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Norway EV sales push 80 per cent as Volkswagen ID.3 takes off

Norway EV sales push 80 per cent as Volkswagen ID.3 takes off

Plug-in electric vehicles account for eight in 10 vehicle sales in Norway in October, as sales of the new Volkswagen ID.3 continue to surge.
Plugged In: Tesla update and discounts, latest Vfacts, Kona recall and more

Plugged In: Tesla update and discounts, latest Vfacts, Kona recall and more

A wrap of Australian electric vehicle news, including Tesla refunds to recent Model 3 customers, software update 2020.44 lands, Vfacts shows drivers embracing hybrids and Hyundai issues Kona Electric recall.
More Australian drivers embrace electrified cars, as hybrid SUV sales triple

More Australian drivers embrace electrified cars, as hybrid SUV sales triple

Australian drivers embrace electrified drivetrains, with figures showing hybrid SUV sales tripling compared to same period in 2019, and passenger EVs up 25 per cent.
Hyundai Prophecy concept wins 2020 Car Design Award

Hyundai Prophecy concept wins 2020 Car Design Award

Hyundai Prophecy concept EV, unveiled earlier this year as a hallmark of the company’s “optimistic futurism”, bags award for prestigious Car Design Award.
Hyundai finally issues Australia recall notice for affected Kona electrics

Hyundai finally issues Australia recall notice for affected Kona electrics

Hyundai Australia issues safety recall for owners of Kona electric vehicles built between January 31 2018 and March 2 2020.
Plugged In: Tesla bags new site, Model 3’s rally win, first V2G charger, and more

Plugged In: Tesla bags new site, Model 3’s rally win, first V2G charger, and more

A wrap of Australian electric vehicle news, including Tesla’s new site, Model 3 theft foiled, Meriton installs six chargers, and plans for more EV imports.
Most drivers want an electric car, and subscriptions may solve issue of price

Most drivers want an electric car, and subscriptions may solve issue of price

Most Australian drivers would drive an electric car within 12 months, and many are keen to try subscription offerings to get a taste of the future.
Don’t park in the garage: Hyundai Australia warns Kona Electric owner of fire risk

Don’t park in the garage: Hyundai Australia warns Kona Electric owner of fire risk

Update: Hyundai Australia informs Kona owner “not to park near flammable structures, for example not in a garage”, and then says information sent in error.