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Plugged In Australia is your essential podcast for the latest electric vehicle news tailored to Aussie drivers. We break down fresh updates on sales trends, policy changes like road-user charges and tax exemptions, and infrastructure developments—from charging networks in Sydney to regional rollouts. Get quick insights on new models hitting the market, like affordable BYD imports and Tesla’s latest, plus analysis on how global shifts affect Oz. Whether you’re tracking EV adoption rates or debunking myths, tune in weekly for concise, no-fluff coverage to keep you informed on the road to a greener future. Subscribe now and plug into the conversation
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Nissan confirms its 320kW/800Nm Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute – direct rival to the BYD Shark 6 PHEV with 33kWh battery, 135km CLTC electric range, 3500kg towing and 700mm wading depth – for Australian announcement next month and 2027 deliveries alongside the 2026 Navara with Premcar Australian-tuned suspension. Skoda Enyaq RS 2026 dual-motor SUV and Coupe priced from $75,490 before on-roads with 250kW/545Nm, 84kWh battery, 523-534km WLTP range and 185kW DC charging. Dreame N...
Zeekr's luxury electric people mover gets a 680kW power bomb with 900V architecture for faster charging while the brand sells strongly in Australia. Hyundai Australia insists the new Elexio isn't just a Kia EV5 twin with local tuning and 546km WLTP range undercutting the Model Y. Farizon V7e electric van launches with 1300kg payload and 376km WLTP range for Aussie tradies. The 2027 BYD Atto 3 gains 240kW rear-drive power, 800V architecture and bigger dimensions to take on the EV5 and Ge...
This episode of Plugged in Australia dives into the latest on electric vehicles shaping the market, from BMW's Neue Klasse iX3 and Volkswagen's refreshed ID.3 Neo to Mazda's potential hybrid and EV push in the CX-30. We also cover Hyundai's Ioniq 6 stock clearance ahead of updates, a rundown of affordable EVs hitting Australian roads in 2026, and new postcode data revealing outer suburbs as key hotspots for EV discounts. Sticking to facts with a nod to real-world impacts for Aussie driv...
Australia's electric vehicle market is accelerating as petrol prices push towards three dollars a litre in regional areas and global oil supply fears from the Iran crisis drive one in four drivers to consider switching. This fact-driven episode delivers every verified specification, pricing tier, range figure, power output, dimension, feature list, executive quote, warranty detail, ANCAP rating, and rival comparison on the five affordable EVs matching popular ICE models, solid-state bat...
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV updated with larger battery, 221 kW power and local suspension tune from $58,990 plus on-roads. Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell trucks in WA fleets; MG S9 7-seat PHEV and MG4 X with world-first semi-solid-state battery; Chery names world-first diesel PHEV ute via public competition; Jetour PHEV off-roaders confirmed; Polestar 3 now 800-volt with 350 kW charging; battery recycling to hit $6.9 billion a year by 2050; federal charging network overhaul after only 45 of 11...
February BEV sales surge 95.9% to 11,134 units claiming a record 11.8% share. GWM offers free $3,500 AWD on Haval H6 hybrids, GAC Aion UT budget hatch arrives Q2 from $31,990, Zeekr 7X Black Special Edition launches, Ineos smaller electrified SUV project revived, Australian specialists convert diesel buses to electric, Porsche may merge Taycan/Panamera lines, industry launches “Keep the EV Tax Discount” campaign, Chery QQ3 ultra-affordable hatch eyes Australia, Deepal E07 deliveries pau...
BMW drops its first Neue Klasse EV with 805 km WLTP range and pricing that undercuts rivals Porsche adds a Cayenne S Electric variant, Lotus confirms a PHEV Eletre X for the UK, Mercedes unveils a luxury eight-seat electric van. Tesla Semi factory ramps up, Donut Lab’s solid-state battery survives extreme heat tests, GWM locks in Tank 300 PHEV details while the Ora 5 goes hybrid, and we cover rising fuel costs, the “Keep the EV Tax Discount” campaign, Victoria’s electricity supply...
On this episode of Plugged In Australia we cover the new MG4 EV Urban entering the budget segment next month with aggressive pricing and a free home charger promotion. Bowen dismissing speculation of clean-energy and EV roll-backs; the first NVES compliance results showing most brands clearing the initial hurdle. Nio’s Firefly hatch launching in Thailand ahead of Australia. VW Group hitting four million BEVs delivered worldwide; Victoria’s second-largest big battery supporti...
On this episode of Plugged In Australia we cover the Tesla Model Y L six-seat extended SUV now officially confirmed for 2026 arrival with extra length, range and family-focused captain’s chairs. China becoming Australia’s top single-month vehicle source for the first time in decades; the mid-2026 Polestar 3 refresh delivering 800-volt architecture, 350 kW charging, more power and lower prices; rising fuel prices driven by Middle East conflict making the EV ownership case even stro...
