Australia's electric vehicle market is experiencing notable advancements following a new partnership between Smart and Hyundai Capital Australia. This collaboration aims to simplify and increase the accessibility of novated leasing for customers at Hyundai and Genesis dealerships. Through this initiative, customers can benefit from bundled cost savings that include significant tax advantages, particularly for electric vehicles (EVs) that qualify for the Fringe Benefits Tax exemption. This development provides Australians with a more cost-effective pathway to EV ownership, aligning with growing consumer demands for affordable and flexible vehicle financing solutions.

• Hyundai Motor (KOSE:A005380) last closed at ₩389,500 up 11%.

In other market news, IbidenLtd (TSE:4062) was a notable mover up 22% and closing at ¥16,650. At the same time, Aisin (TSE:7259) softened, down 11.7% to end trading at ¥2,224. On Friday, Aisin held its Q1 2027 earnings call.

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• Tesla (NasdaqGS:TSLA) finished trading at $308.85 up 3.5%, hovering around its 52-week low. This week, Tesla expanded its energy engagements by signing a new 140 MWac power purchase agreement for a solar project in Texas.

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