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. EV Sales Hit Record Share, BYD Jumps to Number Two, EV Tax Break Changes, Kia EVs Surge and Geely’s Big Australian Push

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    EV Sales Hit Record Share, BYD Jumps to Number Two, EV Tax Break Changes, Kia EVs Surge and Geely’s Big Australian Push

    Send us Fan Mail Plugged In Australia episode 49 covers one of the biggest Australian EV market shifts so far in 2026.  Battery-electric vehicles hit another record share of the new-car market in April, plug-in hybrids keep growing, BYD climbs to second overall behind Toyota, Kia’s EV3 and EV5 momentum shows why NVES is changing product planning, and the federal Electric Car Discount has been extended but will be wound back from 2027. We also look at Volkswagen turning to China-developed EVs and platforms for future global models, Leapmotor’s B05 electric hatch and B05 Ultra hot hatch getting international suspension tuning before an Australian launch, a new fleet of 30 electric trucks heading into Sydney and Melbourne delivery work, Geely’s expanding Australian plans including seven-seat and box-style plug-in hybrid SUVs, its EOFY finance push and 1000 horsepower off-road architecture, plus BMW’s unusual ladder-frame EV patent and Caterpillar’s drop-in battery-electric power unit for heavy machinery. Timestamps — main episode 00:00 Intro   01:11 April EV sales hit record share and BYD jumps to number two   08:14 Kia EV3 and EV5 momentum shows NVES is working   12:15 EV tax break extended, then wound back from 2027   17:25 Volkswagen looks to China for future global EVs   21:04 Leapmotor B05 and B05 Ultra get international tuning   25:33 Electric trucks head into Sydney and Melbourne delivery work   28:35  Geely’s bigger Australian push: PHEVs, seven-seat SUVs and off-road tech   34:17 Tech corner: BMW ladder-frame EV patent and Caterpillar BEPU   38:50 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.

    40 min
  2. Quick Charge: EV Sales Hit Records, BYD Takes Second, Tax Break Changes and Geely Goes Big

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    Quick Charge: EV Sales Hit Records, BYD Takes Second, Tax Break Changes and Geely Goes Big

    Send us Fan Mail A fast Plugged In Australia: Quick Charge version of episode 49, covering April’s record EV market share, BYD’s rise to second overall in Australia, the federal EV tax break changes, Kia EV3 and EV5 momentum, Volkswagen looking to China, Leapmotor’s B05 Australian tuning story, electric trucks for Sydney and Melbourne, and Geely’s growing Australian EV and PHEV push. Time Stamps 00:00 Intro   00:43 EV sales hit record share and BYD takes second overall   02:11 Kia EV3 and EV5 build momentum   03:15 EV tax break extended but wound back from 2027   04:23 Volkswagen, Leapmotor and Geely show the global shift   06:0 5 Electric trucks and heavy EV tech   07:08 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.

    8 min
  3. Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Lands, Chery Q & Geely EX2 Target Cheap EV Buyers, and Australia’s EV Interest Surges

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    Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Lands, Chery Q & Geely EX2 Target Cheap EV Buyers, and Australia’s EV Interest Surges

    Send us Fan Mail In episode 48 of Plugged In Australia, Hyundai launches the Ioniq 6 N locally from $115,000 before on-road costs, bringing 478kW, a 3.2-second sprint and a 487km WLTP range — but also raising hard questions about how many buyers can stretch to a six-figure performance EV. Hyundai’s N division is already talking about cheaper electric performance models, potentially using the upcoming Ioniq 3 as a base. We also cover Lexus teasing its upcoming three-row electric SUV, likely the TZ, Geely preparing the EX2 budget EV for Australia, Geely’s heavy plug-in hybrid product push, Chery confirming the Q electric hatch for 2027, Jetour’s Australian ambitions, a major spike in EV interest as fuel-price concerns return, Tesla and Polestar sales doubling in April, the ACT hitting 34 per cent zero-emission new-car sales, and Hyundai, Kia and Genesis extending ICCU warranty coverage to 15 years on selected EVs. YouTube timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:05 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N lands in Australia from $115,000 06:37 Hyundai N is working on a cheaper performance EV 08:47 Lexus teases a three-row electric SUV, likely the TZ 12:19 Geely EX2 shapes up as a serious budget EV contender 16:08 Geely prepares a PHEV-heavy Australian product offensive 19:15 Chery Q confirmed for Australia, Jetour wants to move upmarket 23:06 EV interest jumps, Tesla and Polestar sales double, ACT leads 26:33 Hyundai, Kia and Genesis extend ICCU warranty coverage 28:49 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.

