ford mulls scrapping production of F-150 Lightning electric ute

Ford is reportedly considering scrapping the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, or ute as it is known in Australia.
New $A22,000 EV takes 88 seconds to have a fully charged battery

New $A22,000 EV takes 88 seconds to have a fully charged battery

New EV with latest CATL-supplied battery swapping tech sees charged swappable battery installed in just 88 seconds.
New petrol and diesel cars could be outnumbered within two years

New petrol and diesel cars could be outnumbered within two years

Australian drivers are buying more electric and hybrid vehicles than ever and experts say they are forcing down petrol and diesel car sales.
Tesla launches longest range Model Y with 821 km range

Tesla launches longest range Model Y with 821 km range

Tesla launches its longest range Model Y RWD version, with 821 km of range, thanks to a bigger battery.