Everything Electric Podcast Ford's Renault reliance? EV Glory to Ukraine? Korea's Chinese EV spied in Australia?
Dec 11, 2025
The automotive world is buzzing, with surprising EV sales growth in Ukraine reaching 39%. Ford’s strategic partnership with Renault aims to launch new small EVs in Europe amidst rising pressure from Chinese brands. A highly anticipated Hyundai EV was spotted in Australia, revealing exciting new developments. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by legacy automakers like Uber, which is scaling back EV incentives, highlighting the industry's shifting dynamics and the importance of innovative partnerships.
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Firsthand Ford Puma Gen E Drive
- Dan Caesar drove a Ford Puma Gen E and praised its driving experience while noting a very large steering wheel felt odd.
- He also appreciated the synthetic engine noise for added feedback and connection to the car.
Region-Specific China-Made Hyundai EVs
- Hyundai's Alexio spotted in Melbourne is built by Beijing Hyundai (a JV with BAIC) and not badged as Ioniq despite being on Hyundai/Kia platforms.
- This shows automakers are shipping China-made, region-specific EVs into markets like Australia before Europe or North America.
Surging EV Adoption In Ukraine
- Ukraine reached about 39% BEV market share in November driven largely by Chinese imports and VAT exemptions.
- Conflict-driven distributed renewables and agility in replacing grid infrastructure have made EV uptake more viable there.