    30 min
  4. Quick Charge: Ioniq 6 N Priced, Cheap EVs Coming, and Australia’s EV Interest Spikes

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    Quick Charge: Ioniq 6 N Priced, Cheap EVs Coming, and Australia’s EV Interest Spikes

    Send us Fan Mail A fast 10-minute version of Plugged In Australia episode 48, covering the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N’s Australian launch, Hyundai’s cheaper electric N plans, Lexus’s upcoming three-row EV, Geely EX2 and Chery Q budget EVs, Geely’s PHEV push, Jetour’s Australian launch plans, surging EV interest, April EV sales growth, the ACT’s 34 per cent zero-emission market share, and Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ICCU warranty news. Quick Charge YouTube timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:34  Hyundai Ioniq 6 N priced for Australia 02:09 Hyundai plans a cheaper electric N car 03:00 Lexus teases a three-row electric SUV 03:56 Geely EX2 budget EV coming to Australia 04:50 Geely’s PHEV product push 05:32 Chery Q and Jetour prepare for Australia 06:41 EV interest and sales surge 07:45 Hyundai, Kia and Genesis ICCU warranty update 08:35 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.

    9 min
  5. Quick Charge: : Leapmotor Local Tuning, Jetour PHEV Ute War, Suzuki e Vitara Pricing and Hyundai EV Sales Surge |

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    Quick Charge: : Leapmotor Local Tuning, Jetour PHEV Ute War, Suzuki e Vitara Pricing and Hyundai EV Sales Surge |

    Send us Fan Mail .Leapmotor says export-market cars will not simply be copied from Chinese-market tuning, with Stellantis engineering input and possible Australia-specific calibration if volumes support it. Jetour confirms a 2027 Australian launch plan with the T1, T2, G700 off-roader and F700 plug-in hybrid ute, including big power and towing claims aimed at buyers considering BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and Ford Ranger PHEV. Mazda Australia shuts down rumours of a Deepal E07-based electric ute, while GWM axes the Ora hatch and prepares the larger Ora 5 electric SUV from $33,990 drive-away. Polestar and Volvo begin rolling out Google Gemini in cars with Google built-in. Omoda Jaecoo extends the J5 EV’s $36,990 drive-away price to EOFY. Suzuki confirms e Vitara pricing from $46,990 drive-away for the first 100 customers. Volkswagen’s ID.Era 9X previews a huge range-extender flagship SUV, and Hyundai Australia’s EV sales have already passed its full 2025 result on the back of fuel-price pressure and stronger demand for Kona Electric, Elexio, Inster and Ioniq 5.  # YouTube Timestamps — Quick Charge  00:00 Intro   00:41 Leapmotor export tuning and B05 Australia   01:41 Jetour T1, T2, G700 and F700 coming to Australia   02:47 Mazda shuts down Deepal E07 electric ute rumour   03:23 GWM Ora 5 replaces Ora hatch   04:07 Jaecoo J5 EV EOFY deal and Suzuki e Vitara pricing   05:46 Google Gemini, Volvo & Polestar 06:18 Volkswagen ID.Era 9X  07:01: Hyundai EV sales surge   07:38 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.

    9 min
  6. Leapmotor Local Tuning, Jetour PHEV Ute War, Suzuki e Vitara Pricing and Hyundai EV Sales Surge | Plugged In Australia

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    Leapmotor Local Tuning, Jetour PHEV Ute War, Suzuki e Vitara Pricing and Hyundai EV Sales Surge | Plugged In Australia

    Send us Fan Mail Plugged In Australia episode 47 covers electric and plug-in hybrid news for Australian buyers.  Leapmotor says export-market cars will not simply be copied from Chinese-market tuning, with Stellantis engineering input and possible Australia-specific calibration if volumes support it.  Jetour confirms a 2027 Australian launch plan with the T1, T2, G700 off-roader and F700 plug-in hybrid ute, including big power and towing claims aimed at buyers considering BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and Ford Ranger PHEV.  Mazda Australia shuts down rumours of a Deepal E07-based electric ute, while GWM axes the Ora hatch and prepares the larger Ora 5 electric SUV from $33,990 drive-away.  Polestar and Volvo begin rolling out Google Gemini in cars with Google built-in.  Omoda Jaecoo extends the J5 EV’s $36,990 drive-away price to EOFY.  Suzuki confirms e Vitara pricing from $46,990 drive-away for the first 100 customers.  Volkswagen’s ID.Era 9X previews a huge range-extender flagship SUV, and Hyundai Australia’s EV sales have already passed its full 2025 result on the back of fuel-price pressure and stronger demand for Kona Electric, Elexio, Inster and Ioniq 5. # YouTube Timestamps — Full Episode   00:00 Intro   01:10 Leapmotor says export-market cars will get Stellantis tuning input   05:54 Jetour confirms T1, T2, G700 and F700 plans for Australia   11:41 Mazda shuts down Deepal E07-based electric ute rumours   16:05 GWM Ora hatch axed, Ora 5 SUV takes over from $33,990 drive-away   21:00 Google Gemini comes to Polestar and Volvo cars with Google built-in   24:39 Jaecoo J5 EV keeps $36,990 drive-away price through EOFY   28:00 Suzuki e Vitara pricing confirmed from $46,990 drive-away   32:47 Volkswagen ID.Era 9X previews giant range-extender SUV thinking   36:33E Hyundai EV sales surge as fuel prices push buyers toward electric   40:31 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.

