Charging Status | EV Podcast

Alex and Jim are in person to talk about the day spent driving the latest Kia EVs, such as the new Kia EV4 and Kia EV9 GT. Also, the pair chat about recent BYD launch events and what electric vehicles they are reviewing next. Watch the episode on YouTube 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/charging-status-podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chargingstatus Bluesky - ht...

Alex and Jim look back at the last month of trips, driving EVs, filming videos and much more. Jim has been testing the Suzuki eVitara and the surprisingly impressive MG IM5, while Alex has been behind the wheel of everything Geely, including the Geely EX5, Smart #1 and the Volvo V60. They also share their highlights from the SMMT Test Day, discuss why the Hyundai Ioniq 6N feels so different to the...

This time on the Charging Status EV Podcast, Alex is back from China after wondering around the humongous Beijing Auto Show and being one of the first people from the UK to drive the new Lepas L8. Also, some more serious chat about why we seem to just get SUVs and crossovers from China and when are we going to see something more interesting. Jim has also been driving some new cars from Peugeot and...

Electric vehicle charging is one of the most important and fast-changing parts of the EV world, and in The Charging Status EV Podcast, we break it all down in a clear, honest, and easy-to-understand way. If you're interested in electric vehicles, EV charging technology, battery performance, range anxiety, or simply want honest conversations about the realities of owning an EV, this podcast is for...

Jim and Alex discuss their recent trip to Frankfurt where they saw what MG is up to with semi-solid state batteries. Also, they both have come down with man-flu and discuss electric vans and pickup trucks as well as the new Changan Deepal S05.

Alex and Jim are once again back, and catch up on their recent very positive drive in the Omoda 7, a car which has a quite impressive fragrance system. Elsewhere, Jim has been talking Spanish to his Tesla and the Lotus Eletre gets a new subjective plug-in-hybrid variant.

Alex and Jim are back together in person to talk about the new MG4 and the MG4 Urban, with the latter starting at a very competitive price. They also discuss the Tesla Model Y Performance that Alex has been driving and the new ultra-cute Renault Twingo.

This time, Alex and Jim are back to discuss a recent BYD Sealion 5 launch event they both attended, which involved some truly atrocious roads and giant potholes for Jim's Tesla. Other than a plug-in hybrid on an EV podcast, there is some conversation about what it takes to become Car of the Year and what cars they're both driving soon.

In this episode, Alex and Jim are joined by EV enthusiast and genuinely nice bloke, Graeme Cobb. The trio discuss how Graeme got into EVs, from LED light bulbs to the BMW i3 and also the standout EVs of 2025, including the Hyundai Inster, Renault 5, Alpine A290, and the Tesla Model Y. Show Notes Watch on YouTube

Jim and Alex are joined by Irish car journalist Caroline Kidd ( Changing Lanes ) to talk EVs, car reviewing, and the realities of staying honest. They cover the UK vs Ireland car market, new EVs, influencer culture, and why some perfectly good cars are surprisingly hard to review. Show Notes Watch on YouTube

Alex and Jim are back, and this time with Paul Gawne. The trio discuss the fantastic Lotus Emeya, how Citroën makes super comfy sofa-like cars, the Smart #5 Brabus and how everyone, eventually, becomes an SUV person. Show Notes Watch Episode on YouTube

In this episode, Alex and Jim are inside an MGS6 EV having just filmed their reviews. They chat about what the car is like, how far MG has come and also, what the new Tesla Model Y is like to live with. Show Notes Watch Episode on YouTube

In this episode, Jim tells Alex all about his trip to China with Chery, with everything from pork-filled doughnuts to plates of duck heads, and of course - the latest EVs that were on show. Show Notes Watch Episode on YouTube

Jim and Alex are back to talk about what they have been up for the past few weeks, such as Alex's drive in the Honda Jazz, what they think about the new Honda Prelude and Jim's upcoming trip to SEMA in Los Angeles.

Jim is away in China this week - so Alex sits down with Paul Gawne to chat all things EVs, starting out as a car reviewer, some chat about electric buses and how to pronounce Isuzu. Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

Alex and Jim talk about the Munich Motor Show (from a few weeks ago) and Alex's huge road-trip in the ID.3 GTX. Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

The pair discuss Jim's upcoming trips to the USA and China, Alex's time with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the why electric vans aren't the best first EV experience and what could be done about it.

Alex and Jim are this week, joined by Jonathan Porterfield, who is best known for his content online about EV auctions, road trips and much more. The trio talk about what Jonathan does, the charging situation in Scotland and what the best EV deal is at the moment - plus, much more!

This week on the Charging Status EV Podcast, Alex and Jim are in London, in a swanky hotel room together, having just attended the UK launch of Chery Motors. The pair talk about the new models, the Renault 5 and why Alex has fallen in love with it as well as some Tesla chat. Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

In this episode of the Charging Status EV Podcast, Alex and Jim talk to David Allison - MG UK’s Head of Product and Planning. David shares how MG has gone from a budget brand to one of the UK’s fastest-growing EV car companies, the story behind the Cyberster, and why sometimes the best innovation is putting real buttons back in a car.

Alex and Jim discuss the behind the scenes at the various car launches they have been to and what happens.

Alex and Jim are back fresh from their holidays to chat about the Lotus Eletre that Alex has been driving in Scotland, Jim's trip to Spain in a rebadged Chery Tiggo 7 and some chat about why people don't use Tesla Chargers, even though they are super cheap. Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

Alex and Jim are joined by Chris Hazell, who runs the Hazell Nutz YouTube channel and is the founder and CEO of Fellton. The trio discuss electric boats, EV training courses, Chris's work on the electric batmobile and the Arrival vans. We also have a subscription option within Apple Podcasts, which gives you access to ad-free episodes. Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

This week, Alex and Jim talk to Jerome Andre, an EV extraordinaire, who's involved with Outrun on YouTube, Fellton and much more surrounding EV conversions. We also have a subscription option within Apple Podcasts, which gives you access to ad-free episodes. Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

Alex and Jim round off the week and chat about the Kia EV3, which they have both tested recently, the new government EV subsidy as well as a brief overview of the new Ioniq 9 and new range of Subaru EVs. Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube