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Tesla launches “affordable” versions of Model 3 and Y, but with just 14% off base prices

Tesla launches “affordable” versions of Model 3 and Y, but with just 14% off base prices

Tesla launches new “affordable” variants of its Model 3 and Model Y, but still priced from $US36,990 which is higher than many hoped.
Ford 2025 Mustang Mach-E gets performance boost and price increase

Ford 2025 Mustang Mach-E gets performance boost and price increase

Ford announces a “significant” update to its struggling Mustang Mach-E SUV, introducing performance upgrades, increased efficiency, and refreshed styling, and a higher price.
Kia confirms all-electric van for Australia in mid-2026

Kia confirms all-electric van for Australia in mid-2026

Kia confirms it will launch an all electric van, the PV5, in Australia in 2026, following an initial launch in its home market and then Europe in the coming months.
Hyundai slashes prices on EVs, some models by more than $34,000

Hyundai slashes prices on EVs, some models by more than $34,000

Hyundai slashes prices on a range of EVs, with discounts of more than $34,000 on some variants.
Zeekr slashes charging times again with its latest EV, shaped as a “shooting brake”

Zeekr slashes charging times again with its latest EV, shaped as a “shooting brake”

Zeekr to launch what could possibly be world’s fastest charging EV, with 10-80% charging times of 7 minutes.
BYD confirms release of Atto 1 electric hatchback, to be Australia’s cheapest EV

BYD confirms release of Atto 1 electric hatchback, to be Australia’s cheapest EV

BYD says its best-selling and smallest electric car will make its way to Australia this year, and will be the lowest cost EV on the market “by some margin.”
Smart slashes prices of EVs by up to $10,000 for limited time

Smart slashes prices of EVs by up to $10,000 for limited time

Smart offers massive discounts inventory to help boost stocked inventory sales.
Spy shots reveal more details about Tesla’s new lowest cost model

Spy shots reveal more details about Tesla’s new lowest cost model

New spy shots reveal more details about Tesla’s upcoming “lowest cost” EV, which appears based heavily around the Model Y design.