EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 9 MIN
Polestar Powers On, Big Tesla announcement, Toyota's Family EV Tease, and Europe's Big Shift
from Plugged in Australia · host Jamie
Send us Fan MailG'day and welcome back to Plugged In Australia! In Episode 3, host Shantana unpacks the latest from Down Under and beyond. We cover Polestar selling out the 3 in Australia with major 2027 upgrades incoming (plus the boss pushing back on failure talk), Toyota teasing a massive electric Kluger rival to the Kia EV9, Xpeng's factory-backed push into Oz with new models, and Isuzu eyeing a D-Max plug-in hybrid to take on the BYD Shark 6.Plus, Europe's historic month where EVs outsold petrol cars (and how Australia's mirroring it), Tesla winding down the Model S/X for robots, budget MG4 Urban hints, and clean energy challenges like AI competing for green power amid a record renewables pipeline. From premium upgrades to affordable arrivals, get charged on the evolving EV scene!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
What this episode covers
Send us Fan Mail G'day and welcome back to Plugged In Australia! In Episode 3, host Shantana unpacks the latest from Down Under and beyond. We cover Polestar selling out the 3 in Australia with major 2027 upgrades incoming (plus the boss pushing back on failure talk), Toyota teasing a massive electric Kluger rival to the Kia EV9, Xpeng's factory-backed push into Oz with new models, and Isuzu eyeing a D-Max plug-in hybrid to take on the BYD Shark 6. Plus, Europe's historic month where EVs outs...
NOW PLAYING
Polestar Powers On, Big Tesla announcement, Toyota's Family EV Tease, and Europe's Big Shift
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.