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Australia’s next GWM Haval H7 is now showing up in Australian certification documents with a 320kW all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid system, while GWM has confirmed a longer seven-seat version will follow in 2027.
Australia Post has revealed what its latest fleet-electrification funding will actually deliver, with around 100 new electric vans, rigid trucks and even prime movers expected to cut almost one million litres of diesel use each year.
We also look at a fascinating novated-lease comparison where the more expensive Geely EX5 EV ends up around $54 a week cheaper than the Starray EM-i PHEV under one specific set of assumptions, another incorrect airbag specification uncovered at KGM, Skoda using growing EV sales to manage NVES, why charger reliability could become more important than simply counting plugs, and the increasingly awkward future of CHAdeMO in Australia.
YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Intro
00:45 — GWM Haval H7: 320kW AWD PHEV locked in
02:38 — Australia Post adds around 100 EVs and prime movers
04:13 — Geely EX5 beats cheaper Starray on novated-lease costs
07:06 — KGM finds second incorrect EV airbag specification
08:23 — Skoda uses EV sales to manage NVES
09:48 — Why charger uptime may matter more than plug count
12:28 — Is CHAdeMO becoming a bottleneck?
14:58 — 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.
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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
