Toyota C-HR+ Interview, BYD Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charger, MG4X Semi-Solid State Battery, Leapmotor Ireland Launches "Take The Leap Champion", CUPRA 2025 Dealer of the Year, Save the Date Kildare Nevo Driving Experience
Nevo EV News Podcast
Nevo EV News Podcast Mar 14, 2026
Toyota C-HR+ Interview, BYD Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charger, MG4X Semi-Solid State Battery, Leapmotor Ireland Launches "Take The Leap Champion", CUPRA 2025 Dealer of the Year, Save the Date Kildare Nevo Driving Experience

Toyota C-HR+ Interview, BYD Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charger, MG4X Semi-Solid State Battery, Leapmotor Ireland Launches "Take The Leap Champion", CUPRA 2025 Dealer of the Year, Save the Date Kildare Nevo Driving Experience

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Toyota C-HR+ Interview, BYD Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charger, MG4X Semi-Solid State Battery, Leapmotor Ireland Launches "Take The Leap Champion", CUPRA 2025 Dealer of the Year, Save the Date Kildare Nevo Driving Experience
Toyota C-HR Plus
Car

Toyota C-HR Plus

The Toyota C-HR Plus is a small SUV made by Toyota. It's designed to be easy to drive in cities and has some new features compared to the regular C-HR model.

Concept

Blade Battery 2.0

The Blade Battery 2.0 is a new type of battery made by BYD for electric cars. It's safer and lasts longer than older batteries, helping electric cars go further and be more reliable.

Concept

Take the Leap initiative

The 'Take the Leap' initiative is a program by Leap Motor to help more people learn about and use electric cars. They connect it with events like a big women's running race in Ireland to get attention.

Brand

Leap Motor

Leap Motor is a company that makes electric cars. They try to make electric cars that are easy to buy and use, and they do special programs to help people learn about electric cars.

Toyota C-HR
Car

Toyota C-HR

The Toyota C-HR is a small SUV that has been popular since 2016. The newer C-HR Plus is a more powerful electric version of this car.

Toyota bZ4X
Car

Toyota bZ4X

The Toyota BZ4X is an electric SUV made by Toyota. It has a smaller battery than the C-HR Plus but is one of Toyota's main electric cars.

Toyota Urban Cruiser
Car

Toyota Urban Cruiser

The Toyota Urban Cruiser is a small SUV made by Toyota, designed for city driving. It is part of Toyota's electric and hybrid cars.

Term

noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)

NVH means how loud or shaky a car feels when you drive it. Cars that are quiet and smooth are better to ride in.

Term

boot

The boot is the back part of the car where you can put your bags and other things. In the US, people call it the trunk.

Concept

European market expectations

People in Europe want cars that fit their roads and needs, which can be different from other places. Car makers have to learn what these people want to make good cars for them.

Concept

C-segment vehicles

C-segment cars are medium-sized cars that are not too big or too small. Many families like these cars because they have enough space but are easy to drive.

Term

powertrain

The powertrain is all the parts that make the car move, like the engine and the parts that send power to the wheels.

Concept

BEV

A BEV is a car that runs only on electricity stored in a battery. It doesn't use gas or diesel at all.

Concept

Toyota dedicated E-TNG platform

The E-TNG platform is a special design by Toyota that helps make their electric cars work better by putting the battery and parts in the best spots.

Part

EPS

EPS is a system that helps you turn the steering wheel more easily by using an electric motor.

Part

suspension

Suspension is the part of the car that helps it ride smoothly over bumps and keeps it steady when you turn or stop.

Part

stabilizer

A stabilizer helps keep the car from leaning too much when you turn corners.

Part

coil spring

Coil springs are metal springs in the car that help absorb bumps and keep the car steady.

Part

absorber

An absorber is a part that helps the car not bounce too much when you go over bumps.

Term

hybrid

A hybrid car uses both gas and electricity to help it run better and save fuel.

Concept

multi-passway vehicles

This means having many types of cars that use gas, electricity, or both, so people in different places can find what they need.

Term

metal oxide

Metal oxide is a material used inside electric car batteries to help store electricity so the car can run.

Toyota Hilux
Car

Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Hilux is a strong and reliable truck made by Toyota. It is used for carrying things and driving on rough roads.

Part

heat pump

A heat pump helps keep the car warm or cool without using too much battery power, so your electric car can drive farther in cold or hot weather.

Dodge Charger
Car

Dodge Charger

The Dodge Charger is a big car made by Dodge that is known for being fast and strong. Recently, it has new battery technology to help it use electricity better.

Company

BYD

BYD is a company from China that makes electric cars and batteries. They work on new technology to make charging electric cars faster and easier.

Part

flash charger

The flash charger is a very fast charger made by BYD that can fill up electric car batteries much quicker than usual, even when it's very cold outside.

Concept

fast charging

Fast charging means filling up an electric car's battery really quickly, so you don't have to wait long before driving again.

Term

energy density

Energy density means how much power a battery can hold compared to its size. A battery with more energy density lets a car drive farther before needing a recharge.

Brand

CUPRA

CUPRA is a car brand from Spain that makes sporty cars designed to be fun and fast to drive.

Concept

RoboTaxi

A RoboTaxi is a self-driving car that can take people where they want to go without a driver inside. It's like a robot taxi that you can call using an app.

Company

Uber

Uber is a company that lets you use an app to get a ride from a driver or order food delivery to your home.

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