2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Lands with 22.7 kWh Battery, 86 km WLTP Range and Australian-Tuned Suspension as Oil Shocks, Dirty Fuel Policy and Record Petrol Prices Drive Massive Switch to EVs and PHEVs

Send us Fan MailMitsubishi Outlander PHEV updated with larger battery, 221 kW power and local suspension tune from $58,990 plus on-roads. Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell trucks in WA fleets; MG S9 7-seat PHEV and MG4 X with world-first semi-solid-state battery; Chery names world-first diesel PHEV ute via public competition; Jetour PHEV off-roaders confirmed; Polestar 3 now 800-volt with 350 kW charging; battery recycling to hit $6.9 billion a year by 2050; federal charging network overhaul after only 45 of 117 stations built; Power Network activates first pole-mounted chargers with EMSP competition; first Tesla Model Y L six-seaters arrive with 681 km range. GWM confirms up to 10 new models including multiple PHEVs and diesel upgrades; and oil shocks plus temporary higher-sulphur fuel allowance accelerate EV/PHEV savings and adoption. All specs, pricing and Australian angles, no fluff.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