Episode 72, Quick Charge:Tesla Model Y L Arrives, XPeng’s Giant SUVs and Volvo EX60 Approved

Send us Fan Mail Tesla’s six-seat Model Y L is now appearing in Australian inventory for immediate delivery, while Volvo’s new EX60 has received local approval with up to 660 kilometres of range and 2.4-tonne towing. XPeng’s enormous G9L has been spotted testing in Melbourne ahead of its November arrival, and the even larger GX flagship has now been confirmed for Australia. We also cover Ford’s potentially cheaper Transit City electric van, Hyundai’s delayed extended-range ute, Coles’ supermarket charging rollout, mandatory emergency lane-keeping systems, Mazda’s major CX-60 and CX-80 PHEV price cuts, and Fortescue’s 150-tonne electric mining equipment. YouTube Timestamps **00:00 — Intro** **00:50 — Ford Transit City could undercut E-Transit Custom** **01:55 — XPeng G9L spotted and flagship GX confirmed** **03:20 — Tesla Model Y L now in local inventory** **04:18 — Volvo EX60 approved with 2.4-tonne towing** **05:13 — Hyundai’s electrified ute delayed until as late as 2030** **06:04 — Coles rolls out supermarket fast chargers** **07:22 — Victorian councils move EVs into normal fleet replacement** **09:15 — Emergency lane keeping becomes mandatory** **10:32 — Mazda cuts CX-60 and CX-80 PHEV prices** **11:36 — Fortescue tests 150-tonne electric water truck** **12:37 — 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