Ep 100: EV2 price shock, Honda leg it (again) & we hit 100! ⚡🎉
About this episode
The Kilowatt Half Hour celebrates its 100th podcast episode with birthday banter, Easter “eggs,” and a busy round-up of EV news and drives. Highlights include Kia EV2 pricing and efficiency claims (281 miles for £26,995, plus discounts), Volvo ES90 interior luxury, and BMW iX3 range performance. The team also discusses steer-by-wire arriving in Mercedes EQS, VW Group’s drip-fed launch strategy, and Honda/Sony’s stalled EV JV. A rant about Polestar 4 software glitches closes the show.
It’s a big one this week as we celebrate our 100th episode (no, not our 100th birthdays). Nicola, Ginny and Mike are back — with questionable WiFi, strong opinions and plenty of electric chat.
We kick things off with the Kia EV2’s headline-grabbing pricing, asking whether it’s a bargain or a bit of a shock. There’s also first-drive chat on the BMW iX3, plus a look at what Ginny’s been driving (and what she can’t talk about yet…).
In the news, we dive into steer-by-wire tech (is it the future or a step too far?) and react to Honda and Sony calling time on their EV partnership.
There’s also a 100th episode surprise, Easter chat, a tempting Capri lease deal, and loads of your questions, from real-world efficiency to whether public charging can stack up financially.
Thanks for sticking with us for 100 episodes, here’s to the next hundred! ⚡
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