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

    1D AGO ·  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
  2. Episode 55: EV Budget Changes, Kia’s Electric Stinger, Mazda’s EV Delay and Smarter Charging

    1D AGO

    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
  3. Episode 54: Xpeng Goes Direct, BYD Atto 3 Evo, Denza Flash Charging and New PHEV 4WDs

    2D AGO

    Episode 54: Xpeng Goes Direct, BYD Atto 3 Evo, Denza Flash Charging and New PHEV 4WDs

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 54 of Plugged In Australia for Wednesday 13 May 2026, we cover Xpeng’s new factory-backed Australian operation and what it means for the updated G6, X9 people mover and future models.  We look at Xpeng’s growing SUV pipeline in China, including the G9L, L03 and L05. We also cover GAC’s Yue 7 plug-in hybrid off-roader, Avatr’s new 07L luxury SUV, the confirmed Australian arrival of the BYD Atto 3 Evo, Denza’s ultra-fast Flash Charging rollout, and a fresh local engineering update on the JAC Hunter PHEV ute.    Timestamps — full episode00:00 — Intro 01:01 — Updated Xpeng G6 and X9 for Australia  07:41 — Xpeng’s new SUV pipeline: L03, L05 and G9L 12:42 — GAC Yue 7 PHEV: Denza B5 rival for Australia? 17:24 — Avatr 07L revealed after Avatr testing in Melbourne 22:21 — BYD Atto 3 Evo confirmed for Australia 27:43 — Denza Flash Charging: 1500kW chargers coming 32:19 — JAC Hunter PHEV gets serious Australian tuning 57:45 — 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
  4. Quick Charge Episode 54: Xpeng Goes Direct, Atto 3 Evo Confirmed and Denza Flash Charging

    2D AGO ·  BONUS

    Quick Charge Episode 54: Xpeng Goes Direct, Atto 3 Evo Confirmed and Denza Flash Charging

    Send us Fan Mail In this Quick Charge edition of Plugged In Australia for Episode 54, we cover Xpeng’s factory-backed Australian operation, the updated G6 and X9 people mover, BYD’s confirmed Atto 3 Evo launch, Denza’s 1500kW Flash Charging rollout, GAC’s Yue 7 PHEV off-roader, Avatr’s new 07L luxury SUV, and the locally tuned JAC Hunter PHEV ute. Timestamps — Quick Charge00:00 — Intro 00:37 — Xpeng Australia goes factory-backed, Updated G6 & X9 02:44 — Xpeng’s new SUV pipeline 03:45 — GAC Yue 7 PHEV off-roader 05:00  — Avatr 07L revealed 06:12 — BYD Atto 3 Evo confirmed 07:28 — Denza Flash Charging coming to Australia 08:30 — JAC Hunter PHEV local tuning 10:20 — 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

    11 min
  5. Episode 53: Why EV Range Claims Don’t Match: WLTP, WLTC, EPA, CLTC and NEDC Explained

    3D AGO

    Episode 53: Why EV Range Claims Don’t Match: WLTP, WLTC, EPA, CLTC and NEDC Explained

    Send us Fan Mail In this special Plugged In Australia explainer episode, we break down why electric vehicle range claims can vary so much between markets. We explain NEDC, WLTP, WLTC, EPA and CLTC, how the tests are actually done, why Chinese EVs often show huge range numbers, why American EPA figures are usually more conservative, and what Australian EV buyers should actually trust when comparing range. 00:00 — Intro: Why EV range claims are so confusing 01:31 — Why EV range figures are so different 03:11 — How EV range testing is actually done 05:30 — NEDC explained: The old optimistic test 06:56 — WLTP and WLTC: What’s the difference? 09:09 — EPA explained: The American range test 11:06 — CLTC explained: Why Chinese EV range claims look huge 13:11 — Same EV, three different range numbers 14:24 — Australia’s confusing mix of range standards 15:39 — Which range figure should Australians trust? 17:24 — Why real-world EV range still varies 18:53 — Practical buyer advice for comparing EV range 20:24 — Final takeaway: Always check the test cycle 21:20 — 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

