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Nissan unveils UK pricing for new all-electric Micra, first of four new EV models Nissan has unveiled pricing for its new all-electric Micra, the first of four new electric models to be released by the Japanese car maker.

Nissan has unveiled pricing for its new all-electric Micra, the first of four new electric models to be released by the Japanese car maker.

EV sales stutter in UK but continue to ramp up in Germany, BYD beats Tesla EV sales show growth in both UK and Germany, but Tesla continues to suffer and has been overtaken in both markets by BYD.

EV sales show growth in both UK and Germany, but Tesla continues to suffer and has been overtaken in both markets by BYD.

Tesla, BYD, Kia and Smart EVs all fall short in Australian real-world range tests Results have been released for real-world EV range tests for five electric models from Tesla, BYD, Kia and Smart. All came up short, some more than others.

Results have been released for real-world EV range tests for five electric models from Tesla, BYD, Kia and Smart. All came up short, some more than others.

Upcoming Tesla Model Y 6-seater spotted testing in the wild Tesla's more family-friendly SUV with 6-seat configuration has been spotted testing in China, ahead of imminent launch.

Tesla's more family-friendly SUV with 6-seat configuration has been spotted testing in China, ahead of imminent launch.

Xpeng releases new details of its upcoming sleek large electric sedan Xpeng's upcoming large sleek electric sedan design and tech details teased ahead of imminent launch.

Xpeng's upcoming large sleek electric sedan design and tech details teased ahead of imminent launch.

Upcoming Tesla Model Y 6-seater spotted testing in the wild Tesla's more family-friendly SUV with 6-seat configuration has been spotted testing in China, ahead of imminent launch.

Tesla's more family-friendly SUV with 6-seat configuration has been spotted testing in China, ahead of imminent launch.

Tesla, BYD, Kia and Smart EVs all fall short in Australian real-world range tests Results have been released for real-world EV range tests for five electric models from Tesla, BYD, Kia and Smart. All came up short, some more than others.

Results have been released for real-world EV range tests for five electric models from Tesla, BYD, Kia and Smart. All came up short, some more than others.

EV sales stutter in UK but continue to ramp up in Germany, BYD beats Tesla EV sales show growth in both UK and Germany, but Tesla continues to suffer and has been overtaken in both markets by BYD.

EV sales show growth in both UK and Germany, but Tesla continues to suffer and has been overtaken in both markets by BYD.

Sales of battery electric heavy trucks surge in China to nearly one quarter of market Sales of battery electric heavy-duty vehicles have surged in China in the first half of 2025, accounting for 22 pct of all heavy-duty vehicle sales, up from only 8.6 per cent a year earlier.

Sales of battery electric heavy-duty vehicles have surged in China in the first half of 2025, accounting for 22 pct of all heavy-duty vehicle sales, up from only 8.6 per cent a year earlier.

EV sales slump back to 6.9 pct of market after Tesla plunge, and despite BYD surge BYD overtakes Tesla with Sealion 7 claiming the crown as the best-selling EV in July after a dramatic slump in Model Y sales.

BYD overtakes Tesla with Sealion 7 claiming the crown as the best-selling EV in July after a dramatic slump in Model Y sales.

EV adoption in Europe - strong in the north, weak in the south EV sales are generally stronger in the north of Europe, and weaker in the south - with no brand dominant across the continent.

EV sales are generally stronger in the north of Europe, and weaker in the south - with no brand dominant across the continent.

Tesla sales take a dive in Australia after rising for 2 months Tesla sales plunge in the first month of the new financial year after a brief recovery with the launch of the new Model Y.

Tesla sales plunge in the first month of the new financial year after a brief recovery with the launch of the new Model Y.

Norway sets record month for EV sales - 97.2 per cent - as Tesla slips to fourth in electric brands Norway has once again set a new adoption record, with EVs accounting for 97.2 per cent of all new passenger vehicles registered and delivered in July, and Tesla slipping to fourth in electric brands.

Norway has once again set a new adoption record, with EVs accounting for 97.2 per cent of all new passenger vehicles registered and delivered in July, and Tesla slipping to fourth in electric brands.

Tesla offers more new incentives to boost sales of Model Y Tesla launches new set of incentives, adding to existing ones for those buying a new Model Y.

Tesla launches new set of incentives, adding to existing ones for those buying a new Model Y.

BYD launches one of its cheapest electric SUV variants, starting at $A16,100 BYD launches one of its most affordable electric SUV variants with pricing starting at under $A16,100, thanks to a smaller battery.

BYD launches one of its most affordable electric SUV variants with pricing starting at under $A16,100, thanks to a smaller battery.

Tesla launches Robotaxi service in California Bay Area covering a large area Tesla enters California with its Robotaxi service with invites being sent to users in an area covering over 7 million people.

