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Ultimate EV charging speed test: Do electric vehicles charge as quickly as advertised?
Do most EVs meet their claimed peak charging rates in real-world conditions. Well, it depends, as we discovered in this charging test of some popular electric vehicle models.

World’s top 10 best-selling cars for 2024: Toyota takes back crown from Tesla
Analysis of international sales data for 2024 puts the Toyota RAV4 pipping the Tesla Model Y as the world’s best-selling car by just a few thousand units.

Tesla Model Y Juniper update priced ahead of mid-year arrival
Tesla reveals Australian pricing of non-Launch Series Model Y, which is due to arrive in June.

Big 2025 Tesla Model Y facelift revealed ahead of Australian debut
As its best-selling model, Tesla has given the Model Y a more comprehensive makeover to set it apart from its twin, the Model 3.

2024 Tesla Model Y facelift leaks show full-width tail lights
Now that Tesla has revealed its refreshed Model 3, the related Model Y SUV is set for a similar upgrade – and it’ll probably look like this!

Which electric cars are exempt from the Luxury Car Tax?
The contentious LCT continues to shadow Australian new car buyers, but which EV models can avoid it?

New Tesla models coming: Model Y facelift, Cybertruck, Roadster, Model 2… and Cybercab?
From its smallest car yet to a futuristic ute, here is Wheels’ quick guide to all the future models set to be released by America’s famous electric car company.

2024 Tesla Model Y pricing: Big $8500 price cuts announced
Australia’s best-selling electric car is now more affordable after price reductions of up to $8500 for the updated 2024 Tesla Model Y electric SUV.

2024 Best Electric Cars: 14 winners revealed in ultimate EV test
In the most comprehensive comparison series of its kind in Australia, Wheels reveals the best electric vehicles available for all budgets – from less than $40,000 to more than $200,000.

VFACTS March 2024: Ford Ranger stays strong, RAV4 climbing
Another record month as the new car market has its all-time best first quarter result, Tesla Model Y sales double

Tesla criticises industry body for lobbying against New Vehicle Efficiency Standard
EV maker accuses the FCAI of knowingly making false claims, using scare language

VFACTS February 2024: Nissan, Tesla sales up in another record breaking month
Australia’s new-car market has beaten its February record in another strong month as Nissan and Tesla re-enter the top 10

VFACTS January 2024: Record-breaking start, but turbulent times predicted
Ford Ranger remains on top in a record-breaking January as new-car sales kick off for 2024, but tougher times are predicted in future months with demand expected to weaken

The Best-Selling Cars by Brand – Australia
Revealed: Every major car brand’s most popular vehicle in Australia

New luxury electric cars coming to Australia in 2024
Your guide to fully electric luxury cars and SUVs heading to Australian showrooms in 2024

Recall roundup: Tesla, Volkswagen, Ford, Mercedes-Benz
New recalls issued for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Volkswagen Caddy, Ford F-150 and Transit Custom, and Mercedes-Benz midsize vans

Tesla Model Y is Europe’s best-selling vehicle
Model Y was the only EV-only vehicle inside the top 30!

These were Australia’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023
It’s no surprise that Australians love the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, but rising EV demand and supply constraints wrote an interesting tale for the nation’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023

Australia’s most popular electric cars in January 2024
Here are the electric cars that are racking up the most deliveries in Australia

Australia’s most popular electric cars in 2023
The results are in: Australians purchased more EVs than ever in 2023 and Tesla ruled the roost

VFACTS December 2023: Australian new-car sales record broken
More cars than ever were sold in 2023 following a record-breaking second half, as a December upset saw the Ford Ranger beat the Toyota HiLux to become the nation’s top-selling vehicle

New Luxury SUVs coming to Australia in 2024
Your guide to premium SUVs coming in 2024 from Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Genesis, Lexus, Lotus, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Polestar, Porsche, Range Rover, Tesla, and Volvo

Should you buy a Tesla Model Y? Five best alternatives to the popular electric SUV
The Model Y electric SUV is now one of the biggest-selling vehicles in Australia, but here are five great alternatives.

Tesla recalls 2 million vehicles over self-driving safety concerns
US safety body pulls millions of Teslas off the road as its probe into Full Self Driving continues.