Episode 62 | Deep Dive: Tesla Tops Australia, EV Sales Hit Records, BYD Surges, Hyundai Cuts Prices, and Cadillac Expands
After a week away, Plugged In Australia returns with a big catch-up episode covering one of the most important months yet for electric vehicles in Australia. Tesla Model Y has become Australia’s best-selling vehicle outright, EVs and plug-in hybrids have surged to record levels, BYD is closing the gap to legacy brands, Hyundai has cut thousands from Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 pricing, Cadillac is expanding its electric SUV line-up, Toyota’s HiLux BEV has achieved a five-star ANCAP safety rating, and Tesla FSD Supervised v14 and vehicle-to-grid technology are moving closer.
YouTube timestamps
0:00 — Intro and apology
01:02 — Tesla Model Y tops Australia in a record EV sales month
08:17 — Hyundai cuts Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 pricing
14:42 — Cadillac expands its Australian electric SUV line-up
21:42 — BYD momentum, Toyota pressure and Australian manufacturing talk
28:08 — Toyota HiLux BEV earns five-star ANCAP rating
31:02— Tesla FSD Supervised v14 and V2G progress
36:14 — Awards, model updates, utes, SUVs and ownership reality checks
45:08 — 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.
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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