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All-electric Volvo XC Recharge confirmed for Australia in mid-2021

The XC40 Recharge Pure Electric will launch in August, Volvo's Australian arm has confirmed.

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Amazon starts using Rivian electric delivery vans

Amazon commences using electric delivery vans made by Rivian, signalling beginning of massive shift to clean up the delivery of the company's 2.5 billion packages a year.

2022 Tesla Model S refresh. Source: Tesla

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“Fastest car ever”: Musk says Tesla Model S Plaid now in production

The tri-motor Tesla Model S Plaid is already in production and first deliveries will commence in February, Elon Musk said at Tesla's fourth-quarter earnings call today.

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EV sales fall in November as Australian drivers choke roads with new diesel SUVs

Australia car sales are up for the first time in 31 months, but it's not a time for celebration.

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Plugged In: New EV incentives, a new V2G trial, and a scaleable charger

A wrap of Australian electric vehicle news, including zero interest loans and free rego for ACT EV drivers, and a range of vehicle-to-grid and charging developments.

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SEA Electric secures $20 million in finance from US investors

Australian electric drive manufacturer secures $20m investment from US-based consulting firm Invictus Advisory Group.

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Plugged in: This week’s electric vehicle developments in Australia

Tesla's new Australian show-rooms, Mercedes appoints new agents for electric EQC, and - in case you missed it - a wrap of this week's EV news from Australia.

Original screenshot from Tesla Motors website, 2016.

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Tesla’s Model S Plaid is coming to Australia, with stunning range and acceleration

Tri-motor Tesla Model S Plaid is available from late 2021 in Australia - with stunning range and acceleration, a hefty price and uncertainty about interior seating options.