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Plugged In: Taylor pushes hybrids, while Victorians, NRMA want support for EVs

Plugged In: Taylor pushes hybrids, while Victorians, NRMA want support for EVs

Coalition government releases “do nothing” EV paper suggesting hybrids are better choice than plug-in electrics, new survey shows most Victorians think more should be done to support transition to electrics, and both NRMA and FCAI call for EV policy reform.
MG leads growth in electric SUV sales, but Australia still lags world EV push

MG leads growth in electric SUV sales, but Australia still lags world EV push

The new MG has helped lift electric SUV sales in Australia off a tiny base, but the growth is swamped by consumer demand for fossil fuel cars as Australia falls further behind rest of world.
How many electric cars are there in Australia, and where are they?

How many electric cars are there in Australia, and where are they?

The number of electric vehicles in Australia has hit the 20,000 mark. Where are they?
EV sales fall in November as Australian drivers choke roads with new diesel SUVs

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.
“Let’s not kill EVs”: Main car lobby slams Victoria’s electric vehicle tax

“Let’s not kill EVs”: Main car lobby slams Victoria’s electric vehicle tax

News that Victoria will join SA in introducing electric vehicle tax is met with strong opposition with industry stakeholders saying it is “backwards” and “will kill off” the fledgling EV industry.
Tesla sells 80% more than other EV makers as hybrid sales soar

Tesla sells 80% more than other EV makers as hybrid sales soar

August EV sales data shows Tesla is still dominating the Australian EV market, while consumers show a distinct preference for hybrids.
EV and hybrid sales remain small but bright lights of slumping Australian car market

EV and hybrid sales remain small but bright lights of slumping Australian car market

Electric and hybrid vehicle sales remain the only bright lights in slumping Australian auto industry, but remain a tiny part of the new car market.
Electric and hybrids shine amid gloom of faltering fossil-fuel car sales

Electric and hybrids shine amid gloom of faltering fossil-fuel car sales

Sales of electric cars in Australia continue to shine amid petrol and diesel downturn, and as Mercedes electric overtakes Tesla Model X.