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Tesla share of Australia EV market falls below 50 pct as Chinese brands make their marque

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Tesla's EV market share in Australia has dropped below 50 pct in the latest month, as lower cost Chinese brands gain market share. The post Tesla share of Australia EV market falls below 50 pct as Chinese brands make their marque appeared first on The Driven. Includes sales data for all models.

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Galaxy quest: Yet another Chinese brand headed to Australia and its pricing could be out of this world

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Voracious Chinese auto giant Geely has announced the all-new 2024 Galaxy E5 electric SUV will spearhead its fledgling new brand’s global expansion including to Australia. They’ll join established Geely group brands Volvo and Polestar in Australia. 2025 Galaxy E5 SUV. 2025 Galaxy E5 SUV.

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Another Chinese electric ute due to be launched in Australia

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Another Chinese auto maker is planning to bring an electric ute to the Australian market. The post Another Chinese electric ute due to be launched in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Chinese catch-up: How Hyundai will chase down BYD, MG and GWM with cheaper electric vehicles in Australia

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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. We used to be a leader in EVs, and now we’re in the middle of the pile. I think there’s opportunity for us.”

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BYD plans to overtake Tesla and become top 5 car brand in Australia

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BYD and its local distributor EV Direct confirm major expansion to overtake Tesla and help propel the Chinese EV maker into the top-5 best-selling brands in Australia. The post BYD plans to overtake Tesla and become top 5 car brand in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3 lead the way as Chinese-built electric vehicle sales soar in Australia

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The Tesla Model Y continues to lead the electric car surge in Australia, finishing fourth outright on the sales ladder in July. According to the official VFACTS figures, there were 3330 examples of the battery electric SUV sold in Australia last month. Tesla’s tally is obviously the key to the 385.4 For the year they have a 7.35

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China’s Chery to release its first EV into Australia market mid year

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Chinese car manufacturer Chery has confirmed it will launch the electric version of the Omoda 5 in Australia by mid-2024, its first EV in the local market. The post China’s Chery to release its first EV into Australia market mid year appeared first on The Driven.

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