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Popular Zeekr 7X to get bigger and faster charging battery, with more than 500 km of range

Popular Zeekr 7X to get bigger and faster charging battery, with more than 500 km of range

Zeekr’s most popular model, the 7X, is about to get a bigger battery that will push the entry-level variant to more than 530 km of range.
Australian EV drivers, have your say! Global EV Survey goes live

Australian EV drivers, have your say! Global EV Survey goes live

If you’re an EV owner or driver, add your views in the latest global survey about the electric vehicle transition and what it means to you.
Chery releases early specs of upcoming Lepas L6 electric SUV

Chery releases early specs of upcoming Lepas L6 electric SUV

Chery reveals early specs of its upcoming Lepas L6 BEV, with the remainder to be announced at Everything Electric later this month.
Not the same as petrol and diesel: Dedicated pre-owned EV dealership launches in Victoria

Not the same as petrol and diesel: Dedicated pre-owned EV dealership launches in Victoria

A new dedicated pre-owned electric vehicle (EV) dealership has launched in Victoria, offering a massive selection of used EVs and expert advice.
NRMA Insurance hails “tipping point” as more Australians drawn to EVs and just 17 pct say they are not interested

NRMA Insurance hails “tipping point” as more Australians drawn to EVs and just 17 pct say they are not interested

Despite a surge in interest in EVs, there remains a prevailing gap between fact and fiction, with many Australians relying on outdated and disproven perceptions of EV ownership.
Range Rover unveils its first fully electric model – with a starting price at more than $300,000

Range Rover unveils its first fully electric model – with a starting price at more than $300,000

Range Rover says its first fully electric model is also its most powerful, with a driving range and top price that nearly matches in terms of dollars and kilometres.
Hyundai unveils battery cells to slash charging times as it prepares to launch extended range hybrids, and new EVs

Hyundai unveils battery cells to slash charging times as it prepares to launch extended range hybrids, and new EVs

Hyundai’s investor day included mixed news, with major new developments in battery cells but a near term focus on extended range hybrids, plus some new EVs.
Volkswagen finally debuts its ID. California Cruise all electric camper

Volkswagen finally debuts its ID. California Cruise all electric camper

Volkswagen finally debuts its first fully electric campervan, the ID. California Cruise, based on the ID. Buzz and billed as the first of a new all-electric California family.