2024 Sydney International EV AutoShow Day 1 Walkaround and Commentary

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[@TheYoyoma3]

Was good to see you in person Tom! After seeing the Zeekrs in person, I’m so pumped for the 7X! I think that will be our next car once we’re done with the Model Y.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Yeah can’t wait to see the 7X 😋

[@johntrappett58]

Wow! How the EV space in Australia has changed in such a relatively short time! The majority of the legacy brands just seem so ho-hum. Thanks for continuing to bring us all the latest EV news Tom. Looking forward to your always informative reviews on many of these new models.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Cheers 🥂 Can’t wait to get into a few of them to test on our roads

[@lynnwilliams3408]

Thanks Tom. Good summary and great to see the new models. Zeekr 007 looks impressive. Enjoy the rest of the show and the discussion panels🙂

[@linustw]

@@lynnwilliams3408 zeekr mix shld sell well in Australia too.

[@LudicrousFeed]

The 007 is an absolute beauty

[@oliver_mendi]

Thanks for the tickets, very much enjoyed my time at the show!

[@LudicrousFeed]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@niyeyewo5034]

Ev is the future!

[@LudicrousFeed]

Darn straight!

[@fungj4126]

In your dream

[@thelorax9622]

I really hope they bring the regular Zeekr 001 to Australia-this gives me a bit more hope. Thanks Tom

[@LudicrousFeed]

Me too! That estate/wagon shape is ideal imo. Maybe the Zeekr 007 Wagon too 😋

[@shadowone247]

I cannot believe I am in this video among the crowd! I would have said 'hi' if I had recognised you. Your coverage is pretty thorough. The classic cars converted to EVs were also pretty amazing!

[@LudicrousFeed]

Hope you had a good time!

[@joshd793]

Great watching your talks Tom as well as Riz, so detailed as always!

[@LudicrousFeed]

Glad you like them!

[@TuttiDirector]

It was great to see you again in person on day 1, Tom!

[@LudicrousFeed]

Hope you had a great day!

[@whaggwhagg]

Good to see so many Chinese EV coming to Australia! Definitely looking forward to those people mover EV cars for family use.

[@LudicrousFeed]

A lot of them are of quite good quality

[@paulvillagra6431]

Good to see you presenting today as part of the Tesla owners presentation. Great to see so many car manufacturers and the crowds got larger throughout the day. Certainly representative of the growing interest in EV cars.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Thanks for watching that panel, great to hear from veteran Tesla owners (the cars that is) and you’re right, there was a lot of interest around the new Chinese brands

[@hal3137]

Thanks Tom, great wrap up.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ajm854]

Thanks Great walk around Cheers

[@LudicrousFeed]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@StrollingSydney]

Hope to see you there today!

[@LudicrousFeed]

Enjoy the day!

[@honesty_-no9he]

I prefer NIO ET5 TOURING over the PORSCHE and you could buy one ET5 and one ET5 TOURING for the price of one Porsche!!

[@老子打的就是精锐]

I concur

[@linustw]

Nio not producing left hand drive model yet, same with Avatr and xiaomi Su7.

[@honesty_-no9he]

@@linustw You mean RIGHT HAND DRIVE for driving on the LEFT.

[@h2rider953]

Great EV model lineup, yes some are not there but many new models seen for the first time. 😊

[@LudicrousFeed]

That’s what matters and it will only grow from here

[@nicholasmorland2392]

001 FR would be an absolute dream. I'd swap my seal for it in a heartbeat.

[@LudicrousFeed]

It’s gorgeous

[@robertscown9218]

So many fire starters in one place

[@LudicrousFeed]

Get the facts from evfiresafe.com

[@michaelcindy7880]

zeekr 001 and 007 are so cool

[@LudicrousFeed]

They're pretty sweet

[@Reddylion]

Nice

[@LudicrousFeed]

Thanks

[@MrBenHaynes]

The Zeekr X was impressively high quality for the price, as was the XPeng G6 (which is even cheaper). The Zeekr X fits my sizing requirements more but I'd purchase the Standard range XPeng G6 as it is $9K cheaper when specced the same.

