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Geely doubles dealer network to over 40 dealers within 6 months of launch

Geely doubles dealer network to over 40 dealers within 6 months of launch

Geely quickly expands its dealer network in Australia after strong sales off the back of its first EX5 electric SUV.
Zeekr 7X smashes expectations with over 1,000 Australian pre-orders in first week

Zeekr 7X smashes expectations with over 1,000 Australian pre-orders in first week

Zeekr’s 7X rakes in over 1,000 pre-orders in first 7 days as first deliveries to start in early Q4.
Electric vehicle policy changes would kneecap net zero targets

Electric vehicle policy changes would kneecap net zero targets

New taxes and removal of tax exemptions could kneecap growth of EVs just as they are emerging as a viable alternative to petrol and diesel cars. There are better ways.
Tesla’s brand loyalty suffers from Musk’s flirtation with Trump, survey finds

Tesla’s brand loyalty suffers from Musk’s flirtation with Trump, survey finds

S&P data shows Tesla’s brand loyalty in the US slumped to a low of 49.9 per cent in March, below the industry average.
Ford unveils new EV platform, a new battery, and promises a low-cost electric ute

Ford unveils new EV platform, a new battery, and promises a low-cost electric ute

Ford has another crack at the EV market, unveiling a new platform, a new battery, and promises of a low cost electric ute and EVs that are better and cheaper than Tesla.
VW releases new variants and prices for its EV lineup in Australia

VW releases new variants and prices for its EV lineup in Australia

Volkswagen adds new variants to its ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs to attract new buyers to its EV lineup in Australia.
Australian EV sales hit record in June quarter, account for 22 pct of medium SUV segment

Australian EV sales hit record in June quarter, account for 22 pct of medium SUV segment

A record 29,244 battery electric vehicles were sold in Australia in the June quarter, accounting for 9.3 per cent of the market. BEVs also took 22 pct of the medium sized SUV segment.
AGL grabs big share of EV home charging market as it plots future beyond coal

AGL grabs big share of EV home charging market as it plots future beyond coal

AGL says it has more than 35,000 customers on its EV charging plan, as load from electric vehicle owners shifts to overnight charing instead of evening peaks.