The Kilowatt Half Hour
Electrifying.com 129 episodes Nov 9, 2026
The Kilowatt Half Hour is a weekly podcast from the Electrifying.com team about electric cars and the wider EV world. Each episode covers what the team has been driving, reviewing and discussing, from charging and ownership to the latest industry topics. It mixes serious EV news with lighter conversation for enthusiasts and people simply exploring electric cars.
Episodes
Ep 131: VW Woes and Watery Toes...
This week, Volkswagen’s electric Golf hits another delay, the Polestar 2 bows out and Changan dreams up an in-car foot spa. Yes, really!Ginny, Batch and Vicky also share the results of our three-car real-world EV range test and bring you the latest news from the electric car world.Plus, we’ve got advice on getting the best price when selling your EV, a family’s experience of life with the Peugeot
Ep 130: Beige budget and irritating indicators
This week on the Kilowatt Half Hour, Ginny, Batch and Mike discuss the Budget disappointment, the shortlist for European Car of the Year and what could be the world’s most irritating indicators!There’s also a look at the latest videos from Electrifying.com, including the new BMW i3, an Alpine A390 versus Tesla Model 3 Performance showdown and another range test.In this week’s Electric Virgin, Ian
Ep 129: Posh Perks and the Bear Behind
The Range Rover Electric is FINALLY here! But how does it compare with BMW’s answer to the luxury electric SUV, and what on earth is Fiat’s furry take on the Citroën 2CV all about?Ginny, Nicola and Mike are back with another round-up of the latest EV news, your electric car questions and all the comments you’ve been sending in.This week, we’re looking at the new Fiat Koala, exploring changes to pl
Ep 128: Paris show, and the flying Tesla
The Paris Motor Show has given us plenty to talk about this week – from retro-inspired concepts and exciting new electric cars to the rather bonkers prospect of a rocket-powered Tesla Roadster!Vicky Parrott and Batch are back to unpack the biggest stories from Paris, including Citroën's potential 2CV revival, Renault's E-Space concept, the gorgeous Alpine A310, the new Smart #2 and Vauxhal
Ep 127: Jag's Jeopardy, Paris Stars and BMW smashes 500 miles!
Is Jaguar’s radical new Type 01 the start of a glorious new chapter or a massive gamble? Ginny, Nicola and Mike get stuck into the biggest EV stories of the week, including BMW’s latest electric SUV and its astonishing 500-mile-plus range.We’re also looking ahead to the Paris Motor Show, where a host of exciting new concepts are set to steal the spotlight, and checking out Renault’s latest Espace
Ep 126: Slippers, kippers and electric hot hatches
The Kilowatt Half Hour is back, and this week there’s a lot to get through — from electric hot hatches and Renault’s latest updates to the increasingly fierce battle for ultra-fast EV charging.Vicky, Nicola and Tom discuss the new Renault Megane E-Tech, which gets more range, faster charging and qualifies for the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant. We also look at Geely and BYD’s charging arms race, w
Ep 125: Gordini's Alive! and the Pixo paradox
The Kilowatt Half Hour is back with another packed episode of EV news, car-buying advice and, naturally, plenty of waffle.This week, Ginny, Mike and Tom discuss another reborn Renault, Bentley’s eye-wateringly expensive new electric SUV and the tiny new Nissan Pixo – which may or may not get Nicola hot under the collar.We also look at some surprisingly good news for high-mileage EVs, with new data
Ep 124: Nicola’s Hangover and Tom’s Hannover
This week, Ginny, Nicola and Tom also dig into the surging popularity of EVs across Europe, the latest generation of London’s electric black cab, and why BYD is suddenly getting seriously enthusiastic about electric trucks.Plus, there’s plenty of waffle, listener questions and your comments – including whether the Hyundai Ioniq 3 has enough performance, whether an BMW i5 is a sensible first EV, th
Ep 123: Kia goes GT crazy + the Nic Hume fan club
The Kilowatt Half Hour is back with more EV news, buying advice and feedback from our increasingly vocal listeners. This week, Ginny, Nicola and Batch discuss the new Dacia Spring, Nissan’s new Pixo city car, the Volkswagen Polo and three fast Kias, while welcoming the rapidly expanding Nicola Hume fan club.We also tackle two listener car-buying dilemmas – from choosing the right EV for a 25,000-m
Ep 122: Renault tweaks 5, Lepas leaps and the Defender no-show
Is the Renault 5 getting even better, or is Renault simply fixing what wasn't broken? We look at the latest updates, including more range, a new entry-level version and some intriguing new tech.We also discuss yet another delay for the electric Defender, with the next-generation model now reportedly pushed beyond 2030, and ask whether the smaller Defender Sport could arrive sooner to fill the gap.
