Everything EV

In this week’s episode of Everything EV, Matt and George pay tribute to motoring legend Quentin Willson, reflecting on his enormous impact as both a journalist and one of the UK’s earliest electric vehicle advocates.

Matt also gives his full verdict on the Kia EV4, while George shares his first impressions of the newly revealed Renault Twingo ahead of its 2026 debut.

The pair dig into reports of a possible pay-per-mile tax for EV drivers, explore the all-electric Toyota Hilux BEV, and discuss how the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross now delivers 421 miles of range for under £33,000 thanks to the UK’s new EV grant.

Topics this week:

Remembering Quentin Willson – journalist, EV pioneer and campaigner for fair motoring

This week on Everything EV: remembering motoring legend Quentin Willson, plus reviews of the Kia EV4, Toyota Hilux BEV and Citroën ë-C5 Aircross, and rumours of a pay-per-mile EV tax.

This week, Matt and George dive into the biggest stories from the Tokyo Mobility Show 2025, review the updated Tesla Model Y, and explore Rivian’s high-tech micromobility spin-off.

Matt also shares his experience from an EV-powered Grand Tour of Switzerland, taking in some of Europe’s most scenic drives, while George speaks to Mark Andrews, author of Driving the Dragon, about the rise of China’s electric car industry and how brands like BYD keep prices so low.

This week’s highlights:

Grand Tour of Switzerland – Matt takes an epic EV road trip through the Alps

Tesla Model Y – is Tesla’s best car yet enough to convert Matt?

Tokyo Mobility Show 2025 – Subaru’s STI EV, Mazda 2 goes electric, Toyota’s radical Corolla redesign and Honda’s next Kei car

Infinite Machines – the Nico Rosberg-backed Rivian spin-off bringing premium e-scooters to Europe

Interview: Mark Andrews – How China became the world’s EV powerhouse

Hosted by Matt Allan and George East for EV Powered – the UK’s leading podcast dedicated to electric cars, innovation and sustainable mobility.

This week, Matt Allan and George East deliver rapid-fire reviews of four new electric cars — the Citroën E-C3 Aircross, Polestar 4, Mazda 6e, and Suzuki e Vitara — sharing the good, the bad, and the downright ugly.

They also break down the latest EV headlines, including Porsche’s new Macan GTS, a driver-focused twist on its electric SUV, the government red tape threatening charging hubs, and Tesla’s surprise revival of the Model S and Model Xin Europe.

Plus, there’s a first look at the Omoda 4, a compact SUV from one of China’s fastest-growing brands — and George gets expert insight into the used EV market from NTT Data’s Geoff Hurst.

This week’s highlights:

Porsche Macan GTS – the most engaging electric Macan yet

Charging hub confusion – new rules could make signposting harder

Tesla Model S & X return – refreshed and back on sale in Europe

Omoda 4 – a new compact SUV challenger from China

Interview – NTT Data’s Geoff Hurst on what’s really happening in the used EV market.

This week, Matt and George hit the road again — driving the new Nissan Leaf and the upcoming Toyota C-HR+.

They share their first impressions of both and dive into another packed week of EV news.

From Ferrari’s first electric supercar to Renault’s next-gen Twingo, a retro-inspired Skoda concept, and a truly unhinged American off-road EV, it’s a mix of performance, practicality and pure electric madness.

Highlights this week:

Ferrari Ellectrica — Maranello’s 1,000bhp, quad-motor EV monster

Vanderhall Brawler GTS — A 400bhp electric off-road buggy from the US

Renault Twingo teased — First look at the French city icon’s electric return

Skoda 110R Concept — A Czech classic reborn for the EV era

Join Matt Allan and George East for the latest reviews, reactions, and stories shaping the future of electric mobility — from supercars to sensible hatchbacks.

Presented by EV Powered — the UK’s leading podcast dedicated to electric cars, innovation and the EV lifestyle.

This week on the Everything EV Podcast, Matt gives his verdict on the first all-electric Porsche Macan, while George takes the wheel of the new Skoda Elroq vRS — and rediscovers why he loves a hot Skoda.

