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 65 | Deep Dive: Smaller Cadillac Batteries, Ferrari’s Forever Pack and BMW’s Electric M3

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    Episode 65 | Deep Dive: Smaller Cadillac Batteries, Ferrari’s Forever Pack and BMW’s Electric M3

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 65 of Plugged In Australia, we look at why the Cadillac Optiq and Vistiq are arriving with smaller batteries and slower DC charging than their US equivalents, Ferrari’s unusual plan to make the Luce battery repairable and upgradable for decades, and the possibility of a petrol range-extender version of the Leapmotor B05 hatch. We also cover Volvo’s next XC40 returning to an electric-first direction, the expanded NSW EV fleet funding program, and BMW’s four-motor, 800-volt M Concept Neue Klasse previewing the first full-electric M car due from 2027.  YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:01 Cadillac explains Australia’s smaller Optiq and Vistiq batteries 10:02 Ferrari designs the Luce battery for decades of repair and upgrades 18:02 Leapmotor considers a B05 range-extender hatch 24:44 Volvo’s next XC40 could return to an electric-first platform 31:35 NSW extends and expands EV fleet funding 40:00  BMW previews the first full-electric M car 48:50 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

    50 min
  2. Quick Charge | Episode 65 | June 15th 2026: Cadillac Battery Cuts, Ferrari’s Forever Pack and BMW’s Electric M Future

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    Quick Charge | Episode 65 | June 15th 2026: Cadillac Battery Cuts, Ferrari’s Forever Pack and BMW’s Electric M Future

    Send us Fan Mail In this Quick Charge edition of Plugged In Australia, we cover why the Cadillac Optiq and Vistiq coming to Australia have smaller batteries and slower DC charging than their US equivalents, Ferrari’s repairable and upgradable Luce battery, the possible Leapmotor B05 range extender, Volvo’s next electric compact SUV, expanded NSW fleet funding, and BMW’s four-motor electric M car preview. QUICK CHARGE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:33 Cadillac’s smaller Australian batteries 2:21 Ferrari’s repairable and upgradable Luce battery 3:31 Leapmotor considers a B05 range extender 4:39 Volvo’s next compact electric SUV 5:32 NSW expands EV fleet funding 6:49 BMW previews its first electric M car 8:22 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
  3. Episode 64 | Deep Dive:MG2 Teased, Kia PV5 Confirmed, Ora 5 Arrives and Mercedes Expands Its GLC EV

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    Episode 64 | Deep Dive:MG2 Teased, Kia PV5 Confirmed, Ora 5 Arrives and Mercedes Expands Its GLC EV

    Send us Fan Mail MG is preparing a new compact electric hatch that could become one of the brand’s cheapest EVs, while Kia has confirmed its seven-seat PV5 Passenger for Australia and secured a strong independent safety result for the PV5 Cargo. We also take a detailed look at the newly arrived GWM Ora 5 electric SUV and a second lower-bodied Ora 5 previewed for Australia, major range improvements for the electric MINI Countryman, new entry-level Mercedes-Benz GLC EV variants, Ferrari’s driver-adaptive traction control, a revealing EV tyre comparison, RACV’s mobile fast-charging trial and the Zeekr 7X reaching a significant Australian sales milestone. YouTube timestamps0:00 Intro 1:01 MG teases its compact MG2 electric hatch 6:30 Kia PV5 Passenger confirmed and Cargo earns Platinum safety grading 13:44 Electric MINI Countryman gains more range 20:18 Ferrari traction control learns how you drive 26:06 Do EV owners really need EV-specific tyres? 33:33 GWM Ora 5 arrives in Australia 40:57 Mercedes expands the electric GLC range 46:44 RACV trials mobile DC charging 50:46 Zeekr 7X reaches 5000 Australian deliveries 54:37 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

    56 min
  4. Quick Charge | Episode 64 | June 12th 2026: MG2 Teased, Kia PV5 Confirmed and GWM Ora 5 Arrives

    4d ago ·  Bonus

    Quick Charge | Episode 64 | June 12th 2026: MG2 Teased, Kia PV5 Confirmed and GWM Ora 5 Arrives

    Send us Fan Mail In this Quick Charge edition of Plugged In Australia, MG teases a new affordable electric hatch, Kia confirms the seven-seat PV5 Passenger, and the GWM Ora 5 electric SUV arrives with sharp drive-away pricing and almost 3000 expressions of interest.r We also cover longer-range electric MINI Countryman models, Ferrari’s adaptive traction control, the truth about EV-specific tyres, new Mercedes-Benz GLC EV variants, RACV’s mobile charging trial and the Zeekr 7X reaching 5000 Australian deliveries. Quick Charge YouTube timestamps0:00 Intro 0:40 MG teases a compact new electric hatch 1:46 Seven-seat Kia PV5 Passenger confirmed 3:10 GWM Ora 5 arrives from $33,990 drive-away 4:27 MINI Countryman EV gains more range 5:23 Ferrari’s driver-adaptive traction control 6:04 Do EVs really need special tyres? 6:57 New Mercedes-Benz GLC EV variants 7:49 RACV trials mobile DC charging 8:20 Zeekr 7X reaches 5000 Australian deliveries 9: 21 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. Quick Charge | Episode 63 | June 11th 2026: Leapmotor B10 EREV, BYD V2G, Skoda Peaq, Cadillac Cuts and Shark 6 Growth

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    Quick Charge | Episode 63 | June 11th 2026: Leapmotor B10 EREV, BYD V2G, Skoda Peaq, Cadillac Cuts and Shark 6 Growth

