Plugged in Australia

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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

  1. Episode 60, Deep Dive: Mitsubishi’s Aussie-Tuned EV, Lexus RZ Price Cuts, BYD Shark Updates, MG IM8 and V2G Push | Plugged In Australia Episode 60

    40 min ago

    Episode 60, Deep Dive: Mitsubishi’s Aussie-Tuned EV, Lexus RZ Price Cuts, BYD Shark Updates, MG IM8 and V2G Push | Plugged In Australia Episode 60

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 60 of Plugged In Australia, we cover Mitsubishi’s first Australian EV in more than a decade, developed with extensive local testing and tuning, Lexus slashing more than $40,000 from parts of the RZ electric SUV range, BYD expanding the Shark 6 ute line-up with more tech and off-road software, MG’s incoming IM8 range-extender SUV, Denza’s over-the-air towing and off-road updates, global EV sales heading toward another record, MG’s new small electric SUV, BYD’s next-generation God’s Eye driver-assistance technology, Kia’s PV5 electric van being spotted in Australia, Tesla’s V2L adapter, Amber’s expanded V2G trial, and BYD’s new Dolphin G plug-in hybrid hatch for Europe. Timestamps — Main Episode00:00 — Intro 01:01  — Mitsubishi’s new Aussie-tuned EV 05:34 — Lexus RZ gets massive price cuts 09:5 0 — BYD Shark 6 range expands 15:02 — MG IM8 range-extender SUV 19:04 — Denza B5 and B8 OTA towing updates 21:59 — Global EV sales head for another record 24:49 — MG 4X and BYD Dolphin G 28:15 — BYD God’s Eye driver-assistance tech 31:22 — Kia PV5, Tesla V2L and Amber V2G 35:17 — Tesla roof heat patents 36:33— 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.auhttps://autotalk.com.auhttps://www.carsguide.com.auhttps://evcentral.com.auhttps://www.drive.com.au

    38 min
  2. Episode 59, Deep Dive: MG S6 Lands, LDV Cuts Electric Van Prices, and Australia’s Plug-in Ute Race Gets Serious

    3 days ago

    Episode 59, Deep Dive: MG S6 Lands, LDV Cuts Electric Van Prices, and Australia’s Plug-in Ute Race Gets Serious

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 59 looks at a big week for affordable electric and plug-in vehicles in Australia.  MG has launched the new S6 EV under $50,000 drive-away, LDV has brought forward its smaller eDeliver 5 electric van, Ford has explained why a full electric Ranger is not happening yet, BYD is expanding the Shark 6 ute range, LDV is leaving the door open for plug-in hybrid utes, Nissan is eyeing a Terrano PHEV, and China-market upgrades from Geely, BYD and Cupra show where the next wave of EVs may be heading. Timestamps — full episode 00:00 — Intro 01:02 — MG S6 EV lands under $50,000 drive-away 06:33 — LDV eDeliver 5 becomes Australia’s cheapest electric van 11:00 — Ford says a Ranger EV is not happening for now 14:28 — BYD Shark 6 range expands, but no SUV version 17:30 — LDV leaves the door open for plug-in hybrid utes 20:32 — Ford Bronco New Energy and more Chinese-made Fords for Australia? 23:27   — Nissan wants the Terrano PHEV 26:09 — Geely EX2 battery upgrade before Australian launch 28:31 — BYD Atto 2 and next Atto 3 upgrades 31:47 — Cupra’s Tindaya-inspired flagship could be EV or EREV 33:58- Blacktown City Council’s electric heavy truck replaces two diesels and two trailers 39:00 — 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.auhttps://autotalk.com.auhttps://www.carsguide.com.auhttps://evcentral.com.auhttps://www.drive.com.au

    40 min
  3. Quick Charge Episode 59: MG S6 Lands, LDV Cuts Electric Van Prices, and Australia’s Plug-in Ute Race Gets Serious

    3 days ago ·  Bonus

    Quick Charge Episode 59: MG S6 Lands, LDV Cuts Electric Van Prices, and Australia’s Plug-in Ute Race Gets Serious

