BMW i3 Unveiled: 900km Range EV and Model Y L Australia First Look

Join Tom, Joy, Riz, and Roland for another episode of The EV Show, diving into the biggest stories in electric vehicles this week. We break down the official launch of the Tesla Model Y Long Range in Australia, sharing our first impressions after securing one for 48 hours. We also cover BMW's unveiling of the new i3 sedan, a model boasting a staggering 900km WLTP range. The discussion moves to the current state of EV adoption, fueled by rising petrol prices, and we analyze key ADR approvals like the Mazda 6E. Other major topics include the new XPeng-Volkswagen joint venture, delays for the Zeekr 7X, and plans for a massive 25-stall charging site in Queensland, highlighting the rapid expansion of Australia's EV infrastructure | BMW i3 Unveiled: 900km Range EV and Model Y L Australia First Look Catch up on the latest in Electric Vehicle news from Australia and around the world on The EV Show by Ludicrous Feed! Hosted by Tom & Joy Gan, Riz Akhtar and Roland Lam The EV Show by Ludicrous Feed on Wednesday Nights! | Wed 18 Mar 2026 ===== With thanks to our sponsors: 🔌⚡️ Explore Powershop's EV Energy Plans ⚡️🔌 Sign up to a Powershop EV plan to receive $100 CREDIT off your Electricity Bill* https://bit.ly/4nl1liy carloop - Australian EV Data & Ownership Trends https://carloop.com.au/ Witih thanks to our co-hosts: Riz Akhtar https://www.linkedin.com/in/riz-akhtar/ Roland Lam from @ZappedAU Listen to this episode via podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2061898/episodes/ ===== 00:00 Intro and Welcome 04:12 Fuel Prices & Cost of Living 04:34 Tesla Model Y Launch & First Drive 06:47 Viewer Community Catch-ups 07:46 BMW i3 Launched in Munich 09:00 BMW i3 Specs Deep Dive 10:55 Riz Joins the Show via chat 13:00 XPeng & Volkswagen JV: ID. Unix08 16:09 Where in the World is Riz? 17:23 Tough EV Choices & Recent Drives 18:10 ADR Approvals: Mazda 6E Spotted 21:06 Zeekr 7X Delivery Delays 22:05 GAC Aion UT vs BYD Dolphin 23:26 GAC's Australian Expansion Plans 25:03 EV Sales & Fuel Price Impact 26:56 Massive 25-Stall Charger Site in QLD 31:54 One in Six Live in Strata 32:16 Zeekr 009 Facelift Filings 37:42 Family Hauling & 7-Seaters 38:27 The Tipping Point for EVs 39:34 BMW i3 Pricing & Arrival 40:50 Wrapping Up: Mazda 6E & Final Q&A ===== SUPPORT LUDICROUS FEED Use my referral link to purchase a Tesla product and get cash off and other exclusive benefits: https://www.tesla.com/en_AU/referral/thomas7208 Become a Channel Member to access exclusive perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TWeqcaGYMobKoHiMtQNHQ/join PayPal: @teslatom or https://paypal.me/teslatom ===== Official Ludicrous Merch Store https://shop.spreadshirt.com.au/ludicrousfeed/ EVSE Australia | Code TESLATOM 5% OFF sitewide https://evse.com.au/ Top BYD Accessories | Code BYDTOM 5% off sitewide https://www.topbyd.com/ Jowua Tesla Accessories | Code TESLATOM5 5% OFF sitewide https://www.jowua-life.com/ ===== ABOUT LUDICROUS FEED Ludicrous Feed is a Sydney-based YouTube channel showing daily life as an Australian family with an electric vehicle. Tom and Joy provide straightforward candid insights into key issues around EV adoption such as vehicle range, charging infrastructure and road trip planning. The channel started in 2018 after Tom purchased his Tesla Model S. The weekly live stream provides an opportunity for audience members to engage with others from the EV community as well as to stay up to date with the latest industry news. They have a Sigenergy home battery coupled with rooftop solar and together have reviewed many electric vehicles for the channel including brands such as BYD, Geely (Polestar, Volvo, Zeekr, Smart), Hyundai Motor Group (Kia, Genesis), SAIC (MG, LDV), GWM, Stellantis (Leapmotor, Peugeot, Fiat, Abarth, Jeep), VW Group (Cupra, Skoda), BMW Group (Rolls Royce, Mini), GM (Cadillac), Ford, Toyota, Subaru, Mazda, Nissan, Renault, Xpeng, Chery (Omoda, Jaecoo), Deepal and GAC ===== CONTACT LUDICROUS FEED https://www.ludicrousfeed.com/link-in-bio/