Kia EV6 Review, Charging Innovations, and Volkswagen’s ID.1 Future
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, where Matt Allan, Richard Alvin, and George East explore the latest in electric vehicles, charging innovations, and budget-friendly EVs.
In this episode:
• Kia EV6 Hands-On Review: Both Matt and George have been testing the updated Kia EV6, and they can’t get enough of it. From longer range and ultra-fast charging to its comfortable and relaxing drive, is this still the best all-round EV?
• Kia EV Day Sneak Peek: Kia is set to unveil three new EVs – the EV4, EV5, and the highly anticipated EV2. The EV2 aims to rival the Renault 5 and Hyundai Inster, bringing affordable, high-quality EVs into the £23-25K range.
• Abarth Slashes Prices to Avoid EV Luxury Tax: The Abarth 600e Scorpionissima has been cut by £1,640 to duck under the £40,000 threshold, avoiding the UK’s upcoming £490 per year luxury car tax on EVs. Could more brands follow suit?
• Toyota Urban Cruiser – A New Compact EV: We take an exclusive first look at Toyota’s latest B-segment electric SUV, which aims to compete with the Kia EV3 and Volvo EX30.
• FairCharge Renews Calls to Cut Public Charging VAT: Campaigners argue the 20% VAT on public chargingunfairly penalises drivers without home charging access. Would reducing it to 5% make EV ownership more viable for all?
• Exclusive Interview with Jared Burch, Head of Policy at Charge UK: George sits down with Jared Burch to discuss the future of UK charging infrastructure, tackling grid connection challenges, and whether public charging costs could come down soon.
• Felton’s New Off-Grid Shipping Container Chargers: A game-changer for remote charging and events, Felton’s solar-powered Cube Charging Solution offers 150-450kWh battery storage and zero planning permission requirements.
• Volkswagen ID.1 – The Budget EV We’ve Been Waiting For? Volkswagen is reviving the spirit of the VW Up! with its new £17,000 entry-level EV. Could this compact city car be the breakthrough affordable EV that Europe needs?
• Ford Enters a Mustang Mach-E into Pikes Peak: Ford Racing’s high-powered, custom-built Mach-E is set to take on the legendary Pikes Peak hill climb. Could this be another 1,600bhp+ electric beast like last year’s Ford SuperVan?
• Ferrari’s First EV to Be Revealed in October: Ferrari has confirmed that its first-ever all-electric model will be unveiled later this year. Will it be a hypercar, a grand tourer, or even an SUV?
With budget EVs, groundbreaking charging solutions, and a high-performance electric future, this episode covers all corners of the EV world.
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