This week on the Everything EV Podcast, George is joined once again by EV Powered Editor-in-Chief Richard Alvin while Matt enjoys a well-earned break in France.

The pair discuss a landmark month for the UK EV market as plug-in vehicles outsell petrol cars for the very first time, ask whether the UK’s charging infrastructure is keeping pace with demand, and examine why BYD has once again overtaken Tesla as the world’s biggest electric vehicle manufacturer.

There’s also a look at Bentley’s dramatic electric future, the latest from Renault UK boss Adam Wood, a preview of the biggest EV debuts heading to the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and a look at the next chapter for Formula E.

• UK EV sales hit a major milestone – Plug-in vehicles outsell petrol for the first time

• Charging network under pressure – More chargers are arriving, but are they being installed quickly enough?

• BYD overtakes Tesla – The Chinese giant becomes the world’s largest EV manufacturer once again

• Bentley EXP 15 concept – Crewe previews its luxurious all-electric future

• Renault’s EV strategy – George sits down with Renault UK Managing Director Adam Wood to discuss the company’s electric renaissance

• Goodwood Festival of Speed preview – Alpine A110 EV, McMurtry Speirling, Yangwang U9, BMW Neue Klasse and much more

• Formula E enters the Gen4 era – New circuits, sprint races and faster cars

Has the UK EV market finally reached its tipping point? With battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles now outselling petrol cars, George and Richard discuss whether electrification has officially become mainstream — and what still needs to happen next.  

This week’s highlights

Formula E enters the Gen4 era – New circuits, sprint races and faster cars

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Has the UK EV market finally reached its tipping point? With battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles now outselling petrol cars, George and Richard discuss whether electrification has officially become mainstream — and what still needs to happen next.  

This week on the Everything EV Podcast, Matt is preparing to head off on holiday, but not before joining George to discuss another busy week in the world of electric cars. From Toyota’s surprisingly impressive estate EV to BMW’s next-generation flagship SUV, plus affordable new city cars and some very strange news from the United States.

Matt also shares his thoughts after spending a week with the new Toyota bZ4X Touring, while George takes a closer look at BMW’s all-new iX5, Skoda’s long-awaited seven-seat electric SUV and Honda’s latest affordable EV. The pair also debate whether Fiat has gone too far with its latest micro-mobility idea and discuss why Polestar has found itself in political hot water in America.  

• Toyota bZ4X Touring review – Matt discovers Toyota’s estate EV is far more appealing than expected

• BMW iX5 revealed – Neue Klasse technology arrives in BMW’s flagship electric SUV

• Nissan Leaf gets cheaper – New entry-level model brings nearly 300 miles of range for under £29,000

• Skoda Epiq breaks cover – Skoda’s seven-seat flagship EV is finally here

• Honda Super EV – Honda prepares to launch a £19,000 city car in the UK

• Fiat Multiplina – Fiat revives the spirit of the original Multipla with a tiny four-seat urban EV

• Polestar banned in the US? – The surprising political story affecting the Swedish EV brand

Has Toyota quietly built one of the most likeable family EVs on sale? Matt explains why the bZ4X Touring succeeds where the standard SUV never quite convinced him.  

This week’s highlights

• Toyota bZ4X Touring review – Matt discovers Toyota’s estate EV is far more appealing than expected

• BMW iX5 revealed – Neue Klasse technology arrives in BMW’s flagship electric SUV

• Nissan Leaf gets cheaper – New entry-level model brings nearly 300 miles of range for under £29,000

• Skoda Epiq breaks cover – Skoda’s seven-seat flagship EV is finally here

• Honda Super EV – Honda prepares to launch a £19,000 city car in the UK

• Fiat Multiplina – Fiat revives the spirit of the original Multipla with a tiny four-seat urban EV

• Polestar banned in the US? – The surprising political story affecting the Swedish EV brand

  
  

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Has Toyota quietly built one of the most likeable family EVs on sale? Matt explains why the bZ4X Touring succeeds where the standard SUV never quite convinced him.  

This week on the Everything EV Podcast, Matt is back after a short break and joins George to discuss a busy week of electric car news, including Kia’s latest family SUV, Volkswagen’s redemption story, BMW’s hugely anticipated new electric 3 Series, and Honda’s newest affordable EV.