We break down a record month for UK EV registrations, look at Dacia’s quirky Hipster concept and the updated Dacia Spring, and share the latest Polestar 3 and 2 upgrades.

Plus, we try (and fail) to keep our composure over the Rolls-Royce Spectre Bailey — a one-of-a-kind, dog-inspired luxury EV.

Porsche Macan EV review

Skoda Elroq vRS first drive

Record UK EV sales

Dacia Hipster & Spring updates

Rolls-Royce Spectre Bailey

From high-performance SUVs to pocket-friendly city cars, tune in for the latest EV news, reviews and stories shaping the electric future.

Presented by Matt Allan and George East for EV Powered

This week Matt and George dig into the latest EV news and reviews, from rugged off-roaders to budget SUVs – plus an exclusive chat with the man behind Scotland’s homegrown EV brand, Munro.

Leapmotor C10 – George reflects on a week behind the wheel of this Sino-European budget SUV

Jaecoo E5 – Does Jaecoo’s first fully electric model move the game on from its hybrid predecessor?

Munro EV – A radical off-road EV built in the UK. We get first impressions, and hear directly from Munro CEO Russell Peterson

Rivian R2 – Born in the USA, the Rivian brand has confirmed its new EV will be coming to the UK

Driver behaviour uncovered – A new Government report lifts the lid on how EV drivers really charge, plan trips and use their cars

Alpine A290 heads for the hills – France launches a single-model rally series for Alpine’s hot new EV hatch

From the wild Munro 4x4 to Rivian’s UK debut, join us as we explore the most important stories shaping the EV world this week.

This week on the Everything EV Podcast:

Volvo EX90 gets a major computer and tech overhaul, with updates rolling out to new and existing cars

• Yangwang U9 Xtreme smashes records to become the world’s fastest car, dethroning Bugatti

• The FIA calls time on its EV experiment, marking the end of the electric era in World Rallycross

• The Citroën Type H van is reimagined for the EV age – and sparking fierce debate

• Driving impressions of the Leapmotor C10 and Changan Deepal S07

• Plus, we hear from Changan UK MD Nic Thomas on the brand’s plans for the British market

From radical concept revivals to record-breaking hypercars, we bring you the week’s biggest EV stories.

This week on the Everything EV Podcast, we get behind the wheel of the all-new Nissan Micra and see how it compares to the Renault 5, fresh from its World Car of the Year win.

We also cover the biggest EV news of the week, including:

• Mercedes’ solid-state breakthrough with a new long-distance record
• The Honda N-One e launch in Japan, giving a glimpse of what’s coming to the UK next year
• Why Audi ditching the RS6 e-tron might be a smarter move than it looks

Polestar’s parent company Geely gearing up to launch its own-brand SUV in the UK

From compact superminis to cutting-edge solid-state tech, we break down the stories shaping the EV world.

In this special edition of the Everything EV Podcast, we look back at all the biggest new model and concept car news from the Munich Motor Show.

We cover the flood of announcements that will shape the EV market in the years ahead, including:

• A wave of affordable small EVs from Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra

• The mind-bending performance figures of the all-new Polestar 5

• BMW and Mercedes going head-to-head with new premium electric SUVs

• Budget-friendly newcomers from Leapmotor

From accessible city cars to cutting-edge performance flagships, we bring you the highlights from Europe’s biggest EV showcase.

This week on the Everything EV Podcast, we get behind the wheel of BYD’s new Atto 2 compact SUV to see how it stacks up in one of the most competitive EV segments.

George takes on the Explorer EV rally with Farizon’s SV van, putting eco-driving skills to the ultimate test.

We also dive into the biggest EV news of the week, including:

• Audi Concept C: the all-electric successor to the iconic TT

• Smart #2: the city-focused two-seater that marks Smart’s return to its roots

• Volkswagen’s electric Polo: plus the brand’s move back to familiar nameplates for its future models

• Vauxhall Mokka GSe: the hot crossover designed to undercut the Abarth 600e and Alfa Romeo Junior

• Mercedes axes the EQE: what it means for the brand’s strategy

• BMW iX3 revealed: the UK’s first 500-mile electric car

From performance concepts to long-range breakthroughs, we cover the EV stories shaping the future of driving.