Autoblog Podcast #S2E18: Ferrari Luce + Chinese EV's dalen hard
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Autoblog Podcast May 29, 2026
Autoblog Podcast #S2E18: Ferrari Luce + Chinese EV's dalen hard

Autoblog Podcast #S2E18: Ferrari Luce + Chinese EV's dalen hard

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Autoblog Podcast #S2E18: Ferrari Luce + Chinese EV's dalen hard
Alpine A110
Car

Alpine A110

De Alpine A110 is een kleine sportwagen die is gemaakt om heel wendbaar en leuk te rijden te zijn. In de podcast wordt hij genoemd omdat hij goed aansluit bij wat de spreker zoekt. Het is dus een auto die vooral draait om rijplezier.

Alpine A290
Car

Alpine A290

De Alpine A290 is een kleine sportieve auto van Alpine. In de podcast wordt hij genoemd omdat hij goed past bij wat de spreker leuk vindt aan sportwagens. Het is dus een auto die vooral draait om rijplezier in een compact formaat.

718 Porsche 718
Car

718 Porsche 718

De “718” is de naam van een Porsche-lijn met sportwagens. In de podcast wordt hij genoemd in vergelijking met andere Porsche-modellen. Het is dus een manier om te praten over een specifieke categorie sportwagens van Porsche.

Porsche 918 Spyder
Car

Porsche 918 Spyder

De Porsche 918 Spyder is een heel dure en snelle sportwagen van Porsche. Hij rijdt met een combinatie van elektrische aandrijving en een verbrandingsmotor. In de podcast wordt hij genoemd als een voorbeeld van een topmodel in die categorie.

BMW 318
Car

BMW 318

This is a BMW model name. “318” is BMW’s way of labeling a specific version of the 3 Series, usually tied to the engine/trim. Here it’s just part of a list of cars they’ve had.

Porsche 718
Car

Porsche 718

Porsche 718 is Porsche’s mid-engine sports-car line (Cayman/Boxster). In this clip they’re saying they haven’t owned one yet, so it’s part of what they’ve tried or plan to try.

Ferrari 458 Italia
Car

Ferrari 458 Italia

The Ferrari 458 Italia is a famous Ferrari supercar with a mid-mounted engine and a V8. They mention it here as one of the cars in their lineup of examples.

Audi A8
Car

Audi A8

The Audi A8 is Audi’s top luxury sedan. In this clip it’s just mentioned as one of several car names in their list.

Term

laden

Here “laden” means charging the electric car’s battery. They’re saying they felt like they needed to charge after every trip.

Alpine A110R
Car

Alpine A110R

The Alpine A110R is a sporty, track-oriented Alpine. In this part, the host says it’s not electric, meaning it doesn’t use an EV powertrain.

Term

launch

“Launch” here means the car’s first hard push at the start of an acceleration run. The host is saying it didn’t do that kind of optimized start.

Term

wheelspin

Wheelspin is when the tires spin but the car doesn’t accelerate as effectively because they’re losing grip. Here, the host says it was spinning even up to around 80 km/h during the run.

Term

brakeboosten

“Brake-boosting” means you press the brake while giving it some throttle, usually to control traction. The host is describing how the car behaved before it finally accelerated.

Term

tractie

In this context, “tractie” means traction—how well the tires can grip the road without slipping. EVs and hybrids can feel different depending on traction because it affects how smoothly power transfers to the wheels.

Term

extender range electric vehicle

It’s an electric car with a small gas engine that doesn’t directly drive the wheels. Instead, it helps make electricity to keep the battery charged longer.

Term

38 kWh

38 kWh is how big the car’s battery is. Bigger battery usually means you can drive farther before needing to recharge.

Volvo XC90
Car

Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 plug-in is a hybrid SUV you can charge with electricity. You can drive on battery for a while, and when that runs low, the gas engine helps.

Bmw 7
Car

Bmw 7

De BMW 7 Series is een grote, luxe auto van BMW. In de podcast wordt gezegd dat latere versies langer zijn dan vroeger, wat vaak zorgt voor meer ruimte en comfort. Het is dus een auto die vooral draait om rijden in luxe.

Term

vier elektromotoren

“Four electric motors” means the car has multiple electric drive units instead of just one. That can help the car put power down better and accelerate strongly.

Term

1050 pk

“pk” is a way to measure engine power (like horsepower). More pk usually means stronger acceleration.

Term

990 Nm

“Nm” is torque, which is the twisting force that helps the car pull away quickly. Electric cars often have lots of torque right from a stop.

Term

accu-pakket, 122 kWh

That “122 kWh” number is how much energy is stored in the electric car’s battery. More battery energy usually means you can drive farther, all else equal.

Term

maximaal 350 kW

“350 kW” is how fast the car can charge at a fast charger. In practice, the car may not charge at that exact speed the whole time.

