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Plugged in Australia

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

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Episodes
  • Episode 59: MG S6 Lands, LDV Cuts Electric Van Prices, and Australia’s Plug-in Ute Race Gets Serious
    May 27 2026

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    Episode 59 looks at a big week for affordable electric and plug-in vehicles in Australia.

    MG has launched the new S6 EV under $50,000 drive-away, LDV has brought forward its smaller eDeliver 5 electric van, Ford has explained why a full electric Ranger is not happening yet, BYD is expanding the Shark 6 ute range, LDV is leaving the door open for plug-in hybrid utes, Nissan is eyeing a Terrano PHEV, and China-market upgrades from Geely, BYD and Cupra show where the next wave of EVs may be heading.

    Timestamps — full episode
    00:00 — Intro
    01:02 — MG S6 EV lands under $50,000 drive-away
    06:33 — LDV eDeliver 5 becomes Australia’s cheapest electric van
    11:00 — Ford says a Ranger EV is not happening for now
    14:28 — BYD Shark 6 range expands, but no SUV version
    17:30 — LDV leaves the door open for plug-in hybrid utes
    20:32 — Ford Bronco New Energy and more Chinese-made Fords for Australia?
    23:27 — Nissan wants the Terrano PHEV
    26:09 — Geely EX2 battery upgrade before Australian launch
    28:31 — BYD Atto 2 and next Atto 3 upgrades
    31:47 — Cupra’s Tindaya-inspired flagship could be EV or EREV
    33:58- Blacktown City Council’s electric heavy truck replaces two diesels and two trailers
    39:00 — 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.au
    • https://autotalk.com.au
    • https://www.carsguide.com.au
    • https://evcentral.com.au
    • https://www.drive.com.au
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    40 mins
  • Quick Charge Ep 58: BYD’s 5000-Car Australia Push, Volvo EX60 Priced, and EV Sales Hit 20 Million
    May 22 2026

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    Plugged In Australia: Quick Charge is the shorter version of the show for when you want the main EV news without the full deep dive.


    In Episode 58, BYD sends almost 5000 EVs and plug-in hybrids to Australia on one of its own ships as it pushes harder into the local market. Volvo prices the new EX60 electric SUV for Australia and promises better software after earlier EX30 and EX90 issues. Global EV sales pass 20 million in 2025, Kia shows a wheelchair-accessible PV5 electric van, Tesla talks up Semi uptime, and Sydney starts work on its first purpose-built electric bus depot.
    We also cover Origin’s fleet EV findings, the Skoda Epiq small electric SUV, BYD Seal 7 and Ti7 updates, Denza’s wild suspension tech, Mercedes-AMG’s 860kW electric GT, Hyundai’s fake EV shifting influence, and the updated CUPRA Leon Ve plug-in hybrid.


    Fast, factual EV news with an Australian focus.


    YouTube Timestamps — Quick ChargePlugged In Australia: Quick Charge

    00:00 — Intro
    00:44 — BYD sends almost 5000 vehicles to Australia
    02:08 — Volvo EX60 priced for Australia
    03:30 — Global EV sales pass 20 million
    04:07 — Kia PV5 wheelchair-accessible EV
    04:50 — Tesla Semi and Australian electric truck modelling
    05:50 — Sydney electric bus depot and fleet EV lessons
    06:38 — Skoda Epiq, BYD Seal 7, BYD Ti7Denza, Mercedes-AMG
    08:30 — Hyundai performance EV tech
    08:50 — 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.au
    • https://autotalk.com.au
    • https://www.carsguide.com.au
    • https://evcentral.com.au
    • https://www.drive.com.au
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    10 mins
  • Episode 58: BYD’s 5000-Car Ship, Volvo EX60 Pricing, Electric Trucks, Skoda Epiq and More
    May 22 2026

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    In Episode 58 of Plugged In Australia, we cover BYD sending almost 5000 EVs and plug-in hybrids to Australia on one of its own car-carrying ships as it pushes toward the top of the sales charts, Volvo’s new EX60 electric SUV pricing and the company’s promise to avoid the software problems that affected earlier models, global EV sales passing 20 million in 2025, Kia’s wheelchair-accessible PV5 electric van concept, Tesla Semi uptime claims, Australian electric truck route modelling, Sydney’s first purpose-built electric bus depot, fleet EV lessons from Origin Energy, the Skoda Epiq small electric SUV, the BYD Seal 7 PHEV sedan, Denza suspension tech, the Mercedes-AMG GT EV, and a brief update on the CUPRA Leon Ve PHEV.

    Timestamps — Main Episode

    00:00 — Intro
    01:01 — BYD sends almost 5000 EVs and PHEVs to Australia
    04:45 — Volvo EX60 Australian pricing, specs and software promise
    09:20 — Global EV sales pass 20 million
    12:24 — Kia PV5 wheelchair-accessible electric van
    14:57 — Tesla Semi uptime and Australian electric truck modelling
    18:21 — Sydney’s first purpose-built electric bus depot
    20:38 — Origin fleet report: Tesla dominates, electric utes lag
    23:24 — Skoda Epiq small electric SUV confirmed for Australia
    26:11 — BYD Seal 7, Ti7 and Atto 5 model strategy
    30:17 — Denza B5 and B8 active suspension tech
    33:09 — Mercedes-AMG GT EV confirmed for Australia
    36:39 — Hyundai’s fake EV shifting influence
    39:06 — CUPRA Leon Ve PHEV Ultra Brief update
    39:34 — 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.au
    • https://autotalk.com.au
    • https://www.carsguide.com.au
    • https://evcentral.com.au
    • https://www.drive.com.au
    Show More Show Less
    41 mins
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