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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.