BYD Surge in January Sales, Tesla CarPlay Hopes, and Fortescue's Massive Electric Trucks

Send us Fan MailPlugged In Australia Episode 9 – early February 2026 updates from Sydney. We cover January VFACTS sales with BYD's massive surge and Tesla's slump signalling a changing guard, Fortescue taking delivery of huge battery-electric mining trucks from China, Tesla's Apple CarPlay ambitions still alive, new policy questions on supporting Australian-made EVs, China's upcoming ban on hidden door handles, and research showing Aussies dream of Mustangs and 911s amid the EV shift. Full sales figures, specs, and market insights for Down Under drivers.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