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.

  
  

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

Matt gives his views on the XPeng G6, another Chinese challenger looking to compete with the Tesla Model Y

We discuss how the recent Porsche Taycan recall has been overblown in some reports

Nio has announced plans to expand its European operation, which could include bringing its Renault 5-rivalling Firefly to the UK.

Skoda has extended its updated Enyaq rangeAnd we discuss the implications of new findings from BYD that show 1 in 3 young people want to learn to drive in an EV.

Plus we have an excerpt of our recent interview with petrolhead, EV enthusiast and all-round car lover, Jonny Smith

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

This week is punchy, engaging, and neatly wrapped for EV Powered’s audience:

Vauxhall Grandland Electric

Practical, composed, and thoroughly grown-up – the all-new Vauxhall Grandland Electric impresses with its fuss-free comfort and family-first sensibility. It might not quicken the pulse, but as a no-nonsense everyday EV, it’s exactly what many drivers want.

Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce

Forget what you thought about electric Alfas – the Junior Veloce is playful, punchy and full of character. With a limited-slip diff and sharp handling, it’s a genuine return to form. Less about numbers, more about feel – and all the better for it.

Plus

Alpine A390 SUV Revealed

First Technical Details: All-Electric A110

Skoda Favorit Reimagined

World Rallycross Returns – With EV Success

First Look: New Nissan Micra EV

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

This time, we’re diving into a hotly debated topic: which electric cars of today will become the classic cars of tomorrow?

From quirky concepts and cult favourites to landmark launches and misunderstood icons, Matt and George debate which EVs deserve future legend status — and which ones are doomed to be forgotten.

In the running:

• The Honda E, BMW i3, and Abarth 600e – flawed but fun, and all the more loveable for it.

• Early trailblazers like the VW e-Golf, Renault Twizy, and Tesla Model 3 – are they automotive turning points or overpriced tech novelties?

• Modern design icons like the Renault 5, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, and Porsche Taycan – are they already classics in the making?

• Plus: why the Citroën Ami, Skoda Enyaq, and even the upcoming Fiat Panda EV could be cult favourites for future collectors.

Along the way, expect plenty of left-field picks, spirited debate, and some brutal honesty about what really defines a ‘classic’ — from both a car enthusiast’s and an EV driver’s point of view.

Want to weigh in? Message us on Instagram at @george.drives.cars or leave us a comment on Spotify. We’ll be back Monday with your regular episode of Everything EV.

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

This week, we’re covering tax talk, new EVs from Peugeot and Lexus, rally-bred Vauxhalls, and why Nissan and Renault are getting serious about small electric cars.

What we’ve been driving:

• Matt samples a slew of EVs from BMW, Mini, and Genesis, including the high-performance JCW Mini Electric and the updated Genesis GV70.

• George goes international with first drives of the dual-motor Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008 in Germany, and previews the new Lexus ES300e from Brussels.

• Plus: Long-distance lessons in charging costs, and a surprising verdict on the Peugeot E-5008.

• In the headlines:

• Rumours swirl around EV tax changes – could the £40k premium car tax be axed?

• Lexus unveils the new ES300e, its first full electric version of the long-running saloon.

• Nissan reveals the Micra EV – a Renault 5 underneath, but with its own distinct character and design.

• Renault confirms the Twingo EV is coming to the UK – possibly for under £20k.

• Vauxhall reveals the Mokka GSe Rally, a 276hp EV built for all-electric rallying.

• Special Interview:

  Matt speaks with Deepak Chandrasekharan, Managing Director of new ultra-rapid charging brand Source, about their alternative approach to public EV charging hubs.

  Teaser Alert:

  We’ve got a special edition of the podcast dropping Wednesday, where Matt and George debate which EVs will become future classics. Stick around for an exclusive preview at the end of this episode!

  
  

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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 talking about adventurous Renaults, a rugged new Toyota, controversial charging from Mercedes, and the return of small, efficient EVs.

Road test round-up:

Matt drives 700 miles in the Kia EV3 – how does it hold up over a long haul?

• George puts the Peugeot E-3008 through its paces and reveals why the small steering wheel finally makes sense.

• First impressions of the Hyundai Inster, Alfa Junior Elettrica, and Skoda Enyaq from the SMMT test day.

• Plus: Is Leapmotor’s C10 the surprise budget EV of the year?

• In the news:

• Renault 4 Savane concept brings 4WD fun to small EVs – and why the Twingo is officially coming to the UK.

• Toyota BZ4X Touring estate unveiled with up to 376hp – is this the electric wagon we’ve been waiting for?

• Mercedes CLA impresses on paper but sparks confusion over fast-charging limitations.

• Polestar 4 and Volvo EX90 tested – here’s why the UX might be more polarising than the powertrain.

  Special Guest:

• AA President Edmund King joins George to talk:

  How a Lotus connection and a Ford Think kick-started his EV journey

• Why the UK government is still a barrier to EV adoption

• The AA’s expanding fleet of electric patrol vans

• What needs to change in public charging – and what’s already improving

  
  

• Also: George is heading to Brussels and Basel for first drives of new Toyota and Peugeot models, and Matt gets reacquainted with an old favourite – the facelifted Genesis GV70.

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