Is ‘cross-bow proof’ at the top of your new vehicle checklist? While Rusty and Nadine prioritise smell over arrows, this weeks news segment has them questioning the true meaning of durability, and whether the sleek interior of a Cybertruck is truly worth it. And if you were expecting to see progress on the Fuel Efficiency Standard by year-end, producer Kelsey has an update you will want to hear. carsales Senior Editor Feann Torr is back to walk us through the latest releases on the EV showroom floor, including the cheapest EV to hit the Aussie market yet, and an $80,000 400km-range Subaru Solterra that has some people scratching their heads. Plus, our meet an EV-er Sami proves that electric SUVs aren’t the only family car you should consider!

Learn more about the latest EV releases at the links below: 

BYD Dolphin 

Kia EV9 

MG4 ‘XPower’

Audi Q4 e-tron 

Subaru Solterra

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Public charging stations have given many EV drivers a headache, but will accessibility to battery juice be a concern for EVs of tomorrow? And what advantages does destination charging offer? In this episode, Rusty and Nadine are joined by Josh Hoevenaars, Business Manager at bp pulse, who crunches the numbers on the expected demand public infrastructure will face in the near future, and what they’re doing to alleviate that pressure; detailing ambitious plans to install 100,000 charging stations by 2050. Plus, Jason Temby, Head of Product Delivery & Energy at Vicinity Centres unveils the Shopping Centre giant’s growing network of chargers designed to cater for the convenience charger who like Nadine, enjoys a spot of shopping whilst they charge up.

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Join us for the first Watt Report, where you'll get your fix of EV news, discover the latest models on the market, and hear from our Meet an EV-er Cassie, a young EV driver who recently took the plunge. Nadine, Rusty, and surprise guest Producer Kelsey break down the most exciting developments in EV news, including the unsung heroes who took on the Victorian Government's road-user charge and won! Plus, Senior Editor at carsales, Fean Torr, takes the spotlight, providing updates on the newest EVs hitting—or soon to hit—the market, including the much-anticipated Hilux Electric Ute, the Kia EV5, and the Tesla Cybertruck that's already finding itself in hot water.

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Fully embracing an electric vehicle may feel like a daunting decision, but given your lifestyle, a hybrid or plug-in hybrid might be the perfect fit or stepping-stone. So, how do you make the right choice? In Season 2 of Watts Under the Bonnet, we're broadening our focus to encompass all aspects of the EV world, including Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids. To kick things off, Rusty and Nadine break-down the need-to-knows about BEVs, PHEVs and Hybrids with carsales journalist Bruce Newton. Nadine also answers the big battery question on everyone’s lips in Listener Mail. And a game of ‘Pitch My Ride’ has Rusty and Nadine in stitches, featuring Laurissa Mirabella from Polestar and Tim Clarke from Mitsubishi who each get 60 seconds to persuade us why their BEV or PHEV is the top choice.

Watts Under the Bonnet will be releasing episodes every two weeks! Don't forget to join us for the latest EV News, meet an EV-er, and catch the newest market update in our upcoming Watt Report. Subscribe to stay in the loop!

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It’s our first birthday so to celebrate, Rusty and Nadine re-visit some of our most thought-provoking topics and memorable guests. Returning to the show is Mark Tipping, our outback-exploring Tesla driver from episode 1 and Co-Founder of EDEA energy. He gives us the definitive answer on range anxiety and shares exciting developments made by his company… and it could be what puts Aussie battery innovations on the world stage. Our meet an EV-er Gary – long-time listener and KIA EV6 driver – gives us the inside scoop on getting a charger installed in an apartment complex, and Rusty and Nadine catch-up with Chris King, CEO of Splend, Australia’s largest provider of ride-share vehicles. They’ve just received a $20m funding injection to electrify their fleets. And if you’re still wondering, ‘what is the government doing?!’ we have the answers. Well, MP Dr Michelle Ananda-Rajah has the answers. She stops by to tell us about the newly formed Parliamentary Friends of Electric Vehicles group and why a national fuel efficiency standard could be the key to more EVs on the road.  

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With over 4 million commercial vehicles on the road, the Australian business sector could just be the key to accelerating the country's EV adoption. But what do Aussie businesses think about EVs? To find out, Rusty and Nadine chat with Sarah Moran, Co-Founder of Girl Geek Academy. She spills the beans on her small business' electric journey, giving us a look into the real costs of electrifying your operations. We also meet Rod Chapman, production editor for carsales commercial, industry, and leisure sector, who gives us the low down on EV innovations at the Brisbane Truck Show and Volvo’s Truck Sustainability Summit, painting a promising future for the electrification of the transport and logistics sector. Our meet an EV-er, Chloe Fast, also stops by to tell us whether the 6-month wait for her Volvo XC40 Recharge was worth it.

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From the second-hand EV market to the availability of rare-earth minerals that make up our battery chemistries, join Rusty and Nadine as they take a deep dive into the aspects of the EV economy that could have a huge impact on its growth. Ross Booth, Global General Manager of Redbook, breaks down the current and future landscape of the used car market and answers the million-dollar question about the shelf-life of your batteries. And if you've ever wondered how well a Tesla Model 3 would perform on a racetrack, well, meet our EV enthusiast Simon who has the answer! Plus, Vivek Dhar, Director of Mining and Energy Economist at Commonwealth Bank, has Rusty and Nadine reaching for their lab coats as he dissects the battery chemistries of the future and provides insights into which markets will dominate the supply chain in the global energy transition.

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It’s the topic almost synonymous with electric vehicles themselves – the environment – but are EVs really as beneficial as we think? To help simplify the science, Nadine and Rusty sit down with Dr Karl Kruzeniski, to debunk some of the most common myths about how green our EVs seem. Our meet an EV-er joins us from the driver’s seat of his BYD Atto 3 and we meet Wiebe Wakker, the Dutchman who drove from the Netherlands to Sydney in 2019 to promote sustainability, although it didn’t exactly start that way. Dubbed the ‘Forrest Gump’ of electric mobility, Wiebe tells us about the triumphs and challenges of the trip, one that involved leveraging a tailwind to extend his range into Coober Pedy… tune in to find out if he made it!

Find Wiebe on Instagram @plugmeintravel or head to his website here. 

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As more electric vehicles hit the road, more power is needed to charge them, leading hosts Rusty and Nadine to ask, can the grid keep up with this increase in demand? CEO of Transgrid Brett Redman thinks so. From innovations in power supply, to their own newly revealed fleet of EVs, Brett shares insights into what the future of electricity in Australia could look like and what they’re doing to adapt. We also meet Tim Clarke, eMobility Manager and Product Strategy at Mitsubishi Motors who tells us about the first bi-directional EV charging infrastructure in Australia and what that means for consumers. Our meet an EV-er Garrick Rollason also knows a thing or two about the grid as the Chief Financial Officer at CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy; he reveals the important lessons he learnt as a new BMW i4 owner.

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As the world rapidly adjusts to the growth of electric vehicles, can Australia rise to the challenge and lead the way in EV policy? In this episode, Rusty and Nadine are joined by movers and shakers from the EV industry to explore this question. NSW Minister for Energy Matt Kean reveals the most up-to-date plans from the desk of the NSW Government, Scott Nagar from Hyundai shares what industry would like to see from those in charge, and Dr Gail Broadbent, a policy advisor to the NSW Government and expert in EV policy and social attitudes shares what she thinks our EV future should look like. Plus, we meet a petrol-head turned EV’r and answer your questions in Listener Mailbox!

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