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In Episode 70 of Plugged In Australia, the Geely EX2 arrives with Australian pricing from just $26,490 before on-road costs, bringing rear-wheel drive and practical packaging to the affordable EV market. JAC confirms the Hunter plug-in hybrid ute from $49,988, Genesis launches the 478-kilowatt GV60 Magma, and Mercedes-AMG reveals an electric CLA 45 with three motors, simulated gearshifts and up to 500 kilowatts.
We also examine Ampol’s acknowledgement that petrol could eventually become commercially unviable, Renault’s upgraded Megane E-Tech, GWM’s electric Ora Touring wagon, MG’s coming semi-solid-state PHEV technology, BYD’s refund offer following a model-year mix-up, Cadillac’s Vistiq recall fix, GWM’s luxury Wey V8X, the five-seat Zeekr 9X, Denza’s extreme electric sports car, and two significant developments in Australian electric heavy transport.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Intro
01:18 — Geely EX2 priced from $26,490
05:44 — JAC Hunter PHEV starts below $50,000
09:30 — Genesis GV60 Magma launched
12:42 — Ampol discusses petrol’s long-term future
16:26 — Mercedes-AMG’s 500kW electric CLA 45
20:09 — Renault Megane E-Tech Esprit Alpine
23:14 — GWM Ora Touring electric wagon
25:42 — MG’s semi-solid-state PHEV batteries
28:24 — BYD offers refunds over model-year mix-up
33:41 — Cadillac Vistiq recall fix
37:45 — Wey V8X luxury electric SUV
40:23 — Zeekr 9X gains a five-seat version
43:33 — Denza Z sports car pricing and performance
46:23 — New Energy Transport’s first electric prime mover
48:55 — Janus Electric expands North American orders
51:52 — Outro
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 & Transparency
At 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.au
- https://autotalk.com.au
- https://www.carsguide.com.au
- https://evcentral.com.au
- https://www.drive.com.au
