Welcome to the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, hosted by Matt Allan and George East.

This week, we’re looking ahead to Goodwood Festival of Speed, tracking the future of UK EV adoption, and reviewing some of the most exciting new electric car news from around the world.

This week’s highlights:

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024

We speak to Matt Hearn, Head of Content at Goodwood FOS, about this year’s dynamic EV showcase, how electric cars are taking centre stage, and the most exciting battery-powered models set to go up the hill.

Alpine A290 Rallye revealed

The all-electric Alpine A290 hot hatch gets a competition-ready sibling. We discuss what this rally-spec version means for Alpine – and EV motorsport.

Polestar 7 to be built in Europe

The next-generation Polestar 7 will be built at Volvo’s new Slovakian factory, as the brand looks to secure its European manufacturing base. What does it mean for the Polestar line-up?

Geely’s UK launch with the EX5

Geely Auto is coming to the UK – again – this time with the EX5, an affordable family SUV. Can the Chinese giant cut through a saturated segment?

Half-year UK EV data analysed

We break down the latest UK stats on EV registrations and charging infrastructure rollout – and what it tells us about the health of the market.

Xiaomi SU7: Europe-bound?

With 680bhp and serious Tesla Model Y ambitions, the Xiaomi SU7 might be coming to Europe. Is this Chinese tech titan now a serious EV challenger?

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In this bonus edition of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, we sit down with Jonny Smith – host of The Late Brake Show, lifelong petrolhead, and proud EV enthusiast – to explore why electric and ICE fans don’t need to be at war.

Topics covered include:

• The pointless tribalism between combustion and electric car drivers

• How drag racing EVs sparked his interest in electric power

• The brilliance of Tesla’s disruption – and the innovators following in its wake

• The EVs he believes will become future classics

• Helping his mum and dad transition to electric driving

• And why there’s more that unites car lovers than divides them

With trademark honesty and insight, Jonny shares stories from the garage, thoughts on the future of the industry, and his admiration for minds like Mate Rimac who are redefining what EVs can be.

Don’t miss this episode – whether you love V8s, volts, or both.

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Welcome back to the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, hosted by Matt Allan, George East, and Richard Alvin.

This week, we’re packed with reviews, insights, and some eyebrow-raising news from the electric vehicle world.

First drives & reviews:

• Matt gets behind the wheel of the updated Toyota BZ4X and the all-new Urban Cruiser EV – are the upgrades enough?

• George tests the Skoda Enyaq L&K and VRS, revealing how it stacks up against the Abarth 600e.

• We give our verdicts on the Alpine A290 hot hatch and the city-sized BYD Dolphin Surf.

• George also spends 10 days with the Tesla Model 3 Long Range – and ends up unexpectedly impressed.

In the news:

• XPeng G6 gets 450kW ultra-rapid charging – could this beat the Tesla Model Y at its own game?

• Rachel Reeves’ first budget hints at support for EVs, but where’s the detail?
• Polestar’s frictionless fleet ordering stuns our hosts – how we bought a car in under 5 minutes.
• Xiaomi electric SU7 Ultra beats Porsche and Rimac lap times at the Nürburgring.
• And is Decora really America’s answer to Rolls-Royce?

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• Exclusive interview:

  Endurance racing legend Romain Dumas joins us ahead of the 2024 Pikes Peak Hill Climb to talk EV racing, his electric Ford supertruck, and what makes Pike’s Peak the perfect EV challenge.

  
  

  Don’t forget to like, follow and subscribe to catch our special bonus episode featuring an extended chat with car enthusiast and EV advocate Jonny Smith.

  
  

  For more EV news, reviews and opinions, visit EVPowered.co.uk

  
  

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