[@LudicrousFeed]

XPeng G6 SR is quite good value imo and the quality of the Zeekr is very good

[@johnm7251]

I went to the EV show yesterday and was disappointed that VW and Polestar were not represented. The were plenty of impressive chinese EV's

[@LudicrousFeed]

VW continue to disappoint by not bringing their cars to these expos. Tbh Polestar have even at basically every other expo so far … we know their cars pretty well

[@LifeSized101]

Cybertruck 🎉 PW3 and 34 panels installed last week

[@LudicrousFeed]

The Deepal guys had an interesting looking Ute / CT equivalent …

[@simoncurtis3779]

I wish they had the Zeekr Mix.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Hopefully it’s in the mix …

[@NovoAnts]

I’m heading there today, first time to an EV show, taking a mate. Any tickets left?

[@TassieEV]

I love the Hankook tyres, I just want them to make their iON EVO tyre for the 2024 Kona EV which they don't have the size for but their competitor Michelin(ePrimacy) have told me they are developing the tyre size for the 2024 Kona EV. I luckily don't need new tyres yet not for another couple years but really hope Hankook come to the party for the tyre size. As for Porsche & BMW as they would have their marketing teams there why not go talk to them introduce yourself puts a face to the name when they see your emails come in when requesting a media loan. I know that is what some other KZbinrs do particularly at big shows like this where the actual manufacturer is there not the dealer, also known as networking. :)

[@LudicrousFeed]

Stay tuned we may have more collabs with Hankook coming up …

[@helend2790]

I honestly don't know how you managed to fight your way through and film in all those massive crowds.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Vlogging among massive crowds is my specialty! 😅

[@AJames-jr8kw]

Did I miss the tumble weeds blowing through the Audi stand? Empty apart from a couple of sales people only. What a contrast to the Zeekr and Deepal stands.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Zeekr, XPeng and Deepal were swamped

[@beautifullife1881]

Anyone know when will Vinfast EV cars be available in Australia?

[@fatdoi003]

Zeekr 001 FR can be the new AMG E63

[@LudicrousFeed]

Zeekr will be happy to hear that

[@FutureSystem738]

Thanks Tom- there are soooo many cars available in this Chinese EV invasion (for want of a better word). As for the PHEV Utes, I think the BYD is the pick and especially because of it’s large battery, but 2.5t tow rating is a deal breaker for us. I need a GENUINE 3t, - not the fake 3.5t in the others. They’re 3.5t on paper but that’s all- there’s no way that you can tow 3.5t in practice and stay within all limits.

[@LudicrousFeed]

The LDV eTerron ute can apparently tow 3t …

[@MichaelSmith-px1ev]

Hi Tom were you at the announcement regarding V2G ? Can you give us a video about that ? Always doing a great job !

[@LudicrousFeed]

I was on stage with Chris Bowen at the time so I don’t have video but I’m hoping someone can email or tag me on SM if you caught his speech! But I’ll publish a separate video with my take on it - great news for EV owners 🙌

[@connorfoutras3891]

What seems to come through on the video just based on the popularity of the stalls. Legacy car brands, Audi, Toyota, Ford. All seem to have less interest than the newer brands that are dedicated to EVs

[@LudicrousFeed]

Good observation … there were many people gravitating towards XPeng, Deepal and Zeekr

[@robanzzz5124]

what do you think of the servicing prices and intervals that Xpeng released recently ?

[@LudicrousFeed]

I can provide commentary on it once XPeng loan me a car to test

[@AJames-jr8kw]

Must be smarting that Sam got one...

[@robanzzz5124]

@@AJames-jr8kw huh?

[@adrianbug8790]

Why would you buy chinese junk.😂

[@danb1757]

When Xpeng help you out with a vehicle to test drive, can you ask them to up there game on communication with people that have placed pre-orders. I would myself but overseas in holiday

[@LudicrousFeed]

I was told at the show by the team that they are very close to delivering them ...

[@shanemcguire3953]

35,000 people visit Sydney EV show 265,000 people visit Adelaide Super Cars,says it all really !

[@LudicrousFeed]

Ooo statistics! I like this game. If you add the two crowds, the EV show is 11.7% of the total which means it’s punching above its weight given Oct 2024 sales were only about 6% 🥂

[@shanemcguire3953]

@LudicrousFeed Population of Sydney is 5 times that of Adelaide.Does that figure in your equation ?

