[ad_1] The rental-car giant has been accused of billing customers for not topping up electric hire cars to the maximum charge level – even though they physically wouldn’t be able to do so unless the charging station is next door. A leading car rental company is reviewing its practices after it was discovered it has … Read more
[ad_1] Tesla has reported its largest year-on-year drop in quarterly deliveries in 12 years amid production slowdowns, shipping delays and an arson attack at one of its factories – plus a global downturn in electric-car sales. View 5 images Global quarterly deliveries of Tesla vehicles have declined for the first time since mid-2020 amid a market-wide … Read more
[ad_1] The South Australian government joins other states in cracking down on petrol and diesel car drivers blocking spaces designated for electric vehicle charging – as well as EV drivers parking next to chargers, but not plugging in. Parking a petrol or diesel car in a space marked for electric-car charging is now illegal in … Read more
[ad_1] According to a major bank, in the past year one in five car loans were used for electric or hybrid vehicles – with the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y considered the most popular among customers. Electric Cars View 2 images One of Australia’s largest banks says electric vehicles purchased on finance has increased by … Read more
[ad_1] Electric-car fires are not as frequent as those involving petrol vehicles, but blazes caused by their batteries are considered harder to extinguish – prompting new training for NSW firefighters. View 2 images New South Wales fire and rescue workers will be required to complete training on how to respond to blazes sparked by lithium-ion batteries … Read more
[ad_1] Car dealerships will have access to a new credit line to source electric vehicles, thanks to a new funding package from the Federal Government. View 2 images The Australian Government has announced a $76 million funding package it says will improve the supply of electric cars for buyers. An investment of $50 million will be … Read more
[ad_1] Subaru Australia has not acknowledged why it slashed up to $8000 from the price of its first electric car – which was $12,500 dearer than the cheapest Tesla Model Y – days before the first deliveries. Electric Cars View 4 images Subaru Australia has been unable to explain why it discounted up to $8000 from … Read more
[ad_1] The German car maker is the latest to revise its ambitious targets for zero tailpipe emissions vehicles, as the rate of sales growth slows – and price cuts make it harder to earn a profit on electric cars. Mercedes-Benz has dropped its target to sell electric cars only “where market conditions allow” by 2030 … Read more
[ad_1] The streamlined looks of the latest Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles – designed for optimal aerodynamics and driving range – are on the way out, along with their EQ nameplates. Electric Cars View 5 images Mercedes-Benz will drop the ‘EQ’ prefix for future electric vehicles and focus on more appealing exterior designs, according to one of its … Read more
[ad_1] Running 9 to 11 February 2024 at the Sydney Showground, the ‘Everything Electric’ expo will showcase all facets of electric living. Want to get a closer look at the world of electric vehicles before making a decision to buy? The ‘Everything Electric’ expo, to be held from 9 to 11 February 2024 at the … Read more
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