Cars & EVs
Car and EV launches, reviews, range, prices, charging, batteries and ownership news.
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Chinese Cars Are Now In Canada: What Happens Next? Freda Wang, Former Senior Executive at Mercedes-Benz (Canada and China)
Last week, Geely proudly announced that it was the first Chinese automaker to officially enter the Canadian market. BYD, Chery and others are right on their tail, ready to deliver their full range of products. So, now seems to be a good time to ask: How quickly will Chinese brands win market share in Canada. And will the Chinese succeed in using Canada as a staging area for entry into the US market? Joining us today is my former colleague from J.D.
Gurjeet Grewal | Octopus EV
When Gurjeet Grewal stepped up as CEO of Octopus EV, there was a three-month window to prove the point. Gurjeet set a deliberately ambitious target for March plate-change, and the business posted the biggest month in its history.
Kim Lundgren: One Big Thing at a Time
Kim Lundgren of Kim Lundgren Associates returns to Kilowatt to talk about electric vehicles, sustainability, and why going 100% electric isn't always the best approach. Kim starts by sharing how she chose a Hyundai IONIQ 5 for her teenage daughter's first car, comparing it with Volvo's electric offerings and explaining why charging, technology, safety, and long-term reliability influenced her decision.
If FSD Saves Lives, Why Isn't It Free?
Volkswagen is recalling more than 22,000 ID.4s over a potential battery fire risk, while Einride has deployed fully autonomous electric trucks in Ohio. Rivian is getting into the Halloween spirit with a Ghostbusters-themed software update, complete with a special Ecto-1-inspired R1S, and BYD has filed a patent for a new battery cooling system that submerges battery modules in a specialized liquid.
141 - The most spectacular EV? And Crunching the EV numbers
EV sales continue to boom, outselling Petrol month after month - we look at the numbers and more. Plus we hear from Goutham who has owned a Tesla Model 3 for five years and recently added a Volvo EX90 to the driveway and is crunching the numbers on that one. Michael is back and he's got the Geely EX2 and the wife is loving it. And, we go around the block in the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N - what a beast! Be part of the show, send us a text on 0466 657 657!
Tesla goes V2H, Kia EV3 first drive, Jaguar Type 01, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla finally launching V2H, our Kia EV3 first drive, Jaguar Type 01, and more.
Has Jaguar Gone Too Far? + Driving Kia’s Awesome Cheap EV
Is Jaguar’s radical rebrand genius? Or madness? On this week’s episode of The Plugged-In Podcast, we react to the reveal of Jaguar’s controversial Type 01 grand tourer. The design is impossible to ignore, but can this car and all-electric pivot save Jaguar?
Jaguar Type 01: save or sink? Plus record EV sales and the Polestar 5
Matt Allan and George East are fuelled by rage this week. Matt loses 20 minutes hunting for the Mazda 6e’s rear demister, September is a record month for UK EV registrations, Jaguar finally reveals the Type 01, Porsche confirms the electric Boxster and Cayman, Aston Martin pushes its first EV back again, and George can’t see the point of Kia’s new GT range.
EVs outsell petrol again as Hyundai scraps Ioniq 3 Australian launch
Electric vehicles have outsold petrol-only cars in Australia for the second month running, accounting for almost one in four new vehicle sales in September. We unpack the figures, the leading models and what growing competition means for buyers.
Peter Jones | Nineteen Group
Peter Jones built an events business twice. Two years after launching his first show, his bank manager told him he'd built a skyscraper on a sandy beach and gave him 24 hours to liquidate. He lost the house, the car, everything - then scraped together £16,000, bought the IP back at auction, and started again.
From Budget EV to Luxury Spaceship
Affordable EVs are back in the spotlight with the Kia EV3, which starts under $30,000 and offers up to 321 miles of range with its larger battery pack. The show also looks at the updated Pebble Flow electric travel trailer, with its 45 kWh battery, expanded solar setup, powered wheels, and a price tag that puts all that camping convenience firmly into luxury territory.
VW ID. Tiguan revealed, Geely's 4-minute charge and Audi's 831 miles
Volkswagen’s ID.4 is becoming the ID. Tiguan, Geely says it can charge an EV in four minutes, and an Audi A6 e-tron has driven 831 miles on a single charge. In this week’s Everything EV, Matt Allan and George East go through the biggest electric car news, plus first drives of the Peugeot E-208 GTI and MG4 Urban.First up is the Volkswagen ID. Tiguan. VW has sold around 900,000 ID.4s, but the car has never quite won people over. The updated model now takes the name of a car that has sold 8.3 million.
Renewable Energy: Recycling, Rooftops, and Tight Spaces
Bodie checks in from the Big Island of Hawaii with a couple of unexpected connections, including a visit to Kona Sea Salt and an introduction to Root & Rise Hawaiʻi, an organization using nature, art, and community to support mental health and well-being. Then it’s an all-renewable-energy episode, starting with what happens to solar panels when they reach the end of their useful lives and why recycling them is still an economic challenge.
Tesla Roadster delay, EV deliveries, battery swap comes back, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Roadster delay, EV deliveries in the US, battery swap coming back, and more.
The BMW i3 Crushes Tesla On Range + U.S. Guts Clean Car Rules
BMW’s next-generation electric sedan gets up to 468 miles of range on a single charge. But will it sell? On this week’s episode of The Plugged-In Podcast, Mack and Tim break down the mind-blowing specs for the all-new BMW i3—a car that promises more range than every Tesla on the market today. They react to its pricing and discuss whether it’ll be a hit during a tough time for electrification.
Bob Murphy | Scottish Power
Bob Murphy was working on electric vehicles before most of the UK had anywhere to plug one in. Back in 2011, having retrained as a mechanic at Edinburgh College, he fell into a small research project that put four EVs to work as staff pool cars. Nobody knew whether they could make it from Dalkeith to Dunbar and back. There was no public charging network to fall back on.
VinFast Goes Wild, Tesla Goes Full Robot
In this episode of Kilowatt, Bodie starts with Europe’s first fully driverless robotaxi rides as Verne and Pony.ai put modified Arcfox Alpha T5s on the streets of Zagreb. ProLogium is moving its solid-state battery technology closer to automotive use, with Gen 3.5 cells in mass production and Mercedes-Benz securing priority access to its upcoming Gen 4 cells.
Tesla Semi launch, Geely's battery healing fast-charging, Rivian R3, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Semi launch, Geely's battery healing fast-charging, Rivian R3, and more.
Tesla Semi: The Sequel I Meant to Make
Episode Description I recorded an entire episode about what I thought was Tesla’s 2026 Semi event. It turns out I had watched the earlier event, so I’m releasing both recordings. In the first episode, I cover Tesla’s presentation of the truck, including its drivetrain, range demonstration, charging system, driver features, and delivery to Pepsi. In the second, I cover the actual 2026 event and the changes Tesla says it made after getting feedback from fleets and drivers.
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Episode Description I recorded an entire episode about what I thought was Tesla’s 2026 Semi event. It turns out I had watched the earlier event, so I’m releasing both recordings. In the first episode, I cover Tesla’s presentation of the truck, including its drivetrain, range demonstration, charging system, driver features, and delivery to Pepsi. In the second, I cover the actual 2026 event and the changes Tesla says it made after getting feedback from fleets and drivers.
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