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Cost parity for EVs: Electric MGs cost same as petrol MGs, if charged with solar

Cost parity for EVs: Electric MGs cost same as petrol MGs, if charged with solar

Analysis by Australia’s biggest bank shows the total cost of ownership of a fully electric MG ZS is the same as the petrol version – as long as the EV is charged by rooftop solar.
Why fossil fuel cars may dominate for another decade

Why fossil fuel cars may dominate for another decade

Without changes to Australia’s automotive industry, electric vehicles will make up just 13 pct of new car sales by 2026, 26 pct by 2030 and 51 pct by 2035.
“Hills don’t matter much:” An electric rev-head takes Ioniq 5N for a “hot lap”

“Hills don’t matter much:” An electric rev-head takes Ioniq 5N for a “hot lap”

David Sargent and his son, along with a bunch of others who have ordered the Ioniq 5N, took the high performance EV out for a “hot lap”. They were not disappointed.
Ford slashes Australia prices of Mustang Mach-E electric SUV before first deliveries

Ford slashes Australia prices of Mustang Mach-E electric SUV before first deliveries

Ford cuts prices on its first electric car in Australia, just weeks before first customer deliveries.
Tesla puts Cybertruck front and centre on Australian website with metric specs

Tesla puts Cybertruck front and centre on Australian website with metric specs

Tesla’s Cybertruck’s specs are now available on the Australian website, and in metric measurements. But still no indication of when it might arrive.
Tesla Model 3 Highland first drive: Refined, and with no stalks!

Tesla Model 3 Highland first drive: Refined, and with no stalks!

The Model 3 refresh keeps it competitive with newer electric sedans such as the BYD Seal, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and 2024 Polestar 2 refresh. You may even like the lack of stalks.
BYD plans to overtake Tesla and become top 5 car brand in Australia

BYD plans to overtake Tesla and become top 5 car brand in Australia

BYD and its local distributor EV Direct confirm major expansion to overtake Tesla and help propel the Chinese EV maker into the top-5 best-selling brands in Australia.
Lithium-ion battery pack prices hit record low, tipped to nearly halve again by 2030

Lithium-ion battery pack prices hit record low, tipped to nearly halve again by 2030

Prices of lithium ion battery packs now at record lows, and tipped to nearly halve again by 2030 – good news for electric vehicles and for stationary storage.