The Kilowatt Half Hour
Electrifying.com
Updated 5 days agoJoin the Electrifying.com team for a weekly wander through the world of electric cars. Whether you’re charging, relaxing, or trying to look busy for the boss with your headphones on, our round-up of the electric week is the perfect way to spend half an hour. Discover what the team has been up to, driving, reviewing and complaining about. We discuss the topics that really matter alongside the ones that really don’t. If you love electric cars or are merely window shopping, this is the podcast for you. From Electrifying.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes (108)
Episode 59: Our highs... and lows of 2024!
This week, the full Electrifying.com crew reveal their own winners and losers of 2024. It's been another incredibly busy year in the world of electric cars, so the team are spoilt for choice!This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 58: Santa’s new sleigh, hydrogen returns and Nisonda. Or is it Honsan?
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss Citroen's festive concept car and are joined by designer Roman Egorov. The team also chat about a potential merger between Honda and Nissan and ponder on the the subject of hydrogen power. This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 57: "The £100k Renault 5, DS dreaming and EV bargains on the way..."
This week, Mike, Vicky and Tom discuss the rebooted, £100k Renault 5 Turbo, the quirky DS No 8 and potential electric car bargains. The team also review your comments from last week's episode and help a listener with an electric car conundrum.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 56: The most famous cat on the internet & Formula E kicks off
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss the start of the Formula E season with Nicki, Jaguar (again) and review your comments from last week's episode. The team also help a listener with an electric car conundrum and discuss the latest EV news.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 55: "The cats are coming and 9 plus 9"
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss the Jaguar Type 00 reveal and review your comments from last week's episode. Both also help a listener with an electric car conundrum and discuss the latest EV news.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 54: "JaGuar... with a capital G"
This week, Nicola and Vicky discuss that Jaguar announcement and review your comments from last week's episode. Both also help a listener with an electric car conundrum and discuss the latest EV news.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 53: "Bling things from Tesla and Mercedes"
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss Tesla and Mercedes and review your comments from last week's episode. Both also help a listener with an electric car conundrum and discuss the latest EV news.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 52: Awards Special: Cars of the Year 2025
This week, Nicola, Ginny, Vicky and Mike announce the winners of the Electrifying.com 2025 Awards and discuss why they took spot in their categories. This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 51: "Cybercab, Cupra's free returns and the baby's arm
This week, Ginny and Mike discuss the Tesla Cybercab, Cupra's clever 'free returns' offer and discuss highlights from the Paris Motor Show - all from the comforts of their very special studio. They also help a listener find their perfect electric car and hit the postbag to discover what you thought of last week's episode.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 50: "Motor shows are back, and so is the Twingo"
This week, Ginny and Vicky discuss the Paris Motor Show and welcome the return of the Renault Twingo. They also help a listener find their perfect electric car and hit the postbag to discover what you thought of last week's episode.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 49: "Are electric cars getting boring?"
This week, Ginny, Vicky and Tom discuss electric car design and ask whether everything is getting a bit too boring? They also help a listener find their perfect electric car and hit the postbag to discover what you thought of last week's episode.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 48: "Dacia's £16k nemesis and newspaper nonsense... on toast"
This week, Ginny and Mike discuss the new Leapmotor T03, the Audi Q6 e-tron and the return of the misleading EV newspaper headline. They also help a listener find their perfect electric car and hit the postbag to discover what you thought of last week's episode.This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 47: "Clarkson on EVs, Renault's pizza van and the VW Transit..."
This week, Mike, Tom and Vicky discuss Jeremy Clarkson's EV rant, the reborn Renault Estafette and the Fiat 500e. The team also read out the best comments from last week's pod. This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 46: "Miles high club, PHEVs and Fuel cells"
This week, Ginny and Tom discuss high mileage Teslas, the car that will be giving the accountants at Volvo sleepless nights and wondering - are game fairs the new motor shows? The team also read out the best comments from last week's pod. This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 45: Spring falls and the car makers in trouble
This week, Nicola and Tom discuss the Dacia Spring and name the car makers facing trouble with the ZEV mandate. The team also discuss a buying quandary and dip into the postbag to see what you're thinking. This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 44: "OMODAs, options and oversized Smarts."
This week, Mike and Tom discuss OMODA's UK plans, the MINI Cooper JCW and the smart #5. The team also discuss a buying quandary, a charging puzzler and dip into the postbag to see what you're thinking. This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 43: "Dithering dealers, budget BYDs and the Pope's i3"
This week, Mike and Tom discuss the Italian electric car scene (a very short conversation), the BYD Dolphin Active and ask why it's so bloomin' difficult to buy a car. The team also discuss a buying quandary, a charging puzzler and dip into the postbag to see what you're thinking. This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 42: "The Forty one GrandLand and the infuriating squattle"
This week, Ginny and Mike discuss the Vauxhall Grandland, camping in an electric car, rattles, slow parkrun times (our fault) and electric cars on the big screen. The team also read out the best comments from last week's pod. This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 41: "Too fast... We're Furious."
Welcome to season 2 of the Kilowat Half Hour podcast. This week, Ginny, Tom and special guest Manos discuss used electric cars, answer reader questions and try to get the bottom of Manos's obsession with the Jeep Avenger. The team also read out the best comments from last week's pod. This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 40: "Our guilty pleasures..."
The Electrifying.com team are back with a new episode. Join Mike and Tom in the back of a Hyundai IONIQ 5 as they discuss their guilty electric car pleasures and catch up with the latest electric car news, buying advice and the YouTube postbag. This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 39: "Longboi for life..."
The Electrifying.com team are back from their break with a new episode. Join Ginny, Nicola and Mike as they discuss the new Audi Q8 e-tron, electric estates (better known as longbois), curly cables and catch up with the latest electric car news. This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 38: "Giddy with excitement..."
The Electrifying.com team are back from their break with a new episode. Join Ginny, Tom and Mike as they discuss the new Renault 4, Hyundai IONIQ 7 or 9 (nobody knows!), MG Cyberster Coupe and catch up with the latest electric car news. This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 37: Back to the Future
The Electrifying.com team are back from their break with a new episode. Join Ginny and Tom as they discuss the new Ford Capri, Fiat Grande Panda and catch up with the latest electric car news. This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 36: "Seven-seaters, Cybersters, Fords and afforadables!"
The Electrifying.com team are back from their break with a new episode. Join Ginny and Tom as they discuss the new MG Cyberster, seven-seat electric cars, Ford and affordable EVs. This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 35: A difference of opinion
The gang are back again! In this episode, Ginny, Tom and Vicky shoot the electric breeze on a variety of subjects. This podcast is also available on the Electrifying.com YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JbxEwr7q5bP7ANJMSqAg) where you can leave comments and questions for the team. We can also be reached at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.