Skoda Epiq Revealed with Irish Prices, Nevo Q2 Survey Findings, BMW iX3 Irish Range Test, Toyota bZ Touring, VW ID. Polo GTI, Nevo Driving Experience with Bank of Ireland Waterford
About this episode
Nevo EV News Podcast pulls together Ireland-focused EV updates: Nevo’s Q2 sentiment survey shows strong satisfaction among current EV drivers and near-universal agreement that EV range meets daily needs most of the time, alongside rising interest in vehicle-to-home power. The show also recaps the Skoda Epiq reveal with Irish pricing and practical details like battery options and trunk space. Range and efficiency are tested on the BMW iX3, while Toyota bZ Touring and other events are previewed.
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.
Skoda Epiq Revealed with Irish Prices
https://youtu.be/MiRibZOBLJs
Nevo Q2 Survey Findings
https://www.nevo.ie/post/94-of-irish-ev-drivers-vow-never-to-return-to-petrol-or-diesel-new-nevo-survey-reveals
BMW iX3 Irish Range Test
https://youtu.be/2_VfhYOyhDQ
Toyota bZ Touring
https://youtu.be/k_PzE4-HESQ
VW ID. Polo GTI
https://youtu.be/ju-LyeDxcqQ
Nevo Driving Experience in partnership with Bank of Ireland Waterford Sunday May 24th
https://www.nevo.ie/nevo-driving-experience
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Bmw Ix3
"...lectric vehicle today last week I was driving the BMW iX3 and we did Lusk to Sligo, Sligo to Limerick and t..."
The BMW iX3 (G08) is an electric SUV from BMW. It runs on a battery instead of gasoline and is meant for normal driving, including longer trips. The podcast mention suggests it was used on a real route to see how it handles everyday travel.
The BMW iX3 (G08) is an all-electric compact SUV built on BMW’s iX3 platform. It’s significant in EV discussions because it’s designed for longer-distance daily driving while keeping a familiar SUV layout. The podcast’s road-trip mention (driving between Irish towns) highlights how it performs in real-world use.
C-HR Chr Plus
"...r electric vehicles the BZ the BZ Touring and the CHR plus but we were very much interested in the BZ Tourin..."
The Toyota C-HR is a small SUV-style car. It’s designed for everyday driving and fits into the compact crossover category. The podcast is mentioning it alongside other Toyota models people may be interested in.
The Toyota C-HR is a compact crossover SUV known for its distinctive styling and practical everyday size. In the podcast context, it’s grouped with other Toyota EV-related mentions, suggesting it’s part of the lineup discussion around what models people are considering. The “C-HR plus” phrasing indicates the conversation is focused on that specific model variant.
Skoda epic pricing and trim levels
"There is the sport line version and there is the first edition version ... So the entry level 38.5 kilowatt hour battery ... coming in at 24,559 euros ... those prices are excluding delivery charges"
Here they’re explaining which version of the Skoda epic you can buy, what batteries and power you get, and what the prices are (before delivery).
This portion focuses on how the Skoda epic’s trims (Sport Line, First Edition, and entry-level Essence selection) relate to battery capacity and motor power. It also discusses pricing and notes that the figures exclude delivery charges.
kilowatt hour battery
"So the entry level 38.5 kilowatt hour battery ... then going all the way up to the 56 kilowatt hour battery comes in two different battery sizes"
The kWh number tells you how much energy the car’s battery can hold. More kWh usually means you can go farther on a charge.
A kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery rating is a measure of how much electrical energy the EV’s battery can store. Higher kWh generally means more potential driving range, assuming similar efficiency and driving conditions.
electric motor
"So the entry level 38.5 kilowatt hour battery with an 85 kilowatt electric motor ... Three different electric motors that has a 100 and fifty-five kilowatt electric"
The electric motor is what actually drives the wheels in an EV. They’re mentioning different motor power levels depending on which version you buy.
An EV’s electric motor is the component that converts electrical energy into motion. In this segment, they’re tying motor power (in kilowatts) to trim levels and performance expectations.
front-wheel drives
"Three different electric motors that has a 100 and fifty-five kilowatt electric through all front-wheel drives"
Front-wheel drive means the front wheels are the ones that get the power. That can change how the car feels when you accelerate or go around corners.
Front-wheel drive (FWD) means the electric motor sends power to the front wheels. It affects traction and handling feel, and it also helps packaging because the drivetrain components can sit toward the front.
Skoda Enyaq
"We've got the L rock ... We've got the Enyaq and we will soon on the channel in a couple of weeks have the Skoda peak"
The Skoda Enyaq is another electric SUV in Skoda’s lineup. They mention it to help compare sizes and where the epic fits.
The Skoda Enyaq is Skoda’s larger electric SUV compared with the smaller epic mentioned in this segment. The hosts reference it as part of the brand’s EV lineup, positioning the epic as the entry point.
Skoda Epiq
"Yeah, and so we're here today to talk about epic [431.7s] Skoda smallest electric vehicle exactly. Yeah, but I don't find it small [439.9s] I think the proportions you've done a great job of people are looking for B segment SUV [443.8s] And it is really Skoda and it is a beautiful EV."
The Skoda Epiq is Skoda’s smallest electric car. They’re saying it’s compact on the outside, but designed so the inside feels roomy and easy to live with.
