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 mor...
Ep 101: The EV that broke Nicola, charging prices SLASHED and EV sales boom!
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 barn, Vicky’s been driving the Tiggo, and we’ve even squeezed in a first go in the new Jaguar GT.
In the news, EV sales are booming, and Oct...
Ep 100: EV2 price shock, Honda leg it (again) & we hit 100! ⚡🎉
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 (and what she can’t talk about yet…).
In the news, we dive into steer-by-wire tech (is it the future or a...
Ep 99: The 1100hp Audi A2, and EVs that pay for themselves
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 early impressions of the astonishing Porsche Cayenne Electric Turbo. We also dive into the latest news, including plans for solar panels and heat pumps in new homes, and MG’s upcomin...
Ep 98: Audi’s throwback, VW’s touch-up, and Vauxhall gets serious
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 centre stage, with discussions on EV tariffs, charging costs, real-world range and whether the industry needs stronger rules to speed up the transition. Throw in Barnard’s Bargain, plenty...
Episode 97: Will electricity prices go up & how far does the iX3 go in the real-world?
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. As always, your comments and questions spark debates on everything from efficiency and sliding rear seats to retro design and platform sharing.
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Kilowatt Half Hour Ep 96: Big Brother, Boring Fiats & Merc’s Marvel
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 “fine” enough in today’s ultra-competitive EV market?
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Kilowatt Half Hour Ep 95: VW’s Spice Girls, Polestar windows & Cars of the Year!
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 of the Year contenders, the Skoda Elroq, Volvo EX60, Kia EV2, Polestar 4 and more. There’s also talk of regen feel, buttons and switches (yes, really), and whether...
Kilowatt Half Hour Ep 94: The petrol ban, and our cars of the year!
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.
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Episode 93: The future e208, forgotten EVs, and the grant punch-up
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.
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<...Episode 92: Catfishing concepts and Congestion Charging
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.
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Episode 91: EV bargains, bongs and the trillion dollar bonus
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.
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Episode 90: Big Smarts, little Hondas and getting EV charging out of the gutter
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.
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Episode 89: Budget Buzz, the Dinky Dacia and the Gilded Genesis
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
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Episode 88: EV4 outrage, the Micra backlash and Volvo doubles up
This week we’ll be talking about the controversially-styled Kia EV4, Volvo's EX90 update, electric tow cars and the ongoing argument about the new Nissan Micra.
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
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Episode 87: Nissan’s lazy boi, Epiq tales and some Soul searching
This week we’ll be talking about how the busiest August for new cars since we launched in 2020 is fast turning into the busiest September with the Nissan Micra, Škoda Epiq and a host of other new arrivals.
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
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Episode 86: The German edition - reborn TT, iX3 and VW’s new name game
This week, we’ll be talking about the busiest August we’ve ever had for EV launches and concepts - the electric Audi TT, the all-new and very clever BMW iX3, along with a crazy concept from Hyundai - and that just for starters!
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
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Episode 85: Elon’s electrons, the Polestar that couldn't stop and the Corsa cometh
Hello and welcome to your weekly bits and bytes from the world of electric cars brought to you by the team at Electrifying.com
This week we’ll be talking about Tesla’s plans for the UK energy market, the Polestar that went on and on and on, and the concept that sort of tells us how the new Vauxhall Corsa is going to look.
And we’ll also be answering YOUR electric car questions and dipping into the postbag to find out your views on last week’s episode. Welcome to the Kilowa...
Episode 84: Merc’s mistake, Škoda's loader and plugging in where the sun don’t shine
Hello and welcome to your weekly bits and bytes from the world of electric cars brought to you by the team at Electrifying.com
This week talk about Skoda’s electric estate, Merc’s muddle and the ongoing shambles that is the electric car grant.
We also be answer YOUR electric car questions and dip into the postbag to find out your views on last week’s episode. Welcome to the Kilowatt half hour.
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Episode 83: Uncertain grants and unnecessary Mokkas
Hello and welcome to your weekly smorgasbord of titbits and treats from the world of car news with the team at Electrifying.com.
This week we're talking posh MGs, a hot Mokka, and the fact we still don't know which cars qualify for the Electric Car Grant.
We also answer YOUR electric car questions and dipping into the postbag to find out your views on last week’s episode. Welcome to the Kilowatt half hour.
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Episode 82: Rover Lovers, Grant Rants and is the Merc CLA a disappointing Tinder date?
Hello and welcome to your weekly tickle around the middle of electric car news and chat from the team at Electrifying.com.
This week we talk about the Electric Range Rover, a car that feels like it’s been ‘coming next year’ for a lifetime, and the return of Electric Car Grants here in the UK.
And we also answer your electric car questions and dipping into the postbag to find out your views on last week’s episode. Welcome to the Kilowatt half hour.
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Episode 81: Goodwood Festival Of Speed goes electric & we break some cars...
