Episode 68; Quick Charge — Cheaper Tavascan, Electric X5 and Volvo’s EX90 Price Cut

Send us Fan MailQUICK CHARGE DESCRIPTIONIn this Quick Charge edition of Plugged In Australia, we cover the biggest EV and plug-in hybrid stories for episode 68: Cupra cuts the entry price of the Tavascan with a new V variant, Australia’s first locally made electric bendy bus hits the road in Perth, BMW confirms the next X5 will include a full-electric iX5 for Australia, GWM reveals more of its Haval H10 plug-in hybrid flagship, Volvo slashes the entry price of the EX90, Hyundai says Australian EV sales have turned a corner, Hongqi prepares for an Australian launch, and BYD is already preparing a major mechanical overhaul for the Atto 2.YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Intro00:39 — Cupra Tavascan gets a cheaper entry model02:27 — Australia’s first locally made electric bendy bus03:33 — BMW iX5 electric SUV locked in for Australia05:39 — GWM Haval H10 plug-in hybrid flagship07:07 — Volvo EX90 price cut08:33 — Hyundai says EV sales have turned a corner09:39 — Hongqi prepares for Australian launch10:45 — BYD Atto 2 major mechanical overhaul12:09 — 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