Ep 121: Buzz Gets Camp, Genesis Goes Posh + Tesla gives us a Semi
It’s a big one on the Kilowatt Half Hour this week – and not just because the podcast has once again spectacularly overshot the half-hour mark.Nicola, Tom and Mikeare talking big electric cars, big electric trucks and one very big question: is Volkswagen finally going to give us the electric Buzz camper van we’ve been waiting for?We take a look at the new Genesis GV90, a huge seven-seat electric S
Ep 120: Jag Opens Up, JAE-MODA Hits 100K & The Worst Car Name Ever
This week, we take a look inside Jaguar’s radical new Type 01, celebrate Omoda and Jaecoo passing 100,000 UK sales, and discuss what a YouGov poll tells us about public support for the UK’s EV sales targets.We’re also answering your EV buying questions, including whether to choose the VW ID. Polo or Cupra Raval, and finding the right electric car for a reluctant 78-year-old EV buyer.Plus, we revis
119: EV Sales: Winners & Losers + the Audi that's A2 good to be true?
July’s EV sales are in – so who’s winning, who’s struggling and what does it tell us about the UK’s electric car market?Join Nic, Mike, Batch (and a cameo appearance by Christian from the Renault PR office) as we also take a closer look at the controversial new Audi A2. Is it a genuine reborn icon, or a clever bit of marketing wrapped around an ordinary EV?Plus, we’ve been driving the tiny Fiat To
Ep 118: Merc vs Lexus, and is the Polo too expensive?!
Mercedes, Lexus and Audi are all fighting for executive EV supremacy, Volkswagen's new electric supermini is finally on sale, and BYD has launched a tiny kei car in Japan. There's plenty to get through in Episode 118 of the Kilowatt Half Hour.This week, Vicky Parrott is joined by Batch and Tom to discuss the latest electric car news and compare notes on the new Mercedes C-Class Electric, Lexus ES
Ep 117: JLR and Ford gamble their future!
Range Rover has a new electric GT, Ford has teamed up with Geely in one of the biggest automotive stories of the year, and Mercedes has unveiled a family EV that has us reminiscing about the Blur vs Oasis rivalry. There's plenty to get stuck into in Episode 117 of the Kilowatt Half Hour.Ginny Buckley, Mike Askew and Vicky Parrott discuss the latest electric car news, including the sleek new Range
Podcast special: Ford joins forces with Geely – genius or desperation?
Ford and Geely? It's the partnership nobody saw coming.In this podcast special, Ginny Buckley and Tom Barnard are joined by "the Godfather of the Nissan Leaf", former Nissan COO and Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer, to unpack one of the biggest stories in the automotive industry this year.Why has Ford turned to Chinese giant Geely to help build its future European models? Is this simply a smart way to
Ep 115: Pay per mile, VW shock, and more Goodwood!
