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Ionity raises $1.1bn to expand EV fast-charging network

Ionity raises $1.1bn to expand EV fast-charging network

Ionity announces €700 million in new funds to quardruple its number of charging points, and adds Blackrock as an investor.
Volkswagen plans new EV model and factory to rival Tesla

Volkswagen plans new EV model and factory to rival Tesla

Volkswagen says it will build a new factory near Wolfsburg HQ to build a flagship electric sedan, starting in 2026 with level 4 autonomy.
Australia last on the dance card for new electric vehicles

Australia last on the dance card for new electric vehicles

Carmakers welcome new funding for public chargers, but say Coalition’s “EV strategy” will do little to encourage more choice or cheaper electric cars.
VW introduces over the air updates for ID series, opens $112 million battery lab

VW introduces over the air updates for ID series, opens $112 million battery lab

German carmaker Volkswagen is stepping up its EV efforts by introducing over-the-air software updates and opening a battery cell lab.
VW to bring “affordable” all electric Cupra Born to Australia before ID4 and Skoda EV

VW to bring “affordable” all electric Cupra Born to Australia before ID4 and Skoda EV

All-electric Cupra Born slated to enter Australian auto market by the end of 2022, ahead of other EVs within VW portfolio.
ID Life: VW to deliver promise of an EV at half price of Tesla, but not until 2025

ID Life: VW to deliver promise of an EV at half price of Tesla, but not until 2025

Volkswagen is planning to fulfil its promise of an electric car at half the price of Tesla, with the ID Life now due in 2025. Will it be too late?
Which EV can travel the furthest on a single unit of energy?

Which EV can travel the furthest on a single unit of energy?

Tesla says its vehicles are known to have the highest energy efficiency of any EV built to date. Is that true? And which EVs are rated the most efficient in Australia?
Volkswagen forges new JV to avoid repeat of ID.3 software problems

Volkswagen forges new JV to avoid repeat of ID.3 software problems

Volkswagen forges new joint venture to help it transform from a car maker that does software, to a software platform that makes cars.