083 - Should you buy the KIA EV3? and the O.G. Electric Car? World Solar Challenge
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The episode dives into the Kia EV3, Kia's smallest electric vehicle, with hosts Steven and Trevor sharing their driving experiences and insights on its features, pricing, and market positioning. They discuss the EV3's competition and its appeal as an entry-level EV. The episode also features a conversation with Cameron Wallace from the Australian National University's team participating in the World Solar Challenge, highlighting the innovative solar-powered vehicles and the engineering challenges faced by students. The blend of practical EV discussions and student-led solar racing makes for an engaging listen.
Kia Sportage
"... let my wife drive this too. Like she's got a Kia Sportage at the moment. And I said to her, this is the sma..."
Toyota A90
"It's got very environmentally conscious materials used throughout it, like a 90% or something like that. Look, for the size of the car, it is still pricey."
Sealion Cline 7
"What's it compete against? Is it a C-Line 7? Oh, no, it's smaller than a C-Line 7."
Toyota RAV4
"... think. I don't think you're going to come from a RAV4 to this. Right."
Byd Shark 6
"...e Dolphin, the Addo3, the C-Line, 6 and 7 and the Shark. That's a pretty good range of electrified vehicl..."
Mercury Cougar
"We just finished a week of testing in Cougar Petey. And now we're on our drive"
Dodge Charger
"electrics pouch, a little electric charger. So you've got to put a battery"
Ariel Atom 3
"thought we should drive the Atom 3 more often."
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