Join the Electrifying.com (http://electrifying.com/) team for a weekly wander through the world of electric cars. Whether you’re charging, relaxing, or trying to look busy for the boss with your headphones on, our round-up of the electric week is the perfect way to spend half an hour. Discover what the team has been up to, driving, reviewing and complaining about. We discuss the topics that really matter alongside the ones that really don’t. If you love electric cars or are merely window shopping, this is the podcast for you.
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Ep 127: Jag's Jeopardy, Paris Stars and BMW smashes 500 miles!
Is Jaguar’s radical new Type 01 the start of a glorious new chapter or a massive gamble? Ginny, Nicola and Mike get stuck into the biggest EV stories of the week, including BMW’s latest electric SUV and its astonishing 500-mile-plus range.
We’re also looking ahead to the Paris Motor Show, where a host of exciting new concepts are set to steal the spotlight, and checking out Renault’s latest Espace concept.
Plus, we’re answering your questions! Should you splash out on a fabric roof for your new Renault 4? How does regenerative braking actually make an EV more efficient? And what should you do when your electric car’s infotainment system decides to go on strike?
There’s plenty of listener feedback, too, as we hear from new EV owners in Australia, debate the cost of public charging and VAT, and discover what you really thought of last week’s show. And, of course, there’s time for more kipper-related controversy…
Got an EV question or a car-buying dilemma? Email us at podcast@electrifying.com (mailto:podcast@electrifying.com).
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6 Oct 2026
Ep 126: Slippers, kippers and electric hot hatches
The Kilowatt Half Hour is back, and this week there’s a lot to get through — from electric hot hatches and Renault’s latest updates to the increasingly fierce battle for ultra-fast EV charging.
Vicky, Nicola and Tom discuss the new Renault Megane E-Tech, which gets more range, faster charging and qualifies for the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant. We also look at Geely and BYD’s charging arms race, with some frankly ridiculous charging speeds on the horizon.
We tackle your car-buying dilemmas too, including the tricky choice between the BMW iX3, Volvo EX60 and Smart #5 Brabus — plus the eternal question: should you buy a car with your head or your heart?
There’s also a mystery Renault Fuego concept to investigate, a new EV owner celebrating their EVV status, and plenty of your suggestions for retro Renaults, weird vans and the best uses for V2L.
And, of course, we read your comments — including some strong opinions on cash buyers, kippers, waffles, fidgeting, phone positioning and why the Kilowatt Half Hour is increasingly looking like the Kilowatt Hour.
All that, plus your questions, comments and the usual Electrifying.com chaos.
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29 Sept 2026
Ep 125: Gordini's Alive! and the Pixo paradox
The Kilowatt Half Hour is back with another packed episode of EV news, car-buying advice and, naturally, plenty of waffle.
This week, Ginny, Mike and Tom discuss another reborn Renault, Bentley’s eye-wateringly expensive new electric SUV and the tiny new Nissan Pixo – which may or may not get Nicola hot under the collar.
We also look at some surprisingly good news for high-mileage EVs, with new data suggesting electric cars are less likely to fail their MOT than petrol cars as the miles rack up.
Plus, we answer your car-buying questions: should you lease a new EV for a young driver rather than buy a cheap used car? What makes the perfect electric car for an over-70s driver? And why are some car dealers apparently more interested in finance customers than people paying cash?
There’s also this week’s EV Virgin, your suggestions for future used-car reviews, more debate about what actually counts as a Chinese car, and a return to the enduringly hilarious Deli Van saga.
All that, plus your comments, questions and plenty of the banter that makes the Kilowatt Half Hour considerably longer than half an hour.
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