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Join the Electrifying.com team for a weekly wander through the world of electric cars. Whether you’re charging, relaxing, or trying to look busy for the boss with your headphones on, our round-up of the electric week is the perfect way to spend half an hour. Discover what the team has been up to, driving, reviewing and complaining about. We discuss the topics that really matter alongside the ones that really don’t. If you love electric cars or are merely window shopping, this is the podcast for you. From Electrifying.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- Yesterday46 min
Ep 117: JLR and Ford gamble their future!
Range Rover has a new electric GT, Ford has teamed up with Geely in one of the biggest automotive stories of the year, and Mercedes has unveiled a family EV that has us reminiscing about the Blur vs Oasis rivalry. There's plenty to get stuck into in Episode 117 of the Kilowatt Half Hour.Ginny Buckley, Mike Askew and Vicky Parrott discuss the latest electric car news, including the sleek new Range Rover GT, Ford's surprising partnership with Chinese giant Geely, and the wave of new Mercedes EVs heading our way.There's also a look at what the Electrifying team has been driving, including the Mercedes C-Class Electric, Honda WN7, and Vicky's long-term Škoda Elroq. Plus, we pick out a bargain BYD Seal lease deal, suggest an overlooked used EV alternative to the Kia e-Niro, and answer your questions on EV servicing costs, Volkswagen ID. Buzz wheels, and when you can expect our Peugeot E-208 GTi review.As always, we dive into your comments too, debating pay-per-mile road pricing, EV efficiency versus battery size, DS pricing, Volkswagen's future, and, naturally, Batch's ever-expanding trouser collection.If you've got a question or topic you'd like us to cover, email us at podcast@electrifying.com. And don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of the Kilowatt Half Hour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 days ago32 min
Podcast special: Ford joins forces with Geely – genius or desperation?
Ford and Geely? It's the partnership nobody saw coming.In this podcast special, Ginny Buckley and Tom Barnard are joined by "the Godfather of the Nissan Leaf", former Nissan COO and Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer, to unpack one of the biggest stories in the automotive industry this year.Why has Ford turned to Chinese giant Geely to help build its future European models? Is this simply a smart way to cut costs, or does it signal a much bigger shift in the global car industry? And what does Geely stand to gain?The team discusses what the deal means for consumers, whether buyers still care where their cars are made, the risks Ford is taking, and whether this is the latest step in the company's transformation from traditional manufacturer into a global automotive brand. They also look at the future of familiar names like Capri, Explorer and Bronco, and ask why manufacturers are still investing in combustion engines alongside electric cars.It's a fascinating conversation about the changing face of the car industry – and what it could mean for the cars we'll all be driving in the years ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago44 min
Ep 115: Pay per mile, VW shock, and more Goodwood!
This week on the Kilowatt Half Hour, Vicky and Batch dig into the government's newly confirmed pay-per-mile scheme for electric cars, set to land at 3p per mile from 2028, and unpack what it really means for the cost of running an EV versus a petrol car (spoiler: home charging still wins).They also cover Volkswagen's bombshell restructuring plans, with up to 50,000 jobs at risk in Germany and a major shake-up of its model line-up and platform sharing across the VW Group.Plus: more highlights from Goodwood, first impressions of the DS No7, this week's leasing and used-car bargains (a Renault 5 for under £280 a month, and a Mini Electric for under £10k), and your comments and questions, including a listener's case for wanting 600 miles of range, and a brilliantly weird suggestion for testing whether car colour affects EV range.All that, plus your comments from across the Electrifying.com channels.🔌 Brought to you by the team at Electrifying.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago41 min
Ep 114: Goodwood greats and the body parts Renault
Goodwood Festival of Speed went electric in 2026 — and the team were there to see it all.This week, Ginny and Nicola report from Goodwood with the standout new EVs, from the MG Go concept and electric BMW M3 to the forthcoming Alpine A110. Mike, meanwhile, definitely wasn’t at Goodwood.We also discuss a Volvo EX30 lease bargain, a tempting used Vauxhall Mokka Electric, and answer your questions on choosing a first EV, depreciation, the Peugeot E-3008 versus DS N°7, and whether the Volkswagen ID. Polo will be easy to get in and out of.Plus: steel wheels, Fisker Ocean ownership, Ferrari Luce opinions, electric motorcycles and your suggestions for the ultimate EV group test.Send your questions to podcast@electrifying.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago48 min
