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Audi resets Australian Q6 and SQ6 e-tron pricing, with the Q6 SUV and Sportback starting from $89,900 before on-road costs for MY27. Meanwhile, the newly revealed A2 e-tron remains under Australian evaluation.
Hyundai confirms the Santa Fe EREV for Australia, customer-owned Windrose electric prime movers prepare for Sydney–Canberra freight work, and a proposed $137 million WA charging and battery-swap network takes shape.
Also: the Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 launches with 810km WLTP range, Forthing outlines its next Australian models, a Hongqi–Leapmotor prototype tests across two states, and expanded DRIVEN rebates support EV workshop equipment as well as chargers.
Australian launch commitments, overseas plans and manufacturer claims are kept separate throughout.
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YouTube timestamps — estimates before recording
00:00 Intro
00:47 Segment 1 — Audi Q6/SQ6 price reset and A2 e-tron
02:52 Segment 2 — Santa Fe EREV confirmed for Australia
04:26 Segment 3 — Windrose customer trucks and WA freight infrastructure
07:00 Segment 4 — Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 launches
08:31 Segment 5 — Forthing plans more Australian models
09:40 Segment 6 — Hongqi–Leapmotor prototype tests locally
10:41 Segment 7 — DRIVEN rebates expand into workshops
12:01 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.
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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
