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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. 19H AGO

    900km BMW i3 Touring Confirmed + Audi A2, Renault EREV & Charging Wins, 300-pole rural streetlight trial, Melbourne Motor Show 2026

    An Exhaustive fact-packed edition of Plugged in Australia with every verified technical detail on the 2027 BMW i3 900km WLTP flagship (Australia’s potential longest-range EV), confirmed Touring wagon and chrome-free Neue Klasse illuminated aesthetics.  Renault’s 800V RGEV platform delivering 750km pure BEV or 1400km EREV with 2-tonne towing. Audi A2 e-tron sub-$60k MEB entry model, VW ID.Cross 4153mm compact SUV with 430km range options, Sierra Hawthorn’s southern-hemisphere-record 251 Level-1 charger strata project with $300k cost and demand-management software. Essential Energy’s 300-pole rural streetlight trial plus 1000 more identified, Melbourne Motor Show 2026 expansion to 40,000sqm with 120+ exhibitors, Polestar 5 112kWh Grand Tourer Australian pricing from $171,100 and 678km WLTP, CSIRO quantum battery prototype completing full cycle with faster scaling, Bosscap collapse impacting 100 jobs.  Chinese marques at 24% market share plus BYD credits analysis, global EV oil savings of 1.7 million barrels per day, Porsche vertical integration for Cayenne Electric, Australian road-user tax modelling, Brookvale electric bus infrastructure, up-to-$30,000 2026 EV price slashes, Leapmotor A05 cheap hatch reveal, and Chery’s 600Wh/kg solid-state batteries for 1500km range in extreme cold.  All stories tied directly to Australian roads, apartment dwellers, regional drivers, interstate capability, fleet economics and buyer savings — positive progress reported with hard truths where required. All specs and pricing correct as at time of recording

    29 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Nissan Frontier Pro PHEV Locked In to Challenge BYD Shark 6 as Skoda Enyaq RS SUV and Coupe Pricing Confirmed, Dreame 1399kW Nebula NEXT Hypercar Targets Australia 2027 and MG4 Urban Cut-Price BEV Arrives in April

    Nissan confirms its 320kW/800Nm Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute – direct rival to the BYD Shark 6 PHEV with 33kWh battery, 135km CLTC electric range, 3500kg towing and 700mm wading depth – for Australian announcement next month and 2027 deliveries alongside the 2026 Navara with Premcar Australian-tuned suspension.  Skoda Enyaq RS 2026 dual-motor SUV and Coupe priced from $75,490 before on-roads with 250kW/545Nm, 84kWh battery, 523-534km WLTP range and 185kW DC charging. Dreame Nebula NEXT 01 hypercar and SUV concept with quad motors delivering 1399kW and 23,000Nm, 1.8-second 0-100km/h and in-house solid-state batteries over 450Wh/kg heading to Australia and New Zealand as first RHD markets in early 2027. MG4 Urban BEV launches April with 43kWh (110kW, 323km WLTP) or 54kWh (118kW, 415km) options, 150kW DC charging and full ADAS suite undercutting the BYD Dolphin.  Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV gains cheaper front-wheel-drive base grade option under review with 1.5-litre turbo petrol plus dual motors; 2026 MG4X electric SUV freshened with new front light bar and illuminated badge on 4500mm body and 125-150kW motors  BYD weighs Australian launch of smaller Baby Shark PHEV ute based on Sealion 6 platform; Australians report over 60% fuel savings with 93% home charging capability in latest EV Ownership Survey. Chinese brands dominate February sales as value trumps origin concerns; NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion adopted by BYD, Geely and Nissan for Level 4 autonomy in models already on Australian roads.  All verified specs, power figures, ranges, pricing tiers, quotes, Australian tuning details, rival comparisons and cross-checked facts from every outlet – full BEV, PHEV and EREV focus only. All specs and pricing correct as at time of recording

    22 min

  3. 3D AGO

    Zeekr 009 People Mover Hits 680kW Madness, BYD Atto 3 2027 Monster Overhaul Confirmed and Tesla Builds Australia's Biggest Charger Hub in Mackay as EV Training Booms in Queensland

    Zeekr's luxury electric people mover gets a 680kW power bomb with 900V architecture for faster charging while the brand sells strongly in Australia. Hyundai Australia insists the new Elexio isn't just a Kia EV5 twin with local tuning and 546km WLTP range undercutting the Model Y. Farizon V7e electric van launches with 1300kg payload and 376km WLTP range for Aussie tradies.  The 2027 BYD Atto 3 gains 240kW rear-drive power, 800V architecture and bigger dimensions to take on the EV5 and Geely EX5.  Queensland opens new EV training facilities at Acacia Ridge and Townsville with $3 million funding to skill up 400 students a year.  Audi rules out its Chinese EREVs for Australia for now but watches market demand, Nissan delays the new Leaf SUV indefinitely as buyers flock to e-Power hybrids.  Mazda scores approval for its second EV the 6e sedan with 190kW, 560km range and sub-$50k pricing arriving June 2026, and Tesla plans its largest Australian Supercharger site with over 25 bays in Mackay Queensland.  All the verified specs, power figures, ranges, pricing, quotes, Australian compliance details, rival comparisons and facts from every source – full BEV and EREV focus only. All specs and pricing correct as at time of recording

