The Driven EV News

JANUARY 22, 2023

BYD's much anticipated all electric sedan, the Seal, spotted in Australia ahead of likely local launch. The post BYD Seal all electric-sedan spotted in Australia ahead of local launch appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

MARCH 5, 2024

The upgraded Tesla Model 3 seems to be proving its mettle in Australia. This was highlighted by the all-electric sedan’s performance in the Australian auto market in February 2024. With over 10,000 units sold, electric vehicles were able to capture an impressive 9.63% share of the country’s overall car market.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 19, 2024

Tesla has paused Model 3 Highland deliveries in Australia due to a “technical compliance” issue. The Texas-based automaker sent emails to Tesla Model 3 reservation holders in Australia, informing them of the pause in delivery. “We The all-electric automaker estimates it may resume Model 3 deliveries in a few weeks.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Local conversion to right-hand drive could be the way the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pick-up truck makes it on-sale in Australia. What we know is in Australia we are going to see a greater level of [EV] adoption.” Birkic said further investigation into Lightning for Australia “will come in the fullness time”.

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Electrek

APRIL 4, 2024

South Korean automaker Kia has started production on its all-electric EV5 SUV for export in China, with the first markets targeted being Thailand and Australia, with Australia’s price expected to undercut Tesla’s Model Y, which is the best-selling SUV in the country.

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EV Central

MARCH 6, 2023

Hyundai has released full details about the new Kona Electric. READ MORE: Hyundai Kona N set to drop ICE for EV The all-new and noticeably larger Kona EV is scheduled to arrive in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2023, just months after the purely ICE-powered version. And this is the one Australia will get.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

BYD's all electric next-generation sedan's deliveries are about to begin, starting in Queensland. The post BYD Seal deliveries about to begin in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

MARCH 21, 2024

Following a European summit the funky Renault 5 electric hatch is inching closer to Australia – potentially providing a cool-looking counterpunch to the Tesla electric car onslaught. Will this reborn icon make Europe relevant in the electric car era? The R5 isn’t alone on the Renault Australia wish list.

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EV Central

MAY 1, 2024

Stand by Australia, Chinese giant GWM could soon unleash a plug-in hybrid attack on our market through its Haval, Tank and Cannon (ute) brands. Stop that eye-rolling and tutting at the back, those who regard PHEVs as a sad halfway house on the way to battery electric. There are reasons here. So what’s on the cards?

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The Driven EV News

JULY 7, 2022

Mercedes-AMG unveils landmark electric vehicle in Australia - its first series production vehicle to be powered by a dedicated electric-only power train, and the most expensive EV offering on the Australian market.

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2023

Mitsubishi has pulled the covers off the vehicle that essentially previews its all-electric dual-cab future, unveiling the Triton 1 pickup truck at the Bangkok International Motor Show. The post Is this a window into the Mitsubishi Triton’s all-electric future in Australia? appeared first on EV Central.

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EV Central

MARCH 26, 2024

A near production-ready all-electric Isuzu D-MAX ute has been confirmed for an Australian launch as the Japanese brand attempts to head off electrified utilities based on the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. Powered by a 66.9kWh battery the all-electric Isuzu ute should be capable of covering up to 300km, although that figure is unladen.

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EV Central

APRIL 5, 2023

The all-new Hyundai Kona Electric will arrive in Australia before the end of 2023, debuting bigger battery choices, more range and better cabin tech as it seeks to chip away at Tesla’s EV dominance. The electric motor will deliver 99kW and 255Nm.

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EV Central

APRIL 24, 2024

READ MORE: BYD’s staggering Australian ambitions: Electrified mega-brand plans sales explosion and new model avalanche READ MORE: Wanted for Australia! Hopefully that wont be a problem for the Ocean-M, which shapes as a bonafide competitor the all-wheel drive MG4 XPower. BYD Ocean-M concept. That was blamed on a lack of orders.

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Teslarati

MAY 18, 2023

The battery electric SUV Lexus RZ 450e recently arrived in Australia following its launch in the United States. Lexus’s latest battery electric vehicle (BEV) follows the UX 300e launched in 2021. The Lexus RZ features an all-new electric powertrain with e-Axle electric motors.

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EV Central

APRIL 2, 2024

Confirmed by Cupra boss Wayne Griffiths, the incoming large SUV is coming to Australia, although it is primarily being targeted at the US tastes and will spearhead the brand’s North American breakthrough. Not a classic SUV – a crossover, sportier in line with what Cupra’s all about.

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EV Central

APRIL 10, 2024

If you’re hoping the new Skoda Epiq electric compact SUV is going to be pitched against the Chinese brands with $40,000 pricing in Australia then you may be disappointed. You need to compare apples with apples,” Skoda Australia managing director Michael Irmer said. “We Skoda Vision 7S large electric SUV concept.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Kia electric car countdown in Australia will not include the cheapest model it has yet previewed, the entry-level EV2. Kia already has the EV6 and EV9 on-sale in Australia – as well as the Niro – and will follow up with the EV5 medium SUV mid-year and the EV3 compact SUV as soon as 2024 and the EV4 sedan in 2025.

