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Tesla ups EV range in Model 3 to more than 570 km, just by changing tyres

Tesla ups EV range in Model 3 to more than 570 km, just by changing tyres

Tesla updates tyres on the Model 3, adding 38 km of range and improving efficiency, without increasing battery capacity.
Australia’s biggest car dealership says EV buyers are on one-way street: “We’re not seeing them coming back to internal combustion cars”

Australia’s biggest car dealership says EV buyers are on one-way street: “We’re not seeing them coming back to internal combustion cars”

Head of Australia’s biggest car dealer company says they’re not seeing a lot of people who have bought plug-in EVs coming back to ICE vehicles.
Won’t tow your boat? Tow rating lifted on AWD Musso electric ute, now more than electric Hilux

Won’t tow your boat? Tow rating lifted on AWD Musso electric ute, now more than electric Hilux

Musso electric ute has its tow rating lifted, to even higher than the new Hilux electric ute, and easily enough to tow the boat that one former PM said wouldn’t be possible.
Peugeot joins Australia’s electric van price war, slashes prices by nearly one third

Peugeot joins Australia’s electric van price war, slashes prices by nearly one third

Peugeot joins the electric van price war in Australia, slashing prices by nearly one third.
The tiny sensor that could extend EV driving range, and provide a smoother ride

The tiny sensor that could extend EV driving range, and provide a smoother ride

A tiny sensor is expected to help carmakers build electric vehicles that are more efficient, boast a longer range, and a smoother ride.
Lepas first model, the L6 family electric SUV, approved for sale in Australia

Lepas first model, the L6 family electric SUV, approved for sale in Australia

Chery sub-brand Lepas’s first model, the L6 electric SUV is now approved for sale in Australia ahead of Q4 2026 launch.
Geely delivers its 20,000th plug-in EV in Australia, in just 18 months

Geely delivers its 20,000th plug-in EV in Australia, in just 18 months

Geely delivers an EX2 in Sydney, marking 20,000 sales for the brand since launching in March 2025.
Chery announces new electric brand for Australia market, with boxy design targeting lifestyle buyers

Chery announces new electric brand for Australia market, with boxy design targeting lifestyle buyers

Chery to launch another sub-brand in the form of iCaur in early 2027, hinting at something for lifestyle vehicle buyers.