Tesla enters California with its Robotaxi service with invites being sent to users in an area covering over 7 million people.

MG takes aim at Tesla with double-barrel launch of its luxury performance brand MG's premium brand IM launched in Australia with the release of the IM5 and IM6 models, which seem pitched directly at the market that Tesla has dominated for years.

MG's premium brand IM launched in Australia with the release of the IM5 and IM6 models, which seem pitched directly at the market that Tesla has dominated for years.

Xpeng aims to bring 1,000 of its G6 electric SUVs per month to Australian customers Xpeng's local distributor has announced arrival of 1,000 new G6 electric SUVs along with plans to deliver 1,000 a month as demand ramps up. But it still won't release its numbers.

Xpeng's local distributor has announced arrival of 1,000 new G6 electric SUVs along with plans to deliver 1,000 a month as demand ramps up. But it still won't release its numbers.

Hybrids are using up to 33 pct more fuel than advertised, Australian study finds Some of the most popular vehicles in Australia are consuming significantly more petrol than advertised, tests have shown, and hybrid cars rank amongst the most unexpectedly thirsty models.

Some of the most popular vehicles in Australia are consuming significantly more petrol than advertised, tests have shown, and hybrid cars rank amongst the most unexpectedly thirsty models.

BYD launches Australia-wide roadside assistance program with motoring groups BYD has launched a 24/7 roadside assistance program across Australia, linking up with the country's main motoring groups.

BYD has launched a 24/7 roadside assistance program across Australia, linking up with the country's main motoring groups.

Graph of the Day: EVs are nearing price parity with petrol and diesel cars. Falling battery costs are bringing price parity for electric cars ever closer, with the tipping point expected to be reached in many key markets over the next year.

Falling battery costs are bringing price parity for electric cars ever closer, with the tipping point expected to be reached in many key markets over the next year.

Nissan Ariya orders open as surprisingly low pricing announced for Australia Nissan opens orders on its next electric car in Australia, announcing a lower-than-expected price on the Ariya SUV.

Nissan opens orders on its next electric car in Australia, announcing a lower-than-expected price on the Ariya SUV.

Tesla's upcoming "affordable" model spotted, with no glass roof Closest spotting of Tesla's upcoming affordable model, providing hints on what the new car may look like ahead of its expected Q4 launch.

Closest spotting of Tesla's upcoming affordable model, providing hints on what the new car may look like ahead of its expected Q4 launch.

No contest: Why EVs are already much greener than combustion engine cars When you look at the complete picture - including production and operation - EVs already produce about 70% fewer emissions than petrol and diesel cars. It’s just no contest.

When you look at the complete picture - including production and operation - EVs already produce about 70% fewer emissions than petrol and diesel cars. It’s just no contest.

Tesla now heads to the UK with supervised FSD testing showcase after Australia Tesla's supervised FSD showcase continues, heading to its second right-hand-drive market in the UK, crossing multiple London landmarks.

Tesla's supervised FSD showcase continues, heading to its second right-hand-drive market in the UK, crossing multiple London landmarks.

Xpeng starts production of its X9 people mover in Indonesia, unveils new G6 Xpeng starts producing X9 MPV closer to Australia and unveils next generation G6 SUV for right-hand-drive markets.

Xpeng starts producing X9 MPV closer to Australia and unveils next generation G6 SUV for right-hand-drive markets.

Graph of the Day: The top five EV brands in Australia The fight for dominance in the Australian EV market used to be a one-horse race: Tesla. Now there is growing competition.

The fight for dominance in the Australian EV market used to be a one-horse race: Tesla. Now there is growing competition.

Australia’s EV transition is stuck in the slow lane Australia must avoid a chicken-egg scenario, where EV demand is held back by a lack of infrastructure, and infrastructure is held back by a lack of EV demand.

Australia must avoid a chicken-egg scenario, where EV demand is held back by a lack of infrastructure, and infrastructure is held back by a lack of EV demand.

Fiat slashes $20,000 off price of 500e two-door city electric hatchback Fiat has slashed prices on its 500e, shaving $20,000 off the price of one of the smallest EVs on the market.

Fiat has slashed prices on its 500e, shaving $20,000 off the price of one of the smallest EVs on the market.

The Tritium legacy: Councils give up on broken EV chargers, and one gets wiped out by a tree Councils frustrated by reliability issues with Tritium are ripping out the broken EV chargers. Some are planning ahead, while one of the few working Tritium chargers in one region just got wiped out b...

Councils frustrated by reliability issues with Tritium are ripping out the broken EV chargers. Some are planning ahead, while one of the few working Tritium chargers in one region just got wiped out by a fallen tree.