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2024 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Expressions of interest open ahead of release

Ahead of its local release in December 2024, Volkswagen has opened expressions of interest for the ID.Buzz

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2024 MG 4 XPower: 320kW hot hatch matches Cupra Born pricing

New 320kW MG 4 flagship arrives with remarkably sharp pricing

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VIDEO: 2024 Skoda Enyaq RS electric SUV confirmed for July release

Following delays owing to its success in Europe, Skoda has confirmed the Enyaq will go on sale locally in July in facelift form

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BP Pulse begins time-based EV charging prices

It will be cheaper to charge at night and weekends at select BP charging stations

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2024 Tesla Model Y updated in China, unconfirmed for Australia

The refreshed Model Y electric SUV blends old with new

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Nissan Navara EV imagined for electric future switch

Nissan has already hinted that it could offer an electric ute in the near future. What if it looks like this?

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Jeep Avenger electric SUV aimed at a younger audience

Jeep aims to reach younger buyers for its small Avenger electric SUV, including more females

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Electric car sales pass 100,000 mark in Australia

There are now more than 100,000 EVs in Australia, but there’s still a long way to go before they become mainstream

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Hydrogen or battery-electric cars: Which is right for Australia?

Why are battery EVs starting to take off, while hydrogen continues to be stuck at ground level?

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What are sodium-ion electric car batteries?

Lithium-ion battery costs have risen, proving a headache for cheaper EVs. But, sodium-ion tech is emerging as a potential solution

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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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Electric car servicing explained: What do EVs cost to maintain?

Do electric cars need regular servicing? What does it include? Is it cheaper to maintain an EV than a petrol or diesel car? Find out in this handy guide

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Is it time to buy an electric car? Crunching the numbers!

Is the tide turning for EVs? We've crunched the numbers on how much you could save by making the electric switch

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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