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Ford halts production of F-150 electric ute, doubles down on hybrid and gas versions

Ford halts production of F-150 electric ute, doubles down on hybrid and gas versions

American car giant Ford pauses production of its F-150 Lightning electric ute, citing a fire at one of its aluminium suppliers’ factories, and will ramp up of production of its F-150 gas and hybrid models.
Nio reaches 90 million EV battery swaps, eyes on Australia market

Nio reaches 90 million EV battery swaps, eyes on Australia market

They said the technology would never work, but Nio has now completed 90 million battery swaps for EVs, and has its eyes on the Australian market.
BYD’s biggest electric EV heads to global markets as Atto 8

BYD’s biggest electric EV heads to global markets as Atto 8

BYD’s biggest EV, with 7-seats and up to 810 kW of power, heads to global markets as Atto 8.
Deepal’s new electric SUV spotted ahead of imminent Australian launch

Deepal’s new electric SUV spotted ahead of imminent Australian launch

Deepal’s next electric EV spotted in Australia for first time, expected to arrive with over 400 km of range and a price in the mid $40,000s.
Suzuki’s first EV approved for sale in Australia

Suzuki’s first EV approved for sale in Australia

Suzuki’s first electric offering in Australia approved for sale, paving the way for a potential 2026 launch.
Mazda confirms its second EV for Australia, this time with a lot more range

Mazda confirms its second EV for Australia, this time with a lot more range

Japanese brand Mazda confirms that it will bring a new EV to the Australian market in 2026, with up to 500 km of range.
Ioniq 9 review: Is Hyundai’s biggest and most expensive EV its best?

Ioniq 9 review: Is Hyundai’s biggest and most expensive EV its best?

Hyundai’s flagship Ioniq 9 arrived in Australia a few months ago, sitting atop their range of EVs as the biggest and the most expensive. Is it the best? It is certainly the roomiest.
BYD teases its smallest EV yet, with a 20 kWh battery and 180kms of range

BYD teases its smallest EV yet, with a 20 kWh battery and 180kms of range

BYD’s smallest EV teased again, with a tiny battery and limited range.