China’s Zeekr eyes Australia with people‑mover, Tesla rival and first PHEV

Zeekr – the Geely Group‑owned EV marque that also sits alongside Volvo and Polestar – is pushing to broaden its Australian presence with a varied line‑up that ranges from a tech‑forward people‑mover to a Tesla‑challenging mid‑size sedan and the brand’s first plug‑in hybrid flagship SUV. The company has already begun deliveries of the X compact […]

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Government-backed loans to cut the cost of new and used electric vehicles – with conditions

The federal government has unveiled a scheme designed to make both new and used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) more affordable for Australian buyers. Announced by Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen at a BYD dealership in Sydney, the initiative partners the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) with government support via the Clean Energy Finance Corporation […]

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