    Send us Fan Mail In this Quick Charge edition of Plugged In Australia, we cover the biggest stories from episode 63: Skoda’s upcoming Peaq seven-seat electric SUV, Cadillac’s Lyriq price reset, BYD leading the next stage of Amber’s vehicle-to-grid expansion, the Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV range-extender arriving in Australia from $37,888 before on-road costs, Lexus considering the TZ electric six-seat SUV for Australia, Dreame promising real physical buttons, BYD’s Shark 6 growth plan, CATL’s sodium-ion battery push, used EV market growth, kerbside charging in regional NSW, and BYD’s ambition to become the world’s biggest carmaker. Quick Charge YouTube timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:38 Skoda Peaq large electric SUV previewed 1:39 Cadillac Lyriq price cut explained 2:27 BYD leads next V2G expansion 3:17 Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV / EREV arrives 4:11 Lexus TZ decision for Australia 4:58 Dreame promises physical buttons 5:34 BYD Shark 6 sales growth plan 6:24 CATL sodium-ion battery push 7:06 BYD Pickles used EV auction deal 7:36 Kerbside charging in regional NSW 8:17 BYD wants world number one 8:43 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
  6. Episode 63 | Deep Dive: Leapmotor B10 EREV Lands, BYD Pushes V2G, Skoda Peaq Takes Shape, and EV Prices Keep Falling

    6d ago

    Episode 63 | Deep Dive: Leapmotor B10 EREV Lands, BYD Pushes V2G, Skoda Peaq Takes Shape, and EV Prices Keep Falling

    Send us Fan Mail In episode 63 of Plugged In Australia, we cover another big week in Australian EV and plug-in news. Skoda’s upcoming Peaq seven-seat electric SUV is getting closer, with official aero details now out ahead of its full reveal. Cadillac explains why it has slashed Lyriq pricing in Australia, and BYD steps to the front of Amber’s expanded vehicle-to-grid rollout. We also dig into the Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV, a new range-extender SUV priced from $37,888 before on-road costs, with a proper credit to listener Muzza for flagging the story. Plus, Lexus edges closer to a decision on the six-seat TZ electric SUV for Australia, Dreame promises physical buttons in its upcoming EVs, BYD outlines its Shark 6 ute growth plan, CATL pushes sodium-ion battery development, BYD signs Pickles as its Australian auction partner, Essential Energy seeks approval for 300 kerbside chargers in regional NSW, and BYD claims it wants to become the world’s biggest carmaker within five years. Main episode YouTube timestamps0:00 Intro 1:02 Skoda Peaq seven-seat electric SUV takes shape 7:30 Cadillac explains Lyriq price cuts in Australia 12:34 BYD moves to the front of Amber’s V2G expansion 17:25 Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV lands from $37,888 26:55 Lexus TZ Australia decision expected later this year 32:56 Dreame says its EVs will keep physical buttons 36:49 BYD Shark 6 sales plan, new variants and 3500kg towing 41:35 CATL sodium-ion batteries move closer to production 45:48 Used EVs gain ground as BYD signs Pickles auction deal 48:49 Essential Energy wants 300 kerbside chargers in regional NSW 52:15 BYD wants to become the world’s biggest carmaker 55:57 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. 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

    58 min
  7. Quick Charge | Episode 62: Tesla Tops Australia, BYD Surges, Hyundai Cuts Prices, and V2G Takes Off

    Jun 8 ·  Bonus

    Quick Charge | Episode 62: Tesla Tops Australia, BYD Surges, Hyundai Cuts Prices, and V2G Takes Off

    Send us Fan Mail In this Quick Charge edition of Plugged In Australia, we cover the biggest EV stories from Episode 62: Tesla Model Y becoming Australia’s best-selling vehicle, EVs hitting a record 19.9 per cent market share, BYD’s rapid rise, Hyundai’s EV price cuts, Cadillac’s electric SUV expansion, Tesla FSD V14 testing, electric ute updates, and the next step for vehicle-to-grid in Australia.  Quick Charge YouTube timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:40 EV sales hit a record 19.9% share 01:10 Tesla Model Y tops Australia 02:16 BYD rises and puts pressure on Toyota 03:22 Hyundai cuts Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 pricing 04:05 Cadillac expands its electric SUV line-up 05:12 Electric and plug-in utes get serious 06:07 V2G and charging infrastructure updates 06:57 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. 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
  8. Episode 62 | Deep Dive: Tesla Tops Australia, EV Sales Hit Records, BYD Surges, Hyundai Cuts Prices, and Cadillac Expands

    Jun 8

    Episode 62 | Deep Dive: Tesla Tops Australia, EV Sales Hit Records, BYD Surges, Hyundai Cuts Prices, and Cadillac Expands

    Send us Fan Mail After a week away, Plugged In Australia returns with a big catch-up episode covering one of the most important months yet for electric vehicles in Australia. Tesla Model Y has become Australia’s best-selling vehicle outright, EVs and plug-in hybrids have surged to record levels, BYD is closing the gap to legacy brands, Hyundai has cut thousands from Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 pricing, Cadillac is expanding its electric SUV line-up, Toyota’s HiLux BEV has achieved a five-star ANCAP safety rating, and Tesla FSD Supervised v14 and vehicle-to-grid technology are moving closer. YouTube timestamps 0:00 — Intro and apology 01:02 — Tesla Model Y tops Australia in a record EV sales month 08:17 — Hyundai cuts Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 pricing 14:42 — Cadillac expands its Australian electric SUV line-up 21:42 — BYD momentum, Toyota pressure and Australian manufacturing talk 28:08 — Toyota HiLux BEV earns five-star ANCAP rating 31:02— Tesla FSD Supervised v14 and V2G progress 36:14 — Awards, model updates, utes, SUVs and ownership reality checks 45:08 — 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. 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

    47 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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