Plugging Away with Paul Gawne
About this episode
Paul Gawne shares his journey as a new car reviewer, discussing his YouTube channel 'Gawn in 60 Seconds' and his passion for electric vehicles. The conversation covers his favorite EVs like the Polestar 3 and Genesis GV60, challenges of building industry relationships, and behind-the-scenes insights into content creation. Paul also highlights upcoming EVs, electric buses, and tractors, emphasizing the growing electric mobility landscape. The relaxed chat touches on long-distance EV driving experiences, charging ease, and the appeal of practical family EVs versus SUVs.
Jim is away in China this week - so Alex sits down with Paul Gawne to chat all things EVs, starting out as a car reviewer, some chat about electric buses and how to pronounce Isuzu.
Polestar 3
"...well BE-11 and my favorite so far is probably the Polestar 3 because I really loved the Polestar 4. I thought ..."
Polestar 4
"...robably the Polestar 3 because I really loved the Polestar 4. I thought that was a lot of fun, but the 3 was j..."
Genesis GV60
"...'s not really brand new, it's the updated Genesis GV60. Yeah, well, I suppose it is brand new because pe..."
Hyundai Genesis
"... the review, one of my favourite things about the Genesis line of cars is if you look at the Kia or the Hyu..."
Mini Countryman
"...u get on. And my first ever full video was a mini countryman that he'd lent me for the day. Nice. Yeah. And th..."
Ford Galaxy
"...that was it. That was it. My first car was a Ford Galaxy, which I know isn't electric or fun. But when you..."
Dodge Charger
"yeah, I can get I don't need to stop at this charger. I can I can go to the next"
Land Rover Range Rover
"...ou think, this car's gonna rival a massive diesel Range Rover or something on those lines or big V8 Range Rover..."
Volkswagen Up Gti
"...pared to, I've got up as my daily driver, it's an up GTI. So it's not the most quietest inside."
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