Quick Charge | Episode 63 | June 11th 2026: Leapmotor B10 EREV, BYD V2G, Skoda Peaq, Cadillac Cuts and Shark 6 Growth
In this Quick Charge edition of Plugged In Australia, we cover the biggest stories from episode 63: Skoda’s upcoming Peaq seven-seat electric SUV, Cadillac’s Lyriq price reset, BYD leading the next stage of Amber’s vehicle-to-grid expansion, the Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV range-extender arriving in Australia from $37,888 before on-road costs, Lexus considering the TZ electric six-seat SUV for Australia, Dreame promising real physical buttons, BYD’s Shark 6 growth plan, CATL’s sodium-ion battery push, used EV market growth, kerbside charging in regional NSW, and BYD’s ambition to become the world’s biggest carmaker.
Quick Charge YouTube timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:38 Skoda Peaq large electric SUV previewed
1:39 Cadillac Lyriq price cut explained
2:27 BYD leads next V2G expansion
3:17 Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV / EREV arrives
4:11 Lexus TZ decision for Australia
4:58 Dreame promises physical buttons
5:34 BYD Shark 6 sales growth plan
6:24 CATL sodium-ion battery push
7:06 BYD Pickles used EV auction deal
7:36 Kerbside charging in regional NSW
8:17 BYD wants world number one
8:43 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