This week on the Kilowatt Half Hour, Vicky and Batch dig into the government's newly confirmed pay-per-mile scheme for electric cars, set to land at 3p per mile from 2028, and unpack what it really means for the cost of running an EV versus a petrol car (spoiler: home charging still wins).They also cover Volkswagen's bombshell restructuring plans, with up to 50,000 jobs at risk in Germany and a ma
Ep 114: Goodwood greats and the body parts Renault
Goodwood Festival of Speed went electric in 2026 — and the team were there to see it all.This week, Ginny and Nicola report from Goodwood with the standout new EVs, from the MG Go concept and electric BMW M3 to the forthcoming Alpine A110. Mike, meanwhile, definitely wasn’t at Goodwood.We also discuss a Volvo EX30 lease bargain, a tempting used Vauxhall Mokka Electric, and answer your questions on
Ep 113: Ferrari's hit, bargain Fiskers and Dacia's £12k shock
This week on the Kilowatt Half Hour, the team dives into the biggest stories from the world of electric cars. We discuss the Ferrari Luce’s surprise sell-out success in China, reveal why Britain’s cheapest EV has just become even more affordable, and ask whether now is the perfect time to snap up a bargain Fisker Ocean.There’s also a look at the best seven-seat electric cars on sale today, plus wh
EP 112: Has Skoda Peaqed? Free Lollies and the Fiesta EV
This week on the Kilowatt Half Hour, the Electrifying.com team discuss Ford’s plans to bring back the iconic Fiesta as an electric car, Skoda’s all-new 7-seater (or has it “Peaqed”?) and the unusual lengths one Chinese brand is going to in order to tempt buyers – with free ice cream on offer for test drives.There’s also a look at what we’ve been driving, including the Zeekr 7GT, Volkswagen ID. Buz
Ep 111: BMW i3 prices revealed, Best EVs for summer… and a superfast Zeekr
Welcome back to the Kilowatt Half Hour!This week we’re celebrating our truly global community after asking where you’re listening from – and the response was incredible. From Tasmania to Türkiye, Canada to Chhattisgarh, South Africa to Spain, thank you for tuning in and making the Kilowatt Half Hour part of your week.Joining Ginny this episode are Mike and Vicky, and there’s plenty to get through.
Ep 110: A broken Polestar, a brilliant Renault... and Kia’s shocking EV2 range
This week on the Kilowatt Half Hour, Ginny and Nic are back with tales from behind the wheel, fresh EV news, and another packed mailbag.We’ve been driving some of the hottest new electric cars around, including the Alpine A290, Renault 4, Polestar 3 and the eye-catching Renault 4 Plein Sud. We also chat about the world’s biggest real-world EV range test and reveal which manufacturers exceeded expe
Ep 109: Chery's UK production plans, EV sales… and Toyota electrifies the Hilux
Chinese cars are having a big moment in the UK, and this week we're asking whether some of them could soon be built here too.Vicky, Batch and Lucas discuss Nissan's talks with Chery about using spare production capacity at Sunderland, the latest customer satisfaction data which suggests Chinese brands are winning over British buyers, and another record month for EV sales as electric cars take more
Ep 108: Why everyone hates the Ferrari Luce… and loves the Renault 5
Ferrari has finally shown its hand with the upcoming Luce EV – and the internet has had thoughts. Lots of them. In this week’s Kilowatt Half Hour, Ginny, Vicky and Mike dive into the fierce reaction to Ferrari’s first electric car, asking whether the criticism is justified or if we’re all judging too soon.Away from Maranello, the team catches up on the latest cars they’ve been driving, including t
Episode 107: The comeback kids: Citigo and 2CV!
