Welcome to this week’s episode of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, where Matt Allan, Richard Alvin, and George East dive into wireless EV charging, affordable electric cars, and the latest Tesla drama.

In This Episode:

• Smart #1 & BYD Seal Reviews – The Good and the Bad:

• Matt takes on the Smart #1 – great design, solid efficiency, but an infuriating infotainment system.

• George reviews the BYD Seal, a stylish Model 3 rival with exceptional build quality but a frustrating touchscreen UX. Is it a deal-breaker?

• Donald Trump’s Surprise Tesla Purchase?

• After publicly slamming EVs, Trump has hinted at buying a Tesla to support his friend Elon Musk.

• With Tesla’s stock plummeting 50% year-on-year and celebrities ditching their Teslas, is this PR move too little, too late?

• Exclusive Interview: Charlie Levine, Global Strategy Manager at Electreon

• George speaks to Charlie Levine about wireless EV charging roads—a potential game-changer for urban charging.

• Could this technology eliminate range anxiety forever?

• VW ID. Everyone (ID.1) – A £17K Budget EV is Coming!

• Volkswagen officially reveals the concept, confirming a 94hp motor and 155-mile range.

• Most importantly… it ditches VW’s hated touch sliders in favour of physical buttons!

• Tesla Cybertruck Graffiti & Polestar’s Anti-Tesla Discount:

• TikTok vigilantes are projecting anti-Musk messages onto Cybertrucks.

• Polestar offers £5,000 off for Tesla owners wanting to switch brands.

• Volvo ES90 Unveiled – 435-Mile Range, 671hp Electric GT:

• Volvo’s fastest EV ever takes aim at the BMW i5 & Mercedes EQE.

• But do we really need a 435-mile range and 670hp in a Volvo?

• Maserati Kills Its MC20 Electric Supercar:

• Maserati scraps its MC20 Folgore, citing low demand for electric supercars.

• What does this mean for Maserati’s 2028 all-electric target?

• UK Hits 75,000 Public Chargers – EV Infrastructure is Booming!

• A 32% year-on-year increase and a 74% rise in ultra-rapid chargers is disproving EV range myths.

• MegaWatt Charging & The Future of EHGVs:

• 400kW & 1MW chargers are rolling out across the UK, supporting the next generation of electric trucks.

• Could this signal the end for hydrogen trucks?

• FIA Takes Over World Rallycross – A New Era Begins:

• Rallycross fans rejoice! The FIA has rescued the struggling championship and promises to develop new talent.

• Will this lead to an EV vs ICE battle for the future of rallycross?

• Next Week:

• Matt swaps the Smart #1 for the Smart #3 – is it any better?

• George drives the Hyundai IONIQ 5N & Abarth 500e Scorpionissima – do these hot EVs live up to the hype?

With affordable EVs, high-performance electric sports cars, and wireless charging innovations, this episode is packed with EV insights and industry shake-ups.

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