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Norway’s EV share at 97.8 pct in May, as Tesla leads Toyota and VW

Norway’s EV share at 97.8 pct in May, as Tesla leads Toyota and VW

The share of electric vehicles in Norway’s new passenger car market came in at 97.8 per cent in May, delivering a 98 per cent share for the first five months of the year.
BYD ship with more than 4,900 cars – mostly EVs – docks in Melbourne

BYD ship with more than 4,900 cars – mostly EVs – docks in Melbourne

In a first for the Australian EV market, BYD’s own ship arrives in Melbourne with thousands of cars to meet the surge in local demand.
Tesla hits record month of sales in May as Australia EV surge continues

Tesla hits record month of sales in May as Australia EV surge continues

Tesla posts best ever monthly sales in Australia, hitting a new peak of 6,443 sales in May, as interest in electric vehicles continued to surge in light of fossil fuel supply crisis.
Zeekr rolls out first OTA update for 7X electric SUV in Australia

Zeekr rolls out first OTA update for 7X electric SUV in Australia

Zeekr has rolled out the first over-the-air software update for its 7X electric SUV in Australia, adding remote parking, digital key access and improved Apple CarPlay functionality.
Australian energy giant signs up car subscription platform to manage EV fleet and V2G

Australian energy giant signs up car subscription platform to manage EV fleet and V2G

Australia’s largest car subscription platform signs deal with energy giant to manage its electric car subscription fleet and platform operations, and to explore rollout of V2G.
MG launches new small electric SUV, MG4X at $A20,500

MG launches new small electric SUV, MG4X at $A20,500

MG’s next affordable electric SUV launches in China starting at $A20,500 and could be a potential electric best-seller for the brand.
“What would Enzo say?” Ferrari panned after launch of first $A900,000 electric car

“What would Enzo say?” Ferrari panned after launch of first $A900,000 electric car

Government ministers, investors and its loyal fanbase are not impressed with Ferrari’s first EV, with some suggesting the prancing horse logo be removed.
Stellantis plans 29 new EVs by 2030 and a new consolidated architecture

Stellantis plans 29 new EVs by 2030 and a new consolidated architecture

Stellantis promises to launch 29 new EV models by 2030 as part of a five year a €60 billion ($A97.5 billion) strategic plan to regain the initiative in electric mobility.