Episode 60, Deep Dive: Mitsubishi’s Aussie-Tuned EV, Lexus RZ Price Cuts, BYD Shark Updates, MG IM8 and V2G Push

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 60 of Plugged In Australia, we cover Mitsubishi’s first Australian EV in more than a decade, developed with extensive local testing and tuning, Lexus slashing more than $40,000 from parts of the RZ electric SUV range, BYD expanding the Shark 6 ute line-up with more tech and off-road software, MG’s incoming IM8 range-extender SUV, Denza’s over-the-air towing and off-road updates, global EV sales heading toward another record, MG’s new small electric SUV, BYD’s next-generation God’s Eye driver-assistance technology, Kia’s PV5 electric van being spotted in Australia, Tesla’s V2L adapter, Amber’s expanded V2G trial, and BYD’s new Dolphin G plug-in hybrid hatch for Europe.Timestamps — Main Episode00:00 — Intro01:01  — Mitsubishi’s new Aussie-tuned EV05:34 — Lexus RZ gets massive price cuts09:5 0 — BYD Shark 6 range expands15:02 — MG IM8 range-extender SUV19:04 — Denza B5 and B8 OTA towing updates21:59 — Global EV sales head for another record24:49 — MG 4X and BYD Dolphin G28:15 — BYD God’s Eye driver-assistance tech31:22 — Kia PV5, Tesla V2L and Amber V2G35:17 — Tesla roof heat patents36:33— 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