Xpeng Distributor TrueEV Collapses Into Administration Amid Federal Court Battle With Chinese Carmaker – ACL Implications For Owners, Mercedes GLC-EQ Locked For 2026 Australia & MG U9 EV Ute One Step Closer | Plugged In Australia

Send us Fan Mail📌Xpeng Administrators are Daniel Juratowitch and Barry Wight of Cor CordisXpeng’s exclusive Australian distributor TrueEV has been placed into external administration with 197 vehicles frozen across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle while the company serves Federal Court proceedings against Xpeng entities in China and Australia; full details on the March 3 2026 filing, lender action on stock loans, next hearing dates and what Australian Consumer Law means for existing owners when an importer goes under. Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology confirmed on track for Australian deliveries in 2026 as a 2027 model with 800-volt architecture, single- or dual-motor options up to 500 kW and 500-800 km WLTP range. MG U9 dual-cab EV ute advances toward Australia with full specs and pricing revealed. KGM Torres EVX electric SUV review with 80.6 kWh BYD LFP battery, 152 kW front-drive and 462 km WLTP. Leapmotor B10 receives major OTA update adding one-pedal driving, native Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. BYD Australia pushes for dedicated performance division. New survey reveals massive EV fuel savings as prices climb. Subaru electric SUV revealed globally. Network funds EV charger and battery for remote First Nations community. Tesla Model Y lead times blow out amid surging demand. Jaecoo J5 EV hits 2000 orders and extends drive-away offer. Global EV fleet to shield world from oil shocks. Leapmotor C10 Sports Special Edition with 440 kW. Daimler Truck first MCS-enabled eActros 600 deliveries imminent. Donut Lab solid-state battery passes five extreme tests. BMW i3 Neue Klasse bigger deal than iX3. Europe FTA fails to kill luxury car tax but boosts 120,000 EVs. Every verified specification, dimension, power figure, torque output, range claim, battery detail, pricing tier, feature list, executive quote, Australian compliance note, rival comparison and cross-checked fact from all sources – 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