111 - EVs: Safe from rising petrol prices!

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of rising petrol prices on electric vehicle ownership and features listener interactions.

With the conflict in the Middle East affecting Petrol prices - is now the best time to own an EV? Let's not gloat, but it's working out pretty well? We take your calls, get in touch via SMS on 0477 657 657 or WhatsApp, and let us know about your EV or your EV questions. This week we're talking to a Mini owner thinking of doubling down, and a Deepal owner doing the same. Plus the Cupra owner in New Zealand that's fallen in love with the brand

People in this episode

Hosts: Trevor Long, Stephen Fenech

Topics covered

• electric vehicles
• petrol prices
• EV ownership
• automotive news
• consumer experiences

Keywords

• EV
• electric vehicles
• petrol prices
• Mini
• Deepal
• Cupra
• automotive
• Middle East conflict

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mini, Deepal, Cupra

Places: New Zealand

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