{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ep 102: Mad Juke, 574 mile Merc and Kia’s Shock EV Kill!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ep-102-mad-juke-574-mile-merc-and-kia-s-shock-ev-kill","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64de47832cfe0100110394f8/e/69e5f83607ecece42af7861e/media.mp3","description":"Kilowatt Half Hour – Episode 102: Mad Juke, 574-Mile Merc & Kia’s Shock EV KillIt’s been another packed week in the fast-moving world of electric cars, and the Electrifying.com team are back to make sense of it all. Nicola, Mike and new presenter Sam Burnett settle in to chat through the latest EV headlines, what they’ve been driving, and answer your questions.This week, there’s plenty to get stuck into – from the newly revealed Nissan Juke and the (sort-of) approval of Tesla’s self-driving tech in the Netherlands, to Kia making the surprising decision to axe one of its most successful electric models. Plus, there’s excitement around a Mercedes capable of a jaw-dropping 574 miles on a charge.The team also share their latest drives, including the VW ID models, a long-term farewell to the Volvo EX30, and a cross-channel EV trip in a Hyundai Kona Electric.As always, listeners are at the heart of the show. There’s advice for a soon-to-be Polestar 2 owner choosing the right home charging tariff, guidance on picking a used EV for mixed driving needs, and some fascinating real-world efficiency data from the community.Add in your comments on pothole-proof cars, infotainment frustrations, and app reliability – plus a few laughs along the way – and you’ve got another lively half hour of EV chat.Plug in, turn up, and enjoy the ride. Hosted on Acast. 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