Plugged in Australia
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
Episodes
41 episodes
Record EV Sales Surge as Fuel Prices and Supply Fears Drive Aussies Electric, Forthing Launches with 1050km PHEV SUV, BYD Seal 6 PHEV Lands as Cheapest Option, Kia PV5 Van Arrives and More
Australia’s EV market hits a new high with 15,839 battery-electric vehicles sold in March 2026 amid record petrol prices and fuel security worries from global tensions. We break down the numbers, the consumer shift, and every spec o...
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Episode 40
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19:51
Affordable EV Onslaught, Subaru’s Electric Crossover Locked In, Porsche’s 850kW Beast, and the Surge at the Petrol Pump
Australia’s EV market is firing on all cylinders with MG confirming the sharpest-ever MG4 Urban drive-away pricing. Subaru locking in the Uncharted as its smallest electric SUV yet.Renault’s Scenic E-Tech delivering its full ...
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Episode 39
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22:04
EV Road-User Charges Loom as Fuel Excise Cliff Bites, Australia’s Ten Cheapest EVs Laid Bare with Real-World Compromises, Mazda Eyes Chinese Electric Ute Platform, and More
Epsiode 38, In this episode of Plugged In Australia we break down the Albanese government’s active modelling of a national distance-based EV road user charge ahead of the May budget. Run through every price tier, battery size, WLTP ...
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Episode 38
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30:33
Xpeng Distributor TrueEV Collapses Into Administration Amid Federal Court Battle With Chinese Carmaker – ACL Implications For Owners, Mercedes GLC-EQ Locked For 2026 Australia & MG U9 EV Ute One Step Closer | Plugged In Australia
📌Xpeng Administrators are Daniel Juratowitch and Barry Wight of Cor CordisXpeng’s exclusive Australian distributor TrueEV has been placed into external administration with 197 vehicles frozen across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Freman...
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Episode 37
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35:45
Sodium-Ion Battery Breakthrough Delivers 11-Minute Full Charge and Extreme Safety as Zeekr 8X PHEV Locked In for Australia, Mazda Defends China-Built CX-6e, BMW i4 Production Ends for Neue Klasse i3 with 900km Range and Longest PHEV Electric Ranges Ranked
Sodium-ion cells with 170 Wh/kg density, 11-minute full charge at 4C rates, 200 per cent overcharge tolerance without fire or explosion and 92 per cent capacity retention at minus 20 degrees Celsius emerge as a practical near-term breakthrough ...
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Episode 36
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24:05
China Tightens EV Safety Rules in Major Shakeup for Aussie Imports as Fuel Prices Spark Record EV Interest, MG4 Urban Locked In for April and Renault 5 Blocked by Unique ADRs
China introduces sweeping new EV safety, efficiency and export regulations banning flush door handles, yoke steering wheels and touchscreen-only critical controls while capping energy use at 15.1 kWh/100 km and requiring two-hour post-crash fir...
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Episode 35
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23:55
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 aest...
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Episode 34
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29:05
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 202...
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Episode 33
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21:57
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 ...
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Episode 32
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22:52
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 H...
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Episode 31
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22:52
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-dr...
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Episode 30
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29:06
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 ba...
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Episode 29
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37:09
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 e...
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Episode 28
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25:49
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.&nbs...
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Episode 27
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18:42
MG4 Urban Budget EV Launching Next Month with Free Charger, BYD Seal 07 Flash Charging Breakthrough, and First NVES Results In
On this episode of Plugged In Australia we cover the new MG4 EV Urban entering the budget segment next month with aggressive pricing and a free home charger promotion. Bowen dismissing speculation of clean-energy and EV roll-backs; ...
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Episode 26
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16:15
Tesla Model Y L Six-Seater Locked In for Australia, China Tops Imports for First Time, Polestar 3 Gets 800V Faster Charging and Price Cuts, Fuel Prices Spike from Middle East Tensions, BYD’s New Blade Flash Charging and Flagship Great Tang SUV
On this episode of Plugged In Australia we cover the Tesla Model Y L six-seat extended SUV now officially confirmed for 2026 arrival with extra length, range and family-focused captain’s chairs. China becoming Australia’s top ...