    23 min

  4. 4D AGO

    EV Evolution Down Under: 2026 Models, Sales Shifts, and Suburban Sparks

    This episode of Plugged in Australia dives into the latest on electric vehicles shaping the market, from BMW's Neue Klasse iX3 and Volkswagen's refreshed ID.3 Neo to Mazda's potential hybrid and EV push in the CX-30.  We also cover Hyundai's Ioniq 6 stock clearance ahead of updates, a rundown of affordable EVs hitting Australian roads in 2026, and new postcode data revealing outer suburbs as key hotspots for EV discounts. Sticking to facts with a nod to real-world impacts for Aussie drivers. All specs and pricing correct as at time of recording

    23 min

  5. 6D AGO

    One in Four Aussies Now Eyeing EVs, GAC Aion UT Undercuts Corolla, Tesla Model Y L Six-Seater Lands and Battery Breakthroughs Advance

    Australia's electric vehicle market is accelerating as petrol prices push towards three dollars a litre in regional areas and global oil supply fears from the Iran crisis drive one in four drivers to consider switching.  This fact-driven episode delivers every verified specification, pricing tier, range figure, power output, dimension, feature list, executive quote, warranty detail, ANCAP rating, and rival comparison on the five affordable EVs matching popular ICE models, solid-state battery advances from BYD, Chery and Mercedes-Benz targeting 1000km-plus ranges by 2027-2030 The new GAC Aion UT compact hatch with drive-away deals from $30,990 challenging BYD Dolphin and Corolla pricing, the leaked 2026 Rivian R2 4WD details with potential right-hand-drive Australian entry, the stretched Tesla Model Y L six-seater now on sale from $74,900 before on-roads boasting 681km WLTP range and V2L capability.  Ford CEO Jim Farley's hard truths on why battery-electric utes still need major breakthroughs, Hyundai's plans to source more models including EVs from China for the local market, Honda's cancellation of three key EV programs with up to $22.2 billion in losses.  The federal Community Batteries program facing auditor-noted delays and cost blowouts, and BYD's reported motorsport ambitions eyeing Formula 1 or endurance racing.  All stories tied directly to Australian buyers, infrastructure realities, warranties, and market positioning – no hype, just the full specs and context you need. All specs and pricing correct as at time of recording

    29 min

  6. MAR 12

    2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Lands with 22.7 kWh Battery, 86 km WLTP Range and Australian-Tuned Suspension as Oil Shocks, Dirty Fuel Policy and Record Petrol Prices Drive Massive Switch to EVs and PHEVs

    Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV updated with larger battery, 221 kW power and local suspension tune from $58,990 plus on-roads.  Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell trucks in WA fleets; MG S9 7-seat PHEV and MG4 X with world-first semi-solid-state battery; Chery names world-first diesel PHEV ute via public competition; Jetour PHEV off-roaders confirmed; Polestar 3 now 800-volt with 350 kW charging; battery recycling to hit $6.9 billion a year by 2050; federal charging network overhaul after only 45 of 117 stations built; Power Network activates first pole-mounted chargers with EMSP competition; first Tesla Model Y L six-seaters arrive with 681 km range.  GWM confirms up to 10 new models including multiple PHEVs and diesel upgrades; and oil shocks plus temporary higher-sulphur fuel allowance accelerate EV/PHEV savings and adoption.  All specs, pricing and Australian angles, no fluff. All specs and pricing correct as at time of recording

    37 min

  7. MAR 11

    Record 11.8% EV Market Share in February as New Budget Models, Fleet Upgrades, Infrastructure Wins, Compliance Updates and Land Rover Defender Sport EV Confirmed for 2027

    February BEV sales surge 95.9% to 11,134 units claiming a record 11.8% share.  GWM offers free $3,500 AWD on Haval H6 hybrids, GAC Aion UT budget hatch arrives Q2 from $31,990, Zeekr 7X Black Special Edition launches, Ineos smaller electrified SUV project revived, Australian specialists convert diesel buses to electric, Porsche may merge Taycan/Panamera lines, industry launches “Keep the EV Tax Discount” campaign, Chery QQ3 ultra-affordable hatch eyes Australia, Deepal E07 deliveries paused over child-seat compliance, Polestar stands by FCAI exit, Hyundai reaffirms 21-22% fleet commitment.  NSW Health rolls out 38 new chargers at hospitals for 2030 mandate, and Jaguar platform confirmed to underpin Land Rover Defender Sport off-road EV arriving 2027.  All specs, pricing and Australian angles, no fluff. All specs and pricing correct as at time of recording

    26 min

  8. MAR 10

    BMW iX3 Neue Klasse Launches in Australia with Record Range as Petrol Prices Climb and Industry Fights to Save EV Tax Break

    BMW drops its first Neue Klasse EV with 805 km WLTP range and pricing that undercuts rivals  Porsche adds a Cayenne S Electric variant, Lotus confirms a PHEV Eletre X for the UK, Mercedes unveils a luxury eight-seat electric van.  Tesla Semi factory ramps up, Donut Lab’s solid-state battery survives extreme heat tests, GWM locks in Tank 300 PHEV details while the Ora 5 goes hybrid, and we cover rising fuel costs, the “Keep the EV Tax Discount” campaign, Victoria’s electricity supply inquiry, NVES progress, and Perth’s electric-hybrid bus leap.  All the specs and Australian angles, no fluff. All specs and pricing correct as at time of recording

    19 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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