{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ep 101: The EV that broke Nicola, charging prices SLASHED and EV sales boom!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ep-101-the-ev-that-broke-nicola-charging-prices-slashed-and-ev-sales-boom","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64de47832cfe0100110394f8/e/69dcb1bdf24ed7c15f91d883/media.mp3","description":"We’re back after Easter (and far too much chocolate), and yes… we’re starting exactly where we left off. Nicola’s now-infamous rant about the Polestar 4 infotainment system returns for part two – complete with your brilliant reactions and a slightly more… calming reset guide. Public service, Electrifying style.Elsewhere, it’s been a busy week behind the wheel. There’s a twin test fresh from the barn, Vicky’s been driving the Tiggo, and we’ve even squeezed in a first go in the new Jaguar GT.In the news, EV sales are booming, and Octopus Energy is shaking things up by slashing on-street charging costs – in some cases making it cheaper than charging at home. Is this a turning point for EV drivers without driveways?We also dive into your comments and questions, including first-time EV buyers, real-world efficiency wins, and one listener’s frustrating experience with the Citroën e-C4. Plus, we tackle everything from Renault feature updates to which EVs actually cope with Britain’s worst roads.And finally… are modern car interiors getting a bit dull? You’ve got thoughts – and we’re here for them.If you’re still with us, thanks for listening! Don’t forget to follow, review, and check us out on YouTube at Electrifying.com. Or write to us at podcast@electrifying.com.See you next week ⚡ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":182.2,"endTime":199.4,"type":"term","title":"infotainment system","url":"/glossary/infotainment-system","quote":"To reset the infotainment system on the Polestar 4, simultaneously press and hold the cancel and driver display menu buttons on the steering wheel until the display change.","canonicalId":"term:infotainment-system","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An infotainment system is the car’s main interface for the touchscreen, menus, navigation, media, and many vehicle settings. When it freezes or bugs out, it can make features feel unresponsive. Resetting it can restore normal operation without needing a dealer visit.","simplifiedExplanation":"The infotainment system is the car’s screen and menu system. If it freezes or doesn’t respond, some controls may not work right. 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What you actually pay can be different once financing and promotions are included."}},{"startTime":549.0,"endTime":596.2,"type":"term","title":"brake pedal","url":"/glossary/brake-pedal","quote":"You have to be stood on the brakes so hard to get it to register that you want it to change gear. ... But you also have to be absolutely standing on the brake pedal for it to do it too.","canonicalId":"term:brake-pedal","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The brake pedal input is used by the car’s electronic control system as a safety interlock for shifting between Reverse/Drive. If the brake force (or detection) isn’t sufficient, the car may refuse the shift or select Neutral.","simplifiedExplanation":"The brake pedal isn’t just for stopping—some cars use it as a safety check before they’ll let you switch directions. 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The speaker is saying their Renault cars had a similar “you have to press/hold things just right” behavior before the car will switch into Reverse or Drive."}},{"startTime":627.0,"endTime":628.5,"type":"brand","title":"electrifying.com","url":"/glossary/electrifying-com","quote":"[627.0s]  So check out electrifying.com.\n[628.5s]  There will be a review of both of those up very soon.","canonicalId":"brand:electrifying-com","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Electrifying.com is referenced as a source that will publish reviews. In listener terms, it’s likely a media site focused on EVs, charging, and ownership experience.","simplifiedExplanation":"They mention electrifying.com as a website that will have EV reviews soon. 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