Quick Charge | Episode 62: Tesla Tops Australia, BYD Surges, Hyundai Cuts Prices, and V2G Takes Off
In this Quick Charge edition of Plugged In Australia, we cover the biggest EV stories from Episode 62: Tesla Model Y becoming Australia’s best-selling vehicle, EVs hitting a record 19.9 per cent market share, BYD’s rapid rise, Hyundai’s EV price cuts, Cadillac’s electric SUV expansion, Tesla FSD V14 testing, electric ute updates, and the next step for vehicle-to-grid in Australia.
Quick Charge YouTube timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:40 EV sales hit a record 19.9% share
01:10 Tesla Model Y tops Australia
02:16 BYD rises and puts pressure on Toyota
03:22 Hyundai cuts Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 pricing
04:05 Cadillac expands its electric SUV line-up
05:12 Electric and plug-in utes get serious
06:07 V2G and charging infrastructure updates
06:57 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