Welcome to this week’s episode of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, where Matt Allan, Richard Alvin, and George East explore the latest in electric vehicles, charging solutions, and industry trends.

In This Episode:

• Kia EV9 Review – Big, Bold, and Surprisingly Efficient:

• George shares his experience driving the massive Kia EV9, achieving Tesla-rivalling efficiency while turning heads in Manchester.

• Is this 7-seater SUV the best full-sized electric family car?

• Maserati’s High-Performance EVs – The GranCabrio Folgore Convertible:

• Matt takes a spin in Maserati’s all-electric Grand Tourers – the GranTurismo Folgore and GranCabrio Folgore.

• Are they the best luxury EV GTs on the market?

• Kia’s EV Day 2024 – New Cars and Affordable Vans:

• Kia unveils its EV4, EV5, and the ultra-affordable EV2 concept, aiming to revolutionise the sub-£30K electric car market.

• The PV5 van could shake up the commercial sector, reportedly starting at just £30,000—making it cheaper than a Ford Transit!

• Dacia Spring Gets an Affordable Successor:

• A new £15,000 all-electric city car is coming in 2026, built in Europe to avoid tariffs. Will this finally make EVs mainstream for budget-conscious buyers?

• Mini Delays UK Production of Cooper and Aceman EVs:

• Plans to build Mini’s core EV lineup in Oxford have been put on hold, citing market uncertainty.

• Could this delay signal deeper EV adoption challenges in Europe?

• £1 Billion UK Gigafactory Plans Announced:

• Volklec’s gigafactory is set to create 1,000 jobs by 2030, producing high-performance batteries for specialist sectors.

• Could this help position the UK as a leader in battery technology?

• Exclusive Interview – FIA RallyCross Star Klara Andersson:

• To mark International Women’s Day, we speak to FIA RallyCross driver Klara Andersson about her electric rally career, the future of sustainable motorsport, and breaking barriers in racing.

• Tesla’s Virtual Queuing System:

• After fistfights at California superchargers, Tesla is launching a virtual queue system to improve charging station fairness. Will it solve congestion issues?

• Musk’s Growing Backlash & Polestar’s Clever Marketing Move:

• Elon Musk’s controversies are turning buyers away from Tesla—59% of UK buyers now say they’d avoid the brand.

• Polestar offers a £5,000 discount to Tesla owners who want to switch brands. Will this strategy work?

• Lucid Motors’ Struggles – $300K Loss Per Car Sold:

• Luxury EV maker Lucid is bleeding cash, losing $300,000 per vehicle in 2023.

• CEO Peter Rawlinson steps down—can Lucid turn things around before it’s too late?

• VW’s ID.1 (ID Everyone) – A New Budget EV for £17K:

• Volkswagen teases its most affordable EV yet, aiming to bring back the spirit of the VW Up!.

• Could this be the breakthrough budget EV Europe needs?

With supercars, affordable EVs, and Tesla drama, this episode is packed with insights, reviews, and industry shakeups.

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