Chinese battery swap specialist Rio announces expansion into seven new European markets in 2025 and 2026, as it reveals a bigger quarterly loss blamed on price war.

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04.06.2025

Tesla dominates again in Norway, but slump continues in rest of Europe

European car sales data reveal complicated story for Tesla, going well in Norway but continuing slump in rest of Europe even as overall EV sales strengthen.

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04.06.2025

Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2025

A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month and by model in Australia in 2025. Latest data includes results for May.

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04.06.2025

The battle against misinformation, and the search for EV mechanics

New research from NRMA Insurance has highlighted the need to ramp up efforts to educate and combat misinformation about battery safety and the environmental impact of EVs.

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04.06.2025

Model Y rebound, and boost from Geely, BYD and Kia put Australia EV sales back on track

Australian electric vehicle sales take off in May - delivering more than 10,000 EVs for first time in a year - as Model Y sales rebound, and Geely, Kia and BYD also perform well.

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03.06.2025

Tesla rebounds in May as Model Y records best month of sales in more than a year

Bumper month for Tesla Model Y in May as deliveries start for refreshed model, although Model 3 electric sedan remains in a deep slump.

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03.06.2025

MG jacks up Australia pricing for most variants of MG4 electric hatchback

MG announces price rises for Australia's most popular electric hatchback, with the base model now $7,000 more expensive than its special price offered in 2024.

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03.06.2025

BYD sales growth stutter after price war kicks off in world's biggest market

BYD reports only marginal growth in new energy vehicles sales in May, due to latest price war, but full battery EVs now account for more than half of sales.

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02.06.2025

MG's next electric SUV - the MGS6 EV - approved for sale in Australia

MG's upcoming bigger electric SUV - the MGS6 EV - obtains regulatory approval for sale in Australia.

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02.06.2025

Smaller and lower cost Tesla EV spotted testing ahead of imminent launch

There has been another sighting of Tesla's upcoming lower cost electric SUV, this time at the company's test track in Fremont California.

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30.05.2025

Tesla offers $3,000 trade-in sweetener on Tesla Model 3 stock

Tesla offers new trade-in incentives, cutting thousands off the price of stocked EVs in Australia.

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30.05.2025

EVs increase share across Europe, even as Tesla sales plummet in 2025

EV sales continue to surge across Europe, with the notable exception of Tesla.

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29.05.2025

BYD's large electric van spotted testing in China

BYD's next big product - an electric last mile delivery van - has been spotted testing in China.

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28.05.2025

Tesla's refreshed Model S and Model X spied in road tests

Tesla is working on newly refreshed versions of the Model S and Model X ahead of an imminent launch.

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28.05.2025

Hyundai wants to reverse sales slump, but despite new Inster the rebound won't be driven by EVs

Hyundai recently launched its smallest and lowest cost EV on to the Australian market, but is looking at other drive trains for a rebound in declining sales.

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28.05.2025

BYD's next ute spied again, and new details suggest it could be full battery electric

BYD's next ute has been spied again, with more details emerging suggesting it could have a full battery electric version.

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27.05.2025

BYD intensifies EV price war in home market, slashing up to 30% off some models

BYD has slashed prices by 30% on some EV models as the price war in its home market continues.

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27.05.2025

BYD to take control of Australian distribution of its EVs and plug in hybrids

BYD Australia to take over distribution of its EVs and plug in hybrid cars in Australia in coming months.

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26.05.2025

Tesla Model 3, Kia EV3 and MGS5 EV get top safety scores

Another round of EVs lead the way with five-star ANCAP rating, with refreshed Tesla Model 3 receiving a record score for child safety.

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26.05.2025

Xiaomi YU7 electric SUV specs announced, outdoes Porsche Macan EV

After leading phone maker Xiaomi's first EV success, the brand has launched a new SUV model, targeting the bigger SUV market.

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23.05.2025

AAP Factcheck: Claims UK will reduce car fuel tanks to make EVs competitive is nonsense

A fake British government media release outlining a new policy on reducing the capacity of car fuel tanks is spreading online.

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23.05.2025

BYD launches a bigger Seagull in Europe, calls it Surf, releases pricing and specs

BYD's cheapest best-seller EV launched in Europe, along with a new name, bigger footprint and price.

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22.05.2025

Volvo unveils new long-distance electric truck with 600km range and quick charging

Volvo Trucks unveils a new long-distance electric truck which boasts up to 600 kilometres of range and batteries that can be charged in just 40 minutes.

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22.05.2025

Fleet of five ID. Buzz Cargo electric vans arrive at Australian elevator group

Fleet of five ID. Buzz Cargo electric vans have been delivered to Schindler Lifts Australia, part of that company's goal to have 15 per cent of its vehicle fleet fully electric.

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22.05.2025

New Tesla Model Y Performance spied in Germany ahead of official unveil

Tesla's fastest Australian-bound SUV spied, testing in Germany ahead of imminent launch.

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22.05.2025

MG S5 test drive: A refined electric SUV with industry-leading warranty

We had an initial test drive of MG's new MGS5 EV, and decided it could turn out to be the brand's best selling EV so far in Australia.

