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

    1 DAY AGO ·  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
  2. Episode 58: BYD’s 5000-Car Ship, Volvo EX60 Pricing, Electric Trucks, Skoda Epiq and More

    1 DAY AGO

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

    4 DAYS AGO

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

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

    6 DAYS AGO

    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
  6. Quick Charge 56: Subaru’s EV Price Cuts, BYD’s Big Push and Xpeng X9 Nears Australia

    6 DAYS AGO ·  BONUS

    Quick Charge 56: Subaru’s EV Price Cuts, BYD’s Big Push and Xpeng X9 Nears Australia

    Send us Fan Mail Quick Charge 56 covers the biggest Australian EV stories from Episode 56: Subaru’s new Uncharted and EV price cuts, Volkswagen’s ID. Polo GTI, BYD’s wave of new plug-in hybrid and electric models, Xpeng’s X9 people mover, Renault’s Master E-Tech electric van, Mercedes-Benz’s electric CLA, and the growing debate around EV access for renters and lower-income households. Timestamps — Quick Charge 00:00 — Intro 00:40 — Subaru Uncharted and EV price cuts 02:11 — Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI 03:00 — BYD Ti7 and Atto 2 DM-i 04:29 — Xpeng X9 electric people mover 05:26 — BYD M9 and V9 06:19 — Renault Master E-Tech 06:56 — Mercedes CLA electric and Audi A2 e-tron 07:56 — EV access for renters and lower-income households 08:44 — 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
  7. Quick Charge 55: EV Budget Changes, Kia’s Electric Stinger and Smarter Charging

    13 MAY ·  BONUS

    Quick Charge 55: EV Budget Changes, Kia’s Electric Stinger and Smarter Charging

    Send us Fan Mail In this Quick Charge edition of Plugged In Australia for Thursday 14 May 2026, we cover the key EV stories from Episode 55: the Federal Budget’s EV tax changes, the road-user charge being put on hold, new kerbside and regional charging funding, Kia’s possible electric Stinger successor, Mazda delaying its in-house EV, AI battery charging research, and Shell Recharge chargers joining Chargefox. YouTube timestamps — Quick Charge00:00 — Intro 00:37 — EV FBT tax changes explained 02:08 — Road-user charge put on hold 02:49 — New kerbside and regional charging funding 03:23 — Kia’s possible electric Stinger successor 04:06 — Mazda delays its in-house EV 04:59 — AI fast charging battery research 05:56 — Shell Recharge joins Chargefox 07:07 — 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 55: EV Budget Changes, Kia’s Electric Stinger, Mazda’s EV Delay and Smarter Charging

    13 MAY

    Episode 55: EV Budget Changes, Kia’s Electric Stinger, Mazda’s EV Delay and Smarter Charging

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 55 of Plugged In Australia for Thursday 14 May 2026, we unpack what the 2026 Federal Budget really means for EV buyers, novated lease customers, charging infrastructure and road-user charges. We also cover Kia’s wild Vision Meta Turismo concept and its possible role as an electric Stinger successor, Mazda delaying its next fully in-house EV to 2029 while leaning on Changan-developed models for Australia, new AI research that could extend EV battery life without slowing fast charging, and Shell Recharge fast chargers joining the Chargefox app in Australia. Timestamps — full episode00:00 — Intro 01:01 — Federal Budget EV tax changes explained 05:05 — No EV road-user charge yet 09:17 — $40 million for kerbside and regional charging 12:54 — Kia’s electric Stinger successor possibility 18:12 — Mazda delays its next in-house EV to 2029 23:33 — AI fast charging could extend battery life 27:55 — Shell Recharge joins the Chargefox app 31:46— 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.auhttps://autotalk.com.auhttps://www.carsguide.com.auhttps://evcentral.com.auhttps://www.drive.com.au

    33 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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  • Creator
    Jamie
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    © 2026 Plugged in Australia
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