2026 Melbourne Motor Show | New EVs, Buyers Reactions, and more!

The 2026 Melbourne Motor Show is impressive! Huge line up, lots of world first unveilings and more. In this video, I ask show goers if they're planning on buying an EV, and the answers are surprising! I also speak with Polestar GM, Scott Maynard about the EV landscape. And a lot more! #EV #electricvehicle #news 🔌 ⚡ EXPLORE POWERSHOP’S EV ENERGY PLANS ⚡ 🔌 https://secure.powershop.com.au/r/racheln-Hag7mwf?p=987 Sign up to a Powershop EV plan using the link above to receive $$$ CREDIT off your Electricity Bill! Service not available in all areas. T&Cs apply. The referrer will also receive $75 electricity bill credit upon a successful sign-up via the referral code. https://www.powershop.com.au/switch-your-mates-terms-and-conditions#referee-terms-and-conditions SOCIALS Instagram: www.instagram.com/electricchrisofficial/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ElectricChris TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@electric.chris.official YouTube: www.youtube.com/chrisvanderstock SAVE $$$ OFF YOUR NEXT TESLA - you must use this link! https://www.tesla.com/referral/chris39709 2nd CHANNEL For all things travel, family, and things to do! www.youtube.com/@chrisvanderstockfamily SUPPORT Found this video helpful, consider supporting my work using YouTube Super-thanks! ABOUT I'm that guy who took the Victorian Government to the High Court of Australia to rid our country of the world's worst EV tax. This was not only unfair and unjust, it was also a massive disincentive for new buyers of EVs and delayed our progression to cleaner/greener forms of transportation. More info: https://youtu.be/PqzvavgtuLw MUSIC Epidemic Sound FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE No compensation or editorial approval was provided to companies mentioned in this video. Views/opinions are my own. CONTACT For collaborations, reviews, and stories - reach out to me via the contact page. My content is published on an independent basis. I do not accept compensation from manufacturers for products reviews, nor accept payment or provide copy/editorial approval rights. 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Honda Super-One 00:45 - Zeekr X 01:09 - Zeekr 7X Black Ed 01:45 - Going more electric? 03:01 - Polestar 5 03:54 - BYD Seal 6 04:15 - AION V & UT 04:59 - Going electric 06:11 - The busiest stand!? 06:27 - MG U9 EV 07:21 - MG4 Urban 07:43 - Refreshed MG4 2026 08:08 - Why bother with car shows? 08:26 - Tesla Model Y L 08:59 - Not going electric? 09:45 - Interview with Scott Maynard from Polestar 10:13 - EV sales in Australia 11:25 - Will Polestar do Rapid Charging? 12:17 - How to get more drivers into EVs? 13:34 - Road User Charge 14:46 - Geely EX2 15:18 - Next car won't be electric!? 16:32 - Surprising result