Polestar 4 Wagon & Massive Model Push, 19 Brands Miss NVES Targets, Denza Targets 5 New Models & 20 Dealers, Zeekr 7X Delays, VW Tiguan & Tayron PHEVs Priced

Send us Fan MailEpisode 20 for February 19, 2026 takes a deep, honest look at the real state of Australia’s EV and low-emission vehicle market right now. We break down the very first official NVES results showing exactly which 19 brands missed their CO₂ targets (including Mazda, Subaru, Nissan and Hyundai). Polestar’s biggest-ever product offensive with a practical new 4 wagon plus new Polestar 2, 5 and 7, Denza’s aggressive 2026 plans for up to five new models and 20–25 dealers while already holding 1,000 orders, Zeekr 7X deliveries slowed by shipping and battery issues, Volkswagen’s new Tiguan and Tayron plug-in hybrid pricing for Q2, Volgren’s growing electric bus production in South Australia, the current federal and state EV rebates and incentives that buyers and fleets can still use, and a clear. No-spin explanation of why green hydrogen as an alternative EV technology is effectively dead and buried in Australia – and why that actually accelerates the battery-electric path we are all on.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