Plugged in Australia

Send us Fan Mail G'day Australia! Episode 15 is a massive deep dive into the electric vehicle landscape as we hit early 2026.  We're talking affordable plug-in hybrid utes shaking up the tradie market, massively upgraded family EVs from BYD, heavy-duty electrification at our ports, solar-powered refrigeration tech landing on our shores, and the world's first sodium-ion battery EV th...

Send us Fan Mail Plugged In Australia Episode 14 – Recorded February 11th 2026 from Western Sydney.  Host Jamie delivers extensive coverage of Chery's strategy avoiding price wars with Atto 1 competitor and emphasis on premium features/warranty/service for long-term value, new GWM plus-sized luxury PHEV SUV full reveal with three-row seating, powertrain specs, range, charging, interior luxury...

Send us Fan Mail Plugged In Australia Episode 13 Host Jamie delivers an in-depth look at Toyota's confirmed Highlander EV as its first three-row electric SUV with full specs, range, powertrain, charging, seating, and Australian potential, Toyota replacing CEO amid defence against Chinese brand rise plus exposed EV patents for game-changing tech, BYD outselling Tesla 10-to-1 in January with de...

Send us Fan Mail Plugged In Australia Episode 12 –  February 9th 2026 from Sydney. Host Jamie delivers an in-depth look at Xpeng's new GX large three-row electric SUV with up to 700km range, 500kW triple-motor power, air suspension, and premium features, ongoing uncertainty around the electric Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman project (updating from Episode 7) with delays, cost issues, and poten...

Send us Fan Mail Plugged In Australia Episode 11  February 7th 2026 from Sydney. Today we deliver in-depth coverage of five-star ANCAP ratings for Geely EX5/Starray, Kia EV4, Leapmotor B10, and Zeekr 7X with full category breakdowns and standout features, comprehensive 2026 BYD Shark 6 upgrades including 2.0-litre turbo for 345kW/750Nm, 3500kg towing, locking diffs, two-speed rear transmission, po...

Send us Fan Mail Plugged In Australia Episode 10 – February 6th 2026 updates fromAustralia. We cover the Kia EV3 all-wheel-drive confirmation for Australia (but no GT yet), fading prospects for the entry EV2, massive price cuts on Smart #1 and #3 electrics up to $13,500, the cheapest EVs in Australia with at least 120km range, Volvo CEO predicting EVs cheaper than petrol within five years, Polesta...

Send us Fan Mail Bonus Episode of Plugged In Australia! We dive deep into groundbreaking Australian research from Deakin University on structural battery integration—using the battery pack as a load-bearing part of the EV chassis. We break down the trade-offs and massive benefits: huge stiffness gains, better ride quality, and weight savings up to 87kg without losing performance. Explained clearly...

Send us Fan Mail Plugged In Australia Episode 9 – early February 2026 updates from Sydney. We cover January VFACTS sales with BYD's massive surge and Tesla's slump signalling a changing guard, Fortescue taking delivery of huge battery-electric mining trucks from China, Tesla's Apple CarPlay ambitions still alive, new policy questions on supporting Australian-made EVs, China's u...

Send us Fan Mail Plugged In Australia Episode 7 brings the latest EV updates from Sydney in early February 2026. Host Jamie covers the Kia EV5 dipping under $50k drive-away with strong deals, Tesla's new rooftop solar panels and Model 3/Y name changes (no cheaper Standard variants here), potential axe for electric Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman, BMW X1 PHEV return, Kia confidence in EV4 sedan sal...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Plugged In Australia! In Episode 6 we break down the hottest early 2026 EV news from Sydney. Kia confirms the punchy EV3 GT for Australia with sporty performance and sharp pricing, Tesla rolls out a $2000 trade-in bonus on the bestselling Model Y, Geely extends factory incentives on the EX5 SUV, and the refreshed MG4 hatch gets launched with big price slashes in ri...

Send us Fan Mail G'day and welcome to Episode 5 of Plugged In Australia, your essential guide to the electric vehicle revolution Down Under. This week, we're spotlighting the surge in affordable EVs hitting our shores in 2026—from top-value SUVs under $50k to exciting new sedans and rugged hybrids from brands like Geely, MG, and Kia. We'll break down the best buys for budget-conscio...

Send us Fan Mail Back with more EV action on Plugged In Australia! In Episode 4, host Shantana from Sydney dives into the Mercedes-Benz CLA's massive awards haul and top safety scores—could this be the premium EV to watch for 2026? We cover Zeekr's quick upgrades to the popular 7X mid-sizer and a peek at their new PHEV 8X, plus Skoda's named seven-seat Peaq flagship rivaling the Kia...

Send us Fan Mail G'day and welcome back to Plugged In Australia! In Episode 3, host Shantana unpacks the latest from Down Under and beyond. We cover Polestar selling out the 3 in Australia with major 2027 upgrades incoming (plus the boss pushing back on failure talk), Toyota teasing a massive electric Kluger rival to the Kia EV9, Xpeng's factory-backed push into Oz with new models, and I...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Plugged In Australia! In Episode 2, host Shantana dives into the latest EV developments Down Under. We break down Tesla's controversial US decision to lock lane-centring behind a paywall (and why Aussie owners are safe—for now), Hyundai's hotly anticipated Elexio medium SUV launching at a sharp $59,990 with 546km range and premium features, and Mazda&apos...

Send us Fan Mail In the debut episode of Plugged In Australia, host Jamie dives into the hottest EV headlines Down Under. We break down the BYD Shark 6’s historic plug-in hybrid sales triumph, Tesla’s continued dominance in Aussie EV registrations despite global shifts, Jaecoo’s extended budget deal on the J5 SUV, Volvo’s upcoming EX60 as a premium game-changer, Ampol’s trailer-friendly fast charg...