TESLA AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE NEWS UPDATE ROUNDUP AUSTRALIA

EV Channels Review

This episode of Ludicrous Feed Live Stream focuses on the Australian EV market, with a significant portion dedicated to the Subaru Solterra's launch. The hosts and guests express strong reservations about the Solterra's pricing, deeming it excessively high compared to its performance, range, and the Subaru Forester's ICE equivalent. While acknowledging Subaru's reputation for AWD and adventure, they believe the Solterra's starting price of $77,900 (before on-roads) and the Touring model's $83,690 price point will severely limit its market appeal. The discussion also touches upon the broader EV landscape, including Tesla's uptake trends in NSW, the ongoing Opus network outage and its implications for charging infrastructure reliability, and the introduction of street-side charging solutions for urban dwellers. The overall sentiment is that while Subaru is entering the EV market, the Solterra's current offering suggests a lack of serious commitment due to its uncompetitive pricing and specifications.