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Episode 77; Quick Charge Honda Super-One Priced, Model Y L Leads July and Stockman Gets Aussie Tuning
Send us Fan Mail Honda has confirmed a $36,900 drive-away price for its tiny Super-One electric hatch, but with fewer than 130 cars expected this year and substantially cheaper rivals already available, value could be its biggest challenge. Tesla records its strongest Australian July result as the six-seat Model Y L outsells the regular Model Y, while Chery recruits Premcar to test and tune the Stockman diesel plug-in hybrid ute for Australian conditions. We also cover Coles putting electric prime movers onto B-double freight routes, Leapmotor’s new B03 electric hatch, Lepas planning another EV and PHEV small car, Geely launching an Amazon virtual showroom and major Farizon electric van price cuts. YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:56 Honda Super-One priced from $36,900 03:11 Tesla Model Y L leads record July 06:23 Chery Stockman gets Australian tuning 07:57 Coles launches electric B-double routes 11:37 Leapmotor B03 officially revealed 13:57 Lepas plans EV and PHEV hatchback 15:46 Geely puts the EX2 on Amazon 17:13 Farizon cuts electric van prices 19:15 Outro Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Episode 76; Quick Charge; Electric MX-5 Future, Deepal S05 Incoming and China’s Battery Health Crackdown
Send us Fan Mail Mazda has given its clearest indication yet that the MX-5 is being prepared for an eventual electric future, although preserving its light weight and affordable character remains a major engineering challenge. Deepal has revealed an extensively updated S05 electric SUV ahead of its Australian arrival, with more power, larger storage areas, new driver-assistance hardware and a choice of battery sizes overseas. MG is adding $3000 cashback and a $500 accessory bonus to its IM5 and IM6 premium EVs, China has introduced a new standard intended to make battery-health information more accurate, and Volkswagen has expanded the Australian ID. Buzz range with a new Pro+ grade, more standard equipment, bidirectional-charging capability pending local testing, and a factory-backed camping package. YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro 00:39 — Mazda prepares the MX-5 for an electric future 02:28 — Updated Deepal S05 heads towards Australia 05:09 — MG discounts the IM5 and IM6 06:58 — China introduces battery-health accuracy rules 08:53 — Volkswagen expands the ID. Buzz range 11:36 — Outro Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Episode 75: Deep Dive; EV Price War Escalates, Atto 3 Evo Transformed & Ranger PHEV Sales Surge
Send us Fan Mail Australia’s electric-vehicle price war has moved well beyond simple reductions to the advertised list price. In Episode 75, we examine the Jaecoo J5 EV’s extraordinary sales advantage over its cheaper petrol sibling, the growing use of drive-away pricing, cashback, low-rate finance and home-charger offers, and why Ford’s Ranger PHEV appears to have found much stronger demand after major discounts. We also unpack the substantially re-engineered BYD Atto 3 Evo, the Seal 6 Touring’s chance of becoming Australia’s best-selling wagon, and the possibility of BYD developing a high-performance version. The episode also asks whether BYD’s Australian dealer and service network can keep pace with its rapid sales growth, examines GAC’s ambitious plans to launch more than 10 models and build a national retail network, and explains why the CUPRA Born is not expected to return to Australia for the foreseeable future. YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Welcome to Episode 76 and how the Deep Dive works 1:28 Australia’s EV price war enters a new phase 17:27 Ford Ranger PHEV sales surge after major discounts 26:19 The Atto 3 Evo is far more than a facelift 45:30 Could the Seal 6 Touring become Australia’s best-selling wagon? 53:32 BYD considers a high-performance Seal 6 Touring 1:01:23 Can BYD’s dealer network keep up with its sales growth? 1:15:00 GAC accelerates its Australian expansion plans 1:24:23 CUPRA Born ruled out for an Australian return 1:30:36 Final thoughts and outro Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Episode 74, Quick Charge: J5 EV Beats Petrol, $95 Chargers and Australia’s EV Price War
