JAC’s EV Push, Lexus TZ Revealed, Xpeng Owner Reassurance and China’s Next SUV Wave

Send us Fan MailEpisode 51 of Plugged In Australia looks at JAC’s next move beyond utes, including a possible affordable E30X EV and even a premium electric sub-brand for Australia. We also cover the latest reassurance for Xpeng owners during TrueEV’s court battle, the 2027 Omoda 4 heading for Australia with electric and plug-in hybrid potential, Geely’s slower and more deliberate Australian rollout strategy, and the Lexus TZ — a large three-row luxury electric SUV now officially revealed and under assessment for Australia.Timestamps — Full Episode00:00 — Intro01:00 — JAC E30X: Australia’s next cheap EV contender?06:10 — JAC Define: premium EV brand under consideration10:10 — Xpeng owners reassured as TrueEV court battle continues15:29 — Omoda 4: small SUV coming in 2027 with EV and PHEV potential20:17 — Geely’s slow-road Australian strategy25:42 — Lexus TZ revealed: three-row luxury EV under assessment for Australia32:52 — 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