Everything EV

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...

Welcome to this week’s episode of the  Everything EV Podcast  from  EV Powered , where  Matt Allan, Richard Alvin, and George East  dive into  wireless EV charging, affordable electric cars, and the latest Tesla drama. In This Episode: •  Smart #1 & BYD Seal Reviews – The Good and the Bad: •  Matt takes on the Smart #1  – great design,  solid efficiency , but an  infuriating infotainment syste...

Welcome to this week’s episode of the  Everything EV Podcast  from EV Powered, where  Matt Allan, Richard Alvin, and George East  explore the latest in electric vehicles, charging solutions, and industry trends. In This Episode: •  Kia EV9 Review – Big, Bold, and Surprisingly Efficient: •  George shares his experience  driving the  massive Kia EV9 , achieving  Tesla-rivalling efficiency  while tur...

Welcome to this week’s episode of the  Everything EV Podcast  from EV Powered, where Matt Allan, Richard Alvin, and George East explore the latest in electric vehicles, charging innovations, and budget-friendly EVs. In this episode: •  Kia EV6 Hands-On Review:  Both  Matt and George  have been testing the  updated Kia EV6 , and they can’t get enough of it. From  longer range and ultra-fast chargin...

Welcome to this week’s episode of the  Everything EV Podcast  from EV Powered, where Matt Allan, Richard Alvin, and George East break down the latest in electric vehicles, policy updates, and high-performance innovations. In this episode: •  EV Sales Continue to Rise Despite Market Slowdown:  The SMMT’s latest figures show a  41% year-on-year increase in EV registrations , even as the overall UK c...

Welcome to this week’s episode of the  Everything EV Podcast  from EV Powered, where Matt Allan, Richard Alvin, and new co-host George East dive into the latest in electric vehicles, policy updates, and even futuristic flying cars. Here’s what’s in store: Government Plans Interest-Free EV Loans:  The UK government is reportedly working with the finance sector to underwrite low-cost EV loans, follo...

In this week’s episode of the  Everything EV Podcast   Matt Allan and Richard Alvin are here to discuss the latest developments in electric vehicles, business fleets, and everything in between. Here’s what’s in store: •  RAC Warranty Claims Breakdown:  Think EVs are expensive to repair? Think again. The RAC’s warranty figures reveal the most costly payouts of 2024, with a petrol BMW engine replace...

Welcome to the  Everything EV Podcast  from EV Powered, where Matt Allan and Richard Alvin bring you the latest insights, interviews, and developments in the world of electric vehicles. Here’s what’s featured in this week’s episode: Genesis GV70 Comfort in the Cold:  Matt reflects on the joys of pre-heating his long-term GV70 during Scotland’s sub-zero temperatures and shares how the car continues...