It's Good To Torque - The WhichEV Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of WhichEV’s “It’s Good To Torque”, editor James Morris sits down with Tim Woolmer, the founder and CTO of YASA Motors, to explore the cutting-edge electric motor technology powering some of the world’s most exciting performance cars. From the legendary Jaguar C-X75 to modern hybrid hypercars from Ferrari and Lamborghini, Woolmer explains how YASA’s compact axial-f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of It’s Good to Torque , James Morris and co-host Tim Barnes-Clay dive into the latest shifts in the automotive world as EV adoption continues to accelerate. With UK battery electric vehicles now accounting for over 24% of new car sales and fuel prices climbing, the duo explore whether electric vehicles are finally becoming the practical—and financial—alternative t...

Send us Fan Mail Chinese car brand Changan landed in the UK in September 2025, and the automaker means business. In the latest episode of WhichEV's It's Good To Torque podcast, host James Morris sits down with Changan UK Managing Director Nic Thomas to dissect the biggest story in motoring: the Chinese automotive onslaught. Discover the Deepal SO7 , Changan's promising first family...

Send us Fan Mail Will Chinese cars dominate the UK? 🤔 Hosts James and Tim discuss the rapid rise of brands like Chery, MG, and BYD. Forget outdated myths; they're delivering high-quality, tech-rich EVs at aggressive prices that should worry established rivals. This isn't just a trend—it's a revolution happening at lightning speed, mirroring the Japanese auto invasion of the '7...

Send us Fan Mail Do EV batteries need to be bigger, or are they already big enough? In this episode of the WhichEV podcast , James and Stef discuss emerging technologies such as Theion's , which promises to triple the range available for the same size and weight as a battery today. This could end the much-discussed "range anxiety" once and for all. We also talk about exciting new re...

Send us Fan Mail Now that there are two electric racing series regularly on broadcast TV screens - Extreme E and Formula E - James and Stef discuss whether either one can really replace the excitement of petrol-powered competitions like Formula 1 in this episode of the WhichEV podcast . Or does electric racing provide something different to traditional motorsport? Music by Soonripe Collective .  S...

Send us Fan Mail Environment Minister George Eustice has claimed that because EVs are heavier, they emit more tyre and brake pollution. But he's clearly wrong, particularly about the brakes. In this episode of the WhichEV podcast , James and Stef explain why Eustice's claims are incorrect, and how EVs really are the best way to make car transportation greener. Music by Soonripe Collectiv...

Send us Fan Mail With petrol pumps empty and queues round the block for those that are open, James and Stef discuss the recent events and how EVs have prevailed during the crisis . Stef explains why he loves his diesel car so much. They also talk about how Toyota 's CEO seems to be in a war against battery-electric vehicles, which makes James and Stef sad. Music by Soonripe Collective .   Sup...

Send us Fan Mail Now Stef has returned from California, he and WhichEV editor James Morris had a chance to go on a date at Fully Charged OUTSIDE . They discuss the best bits, including the first Tesla Model Y in the UK, the Nissan Ariya , and an army of IONIQ 5 s. They also talk about the Audi Q4 e-tron , which James has been driving for the last week. Music by Soonripe Collective .  Support the s...

Send us Fan Mail Octopus Electric Vehicles aims to make it cheaper to own an EV. WhichEV editor James Morris talked to CEO Fiona Howarth about how the company plans to achieve that, the current state of play with EVs, and whether hydrogen is really a viable alternative to battery electric. Music by Soonripe Collective .    Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This edition of the WhichEV podcast welcomes special guest Norman Crowley , founder of the Cool Planet Group and AVA , a leading force behind classic car EV conversions and major shareholder in Electric Classic Cars . Norman and WhichEV editor James Morris discuss the idea of converting classic cars to electric , including Norman's own Ferrari 308. We also discuss the value o...

Send us Fan Mail With the price announcements of the i4 , and iX , is BMW committed to electrification again, and will it succeed? James and Stef discuss the possibilities. The i3 is continuing to please, and the iX3 is imminent, meaning electrification could be the next Neue Klasse for BMW , leading the company to a renewed future where it continues to dominate the luxury car market. We also cons...

Send us Fan Mail Could Volkswagen really challenge Tesla in the electric vehicle market? Or is the ID.4 GTX too limited to compete with the Model Y? Does Tesla have too many technological advantages? Maybe Mercedes will pose a better challenge with the EQS . James and Stef get a bit too Model X-rated as they discuss the pros and cons in the latest WhichEV podcast. We also consider the value of VW&...

