Quick Charge 57: Longer-Range PHEVs and Electric Trucks Step Up

A shorter version of episode 57 covering the biggest EV and plug-in hybrid stories: GWM’s locally tuned Tank 500 PHEV, Geely’s longer-range Starray EM-i, CUPRA’s Leon Ve plug-in hybrid hatch, Ausgrid’s electric prime mover trial, and Stellantis building new electrified Jeep and Peugeot models in China.

YouTube timestamps — Quick Charge

00:00 — Intro
00:45 — GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T gets local tuning
02:23 — Geely Starray EM-i gets 136km EV range
03:44 — CUPRA Leon Ve priced for Australia
04:40 — Ausgrid trials electric prime mover
05:48 — Stellantis plans electrified Jeep and Peugeot exports
06:52— 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

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