Term

800 volte architektuur

“800 volt” is the car’s electrical system voltage. Higher voltage can help the car accept faster charging more efficiently.

Jaguar Ipace
Car

Jaguar Ipace

The Jaguar I-Pace is an all-electric SUV from Jaguar. The hosts mention it as a comparison for how this other EV stacks up in the same general category.

Mercedes-AMG GT
Car

Mercedes-AMG GT

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a sporty Mercedes-AMG car meant to feel fast and exciting. In this discussion, it’s used as a benchmark for the kind of “sporty” character people expect.

Porsche Taycan
Car

Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan is Porsche’s electric performance car. They bring it up as an example of an EV that’s trying to feel sporty, not just practical.

Term

dikke accu

In an electric car, the “accu” is the battery. “Dikke accu” just means a bigger battery, which takes up space and affects how the car is built.

Term

handbak

“Handbak” means a manual gearbox—where you change gears yourself using a clutch and gear lever. The discussion is basically about how rare it is to find a Ferrari that still offers a manual.

Term

koppel

Koppel is de kracht waarmee de auto aan het wiel gaat trekken. Meer koppel betekent meestal dat je sneller optrekt, vooral bij lage snelheden.

AMG GT 63
Car

AMG GT 63

Dit is een snelle, sportieve Mercedes-AMG. In de podcast wordt hij gebruikt als vergelijkingspunt met een elektrische auto: ze zeggen dat die EV sneller is dan de AMG GT 63.

Term

snelladers

Snelladers zijn snellaadpunten voor elektrische auto’s. Hoe hoger het vermogen (zoals 600 kW), hoe sneller je in theorie kunt laden.

Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Car

Porsche Taycan Turbo S

De Porsche Taycan Turbo S is een heel snelle elektrische Porsche. De hosts gebruiken hem als vergelijkingspunt voor hoe snel en krachtig andere elektrische auto’s zijn.

Chevrolet C6
Car

Chevrolet C6

De Chevrolet Corvette is een sportwagen die vooral bekend staat om snel rijden en een sterke motor. In de podcast gaat het over hoe sommige versies in de loop van de tijd zijn veranderd. Dat soort veranderingen is belangrijk omdat het invloed kan hebben op hoe de auto rijdt.

Term

elektrische auto's

Elektrische auto’s rijden anders dan benzine- of dieselauto’s. De podcast gaat vooral over hoe het anders klinkt en voelt, omdat er geen echte motorverbranding is zoals bij traditionele auto’s.

Term

V8-sound

Sommige elektrische auto’s maken kunstmatig motorgeluid na, zoals het geluid van een V8. Dat is bedoeld om de rijbeleving “sportiever” te maken, ook al heeft de auto geen echte V8-motor.

Porsche Macan
Car

Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan is Porsche’s smaller SUV. Here it’s mentioned as a model Porsche can convert to electric more easily than the 911.

Porsche Cayenne
Car

Porsche Cayenne

The Porsche Cayenne is Porsche’s bigger SUV. In this segment, it’s listed as one of the models Porsche can switch to electric more easily than the 911.

Term

middenmotor

“Middenmotor” means the engine is placed closer to the middle of the car. The host is saying that this kind of layout makes it easier to build an electric version.

Term

accu's

Here “accu’s” means the car’s battery packs. The speaker is saying that using smaller batteries could help fit the layout, but it can hurt driving range.

Term

boxermotor

A “boxermotor” is a flat engine design. The host is saying the 911’s 6-cylinder boxer engine sound is a big part of why people buy it.

Ferrari 288 GTS
Car

Ferrari 288 GTS

The Ferrari 288 GTS is an older, rare Ferrari with a special mid-engine design. Here, the hosts say someone started with a 288 GTS and then modified it to look like another Ferrari.

Ferrari 288 GTO
Car

Ferrari 288 GTO

The Ferrari 288 GTO is a legendary, very rare Ferrari supercar. The hosts describe a conversion where the engine is reworked and turbocharging is added so the car behaves more like a real GTO.

Term

blok achterin liggen recht, dus in de lengte

“In de lengte” means the engine is mounted front-to-back. The hosts say this is one of the big engineering differences between the two Ferraris.

Term

blok achterin liggen dwars

“Dwars” means the engine is mounted sideways in the car. The hosts use this to explain that the GTO’s engine is mounted differently, which affects how the car is built.

Term

turbo's erop

“Turbo’s erop” means the car gets turbochargers. Turbos push extra air into the engine so it can make more power.

Term

versnellingsbakten achter

This means the gearbox/transmission is placed toward the back of the car. Putting it there can help the car’s balance and drivetrain layout.

