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Charge Up Australia - Episode 2 with Jon Dee

Charge Up Australia - Episode 2 with Jon Dee

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In this second episode of Charge Up Australia, we dive into the incredible rise of BYD in Australia — as of March 2025, they’ve sold an amazing 40,000 electric vehicles. We chat with David Smitherman from EVDirect, who’s overseen BYD’s remarkable success in Australia.

Rohan Martin from NALSPA explains how fringe benefits tax breaks can help to make EVs cheaper for Australians.

And if you’re thinking of buying your first electric car, Stephen Fenech from TechGuide and Tom Gann from the Ludicrous Feed podcast share what you need to know.

Charge Up Australia is your go-to podcast for everything EV — the latest news, views, and expert insights, all in one place.

Hosted by environmentalist and EV expert Jon Dee, Charge Up Australia is proudly sponsored by BYD Australia.

The facts in this podcast were correct at the time of recording.

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