Tesla shares leap on news it will join prestigious S&P 500 index
Tesla stocks surge 13% after trading on Monday on news it will be added to the prestigious S&P 500 index.
Germany’s economy minister wants electric car subsidies extended until 2025
Germany's economy minister joins growing chorus of calls for extending subsidies to boost rollout of electric cars.
GM recalls 68,000 Chevy Bolt EVs due to potentially faulty batteries
American car giant General Motors is to recall more than 68,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles due to the potential of battery fires.
UK regions vie to host country’s first battery gigafactory
West Midlands, south Wales, and the north-east of England compete to be home to the United Kingdom’s first battery gigafactory.
ACT drivers to access free rego and zero interest loans for electric cars
ACT drivers can soon access zero interest loans and free registration for buying an EV, a stark contrast to approaches being considered by other states.
Musk urges caution as testers say latest Tesla FSD upgrade is “huge improvement”
Latest version of Tesla Full Self Driving beta self-driving software upgrade labelled "huge improvement", while Elon Musk urges testers to remain "super cautious".
Rivian opens electric ute and SUV configurator page, launch confirmed for June
Rivian to open all-electric ute and SUV configuration page on Monday (US time), with US deliveries to commence in June 2021.
UK and Europe to declare war on new petrol and diesel car sales
Conservative UK government is set to announce a ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2030, and the European Union may do so by 2025, according to new reports.
Victoria to spend $20 million on three-year trial for zero emissions bus fleet
Victoria to spend $20 million to kick off three-year trial of electric and other zero emissions buses.
Plugged In: MG launches cheapest EV, states push EV taxes, and more charging locations
A wrap of Australian electric vehicle news, including MG ZS EV launch and review, SA and NSW push EV taxes, Tasmania announces 100% EV target and WA gets first Chargefox fast charger.