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Nio launches 7-seater electric SUV with swappable batteries and massive frunk

Nio launches 7-seater electric SUV with swappable batteries and massive frunk

Leading Chinese EV brand launches next new electric SUV, a 7-seater under the company’s sub-brand, Onvo.
Hyundai debuts 2026 Ioniq 6 high-performance EV with 478 kW of power

Hyundai debuts 2026 Ioniq 6 high-performance EV with 478 kW of power

Hyundai showcases its next high-performance EV with 0-100 km/h acceleration in just over 3 seconds.
Tesla bumps Model Y range to massive 600 km, and offers new paint colour

Tesla bumps Model Y range to massive 600 km, and offers new paint colour

Tesla adds nearly 50 km of range to its best-selling EV, bringing it up to a massive 600 km on a single charge while adding a new paint colour.
Polestar takes aim at Japan’s ICE-age car makers, as all electric sales rebound

Polestar takes aim at Japan’s ICE-age car makers, as all electric sales rebound

EV maker Polestar is enjoying a rebound in sales following release of Polestar 4, and says Japanese carmakers are still “scaremongering” about Australia’s new vehicle emissions standard.
Factcheck: AI videos of Tesla electric motor home clearly fake, because it doesn’t exist

Factcheck: AI videos of Tesla electric motor home clearly fake, because it doesn’t exist

Videos are circulating on social media that contain AI-generated content and falsely claim Tesla is selling an electric motorhome for $17,000.
Hyundai’s potential next electric SUV spotted testing in Sydney

Hyundai’s potential next electric SUV spotted testing in Sydney

Hyundai’s upcoming mid-sized electric SUV model spotted in Sydney.
Kia prepares to launch new entry-level electric city car

Kia prepares to launch new entry-level electric city car

Kia is reportedly preparing to introduce an entry-level electricity city car for less than €25,000 by the end of the decade as part of its next wave of EVs.
Lighter, longer MG4 readies for relaunch with improved interior

Lighter, longer MG4 readies for relaunch with improved interior

MG’s new electric hatchback to feature a new cleaner interior and unique updated paint ahead of upcoming launch in China.