This week the team dives into Goodwood’s electric revolution, new EVs from China, and why Tom shouldn’t be left alone with expensive cars. Plus: your questions on roomy family EVs, spare wheels, battery drain, and the great stereo song debate. Featuring Renault’s Turbo 3E, Hyundai’s 6N, and a very enthusiastic Skoda Enyaq fan.
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Episode 80: Getting stuck, free charging and Lego butchery
This week we talk about the 242 mph electric Mercedes, new MGs, the car you can recharge in your living room and getting stuck in France.
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Episode 79: Plucky prices, prohibited poos and peak power
This week we talk about brave prices, poo bans, hot hatches and getting your car powered by a volcano. We also wade through the inbox to answer all your electric car-related problems.
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Episode 78: Cold white wine, summer driving and cars we want
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss the return of the Peugeot hot hatch, Citroen's budget e-van and the Nissan Micra - which we've driven for the first time. They also wade through the inbox to answer all your electric car-related problems.
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Episode 77: Old Favorits and the LEAFs that refuse to die
This week, Mike, Vicky and Batch discuss the return of a forgotten Eastern Bloc classic, the LEAF batteries keeping the lights on at Rome airport and the latest PHEV from Omoda. They also wade through the inbox to answer all your electric car-related problems.
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Episode 76: Brake Expectations and the smart that grew too big
This week, Nicola, Vicky and Mike discuss (and disagree about) the new Alpine A390, the smart #5 and Renault 4 prices. They also wade through the inbox to answer all your electric car-related problems.
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Episode 75 : Origami coqs and hard rides
This week, Ginny, Tom and Mike discuss the new Nissan Micra, Peugeot e3008 / e5008 AWD and the smallest ID Buzz on the world. They also wade through the inbox to answer all your electric car-related problems.
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Episode 74: "Epic Fails, Renaults and Cars That Don't Fit!"
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss the EV world's daftest and downright useless innovations along with the growing problem of cars that have become too wide. They also wade through the inbox to answer all your electric car-related problems.
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<...Episode 73: "Don't buy that!" Your toughest EV questions answered
This week, Mike and Vicky wade through the questions inbox with a special episode dedicated to your buying quandaries.
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Episode 72: DIY cars, French surprises and width restrictions
This week, Ginny and Tom chat about the stuff that has caught their eye in the world of EVs including the budget Slate pick-up, Kia's cheaper EV6 and the Renault 4. The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.
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Episode 71: The zesty, the zany and the Zeekr
This week, Nicola, Tom and Mike chat about the stuff they've been driving, including the Zeekr 7X, the Abarth 600e and the Hyundai Inster. The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.
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Episode 70: From New York to the World: KIA’s reign continues
This week, Ginny and Batch discuss Kia's big win in the World Car of the Year awards, Subaru's second attempt to crack the electric car market and the crazy Genesis X Gran Equator concept. The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.
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Episode 69: "Secrets, lies and the Puma pounces"
This week, Ginny, Vicky and Mike ask if the new Ford Puma GEN-E is Ford's best electric car to date and discuss the details of the Government's planned ban on pure petrol and diesel cars. The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.
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Episode 68: Nissan's trifecta, MG's surprise and super Skodas
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss Nissan's new LEAF, Micra and Juke, the forthcoming Škoda Elroq vRS and MG's surprisingly good newcomer The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.
This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at podcast@electrifying.com.
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Episode 67: "Renault gets hot, SEAT goes cold"
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss Renault’s bonkers 5, SEAT’s electric future, the ultimate small EV shootout and the smart that is anything but small… The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.
This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at podcast@electrifying.com.
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Episode 66: Confusing Kias, loads of vans and big savings
This week, Ginny, Tom and Batch discuss the new Kia EV2 and EV4, chat about the new Farizon electric van and ponder a new survey that suggests EV owners can save thousands. The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.
This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at podcast@electrifying.com.
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Episode 65: Fire, ice and cut price...
This week, Ginny, Mike and Tom discuss the new Tesla Model Y, a cheaper Audi Q4 e-tron and Ginny's trip to drive a Polestar on ice. The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.
This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at podcast@electrifying.com.
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Episode 64: VW vans, beefy Volvos and value for money
This week, Ginny, Mike and Tom discuss the new Volkswagen Transporter (or is it a Ford Transit?), the arrival of yet another £40k Chinese SUV and the return of the Volvo Cross Country badge. The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.
This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at podcast@electrifying.com.
Episode 63 : April foolishness and return of the people's car | Electrifying
This week, Tom discuss the new Volkswagen ID.1, Abarth's price cuts and a clever car tax hack. The team also discuss the latest videos going live on the YouTube channel and help listeners with their car buying questions.
This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at podcast@electrifying.com.
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Episode 62: Elroqs, Elon and the missing China.
This week, Tom and Mike kick discuss the new Alpine and Renault 5, the Škoda Elroq and the results of Electrifying.com's survey about Elon Musk and Tesla. The team also discuss the rebrand of Ora, and chat about latest videos going live on the YouTube channel. The duo also find time to help listeners with their car buying questions.
This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at p...