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 59 of Plugged In Australia: Quick Charge covers a big week of practical EV news for Australia. MG has launched the new S6 EV under $50,000 drive-away, LDV has released Australia’s cheapest electric van, Ford says a full electric Ranger is not ready yet, BYD is expanding the Shark 6 ute range, and Nissan is eyeing a plug-in hybrid Terrano SUV. We also look at Blacktown City Council’s new electric heavy truck, Geely’s EX2 battery upgrade, BYD’s next Atto updates, and Cupra’s future electric SUV plans. 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.auhttps://autotalk.com.auhttps://www.carsguide.com.auhttps://evcentral.com.auhttps://www.drive.com.au

    8 min
  4. Quick Charge Ep 58: BYD’s 5000-Car Australia Push, Volvo EX60 Priced, and EV Sales Hit 20 Million

    22 May ·  Bonus

    Quick Charge Ep 58: BYD’s 5000-Car Australia Push, Volvo EX60 Priced, and EV Sales Hit 20 Million

    Send us Fan Mail Plugged In Australia: Quick Charge is the shorter version of the show for when you want the main EV news without the full deep dive. In Episode 58, BYD sends almost 5000 EVs and plug-in hybrids to Australia on one of its own ships as it pushes harder into the local market. Volvo prices the new EX60 electric SUV for Australia and promises better software after earlier EX30 and EX90 issues. Global EV sales pass 20 million in 2025, Kia shows a wheelchair-accessible PV5 electric van, Tesla talks up Semi uptime, and Sydney starts work on its first purpose-built electric bus depot. We also cover Origin’s fleet EV findings, the Skoda Epiq small electric SUV, BYD Seal 7 and Ti7 updates, Denza’s wild suspension tech, Mercedes-AMG’s 860kW electric GT, Hyundai’s fake EV shifting influence, and the updated CUPRA Leon Ve plug-in hybrid. Fast, factual EV news with an Australian focus. YouTube Timestamps — Quick ChargePlugged In Australia: Quick Charge00:00 — Intro 00:44 — BYD sends almost 5000 vehicles to Australia 02:08 — Volvo EX60 priced for Australia 03:30 — Global EV sales pass 20 million 04:07 — Kia PV5 wheelchair-accessible EV 04:50 — Tesla Semi and Australian electric truck modelling 05:50 — Sydney electric bus depot and fleet EV lessons 06:38 — Skoda Epiq, BYD Seal 7, BYD Ti7Denza, Mercedes-AMG 08:30 — Hyundai performance EV tech 08:50 — 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.auhttps://autotalk.com.auhttps://www.carsguide.com.auhttps://evcentral.com.auhttps://www.drive.com.au

    10 min
  5. Episode 58: BYD’s 5000-Car Ship, Volvo EX60 Pricing, Electric Trucks, Skoda Epiq and More

    22 May

    Episode 58: BYD’s 5000-Car Ship, Volvo EX60 Pricing, Electric Trucks, Skoda Epiq and More

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 58 of Plugged In Australia, we cover BYD sending almost 5000 EVs and plug-in hybrids to Australia on one of its own car-carrying ships as it pushes toward the top of the sales charts, Volvo’s new EX60 electric SUV pricing and the company’s promise to avoid the software problems that affected earlier models, global EV sales passing 20 million in 2025, Kia’s wheelchair-accessible PV5 electric van concept, Tesla Semi uptime claims, Australian electric truck route modelling, Sydney’s first purpose-built electric bus depot, fleet EV lessons from Origin Energy, the Skoda Epiq small electric SUV, the BYD Seal 7 PHEV sedan, Denza suspension tech, the Mercedes-AMG GT EV, and a brief update on the CUPRA Leon Ve PHEV. Timestamps — Main Episode00:00 — Intro 01:01 — BYD sends almost 5000 EVs and PHEVs to Australia 04:45 — Volvo EX60 Australian pricing, specs and software promise 09:20 — Global EV sales pass 20 million 12:24 — Kia PV5 wheelchair-accessible electric van 14:57 — Tesla Semi uptime and Australian electric truck modelling 18:21 — Sydney’s first purpose-built electric bus depot 20:38 — Origin fleet report: Tesla dominates, electric utes lag 23:24 — Skoda Epiq small electric SUV confirmed for Australia 26:11 — BYD Seal 7, Ti7 and Atto 5 model strategy 30:17 — Denza B5 and B8 active suspension tech 33:09 — Mercedes-AMG GT EV confirmed for Australia 36:39 — Hyundai’s fake EV shifting influence 39:06 — CUPRA Leon Ve PHEV Ultra Brief update 39:34 — 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.auhttps://autotalk.com.auhttps://www.carsguide.com.auhttps://evcentral.com.auhttps://www.drive.com.au

