Welcome back to the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, hosted by Matt Allan, George East and Richard Alvin.
This week, we’re talking about adventurous Renaults, a rugged new Toyota, controversial charging from Mercedes, and the return of small, efficient EVs.
Road test round-up:
Matt drives 700 miles in the Kia EV3 – how does it hold up over a long haul?
George puts the Peugeot E-3008 through its paces and reveals why the small steering wheel finally makes sense.
First impressions of the Hyundai Inster, Alfa Junior Elettrica, and Skoda Enyaq from the SMMT test day.
Plus: Is Leapmotor’s C10 the surprise budget EV of the year?
In the news:
Renault 4 Savane concept brings 4WD fun to small EVs – and why the Twingo is officially coming to the UK.
Toyota BZ4X Touring estate unveiled with up to 376hp – is this the electric wagon we’ve been waiting for?
Mercedes CLA impresses on paper but sparks confusion over fast-charging limitations.
Polestar 4 and Volvo EX90 tested – here’s why the UX might be more polarising than the powertrain.
Special Guest:
AA President Edmund King joins George to talk:
How a Lotus connection and a Ford Think kick-started his EV journey
Why the UK government is still a barrier to EV adoption
The AA’s expanding fleet of electric patrol vans
What needs to change in public charging – and what’s already improving
Also: George is heading to Brussels and Basel for first drives of new Toyota and Peugeot models, and Matt gets reacquainted with an old favourite – the facelifted Genesis GV70.
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