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BONUS: The Best EVs Revealed at Brussels Motor Show 2026

BONUS: The Best EVs Revealed at Brussels Motor Show 2026

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The Brussels Motor Show 2026 showcased a variety of exciting electric vehicles, highlighting both affordable and premium options. Key reveals included the Kia EV2, a compact crossover with impressive range and features, and the Renault Twingo, designed for urban mobility. Notable mentions were the Volkswagen ID Polo and BYD ZATO, both targeting the budget-friendly segment. The episode dives into the specs, pricing, and unique features of these vehicles, emphasizing the shift towards practical, production-ready EVs that cater to diverse consumer needs.

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Concept

B-segment crossover

"That was the world premiere of this B-segment crossover. Production begins in February."

A B-segment crossover is a small SUV that combines the features of a car and an SUV. It's designed to be easy to drive in the city while offering more space and comfort than a regular car.

Term

EGMP

"Charging on a 400 volt version of EGMP means about 30 minutes for both battery packs, realistically 10 to 80."

EGMP is a special platform used for building electric cars. It helps manufacturers design vehicles that can use electric power more efficiently and have more space for batteries.

Term

kilowatt

"...small battery, 108 kilowatt motor, long range version, 100 kilowatts. I know not why."

A kilowatt is a way to measure how much power something uses or produces. For electric cars, it helps describe how strong the motor is or how much energy the battery can store.

Car

Keer EV2

"...what this Keer EV2 did, and check out a bonus edition of the show on your feed, which I talk only about the Keer EV2..."

The Keer EV2 is a compact electric car that comes with nice features but is priced reasonably, making it a good choice for many buyers.

Car

Hyundai Kona

"Had it on the Kona, it was excellent. Digital key, pet mode, good."

The Hyundai Kona is a small SUV that is great for city driving and has lots of tech features. It's known for being stylish and efficient.

Car

Renault Twingo

"Alright, let's talk about the Renault Twingo public debut of an A-segment car."

The Renault Twingo is a small car that's perfect for driving in the city. It's easy to park and great for short trips.

Car

Nissan Micra

"So, you've seen the little Nissan Micra. Now meet Renault Twingo."

The Nissan Micra is a small car that's easy to drive and park, often used in cities because it saves on fuel and space.

Term

AC charging

"6.6 kilowatt AC charging. An optional charge pack to go to 11."

AC charging is how you charge an electric car using regular electricity from your home or charging stations. It's the most common way to charge.

Term

bidirectional AC

"And then that becomes bidirectional AC. Okay, and 50 kilowatt DC."

Bidirectional AC means an electric car can not only charge up from the power grid but can also send power back to it, which can help during power shortages.

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DC charging

"Okay, and 50 kilowatt DC. This is very much aimed at keeping the cost down."

DC charging is a faster way to charge an electric car compared to regular charging. It's great for when you need a quick boost of power.

Car

Volkswagen ID Polo

"Now, at a public debut of the Volkswagen ID Polo, that is a 38 or 56 kilowatt hour pack coming middle of this year."

The Volkswagen ID Polo is a new electric car from Volkswagen. It has different battery sizes to choose from, which affects how far you can drive on a single charge.

Car

Volkswagen Id

"... motoring on that. Now, at a public debut of the Volkswagen ID Polo, that is a 38 or 56 kilowatt hour pack comi..."
Term

WLTP

"Both on WLTP say that they're going to do either 280 miles WLTP on the big pack."

WLTP is a testing method used to measure how far cars can go on a full charge or tank of fuel. It helps people understand how efficient a car is in real-life driving situations.

Car

Volkswagen ID. Polo

"...These smaller city cars, ID Polo coming in rear wheel drive, could be fun to drive this thing with 435 litres of boot space..."

The Volkswagen ID. Polo is an electric car based on the Polo model. It's made for city driving and has a lot of space in the trunk for carrying things.

Concept

MEB platform

"MEB plus platform on this pricing around 22,000. ID Polo's most significant innovation is the philosophical one. We got it wrong with the software and the touch screens on MEB platform."

The MEB platform is a special design that Volkswagen uses for making electric cars. It helps them build different types of electric vehicles more easily.

Car

BYD ZATO

"...Anyway, let's move on. BYD ZATO turned up for the European launch. That's under the Yuan up in China."

The BYD ZATO is a new electric car from a Chinese company called BYD. They are starting to sell it in Europe, and it's part of the growing trend of electric vehicles.

Term

LFP pack

"Again, LFP pack on this loads of safety features, big screens, smartphone integration because you'll be plugging your phone into this."

An LFP pack is a type of battery used in electric cars. It's safe and lasts a long time, making it a good choice for storing energy.

Term

smartphone integration

"smartphone integration because you'll be plugging your phone into this at about 25,000 starting price."

Smartphone integration means you can connect your phone to the car, so you can use apps, listen to music, or make calls through the car's system.

Car

BYD ATTO 2

"Affordable European EV segment for the ATTO 2 from BYD. The LFP pack is a pragmatic choice."

The BYD ATTO 2 is a budget-friendly electric car from a Chinese company called BYD. It's designed to be a practical choice for people looking for an affordable EV.

Car

Renault 5

"It'll undercut the Kia EV2 and Renault 5, but obviously you're taking a punt on a Chinese name."

The Renault 5 is a small car from Renault that has been updated to be electric. It's designed to be fun and practical for city driving.

Car

Kia EV6

"It'll undercut the Kia EV2 and Renault 5, but obviously you're taking a punt on a Chinese name."