Send us Fan Mail Australia’s EV price war is intensifying. In Episode 74 of Plugged In Australia: Quick Charge, the electric Jaecoo J5 outsells its cheaper petrol sibling, a Queensland program cuts home-charger hardware to just $95, and BYD, Geely and Leapmotor launch aggressive new offers. We also cover Tesla’s ten-millionth electric vehicle, the Genesis GV90 testing on Australian roads, XPeng’s possible electric ute, and the major rear-wheel-drive upgrades coming for the BYD Atto 3 and Atto 2. YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Jaecoo J5 EV outsells petrol 01:57 Queensland’s $95 home-charger offer 03:17 BYD Sealion 7 Premium drive-away deal 04:39 Geely EX2 charger and finance incentives 06:06 Tesla produces its ten-millionth EV 07:02 Genesis GV90 spotted testing in Sydney 08:23 XPeng considers an electric ute 09:30 Leapmotor discounts B10 and C10 models 10:56 Major BYD Atto 3 and Atto 2 upgrades 12:41 Outro Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Episode 73, Quick Charge: BYD Wagon Push, Ranger Hybrid Surge and Australia’s EV Brand Shakeout
Send us Fan Mail In Plugged In Australia: Quick Charge Episode 73 for Thursday, 30 July 2026, Volkswagen’s electric ID. Polo moves closer to Australia while Cupra confirms the Born will not return any time soon. Mercedes-Benz reveals a completely new electric GLA with up to 657 kilometres of claimed range, BYD predicts its affordable Seal 6 Touring plug-in hybrid could become Australia’s best-selling wagon, and Ford Ranger Hybrid sales increase following some substantial discounts. We also cover GAC’s aggressive Australian expansion, whether dealer networks can keep up with the flood of new vehicles, an Australian-developed electric power trailer for mining road trains, and why China and Thailand will shape Australia’s future car market. YouTube timestamps 00:00 — Intro 00:53 — VW ID. Polo moves closer 02:01 — Cupra Born stays away 02:41 — New Mercedes-Benz GLA goes electric 04:23 — BYD Seal 6 Touring targets the wagon crown 06:04 — Ford Ranger Hybrid sales rise after discounts 07:33 — Australia’s EV market faces a brand shakeout 09:34 — Electric power trailer for mining road trains 11:13 — How China and Thailand will shape Australia’s car market 12:46 — Outro Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Episode 72, Quick Charge:Tesla Model Y L Arrives, XPeng’s Giant SUVs and Volvo EX60 Approved
Send us Fan Mail Tesla’s six-seat Model Y L is now appearing in Australian inventory for immediate delivery, while Volvo’s new EX60 has received local approval with up to 660 kilometres of range and 2.4-tonne towing. XPeng’s enormous G9L has been spotted testing in Melbourne ahead of its November arrival, and the even larger GX flagship has now been confirmed for Australia. We also cover Ford’s potentially cheaper Transit City electric van, Hyundai’s delayed extended-range ute, Coles’ supermarket charging rollout, mandatory emergency lane-keeping systems, Mazda’s major CX-60 and CX-80 PHEV price cuts, and Fortescue’s 150-tonne electric mining equipment. YouTube Timestamps 00:00 — Intro 00:50 — Ford Transit City could undercut E-Transit Custom 01:55 — XPeng G9L spotted and flagship GX confirmed 03:20 — Tesla Model Y L now in local inventory 04:18 — Volvo EX60 approved with 2.4-tonne towing 05:13 — Hyundai’s electrified ute delayed until as late as 2030 06:04 — Coles rolls out supermarket fast chargers 07:22 — Victorian councils move EVs into normal fleet replacement 09:15 — Emergency lane keeping becomes mandatory 10:32 — Mazda cuts CX-60 and CX-80 PHEV prices 11:36 — Fortescue tests 150-tonne electric water truck 12:37 — Outro Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Episode 71; Quick Charge — Chery’s 350kW Ute, XPeng’s Big Relaunch and BYD’s $3500 Fix