Concept

origineel Ferrari chassis

An “original Ferrari chassis” means the main car frame is genuinely Ferrari. That matters because it’s the core structure, not just bodywork or cosmetic changes.

Brand

Zeekr

Zeekr is a Chinese electric-car brand. They mention it while talking about how modern EVs are being used and discussed in the car world.

Term

compounding

“Compounding” means your money can grow faster because you earn returns on both your original money and the gains you already made. It’s the idea of growth building on itself over time.

Alpina B10
Car

Alpina B10

De Alpina B10 is een luxe sportieve auto die is aangepast door Alpina. In de podcast wordt hij genoemd als voorbeeld in een gesprek over wielmaat en hoe dat eruitziet. Het gaat dus om een auto die vooral bekend staat om een gebalanceerde mix van comfort en prestaties.

Chevrolet C10
Car

Chevrolet C10

De Chevrolet C10 is een pick-up truck van Chevrolet. In de podcast wordt hij genoemd als voorbeeld in een gesprek over wielmaat en hoe dat eruitziet. Het is dus vooral een auto die vaak opvalt door zijn uiterlijk en verhoudingen.

AMG GT4
Car

AMG GT4

The Mercedes-AMG GT4 is a race-prepped GT car built for customer racing and track use. In this segment it’s used as a pricing/positioning comparison point against the Alpine A390, highlighting how different “serious” sports cars can land in similar budget territory.

Term

drilmotoor

“Three-motor” means the car uses more than one electric motor (or multiple motor units) to move the car. The benefit is usually better control and quicker response when you accelerate.

Term

active torque factoring

This phrase is basically about the car using electronics to control how much twisting force (torque) it sends to the wheels. The idea is to make the car feel smoother and quicker rather than just “raw power.”

Term

torque factort

Torque is the force that makes the car pull forward. When the host says “torque factort,” they’re talking about how the car’s power delivery changes when you go full throttle.

Brand

Alpine Stores

“Alpine Stores” are Alpine’s car showrooms. The hosts are saying you should go there and try the cars yourself.

Topic

proefruiden

“Proefruiden” appears to be a transcription error for “proefrijden,” which means taking a car for a test drive. It’s a key action the hosts recommend to evaluate the cars themselves.

Place

Amsterdam

They mention Amsterdam because that’s where one of the Alpine car showrooms is located.

Place

Soesdijk

Soesdijk is another location where you can visit an Alpine showroom.

Place

Eindhoven

Eindhoven is mentioned as another place with an Alpine showroom.

Place

Arnhem

Arnhem is another Dutch city where you can find an Alpine showroom.

Tesla Roadster
Car

Tesla Roadster

The Tesla Roadster is Tesla’s electric supercar idea. The hosts are talking about whether Tesla will actually bring it out and how the name/brand fits now that Tesla is everywhere.

Term

vehicle-to-grid

Vehicle-to-grid means your electric car can act like a power source. Instead of only charging, it can also send electricity back to the grid when demand is high.

EV-9
Car

EV-9

The Kia EV-9 is an electric SUV. The hosts say it can do vehicle-to-grid, which means the car can potentially send electricity back to the power system when it’s needed.

Concept

stroom-to-kort-issue

The “stroom-to-kort-issue” refers to a power-shortage problem—periods when electricity supply can’t meet demand. The hosts contrast this with how vehicle-to-grid could work differently by enabling EVs to contribute energy during peak moments.

Term

relax-stoel

A “relax seat” is a seat that reclines for comfort. The point being made is that in semi-autonomous driving, reclining too far can make it harder to take over fast if the system needs help.

Term

semi-autonomen auto

A semi-autonomous car can help drive, but it’s not fully in charge. You still have to watch what’s happening and be ready to grab control right away.

Term

Tesla Autopilot

Tesla Autopilot is Tesla’s driver-assistance system that can handle certain driving functions, but it’s not the same as a fully autonomous “hands-off” car. The key point is that the driver may still be required to monitor the road and be ready to intervene.

Term

self-driving

“Self-driving” means the car is supposed to drive on its own. But many systems still need the driver to watch and be ready to take over.

Term

sta-op-stoel

A “sta-op-stoel” is a power seat that helps move you into a more upright position. It’s basically a comfort/assistance seat that can reposition you more than a normal recline.

Term

onderhoudskosten

“Onderhoudskosten” means what you spend to maintain the car. That includes things like servicing and repairs. They’re converting it into a cost per kilometer to show how quickly it adds up.

Term

afgeschreven

“Afgeschreven” means the car loses value over time. The speaker is counting that loss as part of what it really costs to own the car. So it’s not just repairs—value drop matters too.

Term

liter

They’re talking about how much fuel the car would use—“90,000 liters.” That number helps estimate the total fuel cost over the ownership period. It’s part of the overall cost-per-kilometer math.

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