Nissan Frontier Pro PHEV Locked In to Challenge BYD Shark 6 as Skoda Enyaq RS SUV and Coupe Pricing Confirmed, Dreame 1399kW Nebula NEXT Hypercar Targets Australia 2027 and MG4 Urban Cut-Price BEV Arrives in April

Send us Fan MailNissan confirms its 320kW/800Nm Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute – direct rival to the BYD Shark 6 PHEV with 33kWh battery, 135km CLTC electric range, 3500kg towing and 700mm wading depth – for Australian announcement next month and 2027 deliveries alongside the 2026 Navara with Premcar Australian-tuned suspension. Skoda Enyaq RS 2026 dual-motor SUV and Coupe priced from $75,490 before on-roads with 250kW/545Nm, 84kWh battery, 523-534km WLTP range and 185kW DC charging.Dreame Nebula NEXT 01 hypercar and SUV concept with quad motors delivering 1399kW and 23,000Nm, 1.8-second 0-100km/h and in-house solid-state batteries over 450Wh/kg heading to Australia and New Zealand as first RHD markets in early 2027.MG4 Urban BEV launches April with 43kWh (110kW, 323km WLTP) or 54kWh (118kW, 415km) options, 150kW DC charging and full ADAS suite undercutting the BYD Dolphin. Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV gains cheaper front-wheel-drive base grade option under review with 1.5-litre turbo petrol plus dual motors; 2026 MG4X electric SUV freshened with new front light bar and illuminated badge on 4500mm body and 125-150kW motors BYD weighs Australian launch of smaller Baby Shark PHEV ute based on Sealion 6 platform; Australians report over 60% fuel savings with 93% home charging capability in latest EV Ownership Survey.Chinese brands dominate February sales as value trumps origin concerns; NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion adopted by BYD, Geely and Nissan for Level 4 autonomy in models already on Australian roads. All verified specs, power figures, ranges, pricing tiers, quotes, Australian tuning details, rival comparisons and cross-checked facts from every outlet – full BEV, PHEV and EREV focus only.Disclaimer: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