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BYD’s smallest and potentially lowest cost electric SUV gets approved for Australian sale

BYD’s smallest and potentially lowest cost electric SUV gets approved for Australian sale

BYD receives approval Atto 2 electric SUV, which will potentially be Australia’s most affordable electric SUV.
Chery announces plan to slash $2,000 off EV ticket price – for just four days

Chery announces plan to slash $2,000 off EV ticket price – for just four days

Chinese automaker has announced it will slash $2,000 off all its electrified vehicles over a four-day period across Australia.
Nissan offers free 22 kW AC charging unit for first 400 Ariya customers

Nissan offers free 22 kW AC charging unit for first 400 Ariya customers

Nissan to offer free 22 kW AC on-board charger on the first 400 Ariya EVs it sells in Australia, an offer worth around $3,000 on some variants.
Aion UT electric hatchback spotted testing in Australia

Aion UT electric hatchback spotted testing in Australia

GAC Aion UT electric hatchback spotted testing in Australia ahead of its expected launch in the coming months.
BMW unveils its next-gen iX3, with 800 km WLTP range and 400 kW charging

BMW unveils its next-gen iX3, with 800 km WLTP range and 400 kW charging

BMW unveils the most important car the German luxury brand has made in recent years, with the new iX3 SUV based on its Neue Klasse platform.
Volvo launches more adventure friendly EX30 Cross Country electric SUV

Volvo launches more adventure friendly EX30 Cross Country electric SUV

Volvo releases price and specs of its new electric offering, this time for drivers with a taste for adventure.
Tesla launches new Model Y Performance, its fastest electric SUV in Australia

Tesla launches new Model Y Performance, its fastest electric SUV in Australia

Tesla launches its most powerful Model Y in Australia with big jump in range, performance and suspension.
Tesla leaves loyal FSD customers in the dark, with financial regrets

Tesla leaves loyal FSD customers in the dark, with financial regrets

The owners of older Tesla vehicles who purchased FSD long ago have not heard anything at all from Tesla for years. Maybe I should have bought Tesla shares instead.