Episode 52: Firefly for Australia, Toyota’s Electric Yaris, Leapmotor D19 and Big EV Price Cuts

Send us Fan MailPlugged In Australia — Episode 52In Episode 52 of Plugged In Australia for Monday 11 May 2026, we cover Nio’s Firefly EV firming for Australia, Leapmotor’s factory strategy and the huge D19 flagship SUV, Toyota’s plan for a fully electric Yaris, NSW support for charging, fleets and EV training, Zeekr’s move into plug-in hybrids, MG IM5 and IM6 software upgrades, updated MG4 pricing, Genesis GV60 price cuts, and BMW’s two-millionth electric vehicle milestone.Timestamps — full episode00:00 — Intro01:01 — Nio Firefly firms for Australia in 202605:07 — Inside Leapmotor’s factory push against Tesla and BYD09:20 — Leapmotor D19: huge EV and range-extender SUV14:42 — Toyota planning fully electric Yaris for 202817:31 — NSW backs charging, fleets and EV training20:43 — Zeekr explains its plug-in hybrid pivot24:20 — MG IM5 and IM6 owners set for software upgrades27:05 — Updated MG4 gets lower prices30:21 — Genesis GV60 gets a major price cut33:14 — BMW builds its two-millionth electric vehicle35:36 — OutroDisclaimer: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