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Quick Charge episode 51 covers the main EV news from Plugged In Australia in a shorter format: JAC is evaluating an affordable E30X EV and a premium electric sub-brand, TrueEV has reassured Xpeng owners, Omoda 4 is coming in 2027, Geely is building its Australian lineup slowly, and Lexus has revealed the TZ three-row electric SUV.

00:00 — Intro
00:34 — JAC E30X affordable EV under evaluation
01:54 — JAC Define premium EV brand being considered
02:38 — TrueEV reassures Xpeng owners
03:37 — Omoda 4 coming to Australia in 2027
04:45 — Geely’s slow-build Australian strategy
06:11 — Lexus TZ three-row electric SUV revealed
07:47 — Outro

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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.

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Episode 50 Quick Charge covers the biggest Australian EV and plug-in hybrid stories in a shorter format:

Geely’s seven-seat hybrid SUV, Freelander’s electrified off-road return, MG’s long-range IM8 EREV, JAC’s cheaper plug-in hybrid ute, GWM’s latest PHEV and diesel-hybrid strategy, new ANCAP five-star results, Cadillac’s Lyriq price cut, Zeekr’s performance push, BMW’s electric M3, Leapmotor’s physical-key fix and Avatr testing in Melbourne.

Timestamps — Quick Charge

0:00 Intro
0:40 Geely seven-seat hybrid SUV
1:42 Freelander returns as an electrified off-roader
2:37 MG IM8 range-extender SUV
3:26 JAC Hunter PHEV ute
4:29 GWM H6GT PHEV and diesel-hybrid plans
5:00 New five-star ANCAP results
5:38 Cadillac Lyriq price cut
6:03 Zeekr FR and BMW electric M3
6:56 Leapmotor and Avatr updates
11:15 Outro

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In Episode 50 of Plugged In Australia, we cover a huge wave of electrified models and strategy updates aimed directly at Australian buyers. Geely is preparing a seven-seat hybrid and plug-in hybrid SUV for 2027, Freelander is being reborn as a Chery and Land Rover-backed electrified off-road brand, MG’s incoming IM8 range-extender SUV promises massive CLTC range, and JAC is preparing to undercut the BYD Shark 6 with a cheaper plug-in hybrid ute.

We also cover GWM’s upgraded Haval H6GT PHEV, its diesel-hybrid and plug-in hybrid 4x4 strategy, new five-star ANCAP results for BYD, MG, Tesla and Skoda, a sharp Cadillac Lyriq drive-away offer, Zeekr’s FR performance reboot, BMW’s electric M3 pricing hints, Leapmotor’s Australian learning curve, and Avatr testing in Melbourne.

Time Stamps

0:00 Intro
01:04 Geely’s seven-seat hybrid SUV coming for Kluger buyers
06:24 Freelander returns as an electrified off-road brand
10:55 MG IM8 range-extender SUV tailored for Australia
14:48 JAC Hunter PHEV could be Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid ute
19:05 GWM Haval H6GT PHEV gets AWD and a lower price
22:37 GWM developing diesel hybrids and plug-in hybrids for 4x4 buyers
26:17 BYD, MG, Tesla and Skoda score five-star ANCAP results
30:15 Cadillac Lyriq gets a big drive-away offer
33:40 Zeekr wants its FR performance brand to take on Porsche
36:19 BMW electric M3 pricing hint
39:07 Leapmotor learns what Australian buyers expect
41:34 Avatr 07 spotted testing in Melbourne
45:45 Outro

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A fast Plugged In Australia: Quick Charge version of episode 49, covering April’s record EV market share, BYD’s rise to second overall in Australia, the federal EV tax break changes, Kia EV3 and EV5 momentum, Volkswagen looking to China, Leapmotor’s B05 Australian tuning story, electric trucks for Sydney and Melbourne, and Geely’s growing Australian EV and PHEV push.

Time Stamps

00:00 Intro
00:43 EV sales hit record share and BYD takes second overall
02:11 Kia EV3 and EV5 build momentum
03:15 EV tax break extended but wound back from 2027
04:23 Volkswagen, Leapmotor and Geely show the global shift
06:0 5 Electric trucks and heavy EV tech
07:08 Outro

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Plugged In Australia episode 49 covers one of the biggest Australian EV market shifts so far in 2026.

Battery-electric vehicles hit another record share of the new-car market in April, plug-in hybrids keep growing, BYD climbs to second overall behind Toyota, Kia’s EV3 and EV5 momentum shows why NVES is changing product planning, and the federal Electric Car Discount has been extended but will be wound back from 2027.

We also look at Volkswagen turning to China-developed EVs and platforms for future global models, Leapmotor’s B05 electric hatch and B05 Ultra hot hatch getting international suspension tuning before an Australian launch, a new fleet of 30 electric trucks heading into Sydney and Melbourne delivery work, Geely’s expanding Australian plans including seven-seat and box-style plug-in hybrid SUVs, its EOFY finance push and 1000 horsepower off-road architecture, plus BMW’s unusual ladder-frame EV patent and Caterpillar’s drop-in battery-electric power unit for heavy machinery.

