Episode 88: EV4 outrage, the Micra backlash and Volvo doubles up
About this episode
The hosts dive into a lively discussion about recent electric vehicle news, including their contrasting impressions of the quirky Microlino and the divisive Kia EV4's design. They explore Porsche's surprising retreat from full electrification, Volvo's major EX90 upgrade, and the growing importance of chip technology in EVs. The episode also covers electric tow cars winning awards, leasing deals, and a spirited debate over the Nissan Micra versus Renault 5's shared platform and brand identity. Personal stories, listener questions, and upcoming drives add a friendly, informal vibe throughout.
This week we’ll be talking about the controversially-styled Kia EV4, Volvo's EX90 update, electric tow cars and the ongoing argument about the new Nissan Micra.
Plus, we’ll also be answering YOUR EV questions and dipping into the postbag to find out your views on last week’s episode.
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Porsche Taycan
"...spent a bit of time reacquainting myself with the Taycan Cross Turismo. Someone's got to do it."
Volvo EX90
"But the one that caught my eye was the Volvo EX90 had an upgrade. No, it's only been out for a year..."
Dodge Avenger
"because the Avenger itself doesn't qualify"
Hyundai Ioniq
"in the podcast. The Ioniq without a number,"
Peugeot E208
"there's a really good Peugeot E208 on there, decent range,"
Morgan Six Plus
"...ram Monday. It's Friday now. We'll never have the six plus miles per kilowatt hour, but so far we're getting..."
Hyundai Ioniq Hyundai
"but so far we're getting 4.8 to 4.9 and the weather's cooling down. Can't wait for summer. I was getting antsy about getting parts of the Ioniq. Hyundai made us an offer. We couldn't refuse having invited us in for their sales weekend. My wife is quite disgusted with the"
5 Renault 5
"...eat choice. I know exactly. I mean, I've got that Renault 5 in that bright, kermit green and I absolutely lov..."
Tesla Model
"...er £600. So I've been looking at the competition. Tesla Model 3 will be cheap, because at the moment, I guess, ..."
Tesla Model 3
"...0. So I've been looking at the competition. Tesla Model 3 will be cheap, because at the moment, I guess, th..."
Nissan Micra
"...'s just more of a, what have Nissan done with the Micra to give it their brand identity? That's what I fe..."
Audi Etron
"that's what Nissan hasn't, you know, hasn't had the opportunity to do is to personalize it enough. Of course, look at the, you know, the Taycan and the Audi e-tron, same car, pretty much, but you don't ever get in those cars and feel like these are the same cars."
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