    22 min
  6. Episode 52: Firefly for Australia, Toyota’s Electric Yaris, Leapmotor D19 and Big EV Price Cuts

    4D AGO

    Episode 52: Firefly for Australia, Toyota’s Electric Yaris, Leapmotor D19 and Big EV Price Cuts

    Send us Fan Mail Plugged In Australia — Episode 52 In Episode 52 of Plugged In Australia for Monday 11 May 2026, we cover Nio’s Firefly EV firming for Australia, Leapmotor’s factory strategy and the huge D19 flagship SUV, Toyota’s plan for a fully electric Yaris, NSW support for charging, fleets and EV training, Zeekr’s move into plug-in hybrids, MG IM5 and IM6 software upgrades, updated MG4 pricing, Genesis GV60 price cuts, and BMW’s two-millionth electric vehicle milestone. Timestamps — full episode00:00 — Intro 01:01 — Nio Firefly firms for Australia in 2026 05:07 — Inside Leapmotor’s factory push against Tesla and BYD 09:20 — Leapmotor D19: huge EV and range-extender SUV 14:42 — Toyota planning fully electric Yaris for 2028 17:31 — NSW backs charging, fleets and EV training 20:43 — Zeekr explains its plug-in hybrid pivot 24:20 — MG IM5 and IM6 owners set for software upgrades 27:05 — Updated MG4 gets lower prices 30:21 — Genesis GV60 gets a major price cut 33:14 — BMW builds its two-millionth electric vehicle 35:36 — 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.auhttps://autotalk.com.auhttps://www.carsguide.com.auhttps://evcentral.com.auhttps://www.drive.com.au

    36 min
  7. Quick Charge Episode 52: Firefly, Leapmotor D19, MG4 Price Cuts and Toyota’s EV Yaris

    4D AGO ·  BONUS

    Quick Charge Episode 52: Firefly, Leapmotor D19, MG4 Price Cuts and Toyota’s EV Yaris

    Send us Fan Mail The shorter version of Plugged In Australia Episode 52 for Monday 11 May 2026. Today’s Quick Charge covers Nio’s Firefly heading towards Australia, Leapmotor’s factory push and D19 flagship SUV, Toyota’s planned electric Yaris, NSW EV support, Zeekr’s plug-in hybrid pivot, MG software and price updates, Genesis GV60 price cuts, and BMW’s two-millionth EV milestone. Timestamps — Quick Charge00:00 — Intro 00:41 — Nio Firefly heading towards Australia 01:44 — Leapmotor’s factory strategy 02:52 — Leapmotor D19 large EV and range-extender SUV 03:57 — Toyota planning an electric Yaris 04:31 — NSW charging, fleets and EV training 05:06 — Zeekr’s plug-in hybrid pivot 05:47 — MG IM5 and IM6 software upgrades 06:16 — MG4 price cuts and updated specs 06:55 — Genesis GV60 price reset 07:33 — BMW’s two-millionth EV 08:05 — 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

    9 min
  8. JAC’s EV Push, Lexus TZ Revealed, Xpeng Owner Reassurance and China’s Next SUV Wave

    6D AGO

    JAC’s EV Push, Lexus TZ Revealed, Xpeng Owner Reassurance and China’s Next SUV Wave

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 51 of Plugged In Australia looks at JAC’s next move beyond utes, including a possible affordable E30X EV and even a premium electric sub-brand for Australia.  We also cover the latest reassurance for Xpeng owners during TrueEV’s court battle, the 2027 Omoda 4 heading for Australia with electric and plug-in hybrid potential, Geely’s slower and more deliberate Australian rollout strategy, and the Lexus TZ — a large three-row luxury electric SUV now officially revealed and under assessment for Australia. Timestamps — Full Episode00:00 — Intro 01:00 — JAC E30X: Australia’s next cheap EV contender? 06:10 — JAC Define: premium EV brand under consideration 10:10 — Xpeng owners reassured as TrueEV court battle continues 15:29 — Omoda 4: small SUV coming in 2027 with EV and PHEV potential 20:17 — Geely’s slow-road Australian strategy 25:42 — Lexus TZ revealed: three-row luxury EV under assessment for Australia 32:52 — 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

    34 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
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Plugged in Australia
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