Everything EV

This week on the Everything EV Podcast , George is joined once again by EV Powered Editor-in-Chief Richard Alvin while Matt enjoys a well-earned break in France. The pair discuss a landmark month for the UK EV market as plug-in vehicles outsell petrol cars for the very first time , ask whether the UK’s charging infrastructure is keeping pace with demand, and examine why BYD has once again overtake...

This week on the Everything EV Podcast , Matt is preparing to head off on holiday, but not before joining George to discuss another busy week in the world of electric cars. From Toyota’s surprisingly impressive estate EV to BMW’s next-generation flagship SUV, plus affordable new city cars and some very strange news from the United States. Matt also shares his thoughts after spending a week with th...

This week on the  Everything EV Podcast , Matt is back after a short break and joins George to discuss a busy week of electric car news, including Kia’s latest family SUV, Volkswagen’s redemption story, BMW’s hugely anticipated new electric 3 Series, and Honda’s newest affordable EV. Matt also shares his thoughts after a week with the  Kia EV5 , while George has been living with the  Volkswagen ID...

This week on the  Everything EV Podcast , George is joined once again by EV Powered Editor-in-Chief Richard Alvin while Matt is away on business. Together they discuss Renault’s latest addition to its growing EV range, BYD’s astonishing new ultra-fast charging network, BMW’s upcoming electric M3, and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the UK’s EV transition. George has been soaking up the sunshin...

This week on the  Everything EV Podcast , George is joined by EV Powered Editor-in-Chief Richard Alvin while Matt is away on business. Together they tackle another week of EV news, from Peugeot’s new electric hot hatch and Alfa Romeo’s hatchback revival to the growing dominance of battery electric vehicles in the UK market. The pair also discuss Dodge’s puzzling return to Europe, Audi’s quality co...

This week on the  Everything EV Podcast , Matt and George dive into a packed week of electric car news, from Alfa Romeo’s long-awaited return to the family hatchback segment to another wave of Chinese investment in Europe. Matt also shares his thoughts after a week with the  Kia K4 , prompting an unexpected discussion about whether modern EVs have made traditional petrol family cars feel a little…...

This week on the  Everything EV Podcast , Matt and George tackle another packed week of electric car news - from Ferrari’s controversial EV debut to the possible return of one of the most iconic small cars ever made. Matt shares his thoughts on the charming new  Fiat Grande Panda , while the pair debate Ferrari’s bold new electric supercar and whether the backlash is completely overblown. There’s...

This week on the  Everything EV Podcast , Matt and George explore some of the most exciting new developments in the electric car world — from compact urban EVs to the return of iconic performance badges. The pair discuss the impressive new  Hyundai Inster , Cupra’s upcoming electric hot hatch, and why the revival of the  Volkswagen Polo GTI  could signal a new era for small performance cars. They...

In this episode of the Everything EV Podcast, hosts Matt Allan and George East dive into the latest developments in the electric vehicle (EV) market, focusing on the emergence of electric BMW M cars, the Vauxhall Corsa Electric, and the BYD Atto2. Matt shares his experience with the Corsa Electric, highlighting its surprisingly competent performance despite its age and design. He discusses the car...

Matt is back from the  Brussels Motor Show , where he’s seen many of the most important electric cars set to shape the market over the next few years. In this episode of  Everything EV , he and George break down the  biggest EV reveals , debate the  hits and misses  of the show, and pick out their personal highlights. From compact crossovers and stylish estates to rugged off-roaders and controvers...

In this special end-of-year episode, Matt and George look back at what’s been a  genuinely strong year for new electric cars , with more variety than ever — from  sub-£20k city cars  to  £200k grand tourers , plus a clear shift towards  hot hatches, sensible family EVs, and more capable 4x4s . They agree that 2025 marked a real turning point for the “affordable EV” story: the best new cars no long...

In this special episode of  Everything EV , Matt and George look ahead to  the biggest and most important electric cars arriving in 2026  — and why the next 12 months could be a turning point for the industry. From the revival of legendary  city cars  to the reinvention of a  British icon , plus hot hatches, compact SUVs and rugged family wagons, the pair break down which new EVs really matter — a...

Matt puts the MGS6 EV through its paces this week — MG’s bold new electric SUV and a direct challenger to the Skoda Enyaq. He and George also take a look at some seriously muscular new EVs, including the Porsche Cayenne Electric, the 641bhp Jeep Recon, and the UK-bound Denza Z from BYD’s ultra-premium brand. Balancing the madness, the pair explore the Nio Firefly, a far more sensible compact hatch...