Timestamps — main episode

00:00 Intro
01:11 April EV sales hit record share and BYD jumps to number two
08:14 Kia EV3 and EV5 momentum shows NVES is working
12:15 EV tax break extended, then wound back from 2027
17:25 Volkswagen looks to China for future global EVs
21:04 Leapmotor B05 and B05 Ultra get international tuning
25:33 Electric trucks head into Sydney and Melbourne delivery work
28:35 Geely’s bigger Australian push: PHEVs, seven-seat SUVs and off-road tech
34:17 Tech corner: BMW ladder-frame EV patent and Caterpillar BEPU
38:50 Outro

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A fast 10-minute version of Plugged In Australia episode 48, covering the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N’s Australian launch, Hyundai’s cheaper electric N plans, Lexus’s upcoming three-row EV, Geely EX2 and Chery Q budget EVs, Geely’s PHEV push, Jetour’s Australian launch plans, surging EV interest, April EV sales growth, the ACT’s 34 per cent zero-emission market share, and Hyundai/Kia/Genesis ICCU warranty news.

Quick Charge YouTube timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:34 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N priced for Australia
02:09 Hyundai plans a cheaper electric N car
03:00 Lexus teases a three-row electric SUV
03:56 Geely EX2 budget EV coming to Australia
04:50 Geely’s PHEV product push
05:32 Chery Q and Jetour prepare for Australia
06:41 EV interest and sales surge
07:45 Hyundai, Kia and Genesis ICCU warranty update
08:35 Outro

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In episode 48 of Plugged In Australia, Hyundai launches the Ioniq 6 N locally from $115,000 before on-road costs, bringing 478kW, a 3.2-second sprint and a 487km WLTP range — but also raising hard questions about how many buyers can stretch to a six-figure performance EV. Hyundai’s N division is already talking about cheaper electric performance models, potentially using the upcoming Ioniq 3 as a base.

We also cover Lexus teasing its upcoming three-row electric SUV, likely the TZ, Geely preparing the EX2 budget EV for Australia, Geely’s heavy plug-in hybrid product push, Chery confirming the Q electric hatch for 2027, Jetour’s Australian ambitions, a major spike in EV interest as fuel-price concerns return, Tesla and Polestar sales doubling in April, the ACT hitting 34 per cent zero-emission new-car sales, and Hyundai, Kia and Genesis extending ICCU warranty coverage to 15 years on selected EVs.

YouTube timestamps

00:00 Intro
01:05 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N lands in Australia from $115,000
06:37 Hyundai N is working on a cheaper performance EV
08:47 Lexus teases a three-row electric SUV, likely the TZ
12:19 Geely EX2 shapes up as a serious budget EV contender
16:08 Geely prepares a PHEV-heavy Australian product offensive
19:15 Chery Q confirmed for Australia, Jetour wants to move upmarket
23:06 EV interest jumps, Tesla and Polestar sales double, ACT leads
26:33 Hyundai, Kia and Genesis extend ICCU warranty coverage
28:49 Outro

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.Leapmotor says export-market cars will not simply be copied from Chinese-market tuning, with Stellantis engineering input and possible Australia-specific calibration if volumes support it. Jetour confirms a 2027 Australian launch plan with the T1, T2, G700 off-roader and F700 plug-in hybrid ute, including big power and towing claims aimed at buyers considering BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and Ford Ranger PHEV. Mazda Australia shuts down rumours of a Deepal E07-based electric ute, while GWM axes the Ora hatch and prepares the larger Ora 5 electric SUV from $33,990 drive-away. Polestar and Volvo begin rolling out Google Gemini in cars with Google built-in. Omoda Jaecoo extends the J5 EV’s $36,990 drive-away price to EOFY. Suzuki confirms e Vitara pricing from $46,990 drive-away for the first 100 customers. Volkswagen’s ID.Era 9X previews a huge range-extender flagship SUV, and Hyundai Australia’s EV sales have already passed its full 2025 result on the back of fuel-price pressure and stronger demand for Kona Electric, Elexio, Inster and Ioniq 5.

# YouTube Timestamps — Quick Charge

00:00 Intro

00:41 Leapmotor export tuning and B05 Australia

01:41 Jetour T1, T2, G700 and F700 coming to Australia

02:47 Mazda shuts down Deepal E07 electric ute rumour

03:23 GWM Ora 5 replaces Ora hatch

04:07 Jaecoo J5 EV EOFY deal and Suzuki e Vitara pricing

05:46 Google Gemini, Volvo & Polestar

06:18 Volkswagen ID.Era 9X

07:01: Hyundai EV sales surge

07:38 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.

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