The Skoda Epiq is presented as Skoda’s smallest electric vehicle, aimed at buyers looking for a compact SUV-like footprint. The hosts focus on how its exterior proportions and interior packaging are meant to feel bigger than its size, especially through a calm, spacious cabin design.
B segment SUV
"I think the proportions you've done a great job of people are looking for B segment SUV [443.8s] And it is really Skoda and it is a beautiful EV."
“B-segment” is a European way of grouping cars by size. A “B-segment SUV” means it’s in the smaller, compact SUV/crossover category.
“B-segment” is a European car-size category used for compact vehicles (roughly smaller than C-segment cars). Calling the Epiq a “B-segment SUV” signals it’s meant to compete in the compact crossover/utility space rather than larger family SUV classes.
Dodge Journey
"...s a beautiful EV. Can you tell me a bit about the journey? Yeah, actually? Yeah, we are really happy as wel..."
The Dodge Journey is a larger SUV-style car meant to carry people and luggage. It’s built for everyday family use, with space for passengers and cargo. The podcast mention sounds like a question about the vehicle.
The Dodge Journey is a midsize crossover SUV that’s been used as a family-focused vehicle with seating and cargo flexibility. In a podcast context, it may come up because it’s a recognizable nameplate when discussing what people mean by “journey” or as part of broader vehicle talk. The mention in the transcript appears to be a conversational prompt about the model.
horizontal monolithic rectangle
"But for interior for example the dashboard we have this really horizontal monolithic rectangle [517.7s] so the idea was really to have something really calm and"
They’re describing the dashboard shape as one big, simple block. The point is that it’s designed to look calm and make the cabin feel wider.
A “horizontal monolithic rectangle” describes a design language for the dashboard—one continuous, block-like shape laid out across the cabin. In this context, it’s used to explain how the interior is meant to feel calm and visually spacious.
M.E.B. Plus platform
"You're because it's on the M.E.B. Plus platform Volkswagen group are going to be sharing this across the Cooper Ravel [607.6s] ID Polo, but probably the closest in size and shape is the ID cross"
It’s the “shared EV building system” Volkswagen uses for multiple electric cars. The idea is that different brands can make different models, but they’re built on the same underlying EV design.
M.E.B. Plus is Volkswagen Group’s modular electric vehicle (EV) platform architecture. It’s designed so multiple brands can build different EV models using shared engineering and components, while still allowing styling and packaging differences.
t-shaped lights
"[858.7s] So it's going to be very stylized and stale on the road people are gonna know that's Ishkoda because of what you're seeing [863.9s] And not just with peak, but also sorry epic, but also with peak. Yeah. Yeah, but yours focused on the epic. Yeah [870.2s] Yeah, and so B segment SUV."
“T-shaped lights” means the car’s headlights and/or rear lights are designed to look like a T. Designers do this so the car is easier to recognize quickly.
“T-shaped lights” refers to a specific headlight and taillight signature where the light elements form a T-like shape. Automakers use these signatures to make the car instantly recognizable and to help with brand identity at a distance.
Honda Element
"Yeah, and so B segment SUV. I really like the elements at the bottom of the front and back where you've..."
The Honda Element is a small SUV made for everyday practicality. It has a simple, upright shape and features designed to be easy to use and clean. People often talk about its distinctive front and rear styling details.
The Honda Element is a compact, boxy SUV known for its practical, flexible interior and easy-to-clean design. It’s often discussed because its upright shape and clever storage make it feel more like a utility vehicle than a typical crossover. The podcast mention about the “elements at the bottom of the front and back” fits its distinctive, rugged styling and functional details.
real world range
"16.5 kilowatt hour per 100 kilometers and so that gives you a real world range of I think it was 659 and I needed 679"
Real-world range means how far an electric car goes in normal driving, not just in a controlled test. It’s based on what the car actually used while you drove it.
Real-world range is the distance an EV can travel in everyday driving conditions, which often differs from official test-cycle estimates. It’s typically calculated from the energy consumed over a route and the vehicle’s usable battery capacity.
efficiency of 16.5 kilowatt hour per 100 kilometers
"16.5 kilowatt hour per 100 kilometers and so that gives you a real world range of I think it was 659"
EV efficiency is often expressed as energy used per distance (here, kWh per 100 km). Lower kWh/100 km means the car uses less energy to travel the same distance, which improves real-world range.
driver assist system
"So if you're interested in the ix3 and real world range the driver assist system in the BMW ix3. Its speed signs and it goes to the maximum speed"
A driver assist system is technology that helps you drive, like warning you or supporting speed control. Here they mention it using speed sign information to manage the car’s behavior.
A driver assist system is a suite of technologies that helps the driver with tasks like monitoring the road and supporting speed control. In this segment, it’s specifically tied to how the car handles speed sign information.
Volkswagen Gti
"...t have a price on that yet But really taking that gti first time it's been used on an electric And so I..."
The Volkswagen Golf is a popular small hatchback. It’s often offered in different versions, including performance-focused ones like the GTI. The podcast is discussing a Golf GTI that’s being introduced with an electric approach.
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback that’s widely known for being practical, easy to live with, and available in many performance and technology variants. In this podcast context, it’s mentioned in relation to a GTI that’s being used “first time” with an electric setup, which points to a shift in how the Golf’s performance identity is being applied. That makes it a notable topic for anyone tracking how familiar nameplates are adapting to EVs.
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