    41 min
  6. Episode 57: Long-Range PHEVs, Aussie-Tuned 4WDs and Electric Trucks Hit the Real World

    19 May

    Episode 57: Long-Range PHEVs, Aussie-Tuned 4WDs and Electric Trucks Hit the Real World

    Send us Fan Mail In episode 57 of Plugged In Australia, we cover GWM’s locally tuned Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV, Geely’s Starray EM-i getting a much larger battery and 136 kilometres of electric range, CUPRA’s new Leon Ve plug-in hybrid hatch, Ausgrid trialling a Volvo electric prime mover with battery-assisted heavy charging, and Stellantis returning Jeep and Peugeot production to China for new electrified export models. YouTube timestamps — Main episode00:00 — Intro 01:02 — GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T gets Australian suspension tuning 06:19 — Geely Starray EM-i gets 136km EV range 11:24 — CUPRA Leon Ve PHEV hatch priced for Australia 15:06 — Ausgrid trials electric prime mover and battery-backed charger 19:00 — Stellantis to build electrified Jeep and Peugeot models in China 22:33 — 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.auhttps://autotalk.com.auhttps://www.carsguide.com.auhttps://evcentral.com.auhttps://www.drive.com.au

    26 min
  7. Quick Charge 57: Longer-Range PHEVs and Electric Trucks Step Up

    19 May ·  Bonus

    Quick Charge 57: Longer-Range PHEVs and Electric Trucks Step Up

    Send us Fan Mail A shorter version of episode 57 covering the biggest EV and plug-in hybrid stories: GWM’s locally tuned Tank 500 PHEV, Geely’s longer-range Starray EM-i, CUPRA’s Leon Ve plug-in hybrid hatch, Ausgrid’s electric prime mover trial, and Stellantis building new electrified Jeep and Peugeot models in China. YouTube timestamps — Quick Charge00:00 — Intro 00:45 — GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T gets local tuning 02:23 — Geely Starray EM-i gets 136km EV range 03:44 — CUPRA Leon Ve priced for Australia 04:40 — Ausgrid trials electric prime mover 05:48 — Stellantis plans electrified Jeep and Peugeot exports 06:52— 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.auhttps://autotalk.com.auhttps://www.carsguide.com.auhttps://evcentral.com.auhttps://www.drive.com.au

    11 min
  8. Episode 56: Subaru’s EV Price Reset, BYD’s People Mover Push, Xpeng X9, Renault Master E-Tech and More Affordable EVs

    17 May

    Episode 56: Subaru’s EV Price Reset, BYD’s People Mover Push, Xpeng X9, Renault Master E-Tech and More Affordable EVs

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 56 of Plugged In Australia for Monday 18 May 2026, we cover Subaru’s new Uncharted electric SUV and major EV price cuts, Volkswagen bringing GTI into the EV era with the ID. Polo GTI, BYD preparing a wave of new plug-in hybrid and electric models including the Ti7, Atto 2 DM-i, M9 people mover and V9 electric van, Xpeng’s X9 electric people mover nearing its Australian launch, Renault pricing the Master E-Tech electric van, Mercedes-Benz confirming electric CLA pricing for Australia, Audi evaluating a compact A2 e-tron, Lexus’s three-row TZ EV looking more relevant for Australia, and the growing debate around EV access for renters and lower-income households. YouTube timestamps — full episode00:00 — Intro 01:03 — Subaru Uncharted priced and Subaru cuts EV prices 06:52 — Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI enters the EV era 10:34 — BYD Ti7 large SUV likely for Australia 14:26 — BYD Atto 2 DM-i could become Australia’s cheapest PHEV 17:38 — Xpeng X9 electric people mover nears launch 21:50 — BYD M9 plug-in hybrid people mover approved 25:35 — BYD V9 electric van approved for Australia 28:52 — Renault Master E-Tech priced under $80,000 31:39 — Mercedes-Benz CLA electric priced for Australia 34:57 — Audi A2 e-tron under evaluation 37:23 — Lexus TZ three-row EV looks more likely for Australia 39:53 — EV access for renters and lower-income Australians 42:49 — Legacy brands use China’s EV playbook 45:20 — 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.auhttps://autotalk.com.auhttps://www.carsguide.com.auhttps://evcentral.com.auhttps://www.drive.com.au

    46 min
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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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    Jamie
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