This week on the Kilowatt Half Hour, Vicky, Batch and Tom tackle another packed week in the world of EVs, from rumours of a cut-price electric Škoda Citigo revival to Volvo’s bold claim that cars “wouldn’t be accepted” if invented today.There’s chat about the stunning new Volvo EX60, the tiny Škoda Epiq, and whether the AMG GT Coupe is actually… good looking? Plus, the team discuss manual gearboxe
Ep 106: GTI Is Back, Jaguar Gets a Name & Used EV Sales Surge
James Batchelor has seized the host’s chair this week on the Kilowatt Half Hour, proving that in the glamorous world of podcasting, promotion can happen very quickly indeed. Joined by Tom and Lucas, the team dive into another packed week in the world of EVs, including the rebirth of a legendary hot hatch badge, fresh details on Jaguar’s long-awaited electric future, and encouraging signs from the
Ep 105: 2 million EVs, a 930-mile range and a hot Corsa
This week on the Kilowatt Half Hour podcast, the team finally recover from the chaos of the Beijing Motor Show… only to dive straight into another packed week of EV news, launches and listener questions.We've been driving the new Vauxhall Corsa GSE — a properly quick electric hot hatch with 281hp, checked seats, three-spoke alloys and a 0–62mph time that’s somehow almost identical to a Lotus Carlt
Ep 104: Are Car Icons Making a Comeback — or Is China Rewriting the Rules?
Ginny and Steve are back from China with a proper debrief after the Beijing Auto Show – less jet lag, more perspective. They chat about the sheer scale of the show, the standout cars, and what it’s really like on a first visit.There’s plenty of EV news to get into, including the VW ID. Polo reveal, Renault 5 updates (and even a Lego version), plus a Freelander comeback. Barnard’s Bargain returns,
Ep 103: Beijing Motor Show Special!
Join Ginny, Vicky and guest Steve Fowler as they discuss the highs and lows of the Beijing Motor Show where a host of new EVs made their first public appearance. Which were the team's favourites and which missed the mark.Message us at podcast@electrifying.com and watch a video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/yKW1bi-Mpwo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo
Ep 102: Mad Juke, 574 mile Merc and Kia’s Shock EV Kill!
Kilowatt Half Hour – Episode 102: Mad Juke, 574-Mile Merc & Kia’s Shock EV KillIt’s been another packed week in the fast-moving world of electric cars, and the Electrifying.com team are back to make sense of it all. Nicola, Mike and new presenter Sam Burnett settle in to chat through the latest EV headlines, what they’ve been driving, and answer your questions.This week, there’s plenty to get
Ep 101: The EV that broke Nicola, charging prices SLASHED and EV sales boom!
We’re back after Easter (and far too much chocolate), and yes… we’re starting exactly where we left off. Nicola’s now-infamous rant about the Polestar 4 infotainment system returns for part two – complete with your brilliant reactions and a slightly more… calming reset guide. Public service, Electrifying style.Elsewhere, it’s been a busy week behind the wheel. There’s a twin test fresh from the ba
Ep 100: EV2 price shock, Honda leg it (again) & we hit 100! ⚡🎉
It’s a big one this week as we celebrate our 100th episode (no, not our 100th birthdays). Nicola, Ginny and Mike are back — with questionable WiFi, strong opinions and plenty of electric chat.We kick things off with the Kia EV2’s headline-grabbing pricing, asking whether it’s a bargain or a bit of a shock. There’s also first-drive chat on the BMW iX3, plus a look at what Ginny’s been driving (and
Ep 99: The 1100hp Audi A2, and EVs that pay for themselves
This week’s Kilowatt Half Hour comes to you from a slightly chaotic (and very depleted!) Electrifying.com team, as Vicky and Tom hold the fort while everyone else is off driving secret cars, sipping cocktails or… impersonating David Attenborough.There’s plenty to get into, though. We discuss the upcoming all-electric Renault Twingo and whether a sub-£20k EV can really deliver, plus Tom shares his
Ep 98: Audi’s throwback, VW’s touch-up, and Vauxhall gets serious
Episode 98 of the Kilowatt Half Hour is here, as Nicola, Tom, Mike and newcomer Lucas dive into the latest in the world of electric cars. There’s first-drive chat on the Volvo EX30, plenty of lively debate, and a packed news section covering everything from Audi’s plans for a new baby EV to the latest updates on the VW ID.3 and Vauxhall Astra Electric. As always, your emails and comments take cent
Episode 97: Will electricity prices go up & how far does the iX3 go in the real-world?
