The Kilowatt Half Hour

This week on the Kilowatt Half Hour, the team dives into the biggest stories from the world of electric cars. We discuss the Ferrari Luce’s surprise sell-out success in China, reveal why Britain’s cheapest EV has just become even more affordable, and ask whether now is the perfect time to snap up a bargain Fisker Ocean. There’s also a look at the best seven-seat electric cars on sale today, plus w...

This week on the Kilowatt Half Hour, the Electrifying.com team discuss Ford’s plans to bring back the iconic Fiesta as an electric car, Skoda’s all-new 7-seater (or has it “Peaqed”?) and the unusual lengths one Chinese brand is going to in order to tempt buyers – with free ice cream on offer for test drives. There’s also a look at what we’ve been driving, including the Zeekr 7GT, Volkswagen ID. Bu...

Welcome back to the Kilowatt Half Hour! This week we’re celebrating our truly global community after asking where you’re listening from – and the response was incredible. From Tasmania to Türkiye, Canada to Chhattisgarh, South Africa to Spain, thank you for tuning in and making the Kilowatt Half Hour part of your week. Joining Ginny this episode are Mike and Vicky, and there’s plenty to get throug...

This week on the Kilowatt Half Hour, Ginny and Nic are back with tales from behind the wheel, fresh EV news, and another packed mailbag. We’ve been driving some of the hottest new electric cars around, including the Alpine A290, Renault 4, Polestar 3 and the eye-catching Renault 4 Plein Sud. We also chat about the world’s biggest real-world EV range test and reveal which manufacturers exceeded exp...

Chinese cars are having a big moment in the UK, and this week we're asking whether some of them could soon be built here too. Vicky, Batch and Lucas discuss Nissan's talks with Chery about using spare production capacity at Sunderland, the latest customer satisfaction data which suggests Chinese brands are winning over British buyers, and another record month for EV sales as electric cars take mor...

Ferrari has finally shown its hand with the upcoming Luce EV – and the internet has had thoughts . Lots of them. In this week’s Kilowatt Half Hour, Ginny, Vicky and Mike dive into the fierce reaction to Ferrari’s first electric car, asking whether the criticism is justified or if we’re all judging too soon. Away from Maranello, the team catches up on the latest cars they’ve been driving, including...

This week on the Kilowatt Half Hour, Vicky, Batch and Tom tackle another packed week in the world of EVs, from rumours of a cut-price electric Škoda Citigo revival to Volvo’s bold claim that cars “wouldn’t be accepted” if invented today. There’s chat about the stunning new Volvo EX60, the tiny Škoda Epiq, and whether the AMG GT Coupe is actually… good looking? Plus, the team discuss manual gearbox...

James Batchelor has seized the host’s chair this week on the Kilowatt Half Hour, proving that in the glamorous world of podcasting, promotion can happen very quickly indeed. Joined by Tom and Lucas, the team dive into another packed week in the world of EVs, including the rebirth of a legendary hot hatch badge, fresh details on Jaguar’s long-awaited electric future, and encouraging signs from the...

This week on the Kilowatt Half Hour podcast, the team finally recover from the chaos of the Beijing Motor Show… only to dive straight into another packed week of EV news, launches and listener questions. We've been driving the new Vauxhall Corsa GSE — a properly quick electric hot hatch with 281hp, checked seats, three-spoke alloys and a 0–62mph time that’s somehow almost identical to a Lotus Carl...

Ginny and Steve are back from China with a proper debrief after the Beijing Auto Show – less jet lag, more perspective. They chat about the sheer scale of the show, the standout cars, and what it’s really like on a first visit. There’s plenty of EV news to get into, including the VW ID. Polo reveal, Renault 5 updates (and even a Lego version), plus a Freelander comeback. Barnard’s Bargain returns,...

Join Ginny, Vicky and guest Steve Fowler as they discuss the highs and lows of the Beijing Motor Show where a host of new EVs made their first public appearance. Which were the team's favourites and which missed the mark. Message us at podcast@electrifying.com and watch a video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/yKW1bi-Mpwo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Kilowatt Half Hour – Episode 102: Mad Juke, 574-Mile Merc & Kia’s Shock EV Kill It’s been another packed week in the fast-moving world of electric cars, and the Electrifying.com team are back to make sense of it all. Nicola, Mike and new presenter Sam Burnett settle in to chat through the latest EV headlines, what they’ve been driving, and answer your questions. This week, there’s plenty to ge...

We’re back after Easter (and far too much chocolate), and yes… we’re starting exactly where we left off. Nicola’s now-infamous rant about the Polestar 4 infotainment system returns for part two – complete with your brilliant reactions and a slightly more… calming reset guide. Public service, Electrifying style. Elsewhere, it’s been a busy week behind the wheel. There’s a twin test fresh from the b...

