EV sales in New Zealand take a dive in first month of 2024 after discount axed
Sales of new EVs in New Zealand plunge after conservative government brings end to clean car discount program.
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Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.
Tesla Model Y confirmed as world’s best-selling car in 2023, beating Rav4 and Corolla
Tesla's Model Y takes the crown for best-selling vehicle in the world, beating Toyota's two best-sellers to take the top spot.
The stinkbug infestation that deprived Model Y of the crown of best selling car in Australia
Tesla Model Y could have been crowned Australia's best-selling passenger car in 2023 were it not for a stinkbug infestation on a ship - but it could still claim that title in 2024.
Does Australia have a viable second-hand EV market yet?
What does Australia's current second-hand market look like? Where is it headed – and what does this mean for the ICE used car market?
EV uptake soars in Australia in 2023 as Tesla becomes top 10 brand and BYD makes its mark
EV uptake reaches new heights as Tesla enters both top car brands and models list in 2023 and BYD makes its mark with the newly released Seal making a spectacular debut.
Bigger batteries help push average price of electric cars to €52,700 in Germany
The trend for bigger batteries and the lack of lower-cost options pushed the average price of EVs up significantly in 2023, although the market share grew to 18 per cent.
Tesla share of Australia EV market falls below 50 pct as Chinese brands make their marque
Tesla's EV market share in Australia has dropped below 50 pct in the latest month, as lower cost Chinese brands gain market share. Includes sales data for all models.
BYD has record global EV sales in November, but growth rate flattens
BYD sets another record in sales during November as the growth flattens while heading to 3 million NEV target in 2023.
Australia’s lowest cost EVs give electric sales a boost as MG4 leapfrogs Model 3
Australia's lowest cost EVs are making a splash in the new car market, with the MG4 overtaking the Model 3.
Tesla remains king in US with 50% share of EV market, as big car makers get electric shy
New data published by energy research giant BloombergNEF highlights Tesla’s continued dominance in its home EV market.