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Mini updates electric Countryman models with more range

Mini updates electric Countryman models with more range

Mini has just announced a series of minor updates and changes to its Countryman range – in particular to the full battery-electric (BEV) version.
Porsche’s biggest electric car, with 3.5 tonne towing capacity, approved for sale in Australia

Porsche’s biggest electric car, with 3.5 tonne towing capacity, approved for sale in Australia

Porsche’s Cayenne electric and Turbo models now approved for sale in Australia, ahead of upcoming local landing.
Indonesia’s growing EV fleet is saving billions from the oil price shock

Indonesia’s growing EV fleet is saving billions from the oil price shock

EVs saved more than $US5.8 billion in public spending in Indonesia in 2025 alone by substituting millions of litres of imported liquid fuels with domestically produced electricity. 
Motoring group to trial mobile DC fast charger for stranded EV drivers

Motoring group to trial mobile DC fast charger for stranded EV drivers

Motoring group says it will begin trialling a mobile DC fast charger as part of its Emergency Roadside Assistance patrol fleet, and will also trial an EV as a patrol car.
GWM Ora 5 small electric SUV arrives in Australia with near 3,000 interested buyers

GWM Ora 5 small electric SUV arrives in Australia with near 3,000 interested buyers

GWM’s big electric seller reaches Australia as the brand receives almost 3,000 expressions of interest for the new small electric SUV.
Zeekr reaches major milestone in the premium EV market

Zeekr reaches major milestone in the premium EV market

Zeekr sees sustained growth in local market as the popular 7X electric SUV reaches 5,000 deliveries to date in under 9 months.
National capital expands low interest loans for EVs, adds electric cargo bikes

National capital expands low interest loans for EVs, adds electric cargo bikes

ACT expands size of its low interest loan scheme for electric vehicles and home appliances, and has also included electric cargo bikes.
Electrics gain ground in used car market as BYD signs auction deal for second hand EVs

Electrics gain ground in used car market as BYD signs auction deal for second hand EVs

BYD Australia signs deal with Pickles to auction its second-hand fleet vehicles, as electrics and plug-ins gain ground in used car market.