{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Episode 107: The comeback kids: Citigo and 2CV!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-107-the-comeback-kids-citigo-and-2cv","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64de47832cfe0100110394f8/e/6a15b84b83dd9b6e11b83bb6/media.mp3","description":"This week on the Kilowatt Half Hour, Vicky, Batch and Tom tackle another packed week in the world of EVs, from rumours of a cut-price electric Škoda Citigo revival to Volvo’s bold claim that cars “wouldn’t be accepted” if invented today.There’s chat about the stunning new Volvo EX60, the tiny Škoda Epiq, and whether the AMG GT Coupe is actually… good looking? Plus, the team discuss manual gearboxes and diesel engines potentially disappearing by 2030, and the latest cars added to the UK government’s EV grant scheme.Also this week:⚡ Could MG’s new parking tech cure Britain’s worst parkers?⚡ Lee from Doncaster needs help choosing his next company EV⚡ Barnard’s Bargain returns with a tempting Volvo EX30 lease deal⚡ Your comments on battery degradation, charging, terminology nitpicks — and complaints that the podcast STILL isn’t long enough…As always, expect news, views, gentle arguing and questionable tangents from the Electrifying.com team.Email your questions and comments to: podcast@electrifying.comWatch the podcast and all our latest videos on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. 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Even with insulated, properly rated EV charging cables, heat buildup is a safety concern.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re saying you should fully unroll the charging cable while charging. Coiled cables can get hotter than you’d expect, so unwinding it is the safer choice."}},{"startTime":2783.7,"endTime":2794.6,"type":"term","title":"15 amp outlet","url":"/glossary/15-amp-outlet","quote":"Tassie EV said sorry campsites don't need dedicated charges a 15 amp outlet is all you need or a 32 amp one Australian campsites do it for those in EVs who car camp","canonicalId":"term:15-amp-outlet","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A 15 amp outlet is a household electrical socket rated to deliver up to 15 amps of current, which limits how fast an EV can charge. In the segment, it’s contrasted with a 32 amp option for powered campsite charging.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “15 amp” outlet is a standard kind of power socket with a limit on how much electricity it can provide. That limit affects how quickly your EV can charge."}},{"startTime":2788.2,"endTime":2800.9,"type":"term","title":"32 amp one","url":"/glossary/32-amp-one","quote":"a 15 amp outlet is all you need or a 32 amp one Australian campsites do it ... well I suppose a 32 amp socket is basically a charge point","canonicalId":"term:32-amp-one","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A 32 amp outlet is a higher-current power supply than a typical 15 amp socket, allowing faster EV charging in many setups. The hosts also equate it to a “charge point” in practical terms because it can provide charging-capable power.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “32 amp” outlet can supply more electricity than a 15 amp one. More electricity usually means faster charging for an EV (depending on the car and charger)."}},{"startTime":2815.29,"endTime":2821.49,"type":"car","title":"Bmw Ix","url":"/cars/bmw/ix","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3b/2022_BMW_iX_xDrive_40_CRI_12_2021_2727.jpg","quote":"somebody turning up in a\n[2815.3s] BMW ix with 110 kilowatt thing and charging because that's quite expensive","canonicalId":"car:bmw:ix","priority":0.35,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The BMW iX is BMW’s electric SUV, and the hosts are using it as an example of a higher-cost EV to charge at a campsite. The key point here is that charging an EV with higher power draw costs more than slower, casual charging.","simplifiedExplanation":"The BMW iX is an electric BMW SUV. The point of mentioning it is that charging an EV can cost a lot, especially when it’s using higher-power charging.","imageAttribution":"Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz) (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":2815.3,"endTime":2826.8,"type":"term","title":"110 kilowatt","url":"/glossary/110-kilowatt","quote":"somebody turning up in a\n[2815.3s] BMW ix with 110 kilowatt thing and charging because that's quite expensive","canonicalId":"term:110-kilowatt","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“110 kilowatt” refers to charging power: how fast electricity can be delivered to an EV. Higher kilowatt charging generally costs more and can draw more energy, which is why campsite owners may want a fair way to charge EV users.","simplifiedExplanation":"“110 kilowatts” is how fast the charger can put energy into the electric car. Faster charging usually means higher cost, especially if the campsite charges based on usage."}},{"startTime":2833.1,"endTime":2839.9,"type":"term","title":"32 amps","url":"/glossary/32-amps","quote":"and supplying something at 32 amps is has a cost attached to it so yeah well you need a way of being\n[2841.7s] able to to split up who is on the campsite and who's using the most energy","canonicalId":"term:32-amps","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“32 amps” is the charging current level (how much electrical current flows). Even if the campsite charges are based on pitch fees, higher current charging increases electricity usage and operating cost, so it may need separate metering or fees.","simplifiedExplanation":"“32 amps” is a measure of how much electricity the charger is pushing into the car. More current typically means more energy use, which can raise the cost for the campsite."}},{"startTime":2833.1,"endTime":2884.9,"type":"topic","title":"campsite EV charging fairness","url":"/glossary/campsite-ev-charging-fairness","quote":"you need a way of being able to to split up who is on the campsite and who's using the most energy\n[2852.6s] and it within included within that is an average energy use","canonicalId":"topic:campsite-ev-charging-fairness","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This segment focuses on how campsites should fairly charge EV drivers for electricity use. The hosts discuss separating EV charging costs from the standard pitch fee so heavy chargers don’t subsidize lighter users.","simplifiedExplanation":"They talk about how campsites should handle charging electric cars fairly. The idea is that people who use more electricity to charge should pay for that extra usage."}},{"startTime":2864.7,"endTime":2869.9,"type":"term","title":"charging point","url":"/glossary/charging-point","quote":"so it does need to be separated so hence why a charging point a proper\n[2869.9s] charging point would get around that yeah","canonicalId":"term:charging-point","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “charging point” is a dedicated EV charging station that can meter and allocate electricity use to a specific user. The hosts argue that using a proper charging point avoids unfairness when campsite pitch fees assume an average energy use.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “charging point” is a specific place/station for charging an electric car. It helps track who used how much electricity so the cost can be charged fairly."}},{"startTime":2895.93,"endTime":2901.35,"type":"car","title":"Hyundai Ioniq 9","url":"/cars/hyundai/ioniq-9","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0b/2025_Hyundai_Ioniq_9_%28Front%29_at_the_2025_NYC_Auto_Show.jpg","quote":"...t a campsite in France last year and I charged an Ioniq 9 which has got an enormous battery um and I stuck ...","canonicalId":"car:hyundai:ioniq 9","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is an electric vehicle with a very large battery, and it’s mentioned because the host personally charged one during a trip. The context highlights the car’s charging capability and battery size as key reasons it stood out. That’s why it’s relevant in a podcast focused on real-world EV use and charging experiences.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is an electric car with a very large battery. 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