Chinese electric car deals hit overdrive as competition heats up

The latest Chinese car brands to reach Australia have sharpened their pencil on prices – and thrown in extras – to lure buyers away from each other, as even more new marques close in on showrooms.Competition among Australia’s newest electric-car brands from China has hit a new gear, in the battle to win over buyers from Tesla and established marques.New manufacturers such as Deepal, Geely, Leapmotor, XPeng and Smart have rolled out deals in the lead-up to the end of the financi