{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"DAILY: BMW i3 Saloon, Tesla UK Drops 37% and EVgo Hits 5,000 Stalls | 06 Mar 2026","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/daily-bmw-i3-saloon-tesla-uk-drops-37-and-evgo-hits-5-000-stalls-06-mar-2026","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8870951.mp3?modified=1772881546&sid=5051980&source=rss","description":"Can you help me make more podcasts? 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Its launch highlights the expansion of electric vehicles into new body styles.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Zeekr 009 is a big electric car that can carry many people, made by a company called Zeekr. 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It looks like a regular SUV but runs only on electricity, and BMW is still working on getting more people to buy it.","imageAttribution":"Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":121.31,"endTime":126.83,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model","url":"/cars/tesla/model-y","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/Tesla_Model_Y_%282025%29_MYLE_Festival_2025_DSC_9565.jpg","quote":"...ere's  so much excitement around the i3, aimed at Tesla Model 3 and the Chinese premium rivals  like X-Pungs an...","canonicalId":"car:tesla:model-y","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Tesla Model Y is a compact all-electric SUV that shares many components with the Tesla Model 3 sedan. It has gained significant attention for its blend of performance, range, and advanced technology, making it a strong competitor in the electric vehicle market, especially against Chinese premium rivals. Its popularity stems from Tesla's established charging network and software features.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Tesla Model Y is an electric car that looks like a small SUV and can drive without using gas. It's popular because it can go far on a single charge and has cool tech features. People talk about it a lot because it's one of the best electric cars you can buy.","imageAttribution":"Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":121.31,"endTime":126.83,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model 3","url":"/cars/tesla/model-3","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/Tesla_Model_3%2C_EMS_2024%2C_Essen_%28P1032260%29.jpg","quote":"[121.3s]  so much excitement around the i3, aimed at Tesla Model 3 and the Chinese premium rivals","canonicalId":"car:tesla:model-3","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Tesla Model 3 is a popular electric sedan from Tesla known for its range, performance, and relatively affordable price compared to other Tesla models. It is often a benchmark for electric vehicles in the premium segment.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Tesla Model 3 is a well-known electric car that many people like because it can go far on a single charge and is not too expensive for a Tesla.","imageAttribution":"Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)"}},{"startTime":129.3,"endTime":136.31,"type":"term","title":"800 volt architecture","url":"/glossary/800-volt-architecture","quote":"[129.3s]  The i3 obviously sits on the Neuerklasse Gen 6 platform, that brings 800 volt architecture,","canonicalId":"term:800-volt-architecture","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"An 800 volt architecture in electric vehicles refers to the electrical system operating at 800 volts instead of the more common 400 volts. This allows for faster charging times and improved efficiency in power delivery.","simplifiedExplanation":"800 volt architecture means the car's electric system uses higher voltage, which helps the car charge faster and work better."}},{"startTime":136.5,"endTime":174.7,"type":"car","title":"BMW 3 Series","url":"/cars/bmw/3-series","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/BMW_3_SERIES_E90_China.jpg","quote":"400 kilowatt fast charging, and BMW previously delayed an electric 3 series, they said waiting for battery technology to catch up with the performance that it wanted to have...","canonicalId":"car:bmw:3-series","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The BMW 3 Series is a popular compact executive car known for its sporty handling and performance, now evolving into electric variants.","simplifiedExplanation":"The BMW 3 Series is a well-known car that many people like because it drives well and looks nice. 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The company called that enough to cement its place as the third largest DC fast charging network in the United States and the second fastest growing.","canonicalId":"term:dc-fast-charging","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"DC fast charging is a method of charging electric vehicles using direct current at high power levels, allowing much faster battery charging compared to standard AC charging.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a way to charge electric cars very quickly by sending electricity straight to the battery."}},{"startTime":444.0,"endTime":460.1,"type":"company","title":"EVgo","url":"/glossary/evgo","quote":"Now EVGO finished Q4 last year with 5100 DC fast charging stalls in operation up 25% year on year. 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For the full year EVGO added 1200 stalls then at gain came in at roughly 1000 after their renew program replaced older hardware.","canonicalId":"term:charging-stalls","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Charging stalls are individual parking spots equipped with electric vehicle chargers where drivers can plug in and recharge their cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"These are parking spots with chargers for electric cars to plug in and get power."