The Kilowatt Half Hour

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 suggesting electric cars are less likely to fail their MOT than petrol cars as the miles rack up.Plus, we answer your car-buying questions: should you lease a new EV for a young driver rather than buy a cheap used car? What makes the perfect electric car for an over-70s driver? And why are some car dealers apparently more interested in finance customers than people paying cash?There’s also this week’s EV Virgin, your suggestions for future used-car reviews, more debate about what actually counts as a Chinese car, and a return to the enduringly hilarious Deli Van saga.All that, plus your comments, questions and plenty of the banter that makes the Kilowatt Half Hour considerably longer than half an hour.Listen now and join the conversation at podcast@electrifying.com.

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, the continuing love for the Smart #1 and, inevitably, another debate about fake engine noises in electric cars.🔄 And your questions, comments and corrections from last weekKilowatt Half Hour is the podcast about the world of electric cars from the team at Electrifying.com.Listen, subscribe and let us know what you think – especially if you have a question you'd like the team to answer on a future episode. Contact us at podcast@electrifying.com.

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-mile-a-year commute to finding a potential hot-hatch replacement for a Hyundai i20 N. Plus, we dive into your thoughts on EV servicing costs, left-hand-drive cars in the UK, Smart’s struggle for visibility and, inevitably, the Renault 5.Kilowatt Half Hour: technically half an hour, emotionally much longer.Email the team at podcast@electrifying.com

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.And there’s a new Chinese EV brand to get your head around: Lepas is coming to the UK with the L6, a 279-mile electric SUV promising plenty of equipment for around £32,000.Plus, Nicola finds herself on the naughty step after some comments about EV range and public charging, we answer your questions about the Smart #1, Toyota bZ4X Touring and Subaru E-Outback, and hear your experiences of EV tyres, electric trucks and V2G.And, of course, we bring you your comments, including the latest instalment of the Kilowatt Half Hour running-time debate.

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 SUV that’s aiming squarely at the Range Rover, complete with a 123.5kWh battery, 350kW charging and a frankly ridiculous 25-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system.Tesla’s Semi is also finally heading for Europe, with more than 1,000bhp and the ability to add 60% of its range in just 30 minutes. But after all these years, is the Tesla electric lorry still relevant?Plus, the Renault 5 gets a new rival in the shape of the Aion UT, Geely reveals plans for its European production ambitions, and we look at the videos coming up this week – including our BMW iX3 vs Volvo EX60 twin test and the return of the Renault 5 Turbo 3E.In your EV questions, we tackle whether the Audi e-tron GT or BMW i4 makes the better used buy, whether the Renault Twingo could get a bigger battery, and whether EVs really are more prone to tyre blowouts.We also help another listener settle the eternal question: VW ID. Polo or Cupra Raval?And, of course, we dive into your comments – from Jaguar’s controversial new interior and Volvo’s EX60 door handles to the apparently devastating lack of exciting colours on modern cars.Join the conversation at podcast@electrifying.com

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 revisit the Audi A2, debate the return of sensible mechanical door handles, discuss what went wrong with the DS brand, and read your reaction to last week’s chaotic episode.And yes, we have to settle the important question: just how ‘quite’ funny is Batch?Message the team at podcast@electrifying.com

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 Topolino and Honda WN7 electric motorcycle, Renault Twingos are invading Britain, and we tackle your questions – from the best small EV for a first-time buyer to whether a BMW i4 can beat a Tesla Model 3.We also get stuck into your comments on Lexus vs Mercedes, electronic door handles, the new VW ID. Polo and whether buying a used EV is now a completely different game.Message the team with your questions at podcast@electrifying.com

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 and Mercedes GLA. They also look ahead to Audi's upcoming electric hatchback, share their first impressions of the wild 1,600hp Denza Z, and ask why Audi has been so quiet while rivals have been grabbing the headlines.Elsewhere, the team debates whether flush electronic door handles should be banned, takes a closer look at BYD's bold move into Japan's kei car market, and discusses the launch of the Volkswagen ID.Polo.There's also the latest Bargain of the Week, including an eye-catching lease deal on the BYD Sealion 7 and a nearly-new Jaecoo 5 with a hefty discount.As always, the listener questions and comments spark plenty of debate. This week the team recommends the best first EVs for a young driver, revisits the pay-per-mile road pricing discussion, compares real-world EV efficiency figures, hears from a happy Ford Mustang Mach-E owner, and explains why journalists are sometimes invited to drive cars they can't actually talk about.If you've got a question or topic you'd like us to cover, email us at podcast@electrifying.com. And don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of the Kilowatt Half Hour.