Ginny, Tom and Vicky are back with another episode of the Kilowatt Half Hour, diving into the world of EVs with their usual mix of insight and inane banter. This week: spreadsheets (yes, really), conferences and rising fuel and energy prices—plus why electric driving still stacks up.There’s talk of real-world range in the BMW iX3, a new “Barnard’s Bargain”, and reactions from the ZEV conference. A
Kilowatt Half Hour Ep 96: Big Brother, Boring Fiats & Merc’s Marvel
The Kilowatt Half Hour is back for Episode 96, and the Electrifying.com team is diving into another busy week in the world of electric cars ⚡Ginny and Batch catch up on what they’ve been driving – including a first taste of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ (with a very clever feature we can’t quite talk about yet) and extended time behind the wheel of the Fiat 600e. It’s perfectly fine… but is “f
Kilowatt Half Hour Ep 95: VW’s Spice Girls, Polestar windows & Cars of the Year!
We’re back! After what can only be described as a full factory reset (call it a model-year upgrade with a light facelift), the Electrifying.com team returns with a jam-packed episode covering one of the busiest periods the EV world has seen in years.Ginny, Nicola and Vicky dive straight into what they’ve been driving – including the VW Group “triplets” (Epiq, Polo and Raval), the Mercedes CLA, EV
Kilowatt Half Hour Ep 94: The petrol ban, and our cars of the year!
This week we’ll be talking about the hottest EVs of 2025 and 20226 and discussing the EU's softening of the petrol and diesel car ban.Plus there's Barnard's Bargain, listener questions and a review of last episode's comments.Welcome to the Kilowatt Half Hour - your weekly podcast from the team at Electrifying.com Contact us at podcast@electrifying.comWatch this podcast at: https://www.y
Episode 93: The future e208, forgotten EVs, and the grant punch-up
This week we’ll be talking about the future of Peugeot - and the big grant punch up, forgotten electric Citroens, big electric MGs and Fords that you can’t buy.Plus there's Barnard's Bargain, listener questions and a review of last week's comments.Welcome to the Kilowatt Half Hour - your weekly podcast from the team at Electrifying.com Contact us at podcast@electrifying.comWatch this po
Episode 92: Catfishing concepts and Congestion Charging
This week, Ginny, Tom and Batch (for half of it...) discuss pay per mile taxation, the Mokka GSE and rest of the week's VEV news. Plus there's Barnard's Bargain, listener questions and a review of last week's comments. Welcome to the Kilowatt Half Hour - your weekly podcast from the team at Electrifying.com Contact us at podcast@electriying.comWatch this podcast at: https://www.youtube.