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21.05.2025

Tesla continues to “haemorrhage” losses in Europe, as fleet operators look elsewhere

Tesla continues to haemorrhage large losses across Western Europe, with fleet operators baulking at the brand because of resale values, says one the region's most respected auto analysts.

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21.05.2025

Musk says he will stay at Tesla, wonders why EV customers would care about his politics

Elon Musk says he will stay as Tesla CEO for at least another five years, and wonders why anyone would care about the political views of a CEO when buying a car.

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21.05.2025

Zeekr's most anticipated car lands in Europe, Australia to follow

Zeekr's highly anticipated 7X electric SUV, with the fastest-charging battery, lands in Europe, ahead of its launch in Australia.

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21.05.2025

Geely's $A15,000 EV gets to 200,000 produced units

One of Geely's cheapest and most popular electric cars has its 200,000 unit roll off the production line.

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20.05.2025

"We were surprised:" Electric trucks ready to overtake diesel on lifetime cost

New research shows the tipping point for cost parity for electric trucks and diesel trucks is close than expected. "We were surprised," say the researchers.

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19.05.2025

BYD’s latest electric city car spied, could be the company's smallest EV so far

BYD's smallest EV under development surfaces with new spy shots hinting at something electric for the right-hand-drive markets.

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19.05.2025

Tesla shows off high-powered V2L features for welders, homes and more

Tesla's hi-powered bi-directional charging showcased, highlighting unique ways to use power from a 123 kWh battery pack. But still no word on Model Y or Model 3 V2L.

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17.05.2025

Tesla self-driving FSD software used in Australia for first time, does hook turn in Melbourne

Tesla's FSD software lands in Australia with new video showing it being tested in the streets of Melbourne, exciting many across the country.

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16.05.2025

Foton to bring bigger electric trucks to Australia market

Foton to introduce new 8.5-tonne and 18-tonne electric trucks to its Australian lineup in the second half of 2025.

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16.05.2025

Xpeng releases official images of its ultra-sleek luxury electric coupe

Xpeng's sleekest model yet, revealed in new pictures ahead of imminent launch.

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16.05.2025

Ludicrous Feed: China-made electric SUVs in Australia 2025

Tom and Joy from Ludicrous Feed take a close look at all the mid-sized electric SUVs currently available in the Australian market that are manufactured in China.

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15.05.2025

Skoda releases its lowest cost EV in Australia, an electric compact SUV

Skoda revealed pricing and details of its new Elroq compact SUV, its lowest cost EV to date, and Australia will be one of its first target markets.

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German car giants push new government to lift ban on combustion engine cars

Low drag: Tesla Semi electric trucks have saved more than 3.7 million litres of diesel

EV battery swap specialist Nio to expand into seven new European markets

Tesla dominates again in Norway, but slump continues in rest of Europe

Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2025

The battle against misinformation, and the search for EV mechanics

Model Y rebound, and boost from Geely, BYD and Kia put Australia EV sales back on track

Tesla rebounds in May as Model Y records best month of sales in more than a year

MG jacks up Australia pricing for most variants of MG4 electric hatchback

BYD sales growth stutter after price war kicks off in world's biggest market

MG's next electric SUV - the MGS6 EV - approved for sale in Australia

Smaller and lower cost Tesla EV spotted testing ahead of imminent launch

Tesla offers $3,000 trade-in sweetener on Tesla Model 3 stock

EVs increase share across Europe, even as Tesla sales plummet in 2025

BYD's large electric van spotted testing in China

Tesla's refreshed Model S and Model X spied in road tests

Hyundai wants to reverse sales slump, but despite new Inster the rebound won't be driven by EVs

BYD's next ute spied again, and new details suggest it could be full battery electric

BYD intensifies EV price war in home market, slashing up to 30% off some models

BYD to take control of Australian distribution of its EVs and plug in hybrids

Tesla Model 3, Kia EV3 and MGS5 EV get top safety scores

Xiaomi YU7 electric SUV specs announced, outdoes Porsche Macan EV

AAP Factcheck: Claims UK will reduce car fuel tanks to make EVs competitive is nonsense

BYD launches a bigger Seagull in Europe, calls it Surf, releases pricing and specs

Volvo unveils new long-distance electric truck with 600km range and quick charging

Fleet of five ID. Buzz Cargo electric vans arrive at Australian elevator group

New Tesla Model Y Performance spied in Germany ahead of official unveil

MG S5 test drive: A refined electric SUV with industry-leading warranty

Tesla continues to “haemorrhage” losses in Europe, as fleet operators look elsewhere

Musk says he will stay at Tesla, wonders why EV customers would care about his politics

Zeekr's most anticipated car lands in Europe, Australia to follow

Geely's $A15,000 EV gets to 200,000 produced units

"We were surprised:" Electric trucks ready to overtake diesel on lifetime cost

BYD’s latest electric city car spied, could be the company's smallest EV so far

Tesla shows off high-powered V2L features for welders, homes and more

Tesla self-driving FSD software used in Australia for first time, does hook turn in Melbourne

Foton to bring bigger electric trucks to Australia market

Xpeng releases official images of its ultra-sleek luxury electric coupe

Ludicrous Feed: China-made electric SUVs in Australia 2025

Skoda releases its lowest cost EV in Australia, an electric compact SUV

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