Zeekr 009 People Mover Hits 680kW Madness, BYD Atto 3 2027 Monster Overhaul Confirmed and Tesla Builds Australia's Biggest Charger Hub in Mackay as EV Training Booms in Queensland

Send us Fan MailZeekr's luxury electric people mover gets a 680kW power bomb with 900V architecture for faster charging while the brand sells strongly in Australia.Hyundai Australia insists the new Elexio isn't just a Kia EV5 twin with local tuning and 546km WLTP range undercutting the Model Y.Farizon V7e electric van launches with 1300kg payload and 376km WLTP range for Aussie tradies. The 2027 BYD Atto 3 gains 240kW rear-drive power, 800V architecture and bigger dimensions to take on the EV5 and Geely EX5. Queensland opens new EV training facilities at Acacia Ridge and Townsville with $3 million funding to skill up 400 students a year. Audi rules out its Chinese EREVs for Australia for now but watches market demand, Nissan delays the new Leaf SUV indefinitely as buyers flock to e-Power hybrids. Mazda scores approval for its second EV the 6e sedan with 190kW, 560km range and sub-$50k pricing arriving June 2026, and Tesla plans its largest Australian Supercharger site with over 25 bays in Mackay Queensland. All the verified specs, power figures, ranges, pricing, quotes, Australian compliance details, rival comparisons and facts from every source – full BEV 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