Quick Charge Ep 58: BYD’s 5000-Car Australia Push, Volvo EX60 Priced, and EV Sales Hit 20 Million

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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.

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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