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Orders open soon for first right-hand drive Ford F150 Lightning electric utes in Australia

The Driven EV News

The first Ford F150 Lightning electric utes are soon to be offered for sale in Australia, and its performance is sure to convert diehard diesel powered Ranger and Hilux fans. The post Orders open soon for first right-hand drive Ford F150 Lightning electric utes in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Mercedes-Benz puts “slippery” EQ electric luxury sedan up for sale across Australia

The Driven EV News

Mercedes-Benz's next electrified sedan is now up for sale around Australia. The post Mercedes-Benz puts “slippery” EQ electric luxury sedan up for sale across Australia appeared first on The Driven. Here is what it offers.

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It’s a buyers’ market! Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y dominate  rapidly growing used EV sales in Australia

EV Central

That’s the findings from the Automotive Insights Report analysing March 2024 used car sales compiled by AutoGrab and the Australian Automotive Dealer Association. EV sales grew more than 13 per cent in March, which was substantially faster than petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles. Sales of EVs grew by an impressive 13.1

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5-Seat Tesla Model Y Approved For Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

The Tesla Model Y (five seater) has now been approved for sale in Australia, TechAU reports. The approval came from Australia’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, and Communications Road Vehicle Regulator (ROVER) website.

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Volkswagen ID.Roc name registered in Australia. Small electric SUV could be top-seller

EV Central

Lodging an application for the new nameplate with IP Australia there’s no indication when the German car giant plans to roll out the Volkswagen ID.Roc but it’s thought it will arrive following a comprehensive makeover of the current T-Roc that’s due in 2025. The post Volkswagen ID.Roc name registered in Australia.

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Tesla Cybertruck rival Ford F-150 Lightning firms for Australia

EV Central

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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Updated Tesla Model 3 electric car now on sale in Australia, bringing Project Highland updates to reality with more features, tech and EV range

EV Central

The updated Tesla Model 3 has finally broken cover and is now on sale priced from $61,900 plus on road costs, adding more heat to the fast growing electric car market. Tesla Australia is currently not listing the Model 3 Performance for sale, instead only providing pricing and delivery details for the two more affordable models.