Podcast 304

31 mins

American Automaker’s Export Explosion & Lyriq Lands ‘Down Under’!

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!

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Timestamps

0:00 Welcome to the Fully Charged SHOW Podcast!
2:37 Interview with General Motors ANZ CEO Jess Bala
6:37 Remanufacturing in Australia
7:46 The arrival of the Cadillac Lyriq and GM’s EV strategy
11:20 Direct-to-Consumer EV Sales Model Explained
13:30 The Chinese EV Boom & Its Global Impact
16:51 Designing an electric Cadillac
19:33 Women in the Automotive Industry
24:17 How long does it take?!
25:36 Very Very Fast Charging
27:33 A didgeridoo??!
30:29 Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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General Motors – American Automaker's Export Explosion & Lyriq Lands 'Down Under'!
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Podcast 304

February 3, 2025

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