Episode 90: Big Smarts, little Hondas and getting EV charging out of the gutter
About this episode
Mike and Tom dive into a lively discussion about electric vehicles, covering everything from long-term EV experiences like the Mini Cooper-Born and Vauxhall Grandland, to quirky small cars like the Honda Super 1 and Citroen eC3 van. They explore EV charging challenges, government plans to ease home charging installation, and new models like the Smart #5. The hosts also address listener questions on EV usability without smartphones, long-range SUV choices, and servicing concerns on the Isle of Man. Alongside news and personal anecdotes, they share insights on Chinese EV bargains and the evolving EV market landscape.
This week, Mike and Tom discuss the new smart #5, Honda's new EV city car and the Tesla Model Y Performance.
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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Citroen C3
"...it with our people. So they left me with a petrol Citroen C3 and then it was repaired and it's been repaired v..."
Tesla Model
"...oking very shiny. Other things, I had a go in the Tesla Model Y performance. Oh, that light."
Smart Electric Smarts
"...know, I quite like this. And I quite like the new electric smarts. I've got no kind of worry about them"
5 Renault 5
"I mean, that's, I thought like the Renault 5 was cheap at 209, but to go up to an MGS5 EV,"
Genesis GV60
"and bought a used Genesis GV60 Premium. Absolutely loving it."
Volkswagen Eup
"if you go back to something like a Volkswagen E-Up that wants a smartphone to connect"
Hyundai Kona
"a new shape Honda Kona they're just creeping under that 18,000"
Volkswagen Id4
"an earlier Volkswagen ID.4 Enyaq which we obviously"
Tesla Model 3
"is a Tesla Model 3 I mean it's not high up"
Tesla Model 3S
"be another registration change and I reckon that will be under the $18,000 yeah plenty of Model 3's there aren't they"
Suzuki Vitara
"there is the new Suzuki E Vitara which I think we've been a bit"
e Suzuki E Vitara
"there is the new Suzuki E Vitara which I think we've been a bit"
Ford Explorer
"I think there's also a Ford dealer so maybe an Explorer an Explorer or a Mustang Mach-E"
Ford Mustang
"so maybe an Explorer an Explorer or a Mustang Mach-E does that count as an SUV"
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