It’s a big one this week as we celebrate our 100th episode (no, not our 100th birthdays). Nicola, Ginny and Mike are back — with questionable WiFi, strong opinions and plenty of electric chat. We kick things off with the Kia EV2’s headline-grabbing pricing , asking whether it’s a bargain or a bit of a shock. There’s also first-drive chat on the BMW iX3, plus a look at what Ginny’s been driving (an...

This week’s Kilowatt Half Hour comes to you from a slightly chaotic (and very depleted!) Electrifying.com team, as Vicky and Tom hold the fort while everyone else is off driving secret cars, sipping cocktails or… impersonating David Attenborough. There’s plenty to get into, though. We discuss the upcoming all-electric Renault Twingo and whether a sub-£20k EV can really deliver, plus Tom shares his...

Episode 98 of the Kilowatt Half Hour is here, as Nicola, Tom, Mike and newcomer Lucas dive into the latest in the world of electric cars. There’s first-drive chat on the Volvo EX30, plenty of lively debate, and a packed news section covering everything from Audi’s plans for a new baby EV to the latest updates on the VW ID.3 and Vauxhall Astra Electric. As always, your emails and comments take cent...

Ginny, Tom and Vicky are back with another episode of the Kilowatt Half Hour, diving into the world of EVs with their usual mix of insight and inane banter. This week: spreadsheets (yes, really), conferences and rising fuel and energy prices—plus why electric driving still stacks up. There’s talk of real-world range in the BMW iX3 , a new “Barnard’s Bargain”, and reactions from the ZEV conference....

The Kilowatt Half Hour is back for Episode 96, and the Electrifying.com team is diving into another busy week in the world of electric cars ⚡ Ginny and Batch catch up on what they’ve been driving – including a first taste of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ (with a very clever feature we can’t quite talk about yet) and extended time behind the wheel of the Fiat 600e . It’s perfectly fine… but is...

We’re back! After what can only be described as a full factory reset (call it a model-year upgrade with a light facelift), the Electrifying.com team returns with a jam-packed episode covering one of the busiest periods the EV world has seen in years. Ginny, Nicola and Vicky dive straight into what they’ve been driving – including the VW Group “triplets” (Epiq, Polo and Raval), the Mercedes CLA, EV...

This week we’ll be talking about the hottest EVs of 2025 and 20226 and discussing the EU's softening of the petrol and diesel car ban. Plus there's Barnard's Bargain, listener questions and a review of last episode's comments. Welcome to the Kilowatt Half Hour - your weekly podcast from the team at Electrifying.com   Contact us at podcast@ electrifying.com Watch this podcast at: https://...

This week we’ll be talking about the future of Peugeot - and the big grant punch up, forgotten electric Citroens, big electric MGs and Fords that you can’t buy. Plus there's Barnard's Bargain, listener questions and a review of last week's comments. Welcome to the Kilowatt Half Hour - your weekly podcast from the team at Electrifying.com   Contact us at podcast@ electrifying.com Watch th...

This week, Ginny, Tom and Batch (for half of it...) discuss pay per mile taxation, the Mokka GSE and rest of the week's VEV news. Plus there's Barnard's Bargain, listener questions and a review of last week's comments. Welcome to the Kilowatt Half Hour - your weekly podcast from the team at Electrifying.com   Contact us at podcast@electriying.com Watch this podcast at: https://www.youtub...

This week, Ginny and Tom discuss the new Geely EX5, Elon Musk's pay packet and the bings and bongs that have driven us mad. Plus, we also be answering YOUR EV questions and dipping into the postbag to find out your views on last week’s episode.  Welcome to the Kilowatt Half Hour - your weekly podcast from the team at Electrifying.com   Contact us at podcast@electriying.com Watch thi...

This week, Mike and Tom discuss the new smart #5, Honda's new EV city car and the Tesla Model Y Performance. Plus, we’ll also be answering YOUR EV questions and dipping into the postbag to find out your views on last week’s episode.  Welcome to the Kilowatt Half Hour - your weekly podcast from the team at Electrifying.com   Contact us at podcast@electriying.com Watch this podcast at...

This week, Ginny and Mike discuss the new Kia PV5, the Dacia Hipster and the facelifted Genesis GV60. Plus, we’ll also be answering YOUR EV questions and dipping into the postbag to find out your views on last week’s episode.  Welcome to the Kilowatt Half Hour - your weekly podcast from the team at Electrifying.com   Contact us at podcast@electriying.com Watch this podcast at: https...