    41 min
  7. Quick Charge: Tesla Model Y L Lands, Leapmotor Pushes Australia, VW ID.Polo Reset & Chery’s EV Brands

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    Quick Charge: Tesla Model Y L Lands, Leapmotor Pushes Australia, VW ID.Polo Reset & Chery’s EV Brands

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Plugged In Australia: Quick Charge, the shorter highlights version of episode 46. In this Quick Charge episode, we cover Tesla’s new Model Y L beginning Australian deliveries with six seats, long claimed range and vehicle-to-load, Leapmotor’s plan to take on BYD, MG, GWM and Chery in Australia, and Chery’s growing sub-brand push with Lepas, iCaur and Freelander. We also look at Volkswagen’s ID.Polo EV reset, Cadillac’s Australian and New Zealand EV dealer expansion, GWM’s view that smaller EVs still make the most sense, and the growing wave of plug-in hybrids and range-extenders heading to Australia. This is the fast version of the full episode — ideal if you want the main EV news without the full deep dive 00:00 Welcome to Quick Charge 00:43 Tesla Model Y L lands in Australia 02:33 Leapmotor targets BYD, MG, GWM and Chery 05:08 Chery expands with Lepas, iCaur and Freelander 07:17  Volkswagen ID.Polo EV reset 08:36 Cadillac expands its EV network 09:33 GWM’s small-EV strategy 10:13 Australia’s PHEV and EREV wave 11:05 Quick Charge wrap-up 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.

    12 min
  8. Tesla Model Y L Lands with V2L, Leapmotor’s Big Australia Push, Chery’s iCaur Off-Road Attack, VW ID.Polo Reset and Zeekr’s 1030kW PHEV SUV

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    Tesla Model Y L Lands with V2L, Leapmotor’s Big Australia Push, Chery’s iCaur Off-Road Attack, VW ID.Polo Reset and Zeekr’s 1030kW PHEV SUV

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Plugged In Australia, Tesla’s six-seat Model Y L begins Australian deliveries with 681 kilometres of claimed WLTP range, more family space and the first factory vehicle-to-load system on an Australian Tesla.  Leapmotor lays out a serious Australian growth plan with one global brand, the B05 electric hatch due this year, a B05 Ultra performance version expected to follow, a D19 flagship SUV under export study, conventional keys finally coming, and a ute still possible but blocked by the lack of a ladder-frame platform.  Geely previews its next-generation Galaxy concept, a 745 kilowatt new-energy off-road platform and high-efficiency hybrid tech.  Cadillac prepares to expand its EV dealer network across Australia and New Zealand as Lyriq prices fall and Optiq and Vistiq arrive.  GWM explains why it still sees smaller EVs as the smarter play while promising more conventional electric models. Chery’s Lepas, iCaur and Freelander brands sharpen their Australian plans with the iCaur V27 and V25 electric and range-extender off-road SUVs locked in.  Volkswagen’s ID.Polo points to a more affordable, more normal EV reset with physical buttons and familiar nameplates. We also unpack Australia’s incoming plug-in hybrid and EREV wave.  AEVA’s call for a universal vehicle levy instead of an EV-only road tax, and the Zeekr 8X plug-in hybrid SUV with 1030 kilowatts and supercar-level acceleration. YouTube Timestamps  00:00 – Intro 01:04 – Tesla Model Y L deliveries begin in Australia with V2L 08:16 – Leapmotor’s one-brand strategy, B05 Ultra, D19 SUV, keys and ute problem 19:04  – Geely previews Galaxy concept, 745kW off-road platform and high-efficiency hybrid tech 25:06 – Cadillac to expand EV dealer network across Australia and New Zealand 29:35 – GWM says EVs still make more sense small, but conventional models are coming 34:27 – Chery’s Lepas, iCaur and Freelander push sharpens for Australia 42:08 – Volkswagen ID.Polo: affordable EV reset, physical buttons and familiar names 46:53 – Australia’s incoming PHEV and EREV wave to 2027 52:06 – AEVA calls for universal vehicle levy instead of EV-only road tax 55:42 – Zeekr 8X PHEV review: 1030kW, 1400Nm and Australia-bound 59:57 – 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.

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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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  • Episodes
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    © 2026 Plugged in Australia
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