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In this episode of Ludicrous Feed Live, we discuss the latest developments in the Australian EV landscape, with a key focus on Model Y deliveries and recent price changes across several brands. We begin with Tesla Model Y deliveries resuming in Australia, including updates on the new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant available overseas. We also cover the broader trend of EV price adjustments, with reductions seen from Ford, Jeep, Deepal, and others, and what these changes might signal for the local market | Catch up on the latest in Electric Vehicle news from Australia and around the world on The EV Show by Ludicrous Feed! Hosted by Tom Gan and Riz Akhtar
Model Y Deliveries Return & EV Price Cuts Shake Up Australia Market | Wed 14 May 2025
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The weekly Ludicrous Feed Live Stream hosted by Tom Gan aka Tesla Tom aka BYD Tom highlights the current state of electric vehicle adoption in Australia | Interviews with key industry leaders | Tracking the progress of each state and territory in Australia | Comparing Australia’s EV growth against the rest of the world
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00:00 Introduction
01:39 Welcome Riz and Viewers
03:22 Model Y Deliveries begin in Australia
06:55 Model Y LR RWD Overseas orders begin
08:43 Tesla refunds Cybertruck Range Extender deposits
11:45 BYD e7 sedan
16:27 Cupra Tavascan 4 Star ANCAP rating
21:40 Skoda Elroq Australia pricing announced
26:13 Deepal S07 price cut
29:59 Ford Mach-E price cut
35:48 Jeep Avenger price cut
40:35 Woolworths x Chargefox EV Charging announcement
45:40 Tesla Supercharger Update: Moonee Beach NSW
46:43 M4 Eastern Creek Ampol DC Charging
47:39 Tesla Supercharger Update: Balgowlah NSW
48:25 Tesla Supercharger Update: Coolac NSW
51:21 Tesla Supercharger Update: Keysborough VIC
53:10 ID.4 x Tesla Supercharger V4 Compatibility
56:46 Lotus Eletre x Gridserve UK 357kW DC Charging Speed
58:51 Is Ultra-fast Charging good for battery longevity?
1:01:53 Pre-owned Polestar Battery Health Certificates
1:03:16 Zeekr going private?
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Ludicrous Feed is a Sydney-based YouTube channel showing daily life as an Australian family with an electric vehicle.
Tom and Joy provide straightforward candid insights into key issues around EV adoption such as vehicle range, charging infrastructure and road trip planning.
The channel started in 2018 after Tom purchased his Tesla Model S. The weekly live stream provides an opportunity for audience members to engage with others from the EV community as well as to stay up to date with the latest industry news. They also have a Tesla Powerwall 2 coupled with rooftop solar and together have reviewed many other electric vehicles for the channel including brands such as BYD, Geely (Polestar, Volvo, Zeekr, Smart), Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai, Kia, Genesis), SAIC (MG, LDV), GWM, Stellantis (Leapmotor, Peugeot, Fiat, Abarth, Jeep), VW Group (Cupra, Skoda), BMW Group (Rolls Royce, Mini), GM (Cadillac), Ford, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan, Renault, Xpeng, Chery and Deepal.
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