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2022 Kia EV6 GT flagship set to cost close to $100,000

430kW AWD version of EV6 electric car will cost close to six figures to become most expensive Kia yet offered in Australia

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BMW sells one-millionth electrified vehicle, sets goal for two-million by 2025

BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce are aiming to deliver a total of two-million EVs in just over three years

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Peugeot commits to going all-electric in Europe from 2030

International markets will still be provided ICE-powered models

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2022 Cupra Born EV 'could cost the same as a Golf GTI' when it arrives in Australia

VW Group Australia expedites introduction of Born hatch to give Cupra a shot at being the first European brand to offer an affordable EV

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Rivian wooed by UK Government to build factory

A proposed Rivian plant in the UK could be good news for Aussie buyers

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Ford CEO Jim Farley believes an all-electric line-up is "hard to imagine"

Growing electric investment won't guarantee an all-electric line-up over the next ten years

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2023 Lexus RZ electric SUV teased

The first dedicated electric Lexus has been teased ahead of its unveiling

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2022 Polestar 3: New electric SUV teased again

Firm hints at UK pricing, but we'll have to wait to hear more about what plans are for Australia

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2023 BMW i7 teased: Electric sedan confirmed, shown testing in the snow

Set to compete with the Mercedes-Benz EQS, the full-electric 7 Series is expected to debut next year with an iX-based powertrain

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Mercedes-Benz to offer electric vans and people-movers locally from 2022

Three new electric Mercedes-Benz vans are set to land in Australia next year, with more to follow

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Hennessey to build electric, six-wheel ‘Hyper-GT’ car

Don’t expect to see the wild creation before 2026

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Stellantis enters deals for EV battery tech, including part-Australian company

Vulcan will begin supplying lithium hydroxide to the automaker for battery production, while Factional will help with solid-state battery tech

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Tesla Model S Plaid: Carbon ceramic brakes now available

It’s one of the fastest-accelerating vehicles in the world, and now the Model S Plaid is also set to be one of the quickest to come to a halt

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United Kingdom to mandate EV charge points in new buildings from 2022

Boris Johnson’s Government is set to mandate charge points in new homes and businesses

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Mazda says synthetic fuels complement electric vehicles

The manufacturer's European arm believes we could soon see bio fuels become as cheap as fossil fuels

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MG to roll out 3000 EV charging points across Australia

The AC charging points will rolled out to up 1000 hotels to encourage EV owners to travel further

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MG confirms 2023 MG5 sedan for Australia, but rules out new EVs

MG is adding an all-new model to its Australian line-up, however, we won’t be seeing any of its more advanced BEV models any time soon

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2023 Hyundai Grandeur: Concept previews electric production car

Hyundai looks to its past as it embraces an electric future

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Ford and Rivian cancel joint EV project

After investing in Rivian, Ford wants to go it alone for vehicle development

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2022 Audi Q5 E-Tron revealed; exclusive to China

Despite adopting the Q5 name, this Chinese market E-Tron version shares nothing in common with the international model

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2022 Mitsubishi Airtrek: China-only electric SUV revives old nameplate

Mitsubishi has unveiled its first electric SUV with futuristic technology, bold styling, and a familiar name – but it’ll be limited to the Chinese market

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Kia EV6 sets electric vehicle world record for shortest charging time to cross the United States

The Kia EV6 has beaten the Tesla Model S in the shortest charging time required to drive from New York City to Los Angeles

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2022 Porsche Taycan GTS pricing announced, Sport Turismo not for Australia – UPDATE

Local buyers will miss out on the long-roof GTS

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2022 Genesis Electrified GV70 revealed, Australian launch confirmed

Third all-electric Genesis model debuts in China, set to arrive locally next year