Kia EV5, Ford & Renault Join Forces, EU 2035 Targets in Question, Interview with Matthew Sealy IEVA, New MG Dealer in Kildare, Polestar 5, Citroen elo, Opel Astra refresh, 5 Top Tips for New EV Drivers, VW ID. Polo Stats Revealed
About this episode
Dive into the latest EV news with highlights including the Irish launch and first drive of the Kia EV5, Ford and Renault's new strategic alliance focusing on affordable electric cars, and the EU reconsidering its 2035 combustion engine ban. An insightful interview with Matthew Sealy, chair of the Irish EV Association, explores EV adoption challenges, infrastructure, and environmental benefits. Plus, updates on new MG dealerships, the Polestar 5 pricing in Ireland, Citroën's innovative LO concept, Opel Astra refresh, practical tips for new EV drivers, and Volkswagen's upcoming ID Polo reveal a dynamic and evolving electric vehicle landscape.
Welcome back to the Nevo EV News Podcast. If it's Tuesday it must be Nevo EV News Day. My name is Derek Reilly and on this podcast we chat all about EV. Nevo is Ireland's only dedicated EV platform and we'll be covering where we were this week, what we've been driving and what we've been doing between podcasts. If you haven't already subscribed or followed us wherever you are listening please do so and if you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and comment, it really helps us out and it doesn't cost you anything. Let's get stuck in.
Kia EV5 1st Look and Drive at the Irish Launch - The Electric Sportage
https://youtu.be/BChCuj9QGA4?si=8wYJyHNHs39XJ-mg
Ford & Renault Join Forces,
https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2025/12/09/Ford-and-Renault-Group-form-strategic-partnership.html
EU 2035 Vehicle Emission Target in Question
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/1215/1549041-eu-rethinks-its-2035-combustion-car-ban/
Interview with Matthew Sealy IEVA,
https://www.irishevassociation.ie/
New MG Dealer in Kildare
https://www.mg.ie/news/mg-motor-ireland-expands-dealer-network-with-new-appointment-in-kildare/
Polestar 5
https://www.polestar.com/ie/polestar-5/
Citroen elo
https://www.media.stellantis.com/uk-en/citroen/press/citroen-elo-concept-car-small-is-the-new-big-rest-play-work
Opel Astra refresh
https://www.opel.ie/about-opel/opel-news/new-opel-astra-shines-bright--opel-gives-further-insight-into-ne.html
5 Top Tips for New EV Drivers,
https://www.nevo.ie/post/5-tips-to-make-your-first-month-of-ev-ownership-easier
VW ID. Polo Stats Revealed
https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/reinventing-a-bestseller-id-polo-on-the-road-to-series-production-20032
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Kia Sportage
"...fan and you're interested in, if you're driving a Sportage, Karl and Ronan were both at pains to say this is..."
Tesla Model
"Going up again, tough competition. Tesla Model Y. And so it has to really stack up."
Ford Fiesta
"...rom Ford? Anything smaller coming as we just last fiesta? It holds a place in my heart because it was my f..."
Ford Explorer
"...t size of car back in an electric Ford. We've got Explorer. We've got Mustang Mackey and Capri."
Ford Capri
"We've got Explorer. We've got Mustang Mackey and Capri. So lots of passenger cars."
Ford Transit
"So lots of passenger cars. And then we also have Ford Transit. E-Transit, E-Transit Courier and E-Transit Custo..."
Ford Etransit
"And then we also have Ford Transit. E-Transit, E-Transit Courier and E-Transit Custom. And so there's partnerships between Renault and Nissan."
E-Transit Etransit Courier
"And then we also have Ford Transit. E-Transit, E-Transit Courier and E-Transit Custom. And so there's partnerships between Renault and Nissan."
E-Transit Etransit Custom
"And then we also have Ford Transit. E-Transit, E-Transit Courier and E-Transit Custom. And so there's partnerships between Renault and Nissan."
Nissan Leaf
"I didn't even tell it on. We bought a Nissan Leaf and we've been in an electric vehicle ever since...."
Volkswagen Id4
"...ctric vehicles back in the day, superseded by the ID4 now. But you'd still see a lot of them around."
Renault Espace
"You said the E-Berlingo, but it's a space tour you have. It's our E-space tour. Yes."
Hyundai Ioniq 5
"... that he's looking at buying something. He has an Ioniq 5. His wife is driving that to and from work."
Peugeot RIFTER
"He's looking at changing his. He is a patio rifter. So that's a smaller version diesel van."
Dodge Charger
"...e of Formoy because that's where we could get the charger to get us to the next stop down in Cork City"
Toyota Yaris
"...nd 60 grams of CO2 is about two thirds of CO2 but Toyota Yaris plug-in hybrid or the hybrid version of it. So it..."
Fiat Multipla
"So really, if you remember, the Fiat Multipla, and it has a million passengers"
Citroen Ami
"... money on parts as well. They've used this on the Citroen Ami, identical bumpers front and rear,"
Citroen 2CV
"...all the way out. It's not going to be an electric 2CV. Don't get me wrong,"
Opel Astra
"Next up, we have the Opel Astra also getting refreshed."
Volkswagen Id
"Last but by no means least we have the Volkswagen ID Polo and the ID Polo"
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