Hydrogen trucks retreat from Australia as battery electric sales surge
Electrek
JULY 2, 2024
Hydrogen fuel cell specialists Hyzon have announced plans to quit Australia even as sales of battery electric commercial trucks climb.
Hydrogen trucks retreat from Australia as battery electric sales surge
Baua Electric
JULY 2, 2024
Hydrogen fuel cell specialists Hyzon have announced plans to quit Australia even as sales of battery electric commercial trucks climb. For a while, it seemed like Hyzon had found something of a home in Australia. Meanwhile, Australia’s commercial BEV sales are booming.
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Polestar 4 Goes On Sale In Europe And Australia
Electric Cars Report
JANUARY 31, 2024
Polestar 4 is now officially on sale in Europe and Australia. Following start of production and first deliveries in China at the end of 2023, online sales commence with a starting indicative price of £59,990 on the road in the UK.
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Hot spot for EV growth? Australia bucks global electric car sale trends in first quarter of 2024
The Driven EV News
APRIL 15, 2024
Australia's EV sales showcase leading brands having greater success in local market thanks to buoyant demand. Australia bucks global electric car sale trends in first quarter of 2024 appeared first on The Driven. The post Hot spot for EV growth?
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BYD becomes best selling EV brand in Australia as Tesla sales plunge in January
The Driven EV News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
After a stellar year in 2023, EV sales stall in January as Tesla suffers delivery problems that allow BYD to steal its mantle as the top selling EV brand for the month. The post BYD becomes best selling EV brand in Australia as Tesla sales plunge in January appeared first on The Driven.
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Confirmed! China’s Leapmotor to go on-sale in Australia in 2024 with C10 SUV
EV Central
MAY 14, 2024
The Chinese electrified vehicle maker Leapmotor will launch in Australia in late 2024 as part of an international expansion backed by global auto giant Stellantis. Beyond that it has a variety of existing models it could add here quickly including the Mini-sized T03 electric car that has already been confirmed for European sale.
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Australia urged to ban sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 at latest
The Driven EV News
APRIL 8, 2024
Climate Council urges ban on new petrol and diesel cars in Australia by 2035 at the latest, more electric trucks and incentives for households to get rid of one of their cars. The post Australia urged to ban sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 at latest appeared first on The Driven.
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BYD to double EV sales in Australia in 2024, and again in 2025 as it chases down Tesla
The Driven EV News
APRIL 20, 2024
BYD announces ambitious plans to double sales in 2024 … and then double them again in 2025 as it chases down market leader Tesla. The post BYD to double EV sales in Australia in 2024, and again in 2025 as it chases down Tesla appeared first on The Driven.
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Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024
The Driven EV News
JULY 2, 2024
A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month and by model in Australia in 2024. The post Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024 appeared first on The Driven. Latest data includes June.
Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024
The Driven EV News
JUNE 11, 2024
A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month and by model in Australia in 2024. The post Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024 appeared first on The Driven.
Model Y becomes best selling SUV in Australia, as EV sales hit record
The Driven EV News
JUNE 4, 2023
The Tesla Model Y overtakes the Toyota RAV4 to become the best selling SUV in Australia, and the third best model overall as EV sales hit record. The post Model Y becomes best selling SUV in Australia, as EV sales hit record appeared first on The Driven.
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Orders open soon for first right-hand drive Ford F150 Lightning electric utes in Australia
The Driven EV News
APRIL 11, 2024
The first Ford F150 Lightning electric utes are soon to be offered for sale in Australia, and its performance is sure to convert diehard diesel powered Ranger and Hilux fans. The post Orders open soon for first right-hand drive Ford F150 Lightning electric utes in Australia appeared first on The Driven.
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Price war helps electric vehicle sales rebound in May, as BYD eats into Tesla market share
The Driven EV News
JUNE 4, 2024
EV sales see a rise with over 8,000 electric cars sold in Australia in May, but with BYD and other Chinese car makers eating into Tesla's dominant market share. The post Price war helps electric vehicle sales rebound in May, as BYD eats into Tesla market share appeared first on The Driven.
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“I’m sorry:” Toyota ends petrol-only sales of key models as new scandal emerges over test data
The Driven EV News
JUNE 4, 2024
Toyota to stop sales of "petrol-only" versions of some of its top selling models in Australia. But the news may not be as climate positive as some people believe. The post “I’m sorry:” Toyota ends petrol-only sales of key models as new scandal emerges over test data appeared first on The Driven.
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Cupra to release electric Born “hot hatch” in Australia after reaching sales milestone
The Driven EV News
MARCH 19, 2024
Cupra celebrates sales milestone by announcing the Born VZ “hot hatch” will land in Australia in early 2025. The post Cupra to release electric Born “hot hatch” in Australia after reaching sales milestone appeared first on The Driven.
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Tesla Australia & New Zealand celebrate 100,000 units on the road
Teslarati
MARCH 28, 2024
Tesla Australia and New Zealand recently celebrated having 100,000 units on the road. Tesla Executive Rohan Patel joined the celebration, dropping some facts about the company’s presence in Australia and New Zealand. This is just the start for Tesla [Australia and New Zealand],” Patel commented.
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EVs in Australia — Approaching 10% Penetration
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 5, 2023
Great news: 9.5% of new cars sold in Australia in April 2023 were fitted with a plug. We are close to 10% penetration! The growth appears to mainly be in PHEVs. That means all those Australians with solar on the roof can operate their cars for zero dollars, saving money, having fun, and being kind […]
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Foton says it tops electric truck sales in Australia with more than 200 orders in 2023
The Driven EV News
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
The post Foton says it tops electric truck sales in Australia with more than 200 orders in 2023 appeared first on The Driven. Foton reveals the rise in electric truck orders as it tops the segment with the T5 EV light truck.
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Toyota Installs Chargers as the EV Penetration Rate Goes Over the Cliff in Australia
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
Now that’s two pieces of almost contradictory news. continued] The post Toyota Installs Chargers as the EV Penetration Rate Goes Over the Cliff in Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica. Toyota’s installing chargers, but there are fewer EVs being sold.
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The Tesla effect: EV sales boom in Australia as Model Y sales soar
EV Central
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Australian EV sales are soaring, with September marking the first month on record that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) outsold hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles combined. And, as is often the case in Australia, the term electric vehicle is code for Tesla here, with Elon Musk’s company responsible for the lion’s share of sales.
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Sales jump, but industry warns Australia still an “afterthought” for EV makers
The Driven EV News
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Australia’s peak electric vehicle body again calls for vehicle emissions standards, as EV sales leap, but still lag well behind other key markets. The post Sales jump, but industry warns Australia still an “afterthought” for EV makers appeared first on The Driven.
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LDV electric ute goes on sale in NZ – is Australia next?
The Driven EV News
AUGUST 4, 2022
Hopeful signs for Australia as the eT60 goes on sale in New Zealand – an electric ute from SAIC Motor subsidiary LDV. The post LDV electric ute goes on sale in NZ – is Australia next? appeared first on The Driven.
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Will Australia dare follow Paris and support bikes and electric trucks instead of fossil SUVs?
The Driven EV News
MAY 25, 2024
The Australian admits that growing SUV sales threaten to undermine progress on EVs. The post Will Australia dare follow Paris and support bikes and electric trucks instead of fossil SUVs? It hints at following Paris and other parts of Europe in encouraging bikes and electric trucks. appeared first on The Driven.
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Tesla is about to end referral benefits in Australia
The Driven EV News
APRIL 18, 2024
Tesla's referral program has helped boost sales in 2024, but the current program is about to come to an end. The post Tesla is about to end referral benefits in Australia appeared first on The Driven.
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Upgraded Tesla Model 3 finds strong footing in Australia in February 2024
Teslarati
MARCH 5, 2024
The upgraded Tesla Model 3 seems to be proving its mettle in Australia. As per sales data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) , the upgraded Tesla Model 3 raced to third place on the country’s individual model sales list last month with 3,593 units sold.
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It’s a buyers’ market! Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y dominate rapidly growing used EV sales in Australia
EV Central
APRIL 16, 2024
That’s the findings from the Automotive Insights Report analysing March 2024 used car sales compiled by AutoGrab and the Australian Automotive Dealer Association. EV sales grew more than 13 per cent in March, which was substantially faster than petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles. Sales of EVs grew by an impressive 13.1
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EVs in demand! BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model 3 fastest-selling used cars in Australia
EV Central
MAY 7, 2024
The emergence of the Atto 3 and Model 3 contrasts with previous data released by AutoGrab that used EVs were taking longer to sell in Australia than petrol and diesel cars. But with sales of new EVs growing significantly in recent years, we expect to see this flow into the used car market over the coming couple of years. “As
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Polestar 4 goes on sale in Europe and Australia with up to 379 miles WLTP range
Electrek
JANUARY 31, 2024
Polestar launched its new SUV Coupe in Europe and Australia with up to 379 miles (610 km) WLTP range. The Polestar 4 officially hit two key markets Wednesday.
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BYD cuts prices on its best-selling Atto 3 electric SUV in Australia to rival Tesla
Electrek
JUNE 14, 2024
A new price war is fueling EV sales in Australia as the competition heats up to gain overseas market share. BYD launched its new Atto 3 electric SUV in Australia with several updates, including lower prices, as it looks to chip away at Tesla’s lead.
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Tesla Cybertruck rival Ford F-150 Lightning firms for Australia
EV Central
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Local conversion to right-hand drive could be the way the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pick-up truck makes it on-sale in Australia. What we know is in Australia we are going to see a greater level of [EV] adoption.” Birkic said further investigation into Lightning for Australia “will come in the fullness time”.
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One key passenger car market in Australia is now almost totally electric
The Driven EV News
MARCH 5, 2024
EVs now account for more than 85 per cent of sales in one key sector of Australia's new car market, but more affordable electric models have yet to get full traction. The post One key passenger car market in Australia is now almost totally electric 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
EV Central
AUGUST 7, 2023
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. It also sits eighth for the year with 29,511 sales.
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Volvo receives record order for electric trucks in Australia
Electric Cars Report
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The shift to sustainable truck transport is happening in many parts of the world, including Australia, where sales of electric trucks are starting to pick up. The country is committed to deliver net-zero emissions by 2050.
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LG Energy Solution partners with battery recycling branch in Australia
Teslarati
MARCH 22, 2024
LG Energy Solution (LGES) is partnering with Envirostream’s recycling branch, Lithium Australia, to recycle lithium-ion batteries. According to the company’s announcement, its partnership could position Envirostream at the forefront of the battery recycling market in Australia. LG Energy Solution warned of slow revenue growth in 2024.
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Australia electric vehicles sales – from best to worst – in 2023
The Driven EV News
MAY 3, 2023
We publish the full list of electric vehicle sales in Australia for 2023, model by model and month by month. The post Australia electric vehicles sales – from best to worst – in 2023 appeared first on The Driven.
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BYD Seal to charge at Tesla V3 Superchargers in Australia
Teslarati
MAY 30, 2024
BYD Seal owners in Australia may soon be able to access one of the country’s most reliable charging networks. Thanks to a combination of hardware and software upgrades, BYD Seal drivers in Australia will reportedly be able to charge their vehicles at Tesla Supercharger V3 stations. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.
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BYD unveils SEAL electric sedan pricing for Australia, undercutting Tesla’s Model 3
Electrek
OCTOBER 17, 2023
BYD is launching its SEAL electric sedan in Australia as it looks to surpass Tesla in EV sales. more… The post BYD unveils SEAL electric sedan pricing for Australia, undercutting Tesla’s Model 3 appeared first on Electrek. Starting at AUD 49,888, the BYD SEAL comes in roughly $12,000 cheaper than the Tesla Model 3.
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Australian EV sales take off in February, with record share of 9.6 per cent
The Driven EV News
MARCH 4, 2024
Tesla regains its market dominance in Australia EV market, with the refreshed Model 3 becoming the best selling passenger car in the country. The post Australian EV sales take off in February, with record share of 9.6 per cent appeared first on The Driven.
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Express freight giant makes biggest order for electric trucks in Australia
The Driven EV News
DECEMBER 5, 2022
ARENA funds to back biggest purchase of electric trucks in Australia, and the biggest sale of its type by global leader Volvo Trucks. The post Express freight giant makes biggest order for electric trucks in Australia appeared first on The Driven.
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Tesla share of Australia EV market falls below 50 pct as Chinese brands make their marque
The Driven EV News
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Tesla's EV market share in Australia has dropped below 50 pct in the latest month, as lower cost Chinese brands gain market share. Includes sales data for all models. The post Tesla share of Australia EV market falls below 50 pct as Chinese brands make their marque appeared first on The Driven.
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Tesla celebrates deliveries of 100,000 EVs in Australia
The Driven EV News
MARCH 29, 2024
Tesla has announced that it has delivered 100,000 EVs in Australia, with no sign of things slowing down. The post Tesla celebrates deliveries of 100,000 EVs in Australia appeared first on The Driven.
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Powertrain doubts and sales concerns: Toyota Prado Hybrid Aussie chances decline
EV Central
JUNE 27, 2024
The prospects of the hybrid version of the new 250 Series Toyota Prado coming to Australia any time soon have cooled. Back in March the new Prado was potentially coming to Australia as a petrol-electric hybrid “sooner rather than later”, but it now appears turbo-diesel will be the sole powertrain choice for the foreseeable future.
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Tesla on track to double Australia EV sales in 2023 after massive first quarter
The Driven EV News
APRIL 5, 2023
Tesla has had a huge quarter of sales which sets the stage for what's to come in 2023 for Australia's best-selling EV brand. The post Tesla on track to double Australia EV sales in 2023 after massive first quarter appeared first on The Driven.
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Tesla outsells Toyota as Model 3 grabs number 4 spot in Australia new car sales in August
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Tesla Model 3 outsells Toyota Camry and grabs No 4 spot on Australian monthly new car sales, as share of EVs hits a record 4.4 The post Tesla outsells Toyota as Model 3 grabs number 4 spot in Australia new car sales in August appeared first on The Driven. per cent in August.
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