ZEEKR 7X Deliveries Begin in Australia | Tesla's New Budget Model Y
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The discussion covers the launch and delivery of the Zeekr 7X in Australia, highlighting its performance, popularity of the all-wheel-drive Rollinspec variant, and charging capabilities including Tesla supercharger compatibility. The hosts compare it with Tesla Model Y variants, noting Tesla's new budget Model Y release in the US and Europe aimed at competing with Chinese EVs. They also touch on Tesla's premium connectivity price hike, updates to Model 3, and the introduction of V2L technology. Additional topics include upcoming EV shows in Sydney and Melbourne, new electric models from GAC and GWM, price drops on Hyundai Ioniq 6, and the expanding EV charging infrastructure in Australia. The episode offers insights into market trends, vehicle specs, and consumer preferences in the growing Australian EV scene.
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Zeekr Zika 7X
"Now, of course, big news. This week, Zika 7X, I think deliveries have started around Australia..."
Tesla Model Y
"... it's probably about 3.4. So it is quicker than a Model Y performance. Yeah."
Aion Gac Ion V
"...nestly, X-Ping G6, BYDC Line 7, Model Y, Zika 7x, GAC Ion V Gents. We'll talk about that later on in the show..."
Tesla Model 3
"...smaller Tesla, but they've released an affordable Model 3 Model Y. So this is interesting."
Rolls-Royce Spectre
"...icles when they're available. Do we need a budget Spectre? Is that kind of degrade the Rolls-Royce name?"
Tesla Model S
"...is it still worth it? I just, as a disclaimer, my Model S, I think has premium connectivity built into it"
Buick Century
"...meone with an XPeng can tell me. Yeah, Zika's got Century Mode 2, doesn't it? I'm not sure."
Ford Explorer
"had the Schneider equipment, but on the Explorer network. But now,"
Dodge Charger
"... this is your picture, Justin. Thank you. Woolies Charger. Woolies is another company doing good things."
Hyundai Ioniq
"...Kia, correct? Grandpa, not as good looking as the IONIQ 6."
Hyundai Ioniq 6
"percent price drop for the IONIQ 6 in Australia. That's huge."
Porsche 911
"It's just like that. 9.11 just at the back. Agreed."
Hyundai Ioniq 5
"... remember that, Riz. Thanks for reminding me. The Ioniq 5 when it first came out it's like we've only got 5..."
Saturn Aura
"...M bringing another electric SUV finally after the aura. It's been around for a while. What are we talkin..."
Galaxy Geely Ex5
"So just slightly smaller than the Geely EX5 slightly bigger than the MGS5."
C10 Leapmoto
"And Roland, this is yours. So, LeapMoto B10 ADR approved. That's good. Another small SUV"
Alpina B10
"And Roland, this is yours. So, LeapMoto B10 ADR approved. That's good. Another small SUV"
Chevrolet C10
"...le bit concerned about, because having driven the C10 recently, the ADAS was not good."
Ford Mustang
"And then the New York Mustang Marquis, although it's now just called a Marquis ..."
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
"in their own right. Hunter Cullinans, yep. That's right."
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