Send us Fan Mail After the first Extreme E competition in Saudi Arabia , James and Stef discuss whether electric motor racing is actually any good, in the latest episode of the WhichEV podcast. They also ask whether the UK plug-in grant reduction was really such a bad thing , considering how many manufacturers have dropped their prices as a result, including Citroen , Peugeot , Kia , Hyundai , Nis...

Send us Fan Mail With the UK government reducing the plug-in electric grant and the maximum price eligible , James and Stef discuss whether this is going to stall the EV revolution, and whether Volkswagen's Power Day will have a more positive effect, particularly now Audi is no longer developing new fossil fuel engines . But with lots of great new EVs arriving this year, including the Ioniq 5...

Send us Fan Mail We invited Ed Thomas, Managing Director of ebike company Mark2 to join us on the latest WhichEV podcast episode. WhichEV editor James Morris and Ed discuss the Swytch conversion kit , how ebikes fit into the emobility revolution, the different ebike designs and their strengths, escooters, and much more. But Stef stayed in California being woke. Music by Soonripe Collective .  Supp...

Send us Fan Mail The EV revolution may look unstoppable, but 20 years ago there was another great electric car on the market - until the manufacturer killed it. Could this happen again? With Ford planning to go electric in Europe by 2026 , Jaguar Land Rover going electric by 2025 , the VW ID.3 the second bestselling car in Europe across all fuel types in December, and BEVs now 6.9% of UK car sales...

Send us Fan Mail EVs are starting to sell in considerable numbers, but the charging infrastructure isn't keeping up, with UK councils only planning to install 35 chargers each by 2025 . This week, James and Stef discuss the current state of charging in the UK, including the report by Connected Kerb , which says that people will only be happy to switch to EVs if they have local charging. This...

Send us Fan Mail It's been a bumper year for electric vehicles, so Stef and James look back at the top stories and developments in the EV market across 2020 in the latest WhichEV podcast. We discuss the massive increase in EV sales in 2020 , how EVs are now selling more than diesels in Europe , the Nissan Leaf turning 10 years old , the MG5 EV , Tesla Battery Day 2020 , and VW's ID.3 , w...

Send us Fan Mail Charging infrastructure is the biggest impediment to EV adoption, but what if your car could recharge itself via its own solar panels, like the Aptera 3 ? Or will GRIDSERVE's EV charging forecourts help? Electric cars are almost good enough now, but people are still worried about how they can charge them. James and Stef discuss the issues in this week's podcast. Also how...

Send us Fan Mail The UK has imposed a ban on sales of new internal combustion engines from 2030 as part of the plan to achieve net zero greenhouse emissions, which means that in the future we will see a lot of more electric vehicles on the road. In this podcast special, we explore how the batteries in electric vehicles do not last forever, and do have an ‘expiration date’ when the decay process st...

Send us Fan Mail #AstonGate and the hate campaign by laggardly fossil fuel carmakers against EVs is the main focus of Stef and James's discussion in this week's podcast, which appears to have been prompted by the 2030 UK ban on new diesel and petrol car sales . We also discuss the chances of the forthcoming hydrogen fuel cell-driven 2021 Toyota Mirai and the company's announcement o...

Send us Fan Mail Should new petrol and diesel car sales be banned in 2030 ? The big recent news is our main topic for this week's podcast. Stef and James tackle the fear and misinformation this announcement has provoked. EVs are getting cheaper while ICE gets more expensive. The ban could be mirrored in the USA by ZETA . But will any of this really matter when battery EVs become cheaper than...

Send us Fan Mail Does BMW's launch of the iX and return to electric vehicles in general mean BMW is back on target to compete for the EV market? Or has BMW been too cautious, like Bentley and Aston Martin ? Are we the only people that want to stop for a loo break on a long journey, making charging times in transit and massive EV ranges less important? We also discuss how diesels are now selli...

Send us Fan Mail Tesla's recently released Full Self Driving , but failure in the new autonomous Euro NCAP rating , the recent Tesla upgrades that have made WhichEV's Editor James's car feel old, the fantastic new VW ID.3 , why self-charging hybrids are a con and much more in episode 14 of the WhichEV podcast. But does Stef have a bunkder full of toilet paper ready for the robot EV...