Everything EV

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...

This week on the  Everything EV Podcast  we go from gravel rally stages to construction sites, with a packed line-up of stories from the world of electrification. Matt gets behind the wheel of the  Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally  to find out if a gravel-ready hot EV really makes sense and George goes behind the scenes with  Volvo CE in Finland’s World Rallycross  to see how electrification is reshaping...

Welcome to the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, with Matt Allan & George East. This week, we’ve got reviews, concepts, records and bold new EV strategies – all in one packed episode. Volvo EX30 mini review Matt shares his first impressions of Volvo’s smallest EV, the  EX30 , calling it “90% great” – but what about the other 10%? Skoda Vision O concept We discuss the bold new concept set...

Welcome to the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, hosted by Matt Allan and George East. This week, we’re covering everything from a 2,000-mile family EV road trip to the UK’s new electric car grant – plus the latest big launches and industry insights. Buzzing around Europe Matt takes the  VW ID Buzz  on a 2,000-mile tour of France, testing its long-distance comfort, family-friendly space, and...

Welcome to the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, hosted by Matt Allan and George East. This week, we’re looking ahead to  Goodwood Festival of Speed , tracking the future of UK EV adoption, and reviewing some of the most exciting new electric car news from around the world. This week’s highlights: Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 We speak to  Matt Hearn , Head of Content at Goodwood FOS, about...

In this bonus edition of the  Everything EV Podcast  from EV Powered, we sit down with  Jonny Smith  – host of  The Late Brake Show , lifelong petrolhead, and proud EV enthusiast – to explore why electric and ICE fans don’t need to be at war. Topics covered include: The  pointless tribalism  between combustion and electric car drivers How  drag racing EVs  sparked his interest in electric power Th...

Welcome back to the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, hosted by Matt Allan, George East, and Richard Alvin. This week, we’re packed with reviews, insights, and some eyebrow-raising news from the electric vehicle world. First drives & reviews: Matt gets behind the wheel of the updated  Toyota BZ4X  and the all-new  Urban Cruiser EV  – are the upgrades enough? George tests the  Skoda Enyaq...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, hosted by Matt Allan and George East Matt gives his views on the XPeng G6, another Chinese challenger looking to compete with the Tesla Model Y We discuss how the recent Porsche Taycan recall has been overblown in some reports Nio has announced plans to expand its European operation, which could include bringing its Renaul...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, hosted by Matt Allan and George East This week is punchy, engaging, and neatly wrapped for EV Powered’s audience: Vauxhall Grandland Electric Practical, composed, and thoroughly grown-up – the all-new Vauxhall Grandland Electric impresses with its fuss-free comfort and family-first sensibility. It might not quicken the pul...

Welcome to a special edition of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, hosted by Matt Allan and George East. This time, we’re diving into a hotly debated topic:  which electric cars of today will become the classic cars of tomorrow? From quirky concepts and cult favourites to landmark launches and misunderstood icons, Matt and George debate which EVs deserve future legend status — and which on...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, hosted by Matt Allan, George East and Richard Alvin. This week, we’re covering tax talk, new EVs from Peugeot and Lexus, rally-bred Vauxhalls, and why Nissan and Renault are getting serious about small electric cars. What we’ve been driving: Matt samples a slew of EVs from  BMW ,  Mini , and  Genesis , including the high-p...

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  thro...

Welcome to another charged-up episode of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, hosted by Matt Allan, George East, and Richard Alvin (fresh from the Miami Formula E paddock). This week, we explore the biggest electric reveals from the  Shanghai Motor Show , including major updates from  Lexus ,  Mazda ,  Subaru ,  MG , and more. New Cars Incoming: Lexus reveals its first electric ES saloon Maz...

Welcome to another electrifying edition of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, hosted by Matt Allan, George East and Richard Alvin – this week reporting in from the Formula E paddock in sunny Miami. In this episode, the team dives into the latest shake-up to the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate and what it really means for car makers, hybrids and British jobs. Are these changes genu...

Welcome to a special episode of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, hosted by Matt Allan. This week, we’re tackling one of the most talked-about developments in UK EV policy: the Labour government’s changes to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. Matt is joined by two of the EV sector’s most passionate voices –  Dan Caesar , founder of Fully Charged and CEO of Electric Vehicles UK, and ...

Welcome to another edition of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, hosted by Matt Allan, George East and Richard Alvin (still reporting in from the US). This week, we’re taking a spin through everything from cut-price Vauxhalls to hot new Skodas, budget EVs with charm, and a revealing interview with Formula E’s Nico Müller. Affordable EVs: Reality or illusion? Matt shares his first drive imp...

Welcome to another jam-packed episode of the Everything EV podcast, hosted by Matt Allan, George East and Richard in Las Vegas. This week’s episode blends driving tales, gaming throwbacks, outrageous concept cars, and some serious EV politics. Here’s what’s coming up: In the garage (and on the console): George dives into classic WRC cars on the PS5, while Matt says a heartfelt goodbye to the Genes...

This week on  Everything EV , Richard checks in from sunny LA en route to the EV Charging Infrastructure Expo in Las Vegas – where he’s swapping his Model Y for a Cybertruck test drive. Meanwhile, Matt and George unpack a busy news week in the world of electric vehicles. The episode covers: – Mercedes’ new CLA with a game-changing 492-mile range – BYD’s megawatt charging breakthrough – 250 miles o...

Smart #3 Review – Better or Just as Frustrating? • Sleek  fastback design ,  fun to drive , but still  plagued by awful touchscreen UI . Hyundai IONIQ 5N – A Game-Changer EV? • George  absolutely loves it  – practical, powerful,  EVs don’t get better than this ! • But… is the  touch-sensitive HVAC system a deal-breaker? Abarth 600E Scorpionissima – An EV with Attitude • Loud  colours, aggressive s...