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Plugged In Australia episode 47 covers electric and plug-in hybrid news for Australian buyers.

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 — Full Episode

00:00 Intro

01:10 Leapmotor says export-market cars will get Stellantis tuning input

05:54 Jetour confirms T1, T2, G700 and F700 plans for Australia

11:41 Mazda shuts down Deepal E07-based electric ute rumours

16:05 GWM Ora hatch axed, Ora 5 SUV takes over from $33,990 drive-away

21:00 Google Gemini comes to Polestar and Volvo cars with Google built-in

24:39 Jaecoo J5 EV keeps $36,990 drive-away price through EOFY

28:00 Suzuki e Vitara pricing confirmed from $46,990 drive-away

32:47 Volkswagen ID.Era 9X previews giant range-extender SUV thinking

36:33E Hyundai EV sales surge as fuel prices push buyers toward electric

40:31 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