Toyota sales chief says EVs ‘impractical’ for Australian drivers as Tesla retaliates against ‘cynical’ attack

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Australia's most popular car brand, Toyota, has launched a stinging attack on electric vehicles claiming they are not ready for our roads, not as green as they seem and remain impractical for the vast majority of Australian motorists".

But Australia's most popular electric car brand and industry groups claim the argument is a cynical" attack by a company too slow off the mark" and at risk of losing the future automotive race.