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This Week:
Paige covers Australias EV fleet topping about 650,000 and Julys strong sales share; BYDs drive‑away and cash‑back deals reducing upfront costs; Hondas first Australian EV priced from $36,900 drive‑away with limited 2026 supply; and Geelys EX2 incentives, including a home charger and sub‑1% comparison rate. Listeners are reminded to compare total finance costs and consider how discounts affect borrowing. Close: visit electric-vehicle-loans.com.au.
EPISODE 2614 | Electric Vehicle Loans Weekly Podcast | Mon, 10th Aug 2026
10 Aug 2026 | Paige Estritori
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Hello and welcome to the Electric Vehicle Loans Weekly Podcast, Im Paige Estritori, with your Monday, 10 August 2026 wrap.
First up, Australias electric vehicle, or EV, fleet has passed roughly 650,000. Industry data shows EVs made up about twenty‑two per cent of new car sales in July, with plug‑ins overall well above last years pace. That means more models on lots and shorter wait times. If youre weighing an electric vehicle loan, wider choice can help you match a car and a finance term that fit your budget.
Meanwhile, BYD is turning the screws on upfront costs. The Sealion 7 Premium comes with a drive‑away offer through August and September that absorbs on‑road charges, worth about four thousand dollars in some states. Theres also a two‑thousand‑dollar cash‑back on the Atto 2 Premium for purchases by 30 September with delivery by 31 October. For buyers financing, the practical move is to look at the full drive‑away figure and how any cash‑back or accessories reduce what you need to borrow.
Next up, Honda has priced its first Australian battery EV at thirty‑six thousand nine hundred drive‑away, with deliveries slated from 1 October. Its a tiny city car with limited 2026 supply, so think of it as an early‑adopter option for urban commutes rather than long‑range touring. The upshot is a lower entry price from a mainstream brand, which can translate to a smaller loan and more manageable repayments—subject, of course, to your circumstances.
And finally, value plays continue at the affordable end. Geelys new EX2 hatch starts from about twenty‑six and a half thousand before on‑roads, and for August the brand is throwing in a home charger, premium paint, and a comparison rate around zero‑point‑seven per cent on selected finance. Range depends on the variant, but city‑friendly figures keep charging simple. As always, compare the total cost of finance—including fees and balloon amounts—against any dealer offer so you know exactly what youll pay over the term.
Thats it for this week. For clear comparisons on electric vehicle loans, flexible terms, and help navigating incentives, head to electric-vehicle-loans.com.au. Im Paige Estritori—thanks for listening, and Ill catch you next Monday.
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