Welcome back to Plugged In Australia! In Episode 6 we break down the hottest early 2026 EV news from Sydney. Kia confirms the punchy EV3 GT for Australia with sporty performance and sharp pricing, Tesla rolls out a $2000 trade-in bonus on the bestselling Model Y, Geely extends factory incentives on the EX5 SUV, and the refreshed MG4 hatch gets launched with big price slashes in right-hand-drive markets.

We also cover Jaguar doubling down on its all-electric relaunch (no hybrids in sight) and Tesla's big strategy shift—focusing almost entirely on autonomy with no new traditional drivable models soon. Deals, hot hatches, premium reboots, and the robotaxi future—all with Aussie buyer angles!

G'day and welcome to Episode 5 of Plugged In Australia, your essential guide to the electric vehicle revolution Down Under. This week, we're spotlighting the surge in affordable EVs hitting our shores in 2026—from top-value SUVs under $50k to exciting new sedans and rugged hybrids from brands like Geely, MG, and Kia. We'll break down the best buys for budget-conscious families, tease upcoming launches that could shake up the market, and tie in global trends to what they mean for Aussie roads. Whether you're hunting for your first EV or tracking the latest tech, we've got the news to keep you charged!

Back with more EV action on Plugged In Australia! In Episode 4, host Shantana from Sydney dives into the Mercedes-Benz CLA's massive awards haul and top safety scores—could this be the premium EV to watch for 2026? We cover Zeekr's quick upgrades to the popular 7X mid-sizer and a peek at their new PHEV 8X, plus Skoda's named seven-seat Peaq flagship rivaling the Kia EV9.

Other highlights: Mitsubishi's hot hatch EV tease with Evo vibes, Polestar's policy push on FBT exemptions, Kia and BYD ute battles, range boosts for BMW and Mini, why driver assists aren't cutting road tolls yet, Tesla's million-plus FSD users, VW topping Europe, Ford Mach-E price slashes, and a game-changing study showing EV ownership costs have flipped in Australia. Loaded with news, specs, and real talk for Aussie drivers!