Episode 91: EV bargains, bongs and the trillion dollar bonus
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss the new Geely EX5, Elon Musk's pay packet and the bings and bongs that have driven us mad.Plus, we also be answering YOUR EV questions and dipping into the postbag to find out your views on last week’s episode. Welcome to the Kilowatt Half Hour - your weekly podcast from the team at Electrifying.com Contact us at podcast@electriying.comWatch this po
Episode 90: Big Smarts, little Hondas and getting EV charging out of the gutter
This week, Mike and Tom discuss the new smart #5, Honda's new EV city car and the Tesla Model Y Performance.Plus, we’ll also be answering YOUR EV questions and dipping into the postbag to find out your views on last week’s episode. Welcome to the Kilowatt Half Hour - your weekly podcast from the team at Electrifying.com Contact us at podcast@electriying.comWatch this podcast at: ht
Episode 89: Budget Buzz, the Dinky Dacia and the Gilded Genesis
This week, Ginny and Mike discuss the new Kia PV5, the Dacia Hipster and the facelifted Genesis GV60. Plus, we’ll also be answering YOUR EV questions and dipping into the postbag to find out your views on last week’s episode. Welcome to the Kilowatt Half Hour - your weekly podcast from the team at Electrifying.com Contact us at podcast@electriying.comWatch this podcast at: https://
Episode 88: EV4 outrage, the Micra backlash and Volvo doubles up
This week we’ll be talking about the controversially-styled Kia EV4, Volvo's EX90 update, electric tow cars and the ongoing argument about the new Nissan Micra. Plus, we’ll also be answering YOUR EV questions and dipping into the postbag to find out your views on last week’s episode. Welcome to the Kilowatt Half Hour - your weekly podcast from the team at Electrifying.com Contact u
Episode 87: Nissan’s lazy boi, Epiq tales and some Soul searching
This week we’ll be talking about how the busiest August for new cars since we launched in 2020 is fast turning into the busiest September with the Nissan Micra, Škoda Epiq and a host of other new arrivals. Plus, we’ll also be answering YOUR EV questions and dipping into the postbag to find out your views on last week’s episode. Welcome to the Kilowatt half hour your weekly podcast from the team at
Episode 86: The German edition - reborn TT, iX3 and VW’s new name game
This week, we’ll be talking about the busiest August we’ve ever had for EV launches and concepts - the electric Audi TT, the all-new and very clever BMW iX3, along with a crazy concept from Hyundai - and that just for starters!Plus, we’ll also be answering YOUR EV questions and dipping into the postbag to find out your views on last week’s episode. Welcome to the Kilowatt half hour your weekly pod
Episode 85: Elon’s electrons, the Polestar that couldn't stop and the Corsa cometh
Hello and welcome to your weekly bits and bytes from the world of electric cars brought to you by the team at Electrifying.com This week we’ll be talking about Tesla’s plans for the UK energy market, the Polestar that went on and on and on, and the concept that sort of tells us how the new Vauxhall Corsa is going to look. And we’ll also be answering YOUR electric car questions and dippin
Episode 84: Merc’s mistake, Škoda's loader and plugging in where the sun don’t shine
Hello and welcome to your weekly bits and bytes from the world of electric cars brought to you by the team at Electrifying.com This week talk about Skoda’s electric estate, Merc’s muddle and the ongoing shambles that is the electric car grant. We also be answer YOUR electric car questions and dip into the postbag to find out your views on last week’s episode. Welcome to the Kilowatt half
Episode 83: Uncertain grants and unnecessary Mokkas
Hello and welcome to your weekly smorgasbord of titbits and treats from the world of car news with the team at Electrifying.com.This week we're talking posh MGs, a hot Mokka, and the fact we still don't know which cars qualify for the Electric Car Grant.We also answer YOUR electric car questions and dipping into the postbag to find out your views on last week’s episode. Welcome to the Kilowatt hal
Episode 82: Rover Lovers, Grant Rants and is the Merc CLA a disappointing Tinder date?
Hello and welcome to your weekly tickle around the middle of electric car news and chat from the team at Electrifying.com. This week we talk about the Electric Range Rover, a car that feels like it’s been ‘coming next year’ for a lifetime, and the return of Electric Car Grants here in the UK.And we also answer your electric car questions and dipping into the postbag to find out your views on
Episode 81: Goodwood Festival Of Speed goes electric & we break some cars...
This week the team dives into Goodwood’s electric revolution, new EVs from China, and why Tom shouldn’t be left alone with expensive cars. Plus: your questions on roomy family EVs, spare wheels, battery drain, and the great stereo song debate. Featuring Renault’s Turbo 3E, Hyundai’s 6N, and a very enthusiastic Skoda Enyaq fan.The Kilowatt Half Hour is powered by Andersen EV - https://andersen-ev.c
Episode 80: Getting stuck, free charging and Lego butchery
This week we talk about the 242 mph electric Mercedes, new MGs, the car you can recharge in your living room and getting stuck in France. The Kilowatt Half Hour is powered by Andersen EV - https://andersen-ev.com/This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team.
