Toyota Highlander EV Three-Row Flagship, CEO Change & EV Patents, BYD 10-to-1 Sales Lead

Send us Fan MailPlugged In Australia Episode 13 Host Jamie delivers an in-depth look at Toyota's confirmed Highlander EV as its first three-row electric SUV with full specs, range, powertrain, charging, seating, and Australian potential, Toyota replacing CEO amid defence against Chinese brand rise plus exposed EV patents for game-changing tech, BYD outselling Tesla 10-to-1 in January with detailed model breakdowns and market shift update from past episodes, Tesla Semi final specs with two trims, battery sizes, range, power, charging, and heavy-haul implications, accelerating electric car depreciation data with Australian examples and factors, China's 212 off-road 4WDs confirmed for Australia with Jeep-like ute/SUV details and capability, ex-Holden plant stopping GWM Ora production impact, and Volkswagen simplifying ID.Buzz pricing. Extensive specs, updates from previous episodes, balanced market context, and real implications for Down Under drivers.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