Quick Charge 56: Subaru’s EV Price Cuts, BYD’s Big Push and Xpeng X9 Nears Australia
Quick Charge 56 covers the biggest Australian EV stories from Episode 56: Subaru’s new Uncharted and EV price cuts, Volkswagen’s ID. Polo GTI, BYD’s wave of new plug-in hybrid and electric models, Xpeng’s X9 people mover, Renault’s Master E-Tech electric van, Mercedes-Benz’s electric CLA, and the growing debate around EV access for renters and lower-income households.
00:00 — Intro
00:40 — Subaru Uncharted and EV price cuts
02:11 — Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI
03:00 — BYD Ti7 and Atto 2 DM-i
04:29 — Xpeng X9 electric people mover
05:26 — BYD M9 and V9
06:19 — Renault Master E-Tech
06:56 — Mercedes CLA electric and Audi A2 e-tron
07:56 — EV access for renters and lower-income households
08:44 — 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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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