[@SS-yw7vo]

Hi Tom, Is Polestar not at the show? If so that's crazy having just lainched two new models. What's going on?

[@LudicrousFeed]

Yup strange isn’t it

[@gtpete6363]

I guess they're feeling intimidated by all the top quality Chinese brands.

[@Dave-gg6vl]

Saw you today (Saturday) Tom. By chance does your rego end in 7B? Think I saw your BYD right next to ours 😂

[@LudicrousFeed]

Hope you had a good day!

[@ijling]

You missed XPeng G6 & G9. What a disappointment. Just as well I was there yesterday. And the G9 was the best selling mid to large SUV EV car in Europe.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Watch from 6:33 - XPeng

[@ianpollard6642]

Hi Tom any chance of having a word with the good people at Zeekr to see if they are coming to the UK. love the 7x. Looking forward to the rest of the videos from the show.

[@LudicrousFeed]

I’ll see what I can do

[@Aussie_Stu76]

Very disappointed and worried that BYD did not have Shark 6 or SL7 on show!

[@LudicrousFeed]

Yeah imagine if the SL7 had been there!

[@Camus886]

Is BYD shark come to this show?

[@LudicrousFeed]

The Shark 6 is not on the floor

[@tanvirizaan4807]

I need a 7 or 8 seater EV under 70k , anything available??

[@LudicrousFeed]

Hmm you’ve only got the EV9 for now … we’ll see how much the XPeng X9 will be if/when it lands in Aus

[@michaelsandner9373]

Thanks for the quick tour! Couldn’t get there in person so appreciate it.

[@LudicrousFeed]

No worries!

[@richardwarren-smith4269]

No Hyundai? There are so many Chinese brands now. I would be a little nervous buying one as who knows which ones will survive and which will go out of business or stop supplying Australia. I couldn't think of anything worse than spending over $50,000 plus on an EV only for that vehicle to become an orphan and abandoned with no support in this country. thanks for your content.

[@LudicrousFeed]

No Hyundai but Kia was there. I cautiously think we're probably seeing the best of the Chinese brands in BYD, Xpeng, Zeekr and Deepal (Changan) - they're all backed by OEMs who have proven themselves in the CDM. Hopefully this comment ages well 😭

[@tonycanton5611]

It is recommended that you pay attention to several leading brands: BYD\ZEEKR\XPENG\DEEPAL\NIO. They are all powerful and have enough styles for you to choose from.

[@beforetheinternet]

I went on Saturday and the show was OK but I thought a bit underwhelming compared to Everything Electric. No Polestar, no Hyundai. Maybe they pick one show per year and they’ve picked EE instead of this. Disappointed that so many vehicles are gravitating towards the chunky SUV form factors with design styling that make them look like a cross between a high-end running shoe and a Transformer. It was good to see the Smart cars though, very nice, I liked the #3 as well. Have you done a road test on that one?

[@LudicrousFeed]

Sure have! The #3 is my fave between the two: Smart #1 Smart #3 Australia Launch & Drive from Brisbane to Byron Bay kzbin.info/www/bejne/moPQpIWiYq-cns0

[@menangal]

but, are they affordable for majority of aussies who are already struggling with housing crisis now?

[@LudicrousFeed]

MG4 is now ~$32k driveaway on special (Nov 2024)

[@LukeCai]

Did you see the rolls Royce they said was going ro be there? We were there yesterday and didn't see it

[@LudicrousFeed]

They were a late scratching

[@bernardjones7448]

Anyway we can import any other ev from china to australia ?

[@AJames-jr8kw]

Under Section 22 of the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA), it is an offence to import a road vehicle into Australia without approval. Go to infrastructure gov au for details.

[@l33tr4n55]

any news on V2H?

[@LudicrousFeed]

We had some excellent discussions on stage about this topic. I think a lot of people are keen for this next step to occur in the evolution of EVs

[@LegacyGS]

No Polestar, interesting.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Yes I found that strange too

[@graememoloney2858]

No Polstar. No Mercedes??

