Plugged in Australia

Send us Fan Mail 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 Australian first-drive verdict, and high-end performance arriving via the Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric.  We break down every spec, dimension, power figure...

Send us Fan Mail 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 range, power output, charging speed, dimension, boot volume, warranty and practical compromise of the ten cheapest full battery-electric vehicles on s...

Send us Fan Mail 📌Xpeng Administrators are Daniel Juratowitch and Barry Wight of Cor Cordis Xpeng’s exclusive Australian distributor TrueEV has been placed into external administration with 197 vehicles frozen across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle while the company serves Federal Court proceedings against Xpeng entities in China and Australia; full details on the March 3 2026 filing, l...

Send us Fan Mail 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 potentially reaching Australian models like the Hyundai Elexio via Beijing Hyundai joint venture;  Mazda CX-6e medium electric SUV confirme...

Send us Fan Mail 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 fire resistance, directly reshaping models from BYD, GWM and MG that now represent one in five new cars sold here; the MG4 Urban budget hatch...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 tradie...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 “K...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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; the first NVES compliance results showing most brands clearing the initial hurdle.  Nio’s Firefly hatch launching in Thailand ahead of Australia.  VW...

Send us Fan Mail 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 single-month vehicle source for the first time in decades; the mid-2026 Polestar 3 refresh delivering 800-volt architecture, 350 kW charging, more power an...

Send us Fan Mail 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, and the latest Generational battery study showing real-world longevity far better than most assumed.  AEVA launches an EV-friendly apartment...

Send us Fan Mail 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 linking the federal EV discount directly to the first drop in transport emissions since the pandemic.  A luxury EREV packing a built-in toilet has filed m...

Send us Fan Mail 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 (KP31) heading to Australia in late 2026 with 3500kg towing and 1000kg payload targets aimed squarely at tradies and families, the Drive Car of the Ye...

Send us Fan Mail 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 proving ground ahead of its mid-2026 launch as a strong rival to the BYD Shark 6, BYD and Denza preparing to bring game-changing 1MW megawatt charging techn...

Send us Fan Mail 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 basics of what heavy vehicles actually are, why electrification is a game-changer, the latest 2025-2026 deployments and record-breaking trials, Volvo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 their CO₂ targets (including Mazda, Subaru, Nissan and Hyundai).  Polestar’s biggest-ever product offensive with a practical new 4 wagon plus new Polestar...

Send us Fan Mail 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 priced 6e sedan going head-to-head with Model 3 and Seal on range, price and features, Leapmotor’s B10 five-star safety win plus confirmed cheaper variant...

Send us Fan Mail 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 implications for local buyers, Kia’s clear stance against price-war tactics with Chinese brands plus a spotted EV5 facelift, the latest OTA enhancemen...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ore in the Pilbara.  We'll tackle ANCAP's safety push on door handles, why truck fleets are opting for smarter smaller batte...

Send us Fan Mail G'day Australia! Episode 16 dives deep into BYD's dominant momentum in early 2026 – from why plug-in hybrids aren't going anywhere, to their big fleet sales ambitions, groundbreaking solid-state battery plans, and the real story on EV affordability perceptions.  Plus, a cracking heavy-duty win: electric trucks now delivering your favourite beers across Perth with se...