Matt also shares his thoughts after a week with the Kia EV5, while George has been living with the Volkswagen ID.7and believes it may finally be the electric Passat buyers have been waiting for. Together they debate whether Kia has produced its first “average” EV, why Volkswagen has quietly transformed its ID range, and whether BMW’s new i3 could become the benchmark premium electric saloon.  

• Kia EV5 review – Has Kia finally produced an EV that’s merely good rather than class-leading?
• Volkswagen ID.7 – George spends a week with VW’s flagship electric saloon and discovers a genuine return to form
• BMW i3 pricing confirmed – Is BMW’s 500-mile premium EV worth the extra money over a Tesla Model 3?
• Renault Megane E-Tech update – Renault refreshes the EV that started its electric renaissance
• Honda Super EV – Honda’s £19,000 city car prepares to shake up the affordable EV market
• The future of small EVs – Why affordable city cars could become the most important battleground of the next few years

Have Kia’s own high standards become its biggest challenge? Matt and George discuss why the EV5 is perfectly competent but somehow less exciting than every other electric Kia that has come before it.  

This week on the Everything EV Podcast, George is joined once again by EV Powered Editor-in-Chief Richard Alvin while Matt is away on business.

Together they discuss Renault’s latest addition to its growing EV range, BYD’s astonishing new ultra-fast charging network, BMW’s upcoming electric M3, and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the UK’s EV transition.

George has been soaking up the sunshine in Barcelona behind the wheel of the new Renault 4 Plein Sud, while Richard looks at whether government policy is helping or hindering the electric vehicle revolution. They also explore why women remain underrepresented among EV buyers and whether the UK risks losing investment if it weakens its commitment to electrification.  

• Renault 4 Plein Sud review – George drives the open-top version of Renault’s award-winning compact EV
• BYD Flash Chargers – Chinese giant plans 1,500kW charging network capable of adding hundreds of miles in minutes
• BMW M3 EV concept – Quad-motor, 1,000bhp performance flagship edges closer to reality
• ZEV Mandate controversy – Rumours of a government rethink raise concerns across the EV industry
• Peugeot E-208 GTI – The electric hot hatch receives the EV grant and enters the market at under £34,000
• Women and EV ownership – New research suggests female buyers remain significantly underrepresented in the EV market
• Tesla Cybercab – Tesla finally reveals technical details of its steering-wheel-free autonomous taxi

With EVs now accounting for a record 27.3% of new UK car registrations, are electric vehicles finally becoming “just cars” rather than a separate category? George and Richard discuss whether the market has reached a tipping point.  

This week on the Everything EV Podcast, George is joined by EV Powered Editor-in-Chief Richard Alvin while Matt is away on business. Together they tackle another week of EV news, from Peugeot’s new electric hot hatch and Alfa Romeo’s hatchback revival to the growing dominance of battery electric vehicles in the UK market.

The pair also discuss Dodge’s puzzling return to Europe, Audi’s quality concerns, and why EVs are increasingly becoming the default choice rather than the alternative.

• Peugeot E-208 GTI revealed – Can Peugeot’s latest electric hot hatch live up to the legendary GTI badge?
• Alfa Romeo Giulietta returns – Stellantis confirms a new electric family hatchback based on its next-generation EV platform
• Lancia Gamma unveiled – Is this worthy of one of Italy’s most famous automotive names?
• EVs hit a record 27.3% UK market share – Battery electric vehicles become the largest single powertrain category in the UK market
• Dodge Charger EV heads to Europe – But does anyone actually want an electric American muscle car?
• Audi cuts Q4 e-tron prices – Is lower pricing enough to solve concerns over quality and competitiveness?

Are EVs now simply becoming “cars” rather than a separate category? With record sales, falling prices, more affordable models and growing consumer acceptance, George and Richard discuss whether the transition has finally reached a tipping point.  

This week on the Everything EV Podcast, Matt and George dive into a packed week of electric car news, from Alfa Romeo’s long-awaited return to the family hatchback segment to another wave of Chinese investment in Europe.

Matt also shares his thoughts after a week with the Kia K4, prompting an unexpected discussion about whether modern EVs have made traditional petrol family cars feel a little… outdated.

