Daily Recap: Sunday, March 22, 2026
12 episodes · If you only listen to one: 289 - The User Experience Episode — The EV Musings Podcast
Tesla launched a six-seat Model Y Long in Australia and New Zealand at $74,900 AUD. Episodes also covered practical repair work on a Chevrolet Equinox door harness, a review of the 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI against electrified rivals, and a dealer using Claude to analyze his own business.
Tesla Model Y Long Launches in Australia and New Zealand with Six-Seat Configuration
Tesla's Model Y Long (YL), a longer and more luxurious version, has launched in Australia and New Zealand.
The six-seat configuration is priced at $74,900 in Australia, with the standard long range model costing $68,000 and offering 600 kilometres of range, while the Model Y Premium L offers the highest range available on the Model Y at 680 kilometres.
Episode 555: Tesla Model Y L Launches…in Australia and New Zealand
"Tesla's longer and more luxurious Model YL has launched in Australia and New Zealand, putting it one step closer to going global."
112 - V8 Superutes and Electric Cars?
"At $74,900, I want to be very clear, though, every video I've watched, this is not a six-seater you can put adults in the back of."
Episode Spotlights
Can You Fix Your Car Yourself With Help From These Guys - Maybe
On diagnosing a 2019 Equinox door harness electrical issue — the hosts walk a caller through a broken door wiring harness causing radio and power window failures, a common problem on GM crossovers around 60,000 miles.
Episode 441: 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI, 2026 Genesis GV70
On the 2026 Golf GTI's acceleration versus the RAV4 PHEV:
"A vehicle that does zero to 60 in five point five seconds is the Toyota RAV4 PHEV... So if you're lining up against the RAV and electric motor now, GTI, you need to be careful about pink slips."
112 - V8 Superutes and Electric Cars?
On consumer hesitation switching to EVs despite fuel cost increases:
"I don't think it's going to be instant because you don't suddenly overnight go, okay, I'm going to spend $60,000 on an EV because my fuel costs are going up. I think it's an incremental change."
On AI's potential to help dealers understand their own business:
"He got Claude to interview him about his business and ask all the questions about how is the cars he buys and the customers he sells to. And then Claude was more clued up about his business"
If You Only Listen To One
289 - The User Experience Episode
Greg Morse breaks down why so many EV chargers are frustrating to use — confusing screens, inconsistent payment systems, and apps that fail when you need them most. He compares the best and worst charging experiences and makes a case for why good UX design is as important to EV adoption as range and price.
By the Numbers
Most-Discussed Cars
| Car | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model S | 5 |
| BMW i3 | 4 |
| Dodge Charger | 4 |
| i8 (I12) | 3 |
| Tesla Roadster | 3 |
| Tesla Model Y | 3 |
| Ford F150 | 3 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 3 |
Trending Terminology
| Term | Mentions |
|---|---|
| AI | 2 |
| wireless charging | 2 |
| wheelbase | 2 |
| captain's chairs | 2 |
| EV | 2 |
12 episodes. 152 car mentions. 252 terms explained. Browse every episode with searchable annotations and plain-language term definitions in the Car Curious app.