Australia EV News: Tesla FSD Rollout, New SUVs & DC Charger Expansion
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The podcast covers a wide range of Australian EV news including Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) rollout, new electric SUVs like the Zika 7X and X-Peng G6, and the expansion of DC fast charging infrastructure nationwide. Highlights include a record-setting 11-day Tesla FSD road trip, insights on competitive pricing from Chinese EV brands, and updates on Tesla Powerwall recalls. The hosts also announce winners of a Tesla charger giveaway and discuss upcoming EV events like the Sydney International EV Motor Show. The episode blends technical updates, market trends, and community engagement with a lively panel discussion.
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Catch up on the latest in Electric Vehicle news from Australia and around the world! Hosted by Tom & Joy of Ludicrous Feed and Riz Akhtar from Carloop
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Polestar 2
"...tion and the 7X, of course, the 7X will be there. Polestar 2, 3 and 4 will be there. The 5 won't be there, sud..."
Volvo EX90
"Xperia G6, G9 and P7. And the Volvo ES90, EX90, EX40 and the ES30. Surely that's EX30."
Zeekr Zika 7X
"... were in Adelaide, aka Radelaide to check out the Zika 7X off-road and on track."
Volkswagen Bus
"...was actually sitting behind me in the van. Was it bus one Riz or bus two, I can't remember. I can't rem..."
Dodge Charger
"...o yeah, some great pics there and this is another Charger. This is like very, very Aussie,"
Starray Emi
"...t pic I want to share is this one. So this is the Starray EMI that was launched this week. Was it this week or ..."
Volkswagen Id4
"...iends that walks back and took years to bring the ID4 and ID5 into the market. So yeah, I mean, it's qu..."
Volkswagen Id5
"...at walks back and took years to bring the ID4 and ID5 into the market. So yeah, I mean, it's quite inte..."
Porsche Taycan
"...that there, I mean, they were pretty early to the Taycan and the new Taycan and the and the McCann haven't..."
Porsche Cayenne
"much of a hit as they expected. There's a Cayenne in the works and electric Cayenne. Um, but yeah, ..."
Zeekr Zika 007
"Look at this guys. The one who knows the Zika 007 GT. I'm getting excited just reading that."
Tesla Model
"...utiful, vast continent. And he's done it now in a Tesla Model Y with FSD in 11 days."
Dodge Journey
"...tioned in one of his posts that over 99.9% of the journey was done with FSD. There were obviously occasiona..."
Sealion Cline 7
"He often posts and makes very insightful comments. But this is his BYD C-Line 7. Great number plate, by the way."
Yangwang Yang Wang U9
"...is post saying the fastest car on the planet, the Yang Wang U9. Yang Wang U9."
Eagle Talon
"...rried. So we enjoy hitting 190 on the straight at Talon Bend. I hit 205 or something."
Toyota Corolla
"...everywhere. GAC taxis that look a little bit like Corolla sedans, electric."
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