The pair also debate the controversial new Lancia Gamma, the ongoing social media outrage surrounding Ferrari’s first EV, and what MG’s new European factory means for the future of electric cars on the continent.

• Kia K4 – Has living with EVs changed the way we think about conventional family cars?
• Alfa Romeo Giulietta returns – A new electric hatchback is coming and could be one of Stellantis’ most important launches
• Lancia Gamma revealed – Is this a worthy revival of a famous Italian nameplate?
• Ferrari Elettrica backlash – Why are people so angry about Ferrari’s first EV?
• MG returns to European production – New Spanish factory signals the next stage of China’s EV expansion
• The future of family hatchbacks – Why manufacturers are finally moving away from SUVs again

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This week on the Everything EV Podcast, Matt and George tackle another packed week of electric car news - from Ferrari’s controversial EV debut to the possible return of one of the most iconic small cars ever made.

Matt shares his thoughts on the charming new Fiat Grande Panda, while the pair debate Ferrari’s bold new electric supercar and whether the backlash is completely overblown. There’s also discussion around Ford’s fresh European EV strategy, Polestar finally listening to customer complaints, and why Citroën’s reborn 2CV EV could be one of the most important affordable electric cars of the decade.

• Fiat Grande Panda review – Matt gets behind the wheel of Fiat’s cheerful new Renault 5 rival
• Ferrari Elettrica – Ferrari’s first EV sparks outrage… but does it deserve it?
• Citroën 2CV EV revival – The legendary French icon is returning as a low-cost electric car
• Ford’s European EV reboot – Fiesta and Focus replacements could be built with Renault tech
• Polestar brings back buttons – Has the Swedish EV brand finally admitted touchscreens went too far?
• Future affordable EVs – Why Europe’s next generation of small electric cars could change the market completely

This week on the Everything EV Podcast, Matt and George explore some of the most exciting new developments in the electric car world — from compact urban EVs to the return of iconic performance badges.

The pair discuss the impressive new Hyundai Inster, Cupra’s upcoming electric hot hatch, and why the revival of the Volkswagen Polo GTI could signal a new era for small performance cars. They also dive into the growing influence of Chinese EV brands in Europe and what that means for legacy manufacturers.

As always, there’s plenty of debate around practicality, performance, affordability and whether some brands are finally starting to get EVs properly right.

Topics this week include:

• Hyundai Inster – Compact EV with big ambitions
• Cupra Raval – Spain’s answer to the electric hot hatch
• Volkswagen Polo GTI – Why the legendary badge still matters
• Chinese EV expansion – How brands from China are reshaping Europe’s EV market
• Affordable EVs – Why smaller, cheaper electric cars are becoming more important than ever

In this episode of the Everything EV Podcast, hosts Matt Allan and George East dive into the latest developments in the electric vehicle (EV) market, focusing on the emergence of electric BMW M cars, the Vauxhall Corsa Electric, and the BYD Atto2.

Matt shares his experience with the Corsa Electric, highlighting its surprisingly competent performance despite its age and design. He discusses the car's range and practicality, while also noting its lack of excitement compared to other models.

George then shares his thoughts on the BYD Atto2, praising its build quality and efficiency, while also critiquing its infotainment system.

The conversation shifts to the upcoming electric BMW M3, which promises to deliver an impressive 1,000 horsepower with a quad-motor setup, and the hosts speculate on its driving dynamics and design.

Matt is back from the Brussels Motor Show, where he’s seen many of the most important electric cars set to shape the market over the next few years. In this episode of Everything EV, he and George break down the biggest EV reveals, debate the hits and misses of the show, and pick out their personal highlights.

From compact crossovers and stylish estates to rugged off-roaders and controversial design choices, Brussels delivered plenty to talk about — not all of it good.

Cars discussed this week include:

• Kia EV2 – Kia sets its sights on the Renault 4 with a compact, affordable crossover

• Zeekr 7GT – A technically impressive Chinese electric estate heading for the UK

• Mazda CX-6e – Can Mazda’s new electric SUV improve on the 6e saloon?

• Subaru E-Outback – A 375bhp, boxy, all-wheel-drive EV that stays true to Subaru’s roots

• Mercedes GLB Electric – A divisive design that leaves Matt reaching for the eye bleach

• Xpeng G7+ – A sharply styled electric saloon that could worry Tesla and BMW