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The worst thing about owning an electric vehicle in Australia isn’t getting any better. In fact, it’s getting worse | Opinion

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I know we’re all rushing to order our own BYD Atto3, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5. But the worst thing about owning an electric vehicle in Australia isn’t getting any better. And, on the whole, that’s great news for the electric vehicle industry, and the planet.

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Budget-priced Renault 4 and 5 EVs likely for Australia

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Renault’s coming small EVs will deliver European style at Chinese prices… and they’re likely to make it to Australia. “We have our hand up for all new products from Renault made available in right-hand drive,” said Glen Sealey, Ateco’s Renault Australia general manager. Including Australia?

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Tesla Model 3 to embark on grand 9,400-mile journey using printed solar panels

Teslarati

A team of scientists from the University of Newcastle in Australia will be using a Tesla Model 3 as a means to test printed solar panels that they believe could be the next big thing in affordable, sustainable solutions. They would also be looking into the technology’s potential for applications beyond electric vehicle charging.

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Show me the money! Ford targets Tesla Model 2, MG4 and BYD Dolphin with new small electric car line-up

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“It’s non-negotiable that we’re going to allocate capital to a new affordable electric vehicle … and you have to make money in the first 12 months,” he said. In Australia that charge is led by the MG4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora. It is expected to underpin multiple vehicles. billion ($8.4

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EV damaged? Discovering a technician to recovery it’s going to snatch a hour

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From Milan to Melbourne to Malibu, technician coaching organizations, guaranty suppliers and repairers say that free restore stores shall be necessary for making EVs inexpensive as a result of they’re a ways inexpensive than franchise sellers. “How are people going to afford the higher repair costs?” Within the U.S.,

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Tesla revenue from NZ EV rebates hint at potential IRA benefits [Feature]

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Tesla Giga Shanghai definitely factors into the company’s increased revenues in New Zealand and Australia between 2020 and 2021. New Zealand also changed rebates offered for used imports and disability vehicles while applying charges for specific emissions. million (USD$ 140.1 million) in 2021. million to $499.5

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N prototype driven. Is this the makings of an EV masterpiece?

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It won’t arrive in Australia until sometime in the first half of 2024, but it’s already shaping up as a half-price rival to the Porsche Taycan. It’s sure to be very close… Hyundai Ioniq 5 N price Around $100,000 is what Hyundai Australia is known to be aiming for. Is this the makings of an EV masterpiece?

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