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Episode 25
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46:39
1,000 Orders for Jaecoo J5 EV in Weeks, New 5-Star Safety Ratings Without Extra Crashes, and Battery Life Beating Expectations
On this extended episode of Plugged In Australia we break down the Jaecoo J5 EV smashing 1,000 orders at its aggressive launch price, fresh ANCAP five-star ratings for the Denza B8 PHEV and Hyundai Elexio EV achieved without new crash tests, an...
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Episode 24
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17:41
Affordable New EVs Teased for Australia, Emissions Drop Confirmed, Battery Tech Pushing Forward, and Policy Ideas to Accelerate Adoption
Welcome back to Plugged In Australia. Today we dive deep into the small affordable EVs that could shake up our market – Chery’s QQ3 hatch and Leapmotor’s A10 crossover both showing real local promise. We examine the fresh data...
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Episode 23
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28:27
Chery Diesel PHEV Ute Confirmed Late 2026, Drive Awards: Model Y, Polestar 4 & Dolphin Win, Tesla Model Y L Six-Seater + Grok AI, Hyundai Elexio Base, Geely EX5 Bigger Battery, Donut Lab Solid-State Tests, Lexus IS EV Plans, Lamborghini Hybrid Shift, Ford
Episode 22 for February 25th, 2026 delivers a deep, honest, information-packed look at the latest developments shaping Australia’s EV, PHEV and electrified-ute market. We cover Chery’s world-first diesel plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute ...
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Episode 22
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31:01
JAC Hunter PHEV Tested at Lang Lang, BYD/Denza 1MW Megawatt Charging Confirmed for Australia, BMW Electric M Gets Real Emotion & Customer Choice, Mercedes 30 New Models
Episode 21 for February 23, 2026 takes a deep, honest dive into the latest developments shaping Australia’s EV and PHEV market. We cover the JAC Hunter PHEV completing initial real-world testing at the former Holden Lang Lang provin...
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Electrifying the Heavy Haul – Australia's Road Freight Goes Full Electric (Bonus Episode)
In this special bonus episode of Plugged in Australia, we take a deep, news-style dive into the rapid rise of electric heavy vehicles transforming road transport. Perfect for listeners new to the space or trucking pros, we cover the...
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Episode 21
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33:19
Polestar 4 Wagon & Massive Model Push, 19 Brands Miss NVES Targets, Denza Targets 5 New Models & 20 Dealers, Zeekr 7X Delays, VW Tiguan & Tayron PHEVs Priced
Episode 20 for February 19, 2026 takes a deep, honest look at the real state of Australia’s EV and low-emission vehicle market right now. We break down the very first official NVES results showing exactly which 19 brands missed thei...
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Episode 20
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33:31
Mazda 6e $49,990 Undercuts Model 3, Leapmotor B10 5-Star ANCAP, Nio Swap Record, BMW iX3 Preview, Toyota Yaris EV Confirmed, Skoda Gaming Boost
Episode 19 for February 18, 2026 delivers the deepest dive yet into Australia’s EV market momentum. We break down Nio’s record-breaking battery-swap scale and what it means for the 2026 Firefly launch here, Mazda’s aggressively pric...
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Episode 19
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59:40
BYD’s Boxy Ti7 Eyes Australia, MG4 Interior Refresh, Kia
Daily Episode 18 dives deep into the latest Australian and Australia-relevant EV developments. We cover the potential arrival of BYD’s rugged Fangchengbao Ti7 under the Denza brand, the significant 2026 MG4 interior overhaul and its implication...
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Episode 18
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19:26
Performance Flagships, Mining Electrification Milestones, Safety Calls, and Australia's EV Sales Surge to 2030
G'day Australia! Episode 17 brings the heat with high-performance family EVs like the blistering Kia EV9 GT, affordable small SUVs from Suzuki, design fixes for the Hyundai Santa Fe, and groundbreaking battery-electric locomotives hauling iron ...
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Episode 17
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38:47