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In this episode of Ludicrous Feed Live, we explore a major shift in Australia’s electric vehicle market: BYD will take over national distributorship from EV Direct, marking a significant change in how the brand operates locally. We break down the key points from the official press release and discuss what this means for current and future BYD owners in Australia. We’re also joined by Riz for a recap of the Melbourne International EV Show and his recent media trip with BYD, offering insights into their future direction. Plus, we cover a range of EV news including updates on Tesla Model Y Performance sightings, Xiaomi’s new YU7 EV, Tesla’s latest appearances at the Nürburgring, pricing news on the Zeekr 7X, and developments in the Tesla Supercharger network in NSW | 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
BYD HQ Takes Over from EV Direct | Big Shift in Aussie EV Market | Wed 28 May 2025
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00:00 Introduction
00:57 Hello Riz and viewers
02:06 Melbourne International EV Show
02:51 Riz’s Recap of his BYD Media Trip
08:30 BYD HQ to take over distributorship in Australia
19:16 BYD Seagull aka Dolphin Surf
24:25 Tesla Model Y Performance spotted in Germany
25:40 Xiaomi YU7 specs unveiled
29:07 Tesla Model X updated spotted
35:05 Tesla Model S at Nurburgring
37:50 Zeekr 7X Pricing Australia
44:05 Tesla Supercharger Batemans Bay NSW
47:56 Tesla Supercharger rollout plan in NSW
51:15 MG S5 5 Star ANCAP Rating
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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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