}},{"startTime":478.4,"endTime":481.9,"type":"concept","title":"hardware renew program","url":"/glossary/hardware-renew-program","quote":"For the full year EVGO added 1200 stalls then at gain came in at roughly 1000 after their renew program replaced older hardware. Hallelujah wish more networks would do that.","canonicalId":"concept:hardware-renew-program","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A hardware renew program involves replacing older charging equipment with newer, more efficient technology to improve reliability and charging speed.","simplifiedExplanation":"This means swapping out old charging machines for new ones so they work better and faster."}},{"startTime":485.4,"endTime":495.6,"type":"term","title":"Electric Highway","url":"/glossary/electric-highway","quote":"Gridsurf did a great job over here when they bought an ageing network the Electric Highway which in fairness we couldn't have done without it in the very early days and nobody else did the job did they but the Electric Highway did but the hardware was long in the tooth when Gridsurf got hold of it and spent big and replaced it all and it's fantastic now.","canonicalId":"term:electric-highway","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Electric Highway is a network of electric vehicle charging stations in the UK that was one of the earliest public charging infrastructures.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a group of charging stations across the UK where electric cars can recharge."}},{"startTime":514.5,"endTime":524.15,"type":"term","title":"350 kilowatt charger","url":"/glossary/350-kilowatt-charger","quote":"Bigger sites grew more common in the United States, 29% of stations had at least 6 stalls up from 20% a year earlier and the hardware is skewing faster too for EVGO, 62% of stalls featuring a 350 kilowatt charger.","canonicalId":"term:350-kilowatt-charger","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A 350 kilowatt charger is a very high-power DC fast charger capable of delivering up to 350 kW of power, enabling very rapid charging of compatible electric vehicles.","simplifiedExplanation":"This charger can give a lot of electricity very fast to an electric car, so it charges quickly."}},{"startTime":533.31,"endTime":538.53,"type":"car","title":"Lucid Gravity","url":"/cars/lucid/gravity","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/Lucid_Gravity%2C_GIMS_2024%2C_Le_Grand-Saconnex_%28GIMS0047-3-RR%29.jpg","quote":"Lucid tied February's lift to a production ramp up of their SUV the Gravity customer deliveries began last year","canonicalId":"car:lucid:gravity","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Lucid Gravity is an electric SUV from Lucid Motors, positioned as a luxury electric sport utility vehicle. 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It’s like other small cars that don’t use gas and are good for short trips and parking in tight places.","imageAttribution":"Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)"}},{"startTime":726.5,"endTime":755.8,"type":"company","title":"Scout Motors","url":"/glossary/scout-motors","quote":"\"against scout motors and Volkswagen over scouts desire to sell direct consumers scout motors the new electric brand from Volkswagen group they ended up with a scout brand through a bizarre sequence of acquisitions and things\"","canonicalId":"company:scout-motors","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Scout Motors is a new electric vehicle brand owned by Volkswagen Group, revived from the historic Scout name. It aims to sell electric vehicles directly to consumers, challenging traditional dealership sales models.","simplifiedExplanation":"Scout Motors is a new electric car company owned by Volkswagen. 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They significantly reduce charging time compared to standard AC chargers.","simplifiedExplanation":"A DC fast charger is a special charger for electric cars that fills up the battery much faster than normal chargers. It helps you get back on the road quicker."}},{"startTime":823.7,"endTime":830.0,"type":"term","title":"kilowatt hour battery","url":"/glossary/kilowatt-hour-battery","quote":"chargers 10 years ago weren't we but it has a 60 kilowatt hour battery all nicely integrated into a single floor standing enclosure","canonicalId":"term:kilowatt-hour-battery","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A kilowatt hour (kWh) battery measures the energy storage capacity of an electric vehicle's battery. It indicates how much energy the battery can hold, which affects the vehicle's driving range.","simplifiedExplanation":"A kilowatt hour battery is how much electricity a car's battery can store. The bigger the number, the farther the car can usually drive before needing to recharge."}},{"startTime":937.31,"endTime":944.61,"type":"car","title":"Porsche Cayenne","url":"/cars/porsche/cayenne","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/60/2023_Porsche_Cayenne_Coup%C3%A9_S_1X7A1674.jpg","quote":"...probably planning to and so in that that electric cayenne  segment they've had to do something different an...","canonicalId":"car:porsche:cayenne","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche Cayenne is a luxury midsize SUV known for combining sports car performance with SUV practicality. Recently, Porsche has introduced an electric version to compete in the growing electric SUV segment, differentiating itself with high-end features and driving dynamics. 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This helps the car charge faster and work better."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Martyn Lee","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/daily-bmw-i3-saloon-tesla-uk-drops-37-and-evgo-hits-5-000-stalls-06-mar-2026/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}