Send us Fan Mail In this Quick Charge edition of Plugged In Australia, Chery reveals its 350-kilowatt Stockman diesel plug-in hybrid ute, XPeng launches a major factory-backed Australian expansion, and BYD increases compensation for customers affected by its build-date mistake to $3500. We also cover the $89,900 XPeng X9 electric people mover, unpaid cashback offers from XPeng’s former distributor, a review warning Australian car buyers are waiting too long for consumer-law remedies, the XPeng L03 testing in Sydney, the Avatr 07 and Volkswagen’s production-ready ID. Cross. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro 00:43 — Chery Stockman diesel PHEV revealed 02:50 — XPeng plans five models in six months 05:23 — XPeng X9 priced from $89,900 06:48 — BYD increases compensation to $3500 08:09 — XPeng to honour unpaid cashback offers 09:01 — Review warns consumer-law remedies are too slow 10:24 — XPeng L03 Avatr 07 and Volkswagen ID. Cross 12:18 — Outro Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Episode 70; Deep Dive: Geely EX2 Under $27K, JAC’s $49,988 PHEV Ute and Ampol’s Petrol Warning
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 70 of Plugged In Australia, the Geely EX2 arrives with Australian pricing from just $26,490 before on-road costs, bringing rear-wheel drive and practical packaging to the affordable EV market. JAC confirms the Hunter plug-in hybrid ute from $49,988, Genesis launches the 478-kilowatt GV60 Magma, and Mercedes-AMG reveals an electric CLA 45 with three motors, simulated gearshifts and up to 500 kilowatts. We also examine Ampol’s acknowledgement that petrol could eventually become commercially unviable, Renault’s upgraded Megane E-Tech, GWM’s electric Ora Touring wagon, MG’s coming semi-solid-state PHEV technology, BYD’s refund offer following a model-year mix-up, Cadillac’s Vistiq recall fix, GWM’s luxury Wey V8X, the five-seat Zeekr 9X, Denza’s extreme electric sports car, and two significant developments in Australian electric heavy transport. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro 01:18 — Geely EX2 priced from $26,490 05:44 — JAC Hunter PHEV starts below $50,000 09:30 — Genesis GV60 Magma launched 12:42 — Ampol discusses petrol’s long-term future 16:26 — Mercedes-AMG’s 500kW electric CLA 45 20:09 — Renault Megane E-Tech Esprit Alpine 23:14 — GWM Ora Touring electric wagon 25:42 — MG’s semi-solid-state PHEV batteries 28:24 — BYD offers refunds over model-year mix-up 33:41 — Cadillac Vistiq recall fix 37:45 — Wey V8X luxury electric SUV 40:23 — Zeekr 9X gains a five-seat version 43:33 — Denza Z sports car pricing and performance 46:23 — New Energy Transport’s first electric prime mover 48:55 — Janus Electric expands North American orders 51:52 — Outro Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Episode 69; Deep Dive: Record EV Sales, Charging Failures, New Affordable EVs and Electric Trucks
Send us Fan Mail This week on Plugged In Australia, we’re back with a full deep dive after a rough week off with influenza A. There were no Quick Charge episodes this week and no deep dive last week, and with school holidays now here, there also won’t be Quick Charge episodes next week — but there will be a deep dive. In Episode 69, we cover Australia’s record June vehicle market, Tesla and BYD’s massive sales surge, calls for mandatory EV charger standards after the Telstra outage, the updated Xpeng G6, MG S5 EV, Kia EV3 AWD, Lexus ES electric, Leapmotor B05, Cupra Raval, Jaecoo J8 PHEV, Farizon’s new electric cab chassis, electric trucks being built in Australia, Western Sydney Airport’s electric ground equipment, and more. YouTube timestamps 00:00 — Intro and apology 01:30 — Telstra outage exposes EV charging weakness 04:23 — June 2026 record EV sales 07:39 — Tesla sets new Australian sales record 09:38 — BYD almost catches Toyota 12:13 — Kia EV3 AWD coming to Australia 15:04 — BMW iX3 