Welcome back to the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, hosted by Matt Allan, George East and Richard Alvin.

This week, we’re talking about adventurous Renaults, a rugged new Toyota, controversial charging from Mercedes, and the return of small, efficient EVs.

Road test round-up:

Matt drives 700 miles in the Kia EV3 – how does it hold up over a long haul?

• George puts the Peugeot E-3008 through its paces and reveals why the small steering wheel finally makes sense.

• First impressions of the Hyundai Inster, Alfa Junior Elettrica, and Skoda Enyaq from the SMMT test day.

• Plus: Is Leapmotor’s C10 the surprise budget EV of the year?

• In the news:

• Renault 4 Savane concept brings 4WD fun to small EVs – and why the Twingo is officially coming to the UK.

• Toyota BZ4X Touring estate unveiled with up to 376hp – is this the electric wagon we’ve been waiting for?

• Mercedes CLA impresses on paper but sparks confusion over fast-charging limitations.

• Polestar 4 and Volvo EX90 tested – here’s why the UX might be more polarising than the powertrain.

  Special Guest:

• AA President Edmund King joins George to talk:

  How a Lotus connection and a Ford Think kick-started his EV journey

• Why the UK government is still a barrier to EV adoption

• The AA’s expanding fleet of electric patrol vans

• What needs to change in public charging – and what’s already improving

  
  

• Also: George is heading to Brussels and Basel for first drives of new Toyota and Peugeot models, and Matt gets reacquainted with an old favourite – the facelifted Genesis GV70.

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Welcome to another charged-up episode of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, hosted by Matt Allan, George East, and Richard Alvin (fresh from the Miami Formula E paddock).

This week, we explore the biggest electric reveals from the Shanghai Motor Show, including major updates from Lexus, Mazda, Subaru, MG, and more.

New Cars Incoming:

• Lexus reveals its first electric ES saloon

• Mazda teases the sleek EZ-60 SUV

• Subaru goes electric with its trailblazing Outback alternative

• MG confirms production of the stunning Cyberster GTS coupe

• JAC, Amoda and Denza drop bold new EV concepts for Europe

George goes Gallic with the delightfully no-frills Citroën ë-C3 – a return to simplicity with physical buttons and comfort-focused design.

Design chat:

George speaks with vehicle designer Nir Kahn about the shift away from mega-range and hyper-horsepower in favour of lightweight, efficient, and fun-to-drive EVs. Find out why he thinks small urban cars are the key to a smarter EV future.

EV market insights:

• Polestar offers battery health checks on all used models

• Skoda launches its most powerful car ever: the Enyaq L&K VRS

• Why automakers are focusing on affordable electrification without gimmicks

Whether you’re into smart urban design, futuristic concepts, or just want to know if your next EV should have a key, this week’s episode has something for everyone.

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Welcome to another electrifying edition of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, hosted by Matt Allan, George East and Richard Alvin – this week reporting in from the Formula E paddock in sunny Miami.

In this episode, the team dives into the latest shake-up to the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate and what it really means for car makers, hybrids and British jobs. Are these changes genuinely about Trump’s tariffs – or just political window dressing?

Plus:

Electric motorbike breakthrough: Verge’s latest model shatters range records – could this be a turning point for two-wheeled EVs?

Finland’s silent EV revolution: How a country better known for rally stages and ice hockey is fast becoming a global EV leader.

Why Renault is smashing the EV game: Matt lifts the bonnet on Renault’s factory secrets, explaining how it’s delivering class-leading electric cars at cut-price costs.

BYD’s bold claims: China’s new luxury EV brand Denza aims to take on Porsche, Audi and BMW – but does its tech match the hype?

Special Guest Interview:

Robert Llewellyn, host of Fully Charged and star of Scrapheap Challenge, joins the pod to discuss:

• How California pollution laws inspired his EV journey

• The return of Zapheap Challenge

• Why BYD will dominate, and what the UK must do to catch up

• What to expect at the Everything Electric London show this Easter

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