The Fully Charged Show Podcast

In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Robert Llewellyn sits down with Jess Bala, Managing Director of General Motors Australia & New Zealand, to explore the future of EVs, Cadillac’s debut in Australia, and the country’s rapidly evolving automotive landscape. Robert and Jess also discuss what's driving Australia's electric vehicle adoption, including the country’s new vehicle efficiency standards, the surging EV adoption rates and how General Motors is adapting to this transformation. Jess shares insights on GM’s direct-to-consumer sales model, the launch of the Cadillac Lyriq, the company’s long standing history in electric vehicles, and what’s next for GM Down Under. Enjoy!   Watch the episode here! https://youtu.be/KZnogRh66yI 00:00 - Welcome to the Fully Charged Show Podcast!  02:37 - Interview with General Motors ANZ CEO Jess Bala  06:37 - Remanufacturing in Australia  07:46 - The arrival of the Cadillac Lyriq and GM's EV strategy  11:20 - Direct-to-Consumer EV Sales Model Explained  1