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What’s next for China’s booming PHEV EV market?

What’s next for China’s booming PHEV EV market?

China’s electric vehicle market, once dominated by BEVs, has seen a dramatic surge in PHEV sales underpinned by supportive policies—though there are questions over the market’s long-term outlook.
Small electric trucks already cost-competitive with diesel without subsidies

Small electric trucks already cost-competitive with diesel without subsidies

Total cost of ownership for light urban delivery trucks is already close to diesel, even without subsidies, an Australian report has found.
BYD’s smallest electric car gets 5 stars for safety

BYD’s smallest electric car gets 5 stars for safety

BYD’s smallest electric car gets top safety scores in Europe within months of launch.
VW, BMW, Mercedes showcase new EVs to stem downturn as NGOs warn of greenwashing

VW, BMW, Mercedes showcase new EVs to stem downturn as NGOs warn of greenwashing

VW, BMW, and Mercedes present new electric models in bid to halt their decline on global markets. But Environmental organisations accused the companies of “greenwashing”.
Australian last-mile delivery giant surpasses 100 EVs, beats its own targets

Australian last-mile delivery giant surpasses 100 EVs, beats its own targets

Australian last-mile delivery specialist ANC has grown its fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) to over 100, with another 50 expected to join its fleet in the next 12 months, well ahead of its targets.
BYD’s smallest and potentially lowest cost electric SUV gets approved for Australian sale

BYD’s smallest and potentially lowest cost electric SUV gets approved for Australian sale

BYD receives approval Atto 2 electric SUV, which will potentially be Australia’s most affordable electric SUV.
Chery announces plan to slash $2,000 off EV ticket price – for just four days

Chery announces plan to slash $2,000 off EV ticket price – for just four days

Chinese automaker has announced it will slash $2,000 off all its electrified vehicles over a four-day period across Australia.
Nissan offers free 22 kW AC charging unit for first 400 Ariya customers

Nissan offers free 22 kW AC charging unit for first 400 Ariya customers

Nissan to offer free 22 kW AC on-board charger on the first 400 Ariya EVs it sells in Australia, an offer worth around $3,000 on some variants.