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Victoria’s EV tax “unfairly” levied, says state ombudsman

After numerous complaints and two high court actions, Victoria’s controversial electric vehicle levy has been criticised as “policy on the run”

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Honda electric sports car concepts: The return of NSX, Prelude or both?

Honda will reveal an electric Specialty Sports Concept, sparking speculation of a NSX and/or Prelude revival

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Interview: Chargefox chief discusses EV charging problems & promised improvements

Australia’s largest public EV charging network has developed a poor reputation with complaints by users and the media. WhichCar spoke to the Chargefox CEO to address the critics, accusations and misconceptions

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EU to weaken Euro 7 emissions mandate to focus on EVs

To focus on developing electric cars, the EU has followed calls to weaken impending strict emissions mandates

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New Nissan Micra previewed as a wicked little EV racer

Nissan’s celebratory 20-23 concept just so happens to glimpse ahead at an urban electric car, too

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Formula E replica racer shows off Hankook’s EV-specific iON tyre

Tyre maker Hankook shows off EV-specific rubber at Melbourne EV show

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2024 Abarth 500e pricing and features confirmed for Australia

The hotted-up Abarth 500e will soon arrive in Australia with a $6400 premium over the Fiat version

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Polestar 3 designer Nahum Escobedo lists 'potato-shaped' cars among his pet peeves

Ever wondered what keeps a car designer up at night? Designer Nahum Escobedo lets us know what he doesn't want Polestar to stand for

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Volvo to ditch diesel ahead of EV-only by 2030

Volvo has taken another step away from internal combustion engines

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Toyota, Lexus planning next-gen EVs with Tesla inspiration

Lexus is developing its next-gen EVs, which will learn from Tesla and use a modular structure design

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Electric 2027 BMW M3 could be a 1000kW quad-motor powerhouse

BMW executives aren’t holding back for the next generation of electric M cars

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Porsche Taycan proves crossing the Australian Outback in an EV is possible

With F1 star Mark Webber at the helm, a Taycan Cross Turismo made it from Darwin to Bondi

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs to expand Australia’s charging infrastructure

Jet Charge has been handed the keys to an Outlander PHEV fleet to support Australia’s EV charging station expansion, especially in remote regions

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BYD opens first 'Megastore' in Sydney ahead of EV model expansion

The first BYD Megastore has opened in Sydney as Chinese brand readies to expand its EV model range and meet anticipated demand

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NSW to end EV rebate early to focus on charging infrastructure

New South Wales will end its electric vehicle rebate earlier than initially planned, though the state government will instead focus investment on charging infrastructure

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Retro Honda Motocompacto e-scooter unveiled: Cheaper than a new iPhone!

Is it a suitcase, a cheese block or a large ID card on wheels? Yes, and it’s electric! Now, it’s time to question: Do you really need a car?

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2024 BYD Seal U SUV set to take on Model Y in Australia

New large electric SUV is expected to arrive in 2024 to try and spoil the Model Y's sales party

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EV-sharing startup to serve Gold Coast apartment owners

Outbound has added its fifth high-end property partner to provide on-demand EV access for residents

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2023 LDV Mifa 9: Mid-trip battery swapping possible for Australia

Already steamrolling ahead in China, SAIC brasses said the tech could come down under

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Electric Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series: second-gen retrofit ute revealed

South Australian retrofit company Zero Automotive has debuted its next-generation LandCruiser 70 electric ute

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2026 BMW 3 Series sedan and wagon EVs previewed in renders

Based on the Neue Klasse concept, here's our take on the next electric 3 Series

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2024 LDV eDeliver 7 confirmed for Australia; diesel to follow

LDV importer Ateco has today confirmed the eDeliver 7 could arrive by the end of the year

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EV battery fire at Sydney Airport under investigation

Several vehicles destroyed after "unusual incident" involving a separated battery pack from an MG electric car

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2024 Peugeot E-3008: Watch out Model Y, 700km driving range EV coming to Oz

Peugeot has confirmed details of the E-3008, an electric medium SUV with 700km driving range