earns first five-star 2026 ANCAP result 17:10 — MG S5 EV gets more range and power 19:24 — Xpeng G6 refreshed and cheaper 27:41 — MG U9 hybrid ute under consideration 35:05 — Toyota HiLux BEV mostly attracting fleets 45:07 — Farizon F3E electric cab chassis 52:32 — Jaecoo J8 PHEV seven-seater 1:02:08 — GWM targets top five 1:12:34 — Leapmotor B05 affordable EV hatch 1:22:09 — Lexus ES EV coming to Australia 1:23:33 — Polestar 4 rear-window version 1:24:56 — Cupra Raval confirmed 1:35:07 — Geely Emgrand EM-i context 1:43:57 — Zeekr LandCruiser fighter and ute interest 1:45:17 — Volvo builds Australian-made electric trucks 1:55:55 — Ausgrid electric prime mover trial 1:17:03 — 148-truck electric freight deal 2:08:45 — Western Sydney Airport electric ground equipment 2:09:54 — Tesla FSD light for older hardware 2:16:34 — BYD Atto 2 update 2:23:00 — Outro Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Episode 68; Quick Charge — Cheaper Tavascan, Electric X5 and Volvo’s EX90 Price Cut
Send us Fan Mail QUICK CHARGE DESCRIPTION In this Quick Charge edition of Plugged In Australia, we cover the biggest EV and plug-in hybrid stories for episode 68: Cupra cuts the entry price of the Tavascan with a new V variant, Australia’s first locally made electric bendy bus hits the road in Perth, BMW confirms the next X5 will include a full-electric iX5 for Australia, GWM reveals more of its Haval H10 plug-in hybrid flagship, Volvo slashes the entry price of the EX90, Hyundai says Australian EV sales have turned a corner, Hongqi prepares for an Australian launch, and BYD is already preparing a major mechanical overhaul for the Atto 2. YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro 00:39 — Cupra Tavascan gets a cheaper entry model 02:27 — Australia’s first locally made electric bendy bus 03:33 — BMW iX5 electric SUV locked in for Australia 05:39 — GWM Haval H10 plug-in hybrid flagship 07:07 — Volvo EX90 price cut 08:33 — Hyundai says EV sales have turned a corner 09:39 — Hongqi prepares for Australian launch 10:45 — BYD Atto 2 major mechanical overhaul 12:09 — Outro Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Episode 67, Quick Charge, Nissan’s PHEV Ute Lands, BYD Targets Cheap Plug-ins and Australia’s V2G Moment
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 67 of Plugged In Australia: Quick Charge, we launch the new news delivery format: shorter Quick Charge updates through the week, followed by one deeper end-of-week episode to unpack the biggest stories properly. Today we cover Nissan’s Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid ute arriving in Australia for testing, BYD’s Atto 2 DM-i getting closer to becoming one of Australia’s cheapest PHEVs, the BYD Seal Dynamic being axed, Mazda’s 6e drawing new buyers while Mazda warns of emissions-rule pain, Mitsubishi stepping away from in-house EV development, updated Polestar 4 and Renault Megane E-Tech models, Hyundai’s big V2G milestone, XPeng’s coming self-driving rival, and new child-seat concerns around the Tesla Model Y L. Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Quick Charge Episode 66; Tesla FSD v14, Kia PV5 and Australia’s New Affordable EV Wave
Send us Fan Mail QUICK CHARGE DESCRIPTION In this Quick Charge edition of Plugged In Australia, we cover the biggest stories from Episode 66: Tesla Full Self-Driving Supervised v14 rolling out in Australia, Tesla reaching 1000 Supercharger stalls locally, Kia confirming the PV5 electric people mover, Leapmotor upgrading the C10 and confirming another affordable EV, the BYD Shark 6 Performance parts delay, Forthing launching the Taikon 5, and fresh updates from Geely, Chery, Porsche, Denza, Maserati, BMW and Honda. QUICK CHARGE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:42 Tesla FSD Supervised v14 rolls out in Australia 1:34 Tesla Supercharger milestone and Cybercab testing 2:07 Kia PV5 Passenger confirmed 3:15 Leapmotor C10 upgrade and B03X confirmed 4:24 BYD Shark 6 Performance parts delay 4:59 Forthing Taikon 5 launches from $36,990 drive-away 8:55 Geely EX2, EX5 facelift and Lepas L6 6:20 Chery Stockman PHEV ute 7:06 Porsche Taycan fake shifts and no electric 911 7:36 Denza N9, Maserati Folgore and BMW iX5 8:26 Honda Super-One & NSW road-user-charge debate 9:20 Outro Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Episode 66, Deep Dive: Tesla FSD v14, Kia PV5 and Australia’s Next Affordable EV Wave