[@LudicrousFeed]

No and no

[@hellothere4342]

Went to a BYD experience centre for our next possible vehicle. Was very impressed with how far they've come and how good they are. The Shark,Seal and Sea Lion 6 were such stand out. Got us researching more on Chinese EV so we're now waiting on BYD Sea Lion 7 and Zeekr X7 to land in Australia before pulling the triggers. Tesla was just too bland for our liking.

[@LudicrousFeed]

The Z7X looks really good

[@MemorablePopCulture]

ZeekR 7X ?

[@LudicrousFeed]

Bring that beast to Australia now!

[@motorozer]

Sorry, but this event was so disappointing. Limited cars and some brands not even represented. No CT. Charging industry woefully under represented. Nothing on sustainability and too many hybrids. The Chinese brands really showed up and it wasn't for them, then this would have been a 15min side show. Some ford rep trying to tell me that BEV are being all replaced by hybrids. This promised to be so much more but fell so short I would not go again :(

[@LudicrousFeed]

Appreciate the comment. I know that the show organisers in Future Drive Auto will read the comments section from this video and will take your feedback on board

[@heffo73]

I see Hyundai was a no show.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Yes that’s right although Kia was out in force

[@stizzygrayson5541]

The BYD stand is a disgrace. What a let down

[@glennO-e9r]

It would’ve been great if they’d got a Yangwang out here.

[@LudicrousFeed]

I think it would’ve been a really good opportunity to showcase the BYD Shark 6

[@ScottDavies-m2b]

Polestar...great to look at...over priced for a challenger brand. Need to chop 20% cross the board. People with that cash will plonk it on BMW or Audi in my view. Im one of them.

[@LudicrousFeed]

They really have been designed well though gotta say

[@LegacyGS]

@@ScottDavies-m2b I disagree, Polestar is a premium brand, not a mass produced car like a Tesla or BYD…buy another premium brand like Audi or Porsche and compare what you get vs price point - Polestar comes out on top.

[@robertbslee4209]

Be honest, you are only promoting Hankook tyres because they are paying you. Hankook Tyres are absolute piss of crap

[@robertbslee4209]

Hankkok tyres are the only Korean tyre brand that got beaten by every no name budget Chinese tyre brands. Note that there are some decent Chinese tyre brands, but to be beaten in every test by fakers is laughable

[@LudicrousFeed]

I’m no expert but that’s my understanding of how most sponsorship agreements work

[@robertbslee4209]

@@LudicrousFeed 100% true for "influencers" out for quick buck. Ppeddling garbage as long as they get paid. What next Skillshare and Established Titles

[@leighcouper4594]

How disappointing a few cars, some cardboard fillers and lot's of empty floor space.

[@LudicrousFeed]

Thanks for the comment, the show organisers: Future Drive Auto will take this feedback onboard

[@Telewest792]

Why would you put forward a form of transport that has such a huge expense for repairs , not to mention the constant threat of fire and the poor miles per charge , i prefer the fuel run vehicles that could be ,through better tech with computers , be far less expensive to run and less pollution as they already emit water from their exhaust systems .

[@LudicrousFeed]

Constant threat of fire?

[@davidrome6066]

Motorsport is all about noise smells not EV, sorry 🤷🏻‍♂️🙅🏻‍♂️🙅🏻‍♂️

[@LudicrousFeed]

Don’t be sorry. I also enjoy motorsports but I want to drive an EV in the real world

[@davidrome6066]

@ I Love technology but not so much in cars, at 61 I’m not old enough for an auto or no noise I like my 6spd manual that I can hear. Long live ICE

[@malcolmdeare9338]

I am concerned. Is it the flooding of cheap, and low quality Chinese electronics.. Is it sustainable? How ethical and environmentally friendly are these manufacturers?

[@wayne0316]

Oh, very unethical indeed! Western governments should absolutely make laws forcing their companies to pay overseas workers the same minimum wages as domestic workers. And, of course, we should require foreign companies to pay local wages if they want to sell anything here. So, in Australia’s case, that would mean an Australian company in China should be paying their workers $24/hr minimum, and Chinese companies selling in Australia should pay their workers $24/hr too. Makes perfect sense-because that will totally fix all issues around outsourcing and moving overseas!

[@DavidB-oj1wi]

hi Tom how much is Ranger phev？

[@LudicrousFeed]

No price as yet afaik