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Musk responds to Australian gripes over Tesla’s Premium Connectivity pricing

Musk responds to Australian gripes over Tesla’s Premium Connectivity pricing

Premium Connectivity is now available to Australian Tesla owners, but not everybody is happy about it.
New all-electric commercial van to be tested on Australian roads mid-2020

New all-electric commercial van to be tested on Australian roads mid-2020

Details and specifications of new all-electric large van exclusively shared with The Driven by auto newcomer EV Automotive.
Powerwall update to refine Tesla EV charging in blackout events

Powerwall update to refine Tesla EV charging in blackout events

Australian Tesla drivers who also own Powerwalls will soon benefit from update that balances charging in the event of a blackout.
Elon Musk says Cybertruck to have new suspension to “kick butt in Baja”

Elon Musk says Cybertruck to have new suspension to “kick butt in Baja”

Tesla Cybertruck will get an all new dynamic air suspension system to optimise off-road driving.
Audi e-tron takes lead in Norway, where 7 in 10 new cars are now electric or plug-in hybrid

Audi e-tron takes lead in Norway, where 7 in 10 new cars are now electric or plug-in hybrid

Audi e-tron leads EV sales in Norway where more than seven out of ten new cars are now plug-in electric, and EV lobby groups call for continued focus on transition.
Chinese EV delay may result in more options, lower prices for Australia consumers

Chinese EV delay may result in more options, lower prices for Australia consumers

The release of Chinese-made Glory E3 electric SUV in Australia is delayed due to Coronavirus pandemic, but may result in more models and prices, including one possibly under $A40,000.
Thousands show interest in all-electric Mini Cooper SE, still due to arrive mid-2020

Thousands show interest in all-electric Mini Cooper SE, still due to arrive mid-2020

Mini Cooper SE to arrive in Australia as planned from mid-2020, and around two thousand have already registered their interest in the electric hatchback.
Audi readies for arrival of e-tron electric SUV in Australia

Audi readies for arrival of e-tron electric SUV in Australia

Audi is readying for the arrival of the e-tron electric SUV in the third quarter of 2020, installing DC electric vehicle fast chargers at one Sydney dealership.