Barriers for vans and pickups

Imogen & Dan run the rule over an automotive market in turm-oil. This week they take a closer look at the ups and downs of one of China's outstanding OEMs, reveal how those that are running vehicles fleets and spreadsheets win with EVs, and an unavoidable look at the Middle East market shakes.

XPeng Sales Explode: https://cleantechnica.com/2026/01/02/xpeng-sales-rise-126-from-190068-to-429445/

XPENG's Scottish Dealership: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dancaesar_fromhowtowow-cheaperbetterbatteryelectric-activity-7440657769185243136-Xf_a?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJBSkEByrVwGDXepyipNa6eDY0nhj6qwV0

XPENG's Down Under Distributor Goes Under: https://thedriven.io/2026/03/24/xpengs-exclusive-australian-distributor-true-ev-placed-into-external-administration/ + https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq1IN4umTI8

FLEET CHEAT: https://vanfleetworld.co.uk/uk-fleets-can-slash-operating-costs-by-64-through-electrification-ey-finds/

OIL SHOCKS: https://thedriven.io/2026/03/24/electric-vehicles-will-steer-world-clear-of-oil-price-shock-twice-as-bad-as-the-1970s-birol/

Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show

To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show

EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026

EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026

EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026

EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026

Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff

Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow

Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above

Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0

Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/

Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show

Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec

Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric