The Kilowatt Half Hour

Ep 120: Jag Opens Up, JAE-MODA Hits 100K & The Worst Car Name Ever

August 18, 2026·51 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

This week, we take a look inside Jaguar’s radical new Type 01, celebrate Omoda and Jaecoo passing 100,000 UK sales, and discuss what a YouGov poll tells us about public support for the UK’s EV sales targets.We’re also answering your EV buying questions, including whether to choose the VW ID. Polo or Cupra Raval, and finding the right electric car for a reluctant 78-year-old EV buyer.Plus, we revisit the Audi A2, debate the return of sensible mechanical door handles, discuss what went wrong with the DS brand, and read your reaction to last week’s chaotic episode.And yes, we have to settle the important question: just how ‘quite’ funny is Batch?Message the team at podcast@electrifying.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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