Everything EV

This week on the Everything EV Podcast, Matt is back after a short break and joins George to discuss a busy week of electric car news, including Kia’s latest family SUV, Volkswagen’s redemption story, BMW’s hugely anticipated new electric 3 Series, and Honda’s newest affordable EV.Matt also shares his thoughts after a week with the Kia EV5, while George has been living with the Volkswagen ID.7and believes it may finally be the electric Passat buyers have been waiting for. Together they debate whether Kia has produced its first “average” EV, why Volkswagen has quietly transformed its ID range, and whether BMW’s new i3 could become the benchmark premium electric saloon. Kia EV5 review – Has Kia finally produced an EV that’s merely good rather than class-leading?Volkswagen ID.7 – George spends a week with VW’s flagship electric saloon and discovers a genuine return to formBMW i3 pricing confirmed – Is BMW’s 500-mile premium EV worth the extra money over a Tesla Model 3?Renault Megane E-Tech update – Renault refreshes the EV that started its electric renaissanceHonda Super EV – Honda’s £19,000 city car prepares to shake up the affordable EV marketThe future of small EVs – Why affordable city cars could become the most important battleground of the next few yearsHave Kia’s own high standards become its biggest challenge? Matt and George discuss why the EV5 is perfectly competent but somehow less exciting than every other electric Kia that has come before it.

This week on the Everything EV Podcast, George is joined by EV Powered Editor-in-Chief Richard Alvin while Matt is away on business. Together they tackle another week of EV news, from Peugeot’s new electric hot hatch and Alfa Romeo’s hatchback revival to the growing dominance of battery electric vehicles in the UK market.The pair also discuss Dodge’s puzzling return to Europe, Audi’s quality concerns, and why EVs are increasingly becoming the default choice rather than the alternative.Peugeot E-208 GTI revealed – Can Peugeot’s latest electric hot hatch live up to the legendary GTI badge?Alfa Romeo Giulietta returns – Stellantis confirms a new electric family hatchback based on its next-generation EV platformLancia Gamma unveiled – Is this worthy of one of Italy’s most famous automotive names?EVs hit a record 27.3% UK market share – Battery electric vehicles become the largest single powertrain category in the UK marketDodge Charger EV heads to Europe – But does anyone actually want an electric American muscle car?Audi cuts Q4 e-tron prices – Is lower pricing enough to solve concerns over quality and competitiveness?Are EVs now simply becoming “cars” rather than a separate category? With record sales, falling prices, more affordable models and growing consumer acceptance, George and Richard discuss whether the transition has finally reached a tipping point.

For the first episode of 2024, we’re joined by Seb-Inglis Jones, the co-founder of British electric bike brand, Maeving. Maeving was founded in 2017 with mission of creating a retro-style but British-built electric bike with swappable batteries, and Seb is here to tell us all about the bikes and how they are changing the EV market, whilst also providing an insight into the challenges facing the electric bike industry.

This week’s episode is dedicated to Motorcycle Live, the UK’s biggest and most interactive motorcycle and scooter show. The nine-day event welcomed over 90,000 people to the NEC in Birmingham, and this year, a wide range of electric motorcycles were on display, so I went along to see them and to speak to all the different companies that were promoting electrification.

This week, we're joined by Peter Swain, the founder of RBW Electric Classic Cars. Since its inception, RBW has evolved from a classic car restoration company into a manufacturer of electric vehicles with designs inspired by iconic cars of the past. Earlier this year, RBW opened its new multi-million-pound factory in Lichfield, and so we spoke to Peter about the growth of the company, his plans for the future and his thoughts on the wider EV space.

This week, we’re joined by Rory Trahair of Vita, a technology company that develops high performance electric boats. Rory is here to share the story of Vita and how it is transforming the marine tech industry, whilst also analysing the challenges that come with electrifying boats.

This week, we’re joined by Oliver Rowland, the British driver making his return to the Nissan Formula E Team. After a couple of seasons away at Mahindra, Oliver is back for Season 10 and in this interview, he’ll discuss how the move came about, his hopes for the new season, his relationship with teammate Sacha Fenestraz, and how he has seen Formula E grow over his five seasons in the series.

Following the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to push the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars back by five years, we’ve got Joel Teague, co-founder of community charging app Co-Charger, on the podcast to discuss the decision, the real reason behind it and what it means for the electric vehicle industry.

This week, we have a special episode as we’re joined by one of the most influential people in the EV industry, Quentin Wilson. Quentin is an award-winning motoring journalist and transport campaigner, having founded FairCharge which is a national campaign that aims to ensure the UK has the right EV-related policies for the environment, economy and drivers. In this episode, Quentin shares his own electric vehicle story, which started back in his Top Gear days, before discussing the pressing issue of misinformation within the electric vehicle sector.

This week, we’re joined by one half of Nissan Formula E Team's driver lineup, Sacha Fenestraz. This year, Sacha secured one pole position and two fourth placed finishes in his debut season in Formula E, but despite some impressive performances, he admits that he still has a lot to learn. In this interview, Sacha reflects on the season as a whole and gives us an insight into his relationship with his teammate Norman Nato, as well as detailing what it’s like to be behind the wheel of a Formula E car.

This week, we’re joined by Oscar Morgan, CEO of e-scooter company, Bo. Founded in 2019 by former Williams Advanced Engineering and Jaguar Land Rover designers, Bo is on a mission to transform mobility, and Oscar is here to share the story behind Bo, to discuss the many benefits of e-scooters and to give his opinion on the role of e-scooters in the UK’s transition to electric vehicles.

This week, we're joined by Joel Teague, co-founder of community charging platform, Co-Charger. Joel is here to discuss alternative base charging, or in his words, the EV charging blind spot. In this episode, Joel explains how the fascination with public charging infrastructure is alienating a large proportion of the population that has yet to switch to electric vehicles, before sharing his views on how to tackle that issue.

This week, we're joined by Ben Thompson, the Corporate Development Director of Radius. Radius is a global company that helps businesses navigate to a sustainable future and Ben is responsible for leading the EV & Energy business, providing customers with EV charging solutions. He is here today to talk about the different services that Radius has to offer to businesses and fleets looking to make the switch to electric vehicles.