{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67b0f17b4d9bd1092c35eb0f/6ab28678b8c4cddd75533ffc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S2 E6: BMW 330e, Used EVs & the Plug-in Hybrid Problem – The Smart Drive Podcast","description":"<p>A £60,000 BMW 330e, some properly good Peak District roads, and one EV driver who admits plug-in hybrids make him “itch a little bit”.</p><ul><li>We put BMW’s 330e plug-in hybrid under the microscope: superb steering, impressive EV running and plenty of performance, but does carrying two powertrains actually make financial sense?</li><li>Used EV bargains, battery degradation and why a six-year-old Kia Soul EV with 27,000 miles might make a surprisingly strong case for simply keeping your car.</li><li>Plus tyre choices, adaptive cruise control, questionable dashboard trim, following distances and Ashley’s driving being subjected to Simon’s passenger-seat assessment.</li></ul><p>Listen or watch wherever you get The Smart Drive Podcast, and let us know: PHEV, full EV or neither?</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"mailto:hello@thesmartdrivepodcast.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@thesmartdrivepodcast.co.uk</a></p>","author_name":"Simon Houghton"}