1,000 Orders for Jaecoo J5 EV in Weeks, New 5-Star Safety Ratings Without Extra Crashes, and Battery Life Beating Expectations

Send us Fan MailOn this extended episode of Plugged In Australia we break down the Jaecoo J5 EV smashing 1,000 orders at its aggressive launch price, fresh ANCAP five-star ratings for the Denza B8 PHEV and Hyundai Elexio EV achieved without new crash tests, and the latest Generational battery study showing real-world longevity far better than most assumed. AEVA launches an EV-friendly apartment register in Canberra and makes the case for autonomous tech slashing our road toll. Pricing lands for the Denza D9 electric people mover and Cadillac’s Optiq and Vistiq SUVs, Geely’s EX5 gets a useful range boost, BYD teases the Seal 07 with 705 km CLTC range, the new Cupra Born is previewed ahead of its world debut, BMW deepens its CATL battery partnership, Polestar confirms its compact Polestar 7 for Australia, and Polestar calls out ute tax breaks costing taxpayers more than EV incentives. All facts, all Aussie-focused, straight talk.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 & TransparencyAt 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.auhttps://autotalk.com.auhttps://www.carsguide.com.auhttps://evcentral.com.auhttps://www.drive.com.au