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 66 of Plugged In Australia, we look at Tesla Full Self-Driving Supervised v14 rolling out in Australia, Tesla’s 1000th local Supercharger stall, and Cybercab prototypes appearing in New Zealand. We also cover Kia’s PV5 electric people mover, Leapmotor’s upgraded C10 and incoming B03X, the BYD Shark 6 Performance parts delay, Porsche adding fake gear shifts to the Taycan while ruling out an electric 911, and a wave of new affordable EVs and EREVs from Forthing, Geely, Lepas, Chery, Honda and more. Plus, we look at Denza’s big N9 PHEV SUV, Maserati’s longer-range Folgore update, BMW’s huge-battery iX5, and the renewed debate over EV road-user charges in NSW. YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:05 Tesla FSD Supervised v14 rolls out in Australia 5:54 Tesla passes 1000 Supercharger stalls and Cybercab appears in New Zealand 9:35 Kia PV5 Passenger confirmed for Australia 14:16 Leapmotor C10 gets more range, power and faster charging 17:03 Leapmotor B03X confirmed and safety beeps explained 21:39 BYD Shark 6 Performance arrives with parts delay 25:15 Forthing Taikon 5 launches as cheap BEV and EREV SUV 32:16 Geely EX2 approved and EX5 facelift moves rear-drive 35:40 Lepas L6 confirmed and Chery Stockman PHEV ute named 39:51 Porsche Taycan fake shifts and no electric 911 44:03 Denza N9, Maserati Grecale Folgore and BMW iX5 49:33 Honda Super-One and NSW road-user-charge debate Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Episode 65 | Deep Dive: Smaller Cadillac Batteries, Ferrari’s Forever Pack and BMW’s Electric M3
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 65 of Plugged In Australia, we look at why the Cadillac Optiq and Vistiq are arriving with smaller batteries and slower DC charging than their US equivalents, Ferrari’s unusual plan to make the Luce battery repairable and upgradable for decades, and the possibility of a petrol range-extender version of the Leapmotor B05 hatch. We also cover Volvo’s next XC40 returning to an electric-first direction, the expanded NSW EV fleet funding program, and BMW’s four-motor, 800-volt M Concept Neue Klasse previewing the first full-electric M car due from 2027. YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:01 Cadillac explains Australia’s smaller Optiq and Vistiq batteries 10:02 Ferrari designs the Luce battery for decades of repair and upgrades 18:02 Leapmotor considers a B05 range-extender hatch 24:44 Volvo’s next XC40 could return to an electric-first platform 31:35 NSW extends and expands EV fleet funding 40:00 BMW previews the first full-electric M car 48:50 Outro Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Quick Charge | Episode 65 | June 15th 2026: Cadillac Battery Cuts, Ferrari’s Forever Pack and BMW’s Electric M Future
Send us Fan Mail In this Quick Charge edition of Plugged In Australia, we cover why the Cadillac Optiq and Vistiq coming to Australia have smaller batteries and slower DC charging than their US equivalents, Ferrari’s repairable and upgradable Luce battery, the possible Leapmotor B05 range extender, Volvo’s next electric compact SUV, expanded NSW fleet funding, and BMW’s four-motor electric M car preview. QUICK CHARGE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:33 Cadillac’s smaller Australian batteries 2:21 Ferrari’s repairable and upgradable Luce battery 3:31 Leapmotor considers a B05 range extender 4:39 Volvo’s next compact electric SUV 5:32 NSW expands EV fleet funding 6:49 BMW previews its first electric M car 8:22 Outro Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Quick Charge | Episode 64 | June 12th 2026: MG2 Teased, Kia PV5 Confirmed and GWM Ora 5 Arrives