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EV Central

APRIL 24, 2024

Mini has unveiled its new Aceman electric-only wagon at the Beijing auto show and immediately confirmed it will go on-sale in Australia before the end of 2024. An all-new model added to the Mini range between the larger Countryman and smaller Cooper , the 4.07 metre-long, 1.75m wide and 1.5m and 14.9kWh/100km.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 25, 2024

Since taking delivery of sixty all-electric delivery trucks, Team Global Express now has the largest all-electric logistics fleet in service in Australia. At the time of placing our order with Volvo, we held the record for the largest order of medium duty electric vehicles the company had received globally.

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The Driven EV News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Jeep has given us a peek at the upcoming all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S, one of three of its new EVs that are due to be released in Australia over the next few years. The post Jeep unveils first look inside the new all-electric Wagoneer S appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The first dedicated EV from Lexus will arrive in Australia by the middle of next year, with the RZ 450e promising a luxury electric SUV experience Down Under. The RZ 450e might be the first EV-only model, but it’s not Lexus’ first electric vehicle, with the Lexus UX 300e taking those honours.

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2024

The battery electric Chevrolet Silverado EV full-size pick-up is not under consideration for Australia sale. The shock news was confirmed to EV Central at this month’s 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD launch by Jess Bala, Managing Director of Chevrolet’s local outpost GM Australia and New Zealand.

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EV Central

JULY 8, 2023

Hyundai says deliveries of its Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 will at last pick up pace this year, with the trickle of supply to improve as the brand plans to get “aggressive” in the electric vehicle space in Australia. READ MORE: This is big!

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

General Motors signals the return of its luxury brand to Australia with the launch of the all-electric Cadillac Lyriq SUV in right-hand-drive. The post Cadillac unveils right hand drive Lyriq EV as GM luxury brand returns to Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric Vehicles India

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Australia unveiled its new EV policy. Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the federal government’s new electric vehicle strategy to encourage people to buy electric vehicles. Read further to know more about Australia new EV policy. . Australia new EV policy.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

While speaking at the annual Minerals Week summit in Canberra, Australia, Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm highlighted the importance of building refineries and factories. The Tesla Chair highlighted that Australia has a lot of potential. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The MG4 XPower electric hot hatch has been priced at an ultra-competitive $59,990 in Australia, leaving its rivals from Kia, Hyundai and Tesla in the pricing dust. It’s also the most powerful MG to have ever arrived in Australia, with the AWD XPower equipped with 150kW front and 170kW rear motors, making a total 320kW and 600Nm.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

On the eve of its Australian relaunch, the Chinese auto maker Chery Automobile has revealed a massive rollout of 23 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Slated to launch within the next few years, they will be based on a new family of three architectures the brand is developing. 2023 Chery Omoda 5.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Hyundai Australia says it has electric vehicles in its pipeline that will help lower the price gap between it and models like the MG4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora as it vows to retake its leadership position in the EV space. But we expect the brand to electrify more of its mainstream model line-up, giving it cheaper EV options.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2024

South Korean automaker Kia has started production on its all-electric EV5 SUV for export in China, with the first markets targeted being Thailand and Australia, with Australia’s price expected to undercut Tesla’s Model Y. Kia’s top seller in Australia is the Sportage hybrid SUV with around 15,000 sales.

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Teslarati

MARCH 2, 2023

The Tesla Model 3 remains one of the top-selling electric vehicles in Australia, based on sale numbers for February 2023. Tesla sold approximately 2,671 Model 3 vehicles last month, leading electric vehicle sales in Australia. The Tesla Model 3 was the third highest-selling model of all the cars sold in the country.

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Teslarati

APRIL 18, 2023

Ford teased the start of Mustang Mach-E reservations after announcing the launch of the Puma EV in Australia. Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley recently announced the Puma EV’s 2024 launch in Australia via Twitter. The all-electric Ford Puma is heading to Australia!” Australian customers will love it!”

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EV Central

AUGUST 10, 2023

Rising Chinese brand MG could have a direct rival for the Tesla Model Y Performance SUV and Kia EV6 GT super SUVs on-sale in Australia as soon as 2024. The plan for MG to bring the LS6 to Australia supersedes a previous focus on the larger LS7 SUV. They too have now been pushed back behind the LS6 or scratched for Australia.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 29, 2023

While BYD has given the thumbs up for the outrageous Yangwang U8 SUV to come to Australia by the end of 2025, it’s thumbs down for the U9 hypercar. More predictably but no less appealingly, the classically styled two-door coupe is a quad-motor 820kW electric supercar that is claimed to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 2.0 The post Denied!

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The Driven EV News

MAY 9, 2023

Ford reveals pricing of its first all-electric model in Australia, the Mustang Mach-E. The post Ford Australia reveals pricing for much anticipated electric Mustang Mach-E appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Fennell Forestry has commissioned an all-electric logging truck conversion from Janus Electric to trial the technology through the Green Triangle region of South Australia. more… The post This 720 hp electric truck conversion uses battery swaps to trial clean logging in Australia appeared first on Electrek.

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