CCS Convo is a podcast for the electric vehicle lover and the EV Curious. Regular episodes discuss model news, charging and sustainable technology for the electric age. Hosted by Nick Smith, with Louise giving opinion and humour; not to mention a dose of sanity, the show is released fortnightly to keep pace with the ever changing electric landscape.
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.
8 Oct 2023
BONUS: Mega Review - Nick and Louise on the Atto 3
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.
8 Oct 2023
BONUS: Mega Review - Nick on the Smart #1
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.
26 Sept 2023
S1 E06 - Around the World in 8 Stories
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 (https://www.rps-dm.co.uk/ccs-convo)
25 Sept 2023
BONUS: Mega Review - Nick and Louise on the Mokka e
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.
22 Sept 2023
BONUS: Mega Review - Louise on the Jeep Avenger
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.
18 Sept 2023
BONUS: Mega Review - Nick on the Vauxhall Astra e Hatchback
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.
18 Sept 2023
BONUS: Mega Review - Louise on the Citroen eC4X
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.
20 Aug 2023
S1 E05 - Better late than never
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.
25 May 2023
S1 E04 - A trip through the late May news.
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.
You can find out more at www.rps-dm.co.uk/ccs-convo or support the show on Captivate.
5 May 2023
S1 E03 - e-208, is the 2.5 year old supermini still good?
In this episode of CCS Convo, Nick and Louise discuss the Peugeot e-208 GT Premium. Both had the chance on May Day to drive the 2.5 year old Peugeot electric supermini, thanks to Stellantis &You Peugeot (https://www.stellantisandyou.co.uk/peugeot-sheffield) in Sheffield.
We discuss the looks, the drive and the feel of the car, along with what we think are the main rivals for the small French car with a shocking attitude!
You can find out more about the Peugeot e-208 by visiting www.stellantisandyou.co.uk (http://www.stellantisandyou.co.uk).
You can find out more about CCS Convo by visiting www.rps-dm.co.uk/ccs-convo (http://www.rps-dm.co.uk/ccs-convo)
2 May 2023
S1 E02 - News Focus - Chargers and Charging Speeds
In this episode of CCS Convo, Louise joins the team as a full time member and talks about the latest news from the world of Electric Vehicles. We talk about:
The GWM Ora Saloon
Facelift Volkswagen ID.3
Confirmed specs and prices for the smart #1
New EV models from Cupra
The new MG Cyberster
Skoda's new Elroq and Estate concepts
HiPhi's recent European homologation
160 new chargers for South Yorkshire
New Arnold Clark rapid chargers
You can find out more at rps-dm.co.uk/ccs-convo
22 Apr 2023
S1 E01 - News and Lou's
Welcome to the first episode of the newly revived Yorkshire EV Club Podcast. In this episode of the show we look at:
The newly announced 6th model in the Volkswagen ID line up, the ID.7.
Teaser images of the new 2024 MINI Cooper SE and details of the new MINI range.
The MINI Countryman SE ALL4 which has been testing in cold weather in the north of Europe.
Facelifts to the Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge range including more power and bigger batteries.
The success of Hyundai’s Ioniq sub-brand at the New York International Auto Show’s World Car of the Year Awards.
Fiat’s new Abarth 500e Scorpionissimo hot hatch.
We meet club member Louise and talk about her experiences as a new driver in a Peugeot e-2008.
You can find out more about the Yorkshire EV Club on Facebook at this address: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YEVClub (https://www.facebook.com/groups/YEVClub)
You can find out more about the podcast at http://www.rps-dm.co.uk/the-yorkshire-ev-club-podcast (http://www.rps-dm.co.uk/the-yorkshire-ev-club-podcast)
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