The Kia EV6 is a new electric SUV from Kia that is designed to be stylish and efficient. It's one of the competitors in the electric car market.

Company

Leap Motor

"Leap motor were there with their B03X. That's the A10, otherwise known as, it's again a B segment crossover."

Leap Motor is a company from China that makes electric cars. They are trying to create cool and smart vehicles that run on electricity instead of gasoline.

Term

DC fast charging

"range maybe 500 kilometers WLTP, 100 kilowatt DC fast charging on this little front wheel drive compact crossover B segment Chinese car."

DC fast charging is a way to quickly charge electric cars. It uses a special type of electricity that makes the charging process much faster than regular charging methods.

Car

Leap Motor C10

"It sits between the ultra budget cars like the Renault Twingo or Leap Motor's own T03 and Leap Motor's own large SUV, which is the C10."

The Leap Motor C10 is a bigger electric SUV made by the same company as the T03. It's designed for people who need more space in their car.

Car

Leap Motor T03

"It sits between the ultra budget cars like the Renault Twingo or Leap Motor's own T03 and Leap Motor's own large SUV, which is the C10."

The Leap Motor T03 is a small electric car made by a Chinese company. It's designed to be affordable and easy to use in cities.

Car

Chevrolet C10

"...T03 and Leap Motor's own large SUV, which is the C10. Now there were some mid-range and premium EVs t..."
Car

XPeng P7 Plus

"So the X-Pong P7 Plus got its European premiere. Two big batteries on this, 62 or 75 kilowatt hours."

The X-Peng P7 Plus is a type of electric car that has a sleek design and is made by a company called X-Peng. It's known for being high-tech and efficient.

Term

800-volt system

"800-volt system and 5C charge rate. That means if you can find a charger quick enough, 10 to 80 happens in 12 minutes."

An 800-volt system helps electric cars charge faster and use less energy. It's like having a stronger power source that makes everything work better.

Car

Dodge Charger

"...and 5C charge rate. That means if you can find a charger quick enough, 10 to 80 happens in 12 minutes. So..."
Term

0 to 60 time

"which will bring the time down to 4.4 seconds, 0 to 60. Quite a large vehicle over 5 meters long, exactly 3 meter wheelbase."

0 to 60 time shows how fast a car can go from stopped to 60 miles per hour. It's a way to see how quick a car is.

Car

Hyundai Ioniq

"...meters long, exactly 3 meter wheelbase. Like the Hyundai Ioniq 5. That has an exactly 3 meter wheelbase. This o..."
Car

Bmw Ix3

"...'s not as efficient as what we're seeing now with BMW iX3 and Volvo EX60, what they can do with big batter..."
Car

Renault Zoe

"...tt of charging. Five minutes ago, I was buying a Renault Zoe. Okay, 10 years ago."
Term

horsepower

"There's almost 700 horsepower in the all-wheel drive version. A bit smaller, slightly smaller vehicle than the X-Pung P7 Plus."

Horsepower is a way to measure how powerful an engine is. The higher the horsepower, the faster and stronger the car can be.

Car

Bmw I5

"...lay. There is still an argument that if you have BMW i5 touring money, or Mercedes AMG, EQE, even the SU..."
Car

Mercedes-Benz EQE

"... you have BMW i5 touring money, or Mercedes AMG, EQE, even the SUV, you know, money, then you might g..."
Car

Opel Astra

"...d Opels are. Talking of which, the Opel Vauxhall Astra Electric got updated and enhanced. So the usable..."
Car

Mercedes-Benz CLA

"Now, in the premium segment, the Mercedes-Benz CLA won European Car of the Year."

The Mercedes-Benz CLA is a small luxury car that looks good and has a lot of modern technology. It's popular for being fun to drive and comfortable inside.

Car

Mercedes-Benz Mercedesbenz Cla

"And so that's pretty decent. Now, in the premium segment, the Mercedes-Benz CLA won European Car of the Year. See a separate bonus show all about why I think it won."
Car

Bmw X3

"...e. No, it doesn't quite hit the 500 miles of the BMW X3 or the new Volvo EX60. But still, 466 miles woul..."
Car

Mercedes-Benz Mercedesbenz Glb

"But whether that was for different markets, I'll dig into that. We also saw the seven seat Mercedes-Benz GLB. Production is now underway."
Car

Tesla Model

"... vehicles before, maybe you spent some time in a Tesla Model Y or a Model X for a few years and you're gettin..."
Car

Tesla Model X

"...maybe you spent some time in a Tesla Model Y or a Model X for a few years and you're getting out of that a..."
Car

Audi A6

"...e life of me whether we've seen that before. The Audi A6 and the Q6, I just think those are such underrate..."
Car

Jeep Recon

"...ing. We did see the Jeep Wagoneer S and the Jeep Recon. Those vehicles should come with 100 kilowatt-ho..."
Car

Jeep Wagoneer

"...now, this one looks amazing. We did see the Jeep Wagoneer S and the Jeep Recon. Those vehicles should come..."
Car

Cadillac Optiq

"...e premium vehicles. Also premium is the Cadillac OPTIQ. So that turned up at the show."
Car

Lucid Gravity

"...with big European potential, a bit like the Lucid Gravity, I think, on that. What else haven't we talked a..."
Car

Kia EV3

"...me neon interior bits as well. On the 3, the Kia EV3, 0-60 in like seven seconds. So as I say, they'r..."
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