CCS Convo

In this episode of CCS Convo, the podcast for the EV lover and the EV curious, we look at:

• The recent news that the UK is turning its back on the 2030 ICE ban.
• The even more recent news is that VW is stopping sales of ICE in Norway.
• Lothian Bus' order for new EV buses.
• GM and Honda's budget EV split.
• Range extended Rotary goodness from Mazda.
• The most stolen EVs.

You can find out more about the CCS Convo podcast by visiting www.rps-dm.co.uk/ccs-convo.

We come to the end of our bonus episodes of the CCS Convo podcast. Over the past 2 months, Louise and Nick have driven 6 different electric vehicles over and above their own Peugeot e-2008 and Hyundai Kona Electric. In this episode, Nick and Louise discuss the BYD Atto 3.

Make: BYD

Model: Atto 3 Design

Options:

• Surfing Blue Metallic

OTR Price as Tested: £39,695.00

Battery: 60.4kWh

Motor: 150kW/189bhp

Charging: AC 22kW | DC 150kW

Range: 260 miles WLTP Combined

Pricing taken from BYD website.

Welcome to the home stretch with number 5 of 6 Bonus episodes of the CCS Convo podcast. Over the past 2 months, Louise and Nick have driven 6 different electric vehicles over and above their own Peugeot e-2008 and Hyundai Kona Electric. In this episode, Nick meets his hero, the oft mentioned SMART #1.

Make: SMART

Model: #1 Premium 5Dr Auto

Options:

• None Fitted

OTR Price as Tested: £38,950.00

Battery: 66kWh

Motor: 200kW/276bhp

Charging: AC 22kW | DC 150kW

Range: 273 miles WLTP Combined

Pricing taken from SMART website.

Welcome to Episode 6 of CCS Convo. In this episode Nick and Louise travel the world looking for news to discuss about Electric Vehicles. We have:

• Porsche's 7 Seater
• Birmingham's 180 charging bay hub
• EV Patents which might surprise you
• Peugoet's new e-3008
• Apple and Bentley
• VWs ID.GTI
• ELegend's tribute to the mighty Quattro
• Renault's new Scenic

You can find out more about the show or get in touch at www.rps-dm.co.uk/ccs-convo

Welcome to bonus episode 4 of 6 of the CCS Convo podcast. Over the past 2 months, Louise and Nick have driven 6 different electric vehicles over and above their own Peugeot e-2008 and Hyundai Kona Electric. In this episode, we get to the first car that both Nick and Louise have driven, the Vauxhall Mokka e Ultimate.

Make: Vauxhall

Model: Mokka Electric Ultimate

Options:

• Iconic Green Two-Coat Premium Metallic £700.00

OTR Price as Tested: £42,695.00

Battery: 54kWh

Motor: 115kW/156bhp

Charging: AC 11kW | DC 100kW

Range: 248 miles WLTP Combined

Pricing taken from Vauxall website but does not include the Vauxhall Store discount.

Welcome to Bonus episode number three of the CCS Convo podcast. Over the past 2 months, Louise and Nick have driven 6 different electric vehicles over and above their own Peugeot e-2008 and Hyundai Kona Electric. In this episode, Louise discusses the Marmite coloured Jeep Avenger which she loved and hated for a very strange reason.

Make: Jeep

Model: Avenger Summit

Options:

• Sun + Volcano Roof Paint £1,100.00
• Black Leather with Grey Stitching £900.00

OTR Price as Tested: £42,100.00

Battery: 54kWh

Motor: 115kW/156bhp

Charging: AC 11kW | DC 100kW

Range: 245.5 miles WLTP Combined

Pricing taken from Jeep website.

Welcome to the second of 6 Bonus episodes of the CCS Convo podcast. Over the past 2 months, Louise and Nick have driven 6 different electric vehicles over and above their own Peugeot e-2008 and Hyundai Kona Electric. In this episode, Nick discusses the Vauxhall Astra e Hatchback.

Make: Vauxhall

Model: Astra e 115kW Ultimate 54kWh 5Dr Auto

Options:

• Tri-Coat Metallic Cobalt Blue £700.00

OTR Price as Tested: £43,960.00

Battery: 54kWh

Motor: 115kW/158bhp

Charging: AC 11kW | DC 100kW

Range: 254 miles WLTP Combined

Pricing taken from Stellantis &You website and includes dealer discount.

Welcome to the first of 6 Bonus episodes of the CCS Convo podcast. Over the past 2 months, Louise and Nick have driven 6 different electric vehicles over and above their own Peugeot e-2008 and Hyundai Kona Electric. In this episode, Louise discusses her experience of the Citroen eC4X.

Make: Citroen

Model: eC4X 100kW Shine Plus 50kWh 5Dr Auto

Options:

• Platinum Grey Metallic £720.00
• Hype Black Interior Ambience with Siena Leather and Leather Effect Seats £800.00

OTR Price as Tested: £37,015.00

Battery: 50kWh

Motor: 100kW/138bhp

Charging: AC 11kW | DC 100kW

Range: 221 miles WLTP Combined

Pricing taken from Stellantis &You website and includes dealer discount.

In the latest episode of CCS Convo:

• We apologise for the massive delay in getting this episode out!
• Volvo goes SUV only
• A new EV is born every 60 seconds in 2022
• Build Your Dreams, in a fishy form
• Nissan introduce new bottom and top spec Aryia
• Porsche's Macan EV spotted
• Jaguar gets re-inventive
• Audi bring back RS6 Saloon as EV
• Fisker announce new car and pick-up truck for UK market
• Vauxhall continue electric charge
• Alpine's 2+2 teased by publication
• 2 wheels goes high voltage crazy
• RX1E under threat after Lydden Hill fire

You can find out more about CCS Convo by visiting www.rps-dm.co.uk.

In this episode of CCS Convo, Nick and Louise discuss some of the latest news in the world of Electric Vehicles. We look at:

• The Rimac Navera and it's whopping 23 performance records.
• The facelifted Peugeot e-2008.
• Stellantis' warning on the future of UK EV production.
• Tesla cancelling right hand drive Model S and Model X orders.
• Ford's new e-Tourneo Courier passenger car.
• Honda's second electric vehicle.
• Alpine's hot hatch, the A290.
• Volvo's EX30, the smart #1 cousin and rival.
• Cupra Raval, the new name for the UrbanRebel concept.
• MG Cyberster's pricing.
• MINI's shock lack of something we've come to take for granted.
• LEVC joining the passenger car market, possibly.
• The Plug-In Van Grant scheme changes.
• Used EV values and the start of a trend in the right direction.
• Everrati's 'new' electric Porsche.

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