On this extended episode of Plugged In Australia we break down the Jaecoo J5 EV smashing 1,000 orders at its aggressive launch price, fresh ANCAP five-star ratings for the Denza B8 PHEV and Hyundai Elexio EV achieved without new crash tests, and the latest Generational battery study showing real-world longevity far better than most assumed. AEVA launches an EV-friendly apartment register in Canberra and makes the case for autonomous tech slashing our road toll. Pricing lands for the Den...
Welcome back to Plugged In Australia. Today we dive deep into the small affordable EVs that could shake up our market – Chery’s QQ3 hatch and Leapmotor’s A10 crossover both showing real local promise. We examine the fresh data linking the federal EV discount directly to the first drop in transport emissions since the pandemic. A luxury EREV packing a built-in toilet has filed multiple Australian trademarks and could be on its way. A major independent study proves EV ba...
Episode 22 for February 25th, 2026 delivers a deep, honest, information-packed look at the latest developments shaping Australia’s EV, PHEV and electrified-ute market. We cover Chery’s world-first diesel plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute (KP31) heading to Australia in late 2026 with 3500kg towing and 1000kg payload targets aimed squarely at tradies and families, the Drive Car of the Year 2026 category wins where Tesla Model Y takes Best EV Under $60k, Polestar 4 wins Best EV Under $90k and BY...
Episode 21 for February 23, 2026 takes a deep, honest dive into the latest developments shaping Australia’s EV and PHEV market. We cover the JAC Hunter PHEV completing initial real-world testing at the former Holden Lang Lang proving ground ahead of its mid-2026 launch as a strong rival to the BYD Shark 6, BYD and Denza preparing to bring game-changing 1MW megawatt charging technology to Australia within 12-18 months that can add hundreds of kilometres in minutes. BMW’s plans for ...
In this special bonus episode of Plugged in Australia, we take a deep, news-style dive into the rapid rise of electric heavy vehicles transforming road transport. Perfect for listeners new to the space or trucking pros, we cover the basics of what heavy vehicles actually are, why electrification is a game-changer, the latest 2025-2026 deployments and record-breaking trials, Volvo’s local manufacturing push, Mercedes eActros fleets, and Aussie innovator Janus Electric’s battery-swap conv...
Episode 20 for February 19, 2026 takes a deep, honest look at the real state of Australia’s EV and low-emission vehicle market right now. We break down the very first official NVES results showing exactly which 19 brands missed their CO₂ targets (including Mazda, Subaru, Nissan and Hyundai). Polestar’s biggest-ever product offensive with a practical new 4 wagon plus new Polestar 2, 5 and 7, Denza’s aggressive 2026 plans for up to five new models and 20–25 dealers while already hol...
Episode 19 for February 18, 2026 delivers the deepest dive yet into Australia’s EV market momentum. We break down Nio’s record-breaking battery-swap scale and what it means for the 2026 Firefly launch here, Mazda’s aggressively priced 6e sedan going head-to-head with Model 3 and Seal on range, price and features, Leapmotor’s B10 five-star safety win plus confirmed cheaper variants and the smaller B03X in evaluation, the first right-hand-drive BMW iX3 Neue Klasse preview landing for loca...
Daily Episode 18 dives deep into the latest Australian and Australia-relevant EV developments. We cover the potential arrival of BYD’s rugged Fangchengbao Ti7 under the Denza brand, the significant 2026 MG4 interior overhaul and its implications for local buyers, Kia’s clear stance against price-war tactics with Chinese brands plus a spotted EV5 facelift, the latest OTA enhancements for the Geely EX5, the real-world mining trial of the JAC T9 electric ute in the Pilbara, and the critical prog...
G'day Australia! Episode 17 brings the heat with high-performance family EVs like the blistering Kia EV9 GT, affordable small SUVs from Suzuki, design fixes for the Hyundai Santa Fe, and groundbreaking battery-electric locomotives hauling iron ore in the Pilbara. We'll tackle ANCAP's safety push on door handles, why truck fleets are opting for smarter smaller batteries, Tesla's FSD subscription shift, and a blockbuster forecast: EV sales potentially jumping six-fold by 2030. As always, ...
G'day Australia! Episode 16 dives deep into BYD's dominant momentum in early 2026 – from why plug-in hybrids aren't going anywhere, to their big fleet sales ambitions, groundbreaking solid-state battery plans, and the real story on EV affordability perceptions. Plus, a cracking heavy-duty win: electric trucks now delivering your favourite beers across Perth with serious emission cuts. As always, we're EV-positive – celebrating practical progress in our unique market – but keeping it rea...
G'day Australia! Episode 15 is a massive deep dive into the electric vehicle landscape as we hit early 2026. We're talking affordable plug-in hybrid utes shaking up the tradie market, massively upgraded family EVs from BYD, heavy-duty electrification at our ports, solar-powered refrigeration tech landing on our shores, and the world's first sodium-ion battery EV that's a potential game-changer – even if it's not coming here yet. We'll cover Queensland's unique charging rules, why some b...
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