Record 11.8% EV Market Share in February as New Budget Models, Fleet Upgrades, Infrastructure Wins, Compliance Updates and Land Rover Defender Sport EV Confirmed for 2027

Send us Fan MailFebruary BEV sales surge 95.9% to 11,134 units claiming a record 11.8% share. GWM offers free $3,500 AWD on Haval H6 hybrids, GAC Aion UT budget hatch arrives Q2 from $31,990, Zeekr 7X Black Special Edition launches, Ineos smaller electrified SUV project revived, Australian specialists convert diesel buses to electric, Porsche may merge Taycan/Panamera lines, industry launches “Keep the EV Tax Discount” campaign, Chery QQ3 ultra-affordable hatch eyes Australia, Deepal E07 deliveries paused over child-seat compliance, Polestar stands by FCAI exit, Hyundai reaffirms 21-22% fleet commitment. NSW Health rolls out 38 new chargers at hospitals for 2030 mandate, and Jaguar platform confirmed to underpin Land Rover Defender Sport off-road EV arriving 2027. All specs, pricing and Australian angles, no fluff.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