In this week’s episode of the  Everything EV Podcast , Matt is joined by Richard — standing in for George, who has swapped Skoda chat for a holiday (and, inevitably, a Skoda museum). The pair dive into the latest EV news, including a major blow for London EV drivers, the return of Mitsubishi, Peugeot’s wild new concept car, and  possibly  the rebirth of TVR. Matt and Richard also discuss the conge...

In this special episode, George East sits down with Mark Andrews, journalist and author of  Driving the Dragon , for a deep dive into the astonishing rise of the Chinese EV industry. Having lived in China for nearly 20 years, Mark offers rare, on-the-ground insight into how brands such as BYD, Geely, NIO and XPeng went from small domestic start-ups to world-beating electric vehicle giants. He expl...

In this week’s episode of  Everything EV , Matt and George pay tribute to motoring legend  Quentin Willson , reflecting on his enormous impact as both a journalist and one of the UK’s earliest electric vehicle advocates. Matt also gives his full verdict on the  Kia EV4 , while George shares his first impressions of the newly revealed  Renault Twingo  ahead of its 2026 debut. The pair dig into repo...

This week, Matt and George dive into the biggest stories from the Tokyo Mobility Show 2025, review the updated Tesla Model Y, and explore Rivian’s high-tech micromobility spin-off. Matt also shares his experience from an EV-powered Grand Tour of Switzerland, taking in some of Europe’s most scenic drives, while George speaks to Mark Andrews, author of  Driving the Dragon , about the rise of China’s...

This week, Matt Allan and George East deliver rapid-fire reviews of four new electric cars — the Citroën E-C3 Aircross, Polestar 4, Mazda 6e, and Suzuki e Vitara — sharing the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. They also break down the latest EV headlines, including Porsche’s new Macan GTS, a driver-focused twist on its electric SUV, the government red tape threatening charging hubs, and Tesla...

This week, Matt and George hit the road again — driving the  new Nissan Leaf  and the upcoming  Toyota C-HR+ . They share their first impressions of both and dive into another packed week of EV news. From  Ferrari’s first electric supercar  to  Renault’s next-gen Twingo , a  retro-inspired Skoda concept , and a truly unhinged  American off-road EV , it’s a mix of performance, practicality and pure...

This week on the  Everything EV Podcast , Matt gives his verdict on the  first all-electric Porsche Macan , while George takes the wheel of the  new Skoda Elroq vRS  — and rediscovers why he loves a hot Skoda. We break down a  record month for UK EV registrations , look at  Dacia’s quirky Hipster concept  and the updated  Dacia Spring , and share the latest  Polestar 3 and 2  upgrades. Plus, we tr...

This week Matt and George dig into the latest EV news and reviews, from rugged off-roaders to budget SUVs – plus an exclusive chat with the man behind Scotland’s homegrown EV brand, Munro. Leapmotor C10  – George reflects on a week behind the wheel of this Sino-European budget SUV Jaecoo E5  – Does Jaecoo’s first fully electric model move the game on from its hybrid predecessor? Munro EV  – A radi...

This week on the  Everything EV Podcast : Volvo EX90  gets a major computer and tech overhaul, with updates rolling out to new and existing cars Yangwang U9 Xtreme  smashes records to become the world’s fastest car, dethroning Bugatti The FIA calls time on its EV experiment, marking the  end of the electric era in World Rallycross The  Citroën Type H van  is reimagined for the EV age – and sparkin...

This week on the  Everything EV Podcast , we get behind the wheel of the all-new  Nissan Micra  and see how it compares to the  Renault 5 , fresh from its World Car of the Year win. We also cover the biggest EV news of the week, including: Mercedes’ solid-state breakthrough  with a new long-distance record The  Honda N-One e  launch in Japan, giving a glimpse of what’s coming to the UK next year W...

In this special edition of the  Everything EV Podcast , we look back at all the biggest new model and concept car news from the  Munich Motor Show . We cover the flood of announcements that will shape the EV market in the years ahead, including: A wave of  affordable small EVs  from Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra The mind-bending performance figures of the all-new  Polestar 5 BMW and Mercedes  going...

This week on the  Everything EV Podcast , we get behind the wheel of  BYD’s new Atto 2 compact SUV  to see how it stacks up in one of the most competitive EV segments. George takes on the  Explorer EV rally  with Farizon’s SV van, putting eco-driving skills to the ultimate test. We also dive into the biggest EV news of the week, including: Audi Concept C : the all-electric successor to the iconic...