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Mazda announces plans for 25 per cent EV line-up by 2030

Australia's second most popular car manufacturer has outlined its strategy to go electric

EV subsidy
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Solar Victoria paying EV buyers back directly over subsidy scheme 'confusion'

Solar Victoria is running the scheme which is not as straight forward as it first seemed

Tesla Delorean
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Meet the man who wants to run his DeLorean on Tesla motors

If you're gonna build an EV, why not do it with some style?

MG ZS
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New Zealand announces rebate for EV buyers

Light vehicles costing up to NZ$80k will be eligible from July 1 to December 31 this year

Geely Vision Starburst
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Geely's Vision Starburst hints at new design language

Chinese automotive giant teases at future design influence

Electric vehicle badge
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State and Federal Governments butt heads on EV Policy

Lacking an effective EV policy at the national level, the states are filling the void with a range of policies – and none are afraid to speak on the federal government's failings

BMW i4 charging
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BMW adds 60,000 chargers to Chinese EV network

Chinese market becoming large focus for BMW's EV plans

2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric for Australia
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Volvo XC40 Recharge EV price and features, on sale from August

Volvo’s first all-electric offering for Australia will arrive in the third quarter of 2021, and like most premium EVs, it won’t be cheap – but it will be well-specified.

Tesla factory
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Tesla chairwoman hopeful for Aussie-made EVs

Electric car leader says Australian industry could be reanimated

Nissan Recharging
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Carmakers call out Australian Government over EV policies

Leading manufacturers start to ask more from federal lawmakers to get consumers into EVs

Nissan Leaf
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Study shows European drivers travelling further in EVs than petrol or diesel cars

EV owners clock up more mileage than fuel-burning counterparts and help to bust myths around electric ownership

2022 BMW i4 M50 revealed
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400kW BMW i4 M50 is the first all-electric M car

BMW goes all-electric with 400kW all-wheel drive i4 M50

Rolls Royce EV
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Electric Rolls-Royce confirmed

The luxury automaker's debut EV is in development

Polestar 2 in Australia from November 2021
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Polestar 2 EV crossover will be in Australia by November 2021

Another luxury EV is on its way to Australia, with Volvo spin-off Polestar finally confirming a specific launch window – but pricing remains a secret

Ford EV Platform Announcement
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Ford to debut two new EV platforms by 2025

Automaker grows investment in electrification

EQC charging
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ACT offers two years free rego for EV owners

The discount applies from today until June 30, 2024

2022 BMW i4 M50 leaked
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BMW i4 M50 electric sports sedan surfaces online

As BMW's first electric sedan draws near, a new high-end performance variant has been given an unplanned unveiling

2021 Kia Niro range
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2021 Kia Niro SUV pricing and features

The Kia Niro makes belated entry into the Australian market with hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric versions

Mazda MX-30 E35 Astina
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Mazda MX-30 electric SUV price and specs

High-spec MX-30 Astina isn’t cheap, but Mazda says it’s a ‘best foot forward’ approach

Nissan Leaf e+ charging
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Nissan Leaf e+ pricing and features

Nissan’s updated Leaf has grown up with a more powerful battery but the e+ comes at a hefty price

2022 Mitsubishi Airtrek Teaser 1 Png
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Mitsubishi Airtrek electric SUV previewed

Mitsubishi will launch a suspiciously familiar electric SUV soon, with a familiar name – but don’t expect to see it in Australia

BYD AE1
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Australia's cheapest EV? BYD EA1 electric car revealed

The EA1, with a 1000km driving range, will be one of several BYD models to go on sale in Australia

Electrified G 80 06 1 Jpg
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Genesis reveals electric G80, Australian debut confirmed

Korean luxury brand Genesis has revealed an all-electric version of its G80 sedan at this week's Shanghai motor show

2022 Mercedes Benz EQB 7 Jpg
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Mercedes-Benz EQB electric SUV revealed, Australian launch confirmed

The German automaker’s all-electric companion to the GLB is gunning for the Chinese market, but we'll get it too