Episode 79: Plucky prices, prohibited poos and peak power
This week we talk about brave prices, poo bans, hot hatches and getting your car powered by a volcano. We also wade through the inbox to answer all your electric car-related problems.The Kilowatt Half Hour is powered by Andersen EV - https://andersen-ev.com/This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you ca
Episode 78: Cold white wine, summer driving and cars we want
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss the return of the Peugeot hot hatch, Citroen's budget e-van and the Nissan Micra - which we've driven for the first time. They also wade through the inbox to answer all your electric car-related problems.The Kilowatt Half Hour is powered by Andersen EV - https://andersen-ev.com/This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.yout
Episode 77: Old Favorits and the LEAFs that refuse to die
This week, Mike, Vicky and Batch discuss the return of a forgotten Eastern Bloc classic, the LEAF batteries keeping the lights on at Rome airport and the latest PHEV from Omoda. They also wade through the inbox to answer all your electric car-related problems.The Kilowatt Half Hour is powered by Andersen EV - https://andersen-ev.com/This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube ch
Episode 76: Brake Expectations and the smart that grew too big
This week, Nicola, Vicky and Mike discuss (and disagree about) the new Alpine A390, the smart #5 and Renault 4 prices. They also wade through the inbox to answer all your electric car-related problems.The Kilowatt Half Hour is powered by Andersen EV - https://andersen-ev.com/This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJM
Episode 75 : Origami coqs and hard rides
This week, Ginny, Tom and Mike discuss the new Nissan Micra, Peugeot e3008 / e5008 AWD and the smallest ID Buzz on the world. They also wade through the inbox to answer all your electric car-related problems.The Kilowatt Half Hour is powered by Andersen EV - https://andersen-ev.com/This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5
Episode 74: "Epic Fails, Renaults and Cars That Don't Fit!"
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss the EV world's daftest and downright useless innovations along with the growing problem of cars that have become too wide. They also wade through the inbox to answer all your electric car-related problems. The Kilowatt Half Hour is powered by Andersen EV - https://andersen-ev.com/This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.yo
Episode 73: "Don't buy that!" Your toughest EV questions answered
This week, Mike and Vicky wade through the questions inbox with a special episode dedicated to your buying quandaries. The Kilowatt Half Hour is powered by Andersen EV - https://andersen-ev.com/This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reac
Episode 72: DIY cars, French surprises and width restrictions
This week, Ginny and Tom chat about the stuff that has caught their eye in the world of EVs including the budget Slate pick-up, Kia's cheaper EV6 and the Renault 4. The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.The Kilowatt Half Hour is powered by Andersen EV - https://andersen-ev.com/This podcast is also available on t
Episode 71: The zesty, the zany and the Zeekr
This week, Nicola, Tom and Mike chat about the stuff they've been driving, including the Zeekr 7X, the Abarth 600e and the Hyundai Inster. The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.The Kilowatt Half Hour is powered by Andersen EV - https://andersen-ev.com/This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTub
Episode 70: From New York to the World: KIA’s reign continues
This week, Ginny and Batch discuss Kia's big win in the World Car of the Year awards, Subaru's second attempt to crack the electric car market and the crazy Genesis X Gran Equator concept. The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.The Kilowatt Half Hour is powered by Andersen EV - https://andersen-ev.com/This podcas
Episode 69: "Secrets, lies and the Puma pounces"
This week, Ginny, Vicky and Mike ask if the new Ford Puma GEN-E is Ford's best electric car to date and discuss the details of the Government's planned ban on pure petrol and diesel cars. The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.The Kilowatt Half Hour is powered by Andersen EV - https://andersen-ev.com/This podcast
Episode 68: Nissan's trifecta, MG's surprise and super Skodas
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss Nissan's new LEAF, Micra and Juke, the forthcoming Škoda Elroq vRS and MG's surprisingly good newcomer The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where yo
Episode 67: "Renault gets hot, SEAT goes cold"
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss Renault’s bonkers 5, SEAT’s electric future, the ultimate small EV shootout and the smart that is anything but small… The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJM
Episode 66: Confusing Kias, loads of vans and big savings
This week, Ginny, Tom and Batch discuss the new Kia EV2 and EV4, chat about the new Farizon electric van and ponder a new survey that suggests EV owners can save thousands. The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channe
Episode 65: Fire, ice and cut price...
