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Geely’s best selling EX2 to get a battery upgrade in China, ahead of local launch

Geely’s best selling EX2 to get a battery upgrade in China, ahead of local launch

Geely’s best selling electric hatchback gets a battery upgrade and more range in China, according to new reports, ahead of Australia launch.
Which are the most EV friendly capital cities in Australia? The answer may surprise

Which are the most EV friendly capital cities in Australia? The answer may surprise

The national capital rates as the country’s most EV friendly city, but the uptake of electric vehicles is surprisingly low in the one with the cleanest and cheapest charging rates.
MG prices new premium electric SUV that is now on sale in Australia

MG prices new premium electric SUV that is now on sale in Australia

MG has announced that its new premium electric SUV, the MGS6, has officially gone on sale in Australia, boasting a range of up to 530 kilometres and a starting price from $49,990.
BYD testing upgrade of Atto 2 small electric SUV with longer range

BYD testing upgrade of Atto 2 small electric SUV with longer range

Popular small electric SUV from BYD spotted testing with reports hinting at a new RWD drivetrain and LiDAR tech.
BYD launches new Atto 3 with flash charging, new batteries and a low price

BYD launches new Atto 3 with flash charging, new batteries and a low price

BYD’s updated Atto 3 brings faster charging, new batteries and a much lower starting price in China. But will Australia get the same version?
BYD expands popular Shark 6 ute lineup in Australia, now with 3.5 tonne towing

BYD expands popular Shark 6 ute lineup in Australia, now with 3.5 tonne towing

BYD’s expanded Shark 6 lineup includes fleet friendly cab-chassis and Performance variant featuring 3.5-tonne towing and off-road capable Crawl Mode.
“Cheaper to run:” Global EV numbers surge above 20 million despite slowdown in biggest markets

“Cheaper to run:” Global EV numbers surge above 20 million despite slowdown in biggest markets

Global oil shortages are driving more motorists to buy electric vehicles, with predictions they could account for almost one in three cars sold worldwide within a year.
Kia introduces innovative wheelchair accessible option to PV5 electric van

Kia introduces innovative wheelchair accessible option to PV5 electric van

Retrofitting vehicles to make them wheelchair accessible always presents problems. Kia has found a solution – with a twist – for its new electric van.