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WATT REPORT: Sodium-ion batteries, bZ4X spy-pics and a money-making Leaf

WATT REPORT: Sodium-ion batteries, bZ4X spy-pics and a money-making Leaf

Watts Under the Bonnet - The Electric Vehicle Podcast
Sea. 2 Ep. 821 min
24 Jan 24
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EV sales in Australia surged by an impressive 161% in 2023, launching an inquiry into the transition but is it too little too late? According to Rusty, it might be, but Nads has her glass half full. Chatting news with producer Kelsey, the pair discuss whether BYD will end Tesla's reign, Stellantis’ investment in sodium-ion batteries, and we even get into a little karaoke thanks to one family's mission to tow a caravan across Australia in an EV. Senior Editor Feann Torr is back to give us the latest happenings on the EV market, including the launch of the second-gen Hyundai Kona SUV that’s surprisingly cheaper than its predecessor, and the most anticipated EV launch yet – the Toyota bZ4X. Plus, meet Jai Nankivell, a loyal Nissan Leaf driver who owns it not for its price or performance, but for its tech and bi-directional charging capabilities that he’s been able to monetise through some savvy EV strategies. Read more about the latest EV releases below: Hyundai Kona Electric N Line Toyota bZ4X VinFast WILD electric pick-up concept Mazda Iconic SP BYD Electric Pick-UpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.