Episode 57: Long-Range PHEVs, Aussie-Tuned 4WDs and Electric Trucks Hit the Real World

Send us Fan MailIn episode 57 of Plugged In Australia, we cover GWM’s locally tuned Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV, Geely’s Starray EM-i getting a much larger battery and 136 kilometres of electric range, CUPRA’s new Leon Ve plug-in hybrid hatch, Ausgrid trialling a Volvo electric prime mover with battery-assisted heavy charging, and Stellantis returning Jeep and Peugeot production to China for new electrified export models.YouTube timestamps — Main episode00:00 — Intro01:02 — GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T gets Australian suspension tuning06:19 — Geely Starray EM-i gets 136km EV range11:24 — CUPRA Leon Ve PHEV hatch priced for Australia15:06 — Ausgrid trials electric prime mover and battery-backed charger19:00 — Stellantis to build electrified Jeep and Peugeot models in China22:33 — 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