Electric car sales still a trickle in Australia

Electric car sales still a trickle in Australia

22 May 2015 by Chris Riley

The electric dream is fast turning into a nightmare - Australian sales of electric vehicles have dwindled to a trickle. Read more
Nissan electric car turns over new Leaf

Nissan electric car turns over new Leaf

25 Nov 2013 by Chris Riley

Nissan has unveiled a sportier version of the LEAF electric vehicle that may appeal to more people at the Tokyo motor show. Called the Nissan LEAF Aero Style it has the same all-electric powertrain ...Read more
Plug-in a turn-off

Plug-in a turn-off

24 Sep 2013 by Paul Gover

But do we really care more about volts and hertz than kiloWatts and Newton-metres? Read more
Electric car demand so low VW won't import

Electric car demand so low VW won't import

18 Sep 2013 by Philip King

Australia has stalled on the electric vehicle starting grid and will miss out on the new wave of cars coming from Volkswagen, as the carmaker's local operation says there is insufficient demand.The ...Read more
Racing could spark electric sales

Racing could spark electric sales

20 May 2013 by Paul Gover

The idea is good, and the green power pluses are mostly fine, but no-one wants to pay to play this way.Global sales of plug-in cars are currently little more than a trickle, even if Tesla of America ...Read more
Nissan Leaf slashed to $39,990 drive-away

Nissan Leaf slashed to $39,990 drive-away

3 May 2013 by Joshua Dowling

But anyone who bought one has just had thousands of dollars wiped from the value of their vehicle.  Japanese car maker Nissan has slashed the price of its slow-selling Leaf to $39,990 drive-away, ...Read more
New car sales price Nissan Leaf

New car sales price Nissan Leaf

1 May 2013 by Neil Dowling

In a solid sign that Australia is turning its back on emission-free electric cars, Nissan has slashed $17,000 off the price of its Leaf hatch. It chops the hi-tech, all-electric car's price to $ ...Read more
Beyond be-Leaf

Beyond be-Leaf

18 Jun 2012 by Peter Barnwell

But Nissan wants you to open your wallet this wide for the privilege of  appearing "green'' and driving the new electric-only Leaf.There are a few issues you need to keep in mind with such vehicles. ...Read more
Electric car resale values low

Electric car resale values low

3 May 2012 by Mark Hinchliffe

With the Nissan Leaf electric hatchback about to be launched here, sales of second-hand electric cars are showing early indications of low retained values. Brisbane City Council recently sold one ...Read more
Nissan signs Origin Energy deal for Leaf

Nissan signs Origin Energy deal for Leaf

27 Mar 2012 by Neil Dowling

Origin says it will provide eastern states customers access to electricity from sustainable sources, home and office charging equipment, electricity management and advice in its key eastern states ...Read more
Nissan e-NV200 is electric Leaf van

Nissan e-NV200 is electric Leaf van

10 Jan 2012 by Karla Pincott

The Koreans starred, the Japanese mounted a comeback, and One Ford hit the headlines with an extended family of Focus-based newcomers that it is certain to make a big hit in Australia. But it was ...Read more
Nissan Leaf priced at $51,500

Nissan Leaf priced at $51,500

20 Dec 2011 by Craig Duff

A household wiring inspection will be part of the package for private owners of the first family-sized electric car when it hits the showroom floor. Nissan announced pricing for the Leaf as it ...Read more
Nissan Leaf claims another crown

Nissan Leaf claims another crown

8 Dec 2011 by Paul Gover

The battery-powered compact, which is set for Australia in 2012, has just claimed the Japanese Car of the Year contest to complete a triple treat in 2011. It is also the winner of the World Car of ...Read more
Nissan Leaf to target mass market sales

Nissan Leaf to target mass market sales

2 Dec 2011 by Ged Bulmer

Despite heading the company which lays claim to being the first to get an affordable electric vehicle to market, Nissan president and CEO Carlos Ghosn won’t be happy until the electric Leaf is a mass ...Read more
Pensioners will push electric

Pensioners will push electric

14 Jul 2011 by Mark Hinchliffe

Just as the ageing Woodstock generation took to the Toyota Prius hybrid, they will also take to EVs, says Nissan regional electric vehicle manager Michael Hayes. Read more
Leaf wins five ANCAP crash stars

Leaf wins five ANCAP crash stars

12 Jul 2011 by Neil Dowling

The Nissan Leaf has been awarded the maximum crash rating by independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). It is the first five-star safety rating for an ...Read more
Nissan to export Leaf components

Nissan to export Leaf components

24 Mar 2011 by Paul Gover

Nissan, which withdrew from car making in Australia in 1991 and has mostly flown under the radar since that time as a manufacturer of aluminium components, has just landed a massive deal that will ...Read more
Nissan Leaf a sell-out

Nissan Leaf a sell-out

31 May 2010 by Neil McDonald

Despite the fact it has not even gone on sale in its key markets it is a sell-out in the United States and Japan.  Nissan dealers in the US hold 13,000 pre-orders for the cars, with customers putting ...Read more
Nissan Leaf may be cheapest electric

Nissan Leaf may be cheapest electric

29 Apr 2010 by Neil McDonald

But Nissan boss, Dan Thompson, warns that without some level of government support Australian buyers could be forced to pay more than Japan or US buyers."We've just announced pricing in Japan and the ...Read more
Nissan Leaf looks for help

Nissan Leaf looks for help

15 Mar 2010 by Stuart Martin

Showing a prototype of the zero-emissions vehicle – due to go on sale in 2012 – in Sydney today,  Nissan Australia managing director and CEO Dan Thompson was coy about the car’s predicted price but ...Read more
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