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Mercedes-Benz has finally put an Australian price on its new electric GLC, including the strange situation where the limited Launch Edition actually costs less than the regular model.
Zeekr has revealed that Australia will get a more powerful version of the 7GT electric sports wagon, while Hyundai’s Ioniq 3 has entered production overseas and could give the brand a genuine competitor around the $40,000 mark — although Australian pricing is still a long way from confirmed.
We also look at Canberra’s $400 million heavy-vehicle reform package and why changing weight limits, road-access rules, charging planning and delivery curfews could matter just as much as subsidies for electric trucks.
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed a plug-in-hybrid C-Class will continue alongside its new dedicated electric C-Class, and Victoria’s electric fire truck EVIE has now completed more than 500 emergency responses with some surprisingly strong real-world results.
ESTIMATED YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS
- 00:00 — Introduction
- 00:57 — Mercedes GLC Electric priced for Australia
- 04:10 — Zeekr 7GT gets an Australian power boost
- 06:25 — Hyundai Ioniq 3 production starts
- 09:15 — Australia's $400m heavy-vehicle reforms
- 13:27 — Mercedes C-Class PHEV confirmed for Australia
- 15:14 — Victoria's EVIE electric fire truck
- 18:41 — 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.
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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
