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Join the Electrifying.com team for a weekly wander through the world of electric cars. Whether you’re charging, relaxing, or trying to look busy for the boss with your headphones on, our round-up of the electric week is the perfect way to spend half an hour. Discover what the team has been up to, driving, reviewing and complaining about. We discuss the topics that really matter alongside the ones that really don’t. If you love electric cars or are merely window shopping, this is the podcast for you.  From Electrifying.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    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 Kill It’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 stuck into – from the newly revealed Nissan Juke and the (sort-of) approval of Tesla’s self-driving tech in the Netherlands, to Kia making the surprising decision to axe one of its most successful electric models. Plus, there’s excitement around a Mercedes capable of a jaw-dropping 574 miles on a charge. The team also share their latest drives, including the VW ID models, a long-term farewell to the Volvo EX30, and a cross-channel EV trip in a Hyundai Kona Electric. As always, listeners are at the heart of the show. There’s advice for a soon-to-be Polestar 2 owner choosing the right home charging tariff, guidance on picking a used EV for mixed driving needs, and some fascinating real-world efficiency data from the community. Add in your comments on pothole-proof cars, infotainment frustrations, and app reliability – plus a few laughs along the way – and you’ve got another lively half hour of EV chat. Plug in, turn up, and enjoy the ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  2. 13 APR

    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 barn, Vicky’s been driving the Tiggo, and we’ve even squeezed in a first go in the new Jaguar GT. In the news, EV sales are booming, and Octopus Energy is shaking things up by slashing on-street charging costs – in some cases making it cheaper than charging at home. Is this a turning point for EV drivers without driveways? We also dive into your comments and questions, including first-time EV buyers, real-world efficiency wins, and one listener’s frustrating experience with the Citroën e-C4. Plus, we tackle everything from Renault feature updates to which EVs actually cope with Britain’s worst roads. And finally… are modern car interiors getting a bit dull? You’ve got thoughts – and we’re here for them. If you’re still with us, thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow, review, and check us out on YouTube at Electrifying.com. Or write to us at podcast@electrifying.com. See you next week ⚡ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  3. 7 APR

    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 what she can’t talk about yet…). In the news, we dive into steer-by-wire tech (is it the future or a step too far?) and react to Honda and Sony calling time on their EV partnership. There’s also a 100th episode surprise, Easter chat, a tempting Capri lease deal, and loads of your questions, from real-world efficiency to whether public charging can stack up financially. Thanks for sticking with us for 100 episodes, here’s to the next hundred! ⚡ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  4. 31 MAR

    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 early impressions of the astonishing Porsche Cayenne Electric Turbo. We also dive into the latest news, including plans for solar panels and heat pumps in new homes, and MG’s upcoming semi-solid-state batteries. Elsewhere, we crunch the numbers on EV vs petrol running costs, revisit used bargains like the MG4, and tackle your questions — from Volvo EX30 battery issues to real-world efficiency and future Audi A2 rumours. As ever, it’s a mix of insight, opinion and a bit of chaos from the world of electric cars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  5. 27 MAR

    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 centre stage, with discussions on EV tariffs, charging costs, real-world range and whether the industry needs stronger rules to speed up the transition. Throw in Barnard’s Bargain, plenty of listener shoutouts and the usual inane banter, and you’ve got another must-listen episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  6. 17 MAR

    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. As always, your comments and questions spark debates on everything from efficiency and sliding rear seats to retro design and platform sharing. It’s informative, irreverent and more entertaining than it has any right to be. ⚡ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min

  7. 7 MAR

    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 “fine” enough in today’s ultra-competitive EV market? In the news this week: The finalists for the World Car of the Year Awards have been announced – which EVs made the cut?A surprising revelation that the UK government analysed mobile phone data to study how EV drivers travel and charge. Is it useful research… or a little bit creepy?A potential breakthrough for cheaper public charging after community network Charge My Street won the first stage of a legal challenge over VAT on public EV chargers. Plus, it’s time for Barnard’s Bargain, where Batch uncovers a seriously tempting lease deal on the BYD Seal. We also dive into your comments and questions, including: Listeners welcoming the podcast back (and some who weren’t quite so happy…)A new “Electric Virgin” listener in Ohio buying their very first EVReal-world range reports from the communityThe mystery of BYD’s magically growing boot spaceADAS beeps, tiredness warnings and whether insurance companies will eventually force drivers to keep them switched on And of course, there’s plenty of listener banter — including debates about Spice Girls analogies, the upcoming VW Group EV “triplets”, and dreams of Electrifying converting a Yugo into a modern EV hot hatch. Got a question, a real-world range report, or a car-buying dilemma? Drop it in the comments or email the team — and we might feature it on the next show. Contact us at podcast@electrifying.com Watch this podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3yQxluEm5c&list=PLFQ1iRNtDyJt9rr1UT0pHCeMuOvm-6b9Q Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  8. 1 MAR

    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 of the Year contenders, the Skoda Elroq, Volvo EX60, Kia EV2, Polestar 4 and more. There’s also talk of regen feel, buttons and switches (yes, really), and whether some new models genuinely feel different under the skin. In the news: Polestar makes headlines (again), BYD’s mysterious boot space growth spurt, and the Government boosts the home charging grant to £500 – but is it actually enough to make a difference? The team breaks down what the changes mean for renters, landlords and drivers without driveways. Welcome to the Kilowatt Half Hour - your weekly podcast from the team at Electrifying.com   Contact us at podcast@electrifying.com Watch this podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3yQxluEm5c&list=PLFQ1iRNtDyJt9rr1UT0pHCeMuOvm-6b9Q Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
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Join the Electrifying.com team for a weekly wander through the world of electric cars. Whether you’re charging, relaxing, or trying to look busy for the boss with your headphones on, our round-up of the electric week is the perfect way to spend half an hour. Discover what the team has been up to, driving, reviewing and complaining about. We discuss the topics that really matter alongside the ones that really don’t. If you love electric cars or are merely window shopping, this is the podcast for you.  From Electrifying.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Electrifying.com
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
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