Everything EV

Richard Alvin and George East cover a bumper fortnight of EV news. Europe's retro fightback at the Paris Motor Show (Peugeot E-T16, Citroën 2 CV, RCZ Vision, Renault E-Space, Alpine A310). China's next wave (BYD Atto 8, Zeekr 9X, Li Auto, Avatr). Tesla's new Roadster with thrusters and its delivery small print. Plus Waymo, Geely and Chery's UK push, Volvo and NVIDIA, touchscreens v...

Matt Allan and George East are fuelled by rage this week. Matt loses 20 minutes hunting for the Mazda 6e's rear demister, September is a record month for UK EV registrations, Jaguar finally reveals the Type 01, Porsche confirms the electric Boxster and Cayman, Aston Martin pushes its first EV back again, and George can't see the point of Kia's new GT range. Then Matt cheers everyone up...

Volkswagen's ID.4 is becoming the ID. Tiguan, Geely says it can charge an EV in four minutes, and an Audi A6 e-tron has driven 831 miles on a single charge. In this week's Everything EV, Matt Allan and George East go through the biggest electric car news, plus first drives of the Peugeot E-208 GTI and MG4 Urban. First up is the Volkswagen ID. Tiguan. VW has sold around 900,000 ID.4s, but t...

Volvo is planning 30 new cars by the end of 2030, and electric estates and saloons could be back. In this week's Everything EV, Matt Allen and George go through Volvo's big strategy announcement. They also cover a new wave of electric hot hatches and a 1,100bhp electric car from Saudi Arabia. First up is Volvo. Outgoing CEO Håkan Samuelsson has set out 30 new models across three regions: s...

This week on the Everything EV Podcast , Matt says goodbye to his long-term Renault 5 after six months of living with one of the year's most celebrated electric cars, before introducing its replacement – the all-new Cupra Raval VZ . The pair also discuss Volvo's latest updates to the XC60 and EX40 , Dacia's all-new Spring , Volkswagen's astonishing 794-mile efficiency concept, and...

Polestar's UK boss has written to the new Prime Minister asking him not to water down the ZEV mandate, and he is one of very few people in the car industry saying it. Matt Allan and George East go through what Matt Galvin actually wants from Andy Burnham, and which of his asks stands any chance of happening. Also this week, the Fiat 500e has had £3,750 taken off its list price, making it the third...

This week on the Everything EV Podcast , George is once again joined by EV Powered Editor-in-Chief Richard Alvin while Matt enjoys a well-earned break in France. Richard reports back from the Goodwood Festival of Speed , where electric cars dominated the famous hill climb, while George explores some of the biggest new EV announcements from the event and beyond. Together they discuss whether the UK...

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...