Send us Fan Mail In this Quick Charge edition of Plugged In Australia, MG teases a new affordable electric hatch, Kia confirms the seven-seat PV5 Passenger, and the GWM Ora 5 electric SUV arrives with sharp drive-away pricing and almost 3000 expressions of interest.r We also cover longer-range electric MINI Countryman models, Ferrari’s adaptive traction control, the truth about EV-specific tyres, new Mercedes-Benz GLC EV variants, RACV’s mobile charging trial and the Zeekr 7X reaching 5000 Australian deliveries. Quick Charge YouTube timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:40 MG teases a compact new electric hatch 1:46 Seven-seat Kia PV5 Passenger confirmed 3:10 GWM Ora 5 arrives from $33,990 drive-away 4:27 MINI Countryman EV gains more range 5:23 Ferrari’s driver-adaptive traction control 6:04 Do EVs really need special tyres? 6:57 New Mercedes-Benz GLC EV variants 7:49 RACV trials mobile DC charging 8:20 Zeekr 7X reaches 5000 Australian deliveries 9: 21 Outro Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Episode 64 | Deep Dive:MG2 Teased, Kia PV5 Confirmed, Ora 5 Arrives and Mercedes Expands Its GLC EV
Send us Fan Mail MG is preparing a new compact electric hatch that could become one of the brand’s cheapest EVs, while Kia has confirmed its seven-seat PV5 Passenger for Australia and secured a strong independent safety result for the PV5 Cargo. We also take a detailed look at the newly arrived GWM Ora 5 electric SUV and a second lower-bodied Ora 5 previewed for Australia, major range improvements for the electric MINI Countryman, new entry-level Mercedes-Benz GLC EV variants, Ferrari’s driver-adaptive traction control, a revealing EV tyre comparison, RACV’s mobile fast-charging trial and the Zeekr 7X reaching a significant Australian sales milestone. YouTube timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:01 MG teases its compact MG2 electric hatch 6:30 Kia PV5 Passenger confirmed and Cargo earns Platinum safety grading 13:44 Electric MINI Countryman gains more range 20:18 Ferrari traction control learns how you drive 26:06 Do EV owners really need EV-specific tyres? 33:33 GWM Ora 5 arrives in Australia 40:57 Mercedes expands the electric GLC range 46:44 RACV trials mobile DC charging 50:46 Zeekr 7X reaches 5000 Australian deliveries 54:37 Outro Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Quick Charge | Episode 63 | June 11th 2026: Leapmotor B10 EREV, BYD V2G, Skoda Peaq, Cadillac Cuts and Shark 6 Growth
Send us Fan Mail In this Quick Charge edition of Plugged In Australia, we cover the biggest stories from episode 63: Skoda’s upcoming Peaq seven-seat electric SUV, Cadillac’s Lyriq price reset, BYD leading the next stage of Amber’s vehicle-to-grid expansion, the Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV range-extender arriving in Australia from $37,888 before on-road costs, Lexus considering the TZ electric six-seat SUV for Australia, Dreame promising real physical buttons, BYD’s Shark 6 growth plan, CATL’s sodium-ion battery push, used EV market growth, kerbside charging in regional NSW, and BYD’s ambition to become the world’s biggest carmaker. Quick Charge YouTube timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:38 Skoda Peaq large electric SUV previewed 1:39 Cadillac Lyriq price cut explained 2:27 BYD leads next V2G expansion 3:17 Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV / EREV arrives 4:11 Lexus TZ decision for Australia 4:58 Dreame promises physical buttons 5:34 BYD Shark 6 sales growth plan 6:24 CATL sodium-ion battery push 7:06 BYD Pickles used EV auction deal 7:36 Kerbside charging in regional NSW 8:17 BYD wants world number one 8:43 Outro Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Episode 63 | Deep Dive: Leapmotor B10 EREV Lands, BYD Pushes V2G, Skoda Peaq Takes Shape, and EV Prices Keep Falling
Send us Fan Mail In episode 63 of Plugged In Australia, we cover another big week in Australian EV and plug-in news. Skoda’s upcoming Peaq seven-seat electric SUV is getting closer, with official aero details now out ahead of its full reveal. Cadillac explains why it has slashed Lyriq pricing in Australia, and BYD steps to the front of Amber’s expanded vehicle-to-grid rollout. We also dig into the Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV, a new range-extender SUV priced from $37,888 before on-road costs, with a proper credit to listener Muzza for flagging the story. Plus, Lexus edges closer to a decision on the six-seat TZ electric SUV for Australia, Dreame promises physical buttons in its upcoming EVs, BYD outlines its Shark 6 ute growth plan, CATL pushes sodium-ion battery development, BYD signs Pickles as its Australian auction partner, Essential Energy seeks approval for 300 kerbside chargers in regional NSW, and BYD claims it wants to become the world’s biggest carmaker within five years. Main episode YouTube timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:02 Skoda Peaq seven-seat electric SUV takes shape 7:30 Cadillac explains Lyriq price cuts in Australia 12:34 BYD moves to the front of Amber’s V2G expansion 17:25 Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV lands from $37,888 26:55 Lexus TZ Australia decision expected later this year 32:56 Dreame says its EVs will keep physical buttons 36:49 BYD Shark 6 sales plan, new variants and 3500kg towing 41:35 CATL sodium-ion batteries move closer to production 45:48 Used EVs gain ground as BYD signs Pickles auction deal 48:49 Essential Energy wants 300 kerbside chargers in regional NSW 52:15 BYD wants to become the world’s biggest carmaker 55:57 Outro Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
Quick Charge | Episode 62: Tesla Tops Australia, BYD Surges, Hyundai Cuts Prices, and V2G Takes Off
Send us Fan Mail In this Quick Charge edition of Plugged In Australia, we cover the biggest EV stories from Episode 62: Tesla Model Y becoming Australia’s best-selling vehicle, EVs hitting a record 19.9 per cent market share, BYD’s rapid rise, Hyundai’s EV price cuts, Cadillac’s electric SUV expansion, Tesla FSD V14 testing, electric ute updates, and the next step for vehicle-to-grid in Australia. Quick Charge YouTube timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:40 EV sales hit a record 19.9% share 01:10 Tesla Model Y tops Australia 02:16 BYD rises and puts pressure on Toyota 03:22 Hyundai cuts Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 pricing 04:05 Cadillac expands its electric SUV line-up 05:12 Electric and plug-in utes get serious 06:07 V2G and charging infrastructure updates 06:57 Outro Disclaimer: All specifications, pricing, and information discussed in this episode were correct at the time of recording. The electric vehicle market moves quickly, so we recommend you always check the latest details directly with manufacturers, dealers, or official sources. This podcast provides general news and information only, based on publicly available sources and Australian Consumer Law guidelines. It is not legal, financial, or professional advice. For advice specific to your situation, please contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or seek independent professional guidance. Plugged in Australia and its hosts are not responsible for any decisions, misunderstandings, or purchases made based on the content of this show. Sourcing & Transparency At Plugged in Australia, all our stories are sourced from publicly available news articles and reports. We do not receive any advance information or briefings from brands or manufacturers. Any analysis or opinions we share are based solely on this public information. Our main sources include (though we also use many others, and they vary by episode): https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.carexpert.com.au/ https://thedriven.io/ https://www.carsguide.com.au https://autotalk.com.au https://www.carsguide.com.au https://evcentral.com.au https://www.drive.com.au
