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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Henry Belot

Batteries and Apple store vibes: the latest EVs take centre stage at successor to Melbourne motor show

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Vehicles on display at Melbourne EV Show 2023
The GWM Ora on display at Melbourne EV Show 2023. In Australia, more electric vehicles were sold in the first half of 2023 than in all of the previous year. Photograph: Nadir Kinani/The Guardian

More than a decade after the Australian International Motor Show was abandoned due to lack of interest, a leading showcase has returned to Melbourne without a petrol engine in sight.

Organisers believe the surging demand for electric vehicles in Australia can help revive showcase car shows – once a drawcard for petrol heads and car nerds, this fresh incarnation feels more like walking into an Apple store.

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