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// Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Arrives Down Under
Chevrolet’s Corvette E-Ray has dotted down, with deliveries both sides of the Tasman kicking off this month.
- AutoTalk says GM ANZ confirms August deliveries for Corvette E-Ray
- Driven says Chevrolet’s Corvette E-Ray hybrid is here: deliveries for New Zealand start this month
- Stuff Motoring says NZ pricing for Chevrolet’s first electrified Corvette revealed
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// Zeekr 5.5C EV batteries can charge in 10.5 minutes
Zeekr says its upgraded lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic batteries support 5.5C ultra-fast charging and can go from 10% to 80% in 10.5 minutes – making it one of the fastest charging EVs.
IN OTHER NEWS
// BYD dominates China PHEV sales
BYD dominates China’s plug-in hybrid (PHEV) market, with nine out of the 10 best-selling PHEV models last month.
// Ultra-fast EV chargers may encourage EV ownership
Kwetta (formerly Red Phase) aims to bring in a new era of electrification for New Zealand’s vehicle fleet with the roll-out of ultra-fast chargers and a new approach to considering the power grid’s health.
// Megawatt charging for trucks, marine and aviation
High-power megawatt charging is expected soon for Kiwi e-trucks, e-ferries and e-aircraft.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Mazda EZ-6 electric sedan confirmed as brand’s first global EV
Mazda has confirmed both fully electric and PHEV versions of this rear-wheel-drive sedan that follows Mazda 6 heritage—but the U.S. isn’t confirmed yet.
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