Episode 87: Nissan’s lazy boi, Epiq tales and some Soul searching
About this episode
A lively discussion covers the surge of new electric vehicle launches, including detailed impressions of models like the BMW iX3, Mercedes EQS solid-state battery tests, and the quirky Nissan Micra versus Renault 5 debate. The hosts share personal takes on standout cars such as the Polestar 5 and Hyundai Concept 3, explore affordable EV options, and respond to listener questions about family EV choices and accessibility. They also touch on the used Kia Soul's appeal and the elusive Insta EV. The episode blends news, reviews, and listener interaction with humor and insight into the evolving EV landscape.
This week we’ll be talking about how the busiest August for new cars since we launched in 2020 is fast turning into the busiest September with the Nissan Micra, Škoda Epiq and a host of other new arrivals.
Plus, we’ll also be answering YOUR EV questions and dipping into the postbag to find out your views on last week’s episode. Welcome to the Kilowatt half hour your weekly podcast from the team at Electrifying.com
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Polestar 2
"...stupid not to go for one. I mean, we all love the Polestar 2 when that first came out. I still they kind of, y..."
Nissan Micra
"...on the other end of the stick, I drove the Nissan Micra last week. Oh, yes. OK, lazy boy."
Dodge Avenger
"...he Fiat six hundred E is very similar to the Jeep Avenger and it's very similar on the interior except but ..."
Hyundai Ioniq
"... anything else. The car that will become the next Ioniq three. The Hyundai concept three, which oh, yes, ..."
Hyundai Veloster
"Was it the fellow? No, Veloster, Veloster, Veloster, Veloster, Veloster, Veloster..."
Skoda Octavia
"...h was there, obviously, what may well be the next Octavia, which is, of course, a massive seller for them. ..."
Chrysler PT Cruiser
"...The weirdest car that I can think of is still the PT Cruiser. Do you remember the cries of the PT Cruiser?"
Galaxy Geely Ex5
"... got a few things happening in the new thing. The Geely EX5. I know if we're going to contain our excitement ..."
Hyundai Ioniq 5
"... for them to move done like a mini version of the Ioniq 5. And when you looked at it,"
5 Renault 5
"...what everyone should do? They should just get the Renault 5 and just stick their own badge on it."
Citroën ë-C3
"...had the ENYAC the other week. There's the Citroen EC3 that's the van as well. So the latest one is a Re..."
Renault Kangoo
"...headache and so much that they've already got the Kangoo EV, which is quite a good van. So I guess there's..."
Mercedes-Benz EQS
"...they will probably do, you know, a version of the EQS or something with it on and it will be a gazillio..."
Dacia Springs
"... first to market. You're not going to see them in Dacia Springs. Yeah, we can try it along with the that the port..."
Volkswagen Id
"...t her face. Nicholas face just was like, oh, or a Volkswagen ID three match pro 79 kilowatt."
PV5 Kia Pv5
"...ver five to six months ago. He did an item on the Kia PV5 since then I've had nothing. And my local Kia dea..."
Ford Mustang
"...it's food space. The other loves the style of the Mustang Mackey wants to live a little. Which would you go..."
Ford Capri
"...o that. And then Ford obviously released the Ford Capri. And then that's more offensive than what the Mus..."
Ford Explorer
"...e out to see a Capri. And then I basically got an Explorer. They had the same doors and wing mirrors from th..."
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