This week, Ginny, Mike and Tom discuss the new Tesla Model Y, a cheaper Audi Q4 e-tron and Ginny's trip to drive a Polestar on ice. The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can
Episode 64: VW vans, beefy Volvos and value for money
This week, Ginny, Mike and Tom discuss the new Volkswagen Transporter (or is it a Ford Transit?), the arrival of yet another £40k Chinese SUV and the return of the Volvo Cross Country badge. The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.
Episode 63 : April foolishness and return of the people's car | Electrifying
This week, Tom discuss the new Volkswagen ID.1, Abarth's price cuts and a clever car tax hack. The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the
Episode 62: Elroqs, Elon and the missing China.
This week, Tom and Mike kick discuss the new Alpine and Renault 5, the Škoda Elroq and the results of Electrifying.com's survey about Elon Musk and Tesla. The team also discuss the rebrand of Ora, and chat about latest videos going live on the YouTube channel. The duo also find time to help listeners with their car buying questions.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube cha
Episode 61: Tesla Tweaks, Twingo teases and Top Prizes!
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss the facelifted Tesla Model Y, the Renault Twingo and the World Car of the Year shortlist. The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave co
Episode 60: New Year... new car (that was supposed to be a secret)
This week, Ginny, Tom and Mike kick off the new year with a new purchase (that was supposed to be a secret), new hope for pavement chargers and news of an expansion of the public charging network. The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions. This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https
Episode 59: Our highs... and lows of 2024!
This week, the full Electrifying.com crew reveal their own winners and losers of 2024. It's been another incredibly busy year in the world of electric cars, so the team are spoilt for choice!This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached
Episode 58: Santa’s new sleigh, hydrogen returns and Nisonda. Or is it Honsan?
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss Citroen's festive concept car and are joined by designer Roman Egorov. The team also chat about a potential merger between Honda and Nissan and ponder on the the subject of hydrogen power. This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for t
Episode 57: "The £100k Renault 5, DS dreaming and EV bargains on the way..."
This week, Mike, Vicky and Tom discuss the rebooted, £100k Renault 5 Turbo, the quirky DS No 8 and potential electric car bargains. The team also review your comments from last week's episode and help a listener with an electric car conundrum.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comment
Episode 56: The most famous cat on the internet & Formula E kicks off
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss the start of the Formula E season with Nicki, Jaguar (again) and review your comments from last week's episode. The team also help a listener with an electric car conundrum and discuss the latest EV news.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and
Episode 55: "The cats are coming and 9 plus 9"
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss the Jaguar Type 00 reveal and review your comments from last week's episode. Both also help a listener with an electric car conundrum and discuss the latest EV news.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be
Episode 54: "JaGuar... with a capital G"
This week, Nicola and Vicky discuss that Jaguar announcement and review your comments from last week's episode. Both also help a listener with an electric car conundrum and discuss the latest EV news.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also b
Episode 53: "Bling things from Tesla and Mercedes"
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss Tesla and Mercedes and review your comments from last week's episode. Both also help a listener with an electric car conundrum and discuss the latest EV news.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached
Episode 52: Awards Special: Cars of the Year 2025
This week, Nicola, Ginny, Vicky and Mike announce the winners of the Electrifying.com 2025 Awards and discuss why they took spot in their categories. This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at podcast@electrifying.com. Hosted on A
