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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.
NSW purchases 151 new electric buses

NSW purchases 151 new electric buses

NSW government has purchased 151 new electric buses, part of the government’s longer-term goal of transitioning the state’s 8,000-plus fleet of diesel and gas buses to zero emissions vehicles.
Skoda, VW and Tesla swap EV leadership in different Europe markets

Skoda, VW and Tesla swap EV leadership in different Europe markets

The latest reports from European markets show EV growth still strong in the north, and weaker in the south – with Tesla, VW and Skoda leading the way in different countries.
Geely offers free charger, and free charging, with EX5 to help boost sales

Geely offers free charger, and free charging, with EX5 to help boost sales

One of Australia’s most popular electric cars has just received new charging incentives to help maintain its sales runrate.
BYD overtakes Tesla as Australian EV sales reach 9.7 pct in August

BYD overtakes Tesla as Australian EV sales reach 9.7 pct in August

BYD sales surge and trump Tesla again, as total electric vehicles sales show sign of growth to nearly 10 per cent in August.
Network rolls out community batteries to support fast EV charging in remote areas

Network rolls out community batteries to support fast EV charging in remote areas

Network announcement final location for eight community batteries, half of them to enable EV fast chargers to be installed in areas that were not possible before.
Xpeng adds incentives worth more than $6,000 to help boost EV sales

Xpeng adds incentives worth more than $6,000 to help boost EV sales

Xpeng announces new incentives on servicing and warranty to help boost sales in coming months.