Ep 113: Ferrari's hit, bargain Fiskers and Dacia's £12k shock
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 what we’ve been driving – including the Renault 4, Mazda 6e and a rather different take on electric transport.As always, we answer your questions, from choosing the best used EV for £20,000 to why manufacturers give UK models different specifications. We also celebrate a new pair of “EV Virgins”, share an incredible AI vision of a retro-inspired electric Ford Fiesta from a listener, reveal Mike’s latest bargain lease and used car picks, and read through your comments on manual gearboxes, Ford’s future, car apps and just how many EVs you’ve owned over the years.If you’re thinking about buying an EV, already own one, or simply love keeping up with the latest electric car news, this is the podcast for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 29, 202649 min
EP 112: Has Skoda Peaqed? Free Lollies and the Fiesta EV
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. Buzz, Audi Q4 e-tron facelift, Polestar 2 and Skoda Peaq, plus Barnard’s Bargains with the best new and used EV deals.In Almost an EV Virgin, we hear from a listener who’s swapped to a Changan Deepal S07 and wants to spread the word about one of China’s newest arrivals to the UK.Our reader question tackles a luxury SUV dilemma: would we choose the upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric or the Volvo EX60?We also dive into your comments on learning to drive in a manual, the importance of EV smartphone apps, Audi’s electric future and Zeekr’s UK launch.As always, thanks for listening, and don’t forget to subscribe, leave us a review and send your questions or comments to podcast@electrifying.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 23, 202644 min
Ep 111: BMW i3 prices revealed, Best EVs for summer… and a superfast Zeekr
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 through. We kick off with the latest cars we’ve been driving, including the all-new Zeekr 7GT, Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, Polestar 2 and Mitsubishi Outlander.In the news, BMW opens early orders for the next i3, Dacia confuses everyone with a teaser for a new Spring, and we discuss our pick of the best EVs for summer.There’s also the latest from the Electrifying video team, including first drives of the Renault 4 Plein Sud, Mercedes VLE and the highly anticipated Zeekr 7GT.In Barnard’s Bargains, we ask whether the Alpine A290 is really worth the premium over the Renault 5, and uncover a nearly-new bargain that’s already shed almost £10,000 from its list price.As always, thanks for listening, thanks for commenting, and thanks for being part of the Electrifying community.If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and tell your EV-curious friends where to find us.The Kilowatt Half Hour is brought to you by Electrifying.com – the home of electric car reviews, news and advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 17, 202643 min
Ep 110: A broken Polestar, a brilliant Renault... and Kia’s shocking EV2 range
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 expectations when the batteries met reality.Elsewhere, Kia opens the order books for its seven-seat PV5, Peugeot gives us our first look at the new E-208 GTi, and we round up the latest videos landing on the Electrifying YouTube channel.In Bargain of the Week, we uncover a tempting Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer lease deal and a nearly-new XPENG G6 that’s already shed £10,000 from its list price.Our Electric Virgin of the Week features Hollywood star Jason Momoa and his electrified Land Rover project, while listener Roy gets in touch with a practical question about home charging cables and whether they need to be fully unwound before use.Plus, your comments on hidden charging gems, cup holders, the controversial Ferrari “Luce”, and why dealership experiences can vary wildly depending on where you shop.Got a question, comment or EV dilemma? Get in touch at podcast@electrifying.com.⚡ Subscribe, leave a review, and join us every week for your essential guide to electric motoring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About The Kilowatt Half Hour
Join the Electrifying.com team for a weekly wander through the world of electric cars. Whether you’re charging, relaxing, or trying to look busy for the boss with your headphones on, our round-up of the electric week is the perfect way to spend half an hour. Discover what the team has been up to, driving, reviewing and complaining about. We discuss the topics that really matter alongside the ones that really don’t. If you love electric cars or are merely window shopping, this is the podcast for you. From Electrifying.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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