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• Maserati Cancels Electric Supercar, VW’s Budget EV, and Trump’s Tesla U-Turn – Plus, Wireless Charging Innovation

  Welcome to this week’s episode of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, where Matt Allan, Richard Alvin, and George East dive into wireless EV charging, affordable electric cars, and the latest Tesla drama.In This Episode:• Smart #1 & BYD Seal Reviews – The Good and the Bad:• Matt takes on the Smart #1 – great design, solid efficiency, but an infuriating infotainment system.• George reviews the BYD Seal, a stylish Model 3 rival with exceptional build quality but a frustrating touchscreen UX. Is it a deal-breaker?• Donald Trump’s Surprise Tesla Purchase?• After publicly slamming EVs, Trump has hinted at buying a Tesla to support his friend Elon Musk.• With Tesla’s stock plummeting 50% year-on-year and celebrities ditching their Teslas, is this PR move too little, too late?• Exclusive Interview: Charlie Levine, Global Strategy Manager at Electreon• George speaks to Charlie Levine about wireless EV charging roads—a potential game-changer for urban charging.• Could this technology eliminate range anxiety forever?• VW ID. Everyone (ID.1) – A £17K Budget EV is Coming!• Volkswagen officially reveals the concept, confirming a 94hp motor and 155-mile range.• Most importantly… it ditches VW’s hated touch sliders in favour of physical buttons!• Tesla Cybertruck Graffiti & Polestar’s Anti-Tesla Discount:• TikTok vigilantes are projecting anti-Musk messages onto Cybertrucks.• Polestar offers £5,000 off for Tesla owners wanting to switch brands.• Volvo ES90 Unveiled – 435-Mile Range, 671hp Electric GT:• Volvo’s fastest EV ever takes aim at the BMW i5 & Mercedes EQE.• But do we really need a 435-mile range and 670hp in a Volvo?• Maserati Kills Its MC20 Electric Supercar:• Maserati scraps its MC20 Folgore, citing low demand for electric supercars.• What does this mean for Maserati’s 2028 all-electric target?• UK Hits 75,000 Public Chargers – EV Infrastructure is Booming!• A 32% year-on-year increase and a 74% rise in ultra-rapid chargers is disproving EV range myths.• MegaWatt Charging & The Future of EHGVs:• 400kW & 1MW chargers are rolling out across the UK, supporting the next generation of electric trucks.• Could this signal the end for hydrogen trucks?• FIA Takes Over World Rallycross – A New Era Begins:• Rallycross fans rejoice! The FIA has rescued the struggling championship and promises to develop new talent.• Will this lead to an EV vs ICE battle for the future of rallycross?• Next Week:• Matt swaps the Smart #1 for the Smart #3 – is it any better?• George drives the Hyundai IONIQ 5N & Abarth 500e Scorpionissima – do these hot EVs live up to the hype?With affordable EVs, high-performance electric sports cars, and wireless charging innovations, this episode is packed with EV insights and industry shake-ups.Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EV Powered⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ online and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠

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• Maserati’s Electric GT, Kia’s EV Lineup, and Tesla’s Virtual Queue – Plus FIA Rally Star Klara Andersson

  Welcome to this week’s episode of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, where Matt Allan, Richard Alvin, and George East explore the latest in electric vehicles, charging solutions, and industry trends.In This Episode:• Kia EV9 Review – Big, Bold, and Surprisingly Efficient:• George shares his experience driving the massive Kia EV9, achieving Tesla-rivalling efficiency while turning heads in Manchester.• Is this 7-seater SUV the best full-sized electric family car?• Maserati’s High-Performance EVs – The GranCabrio Folgore Convertible:• Matt takes a spin in Maserati’s all-electric Grand Tourers – the GranTurismo Folgore and GranCabrio Folgore.• Are they the best luxury EV GTs on the market?• Kia’s EV Day 2024 – New Cars and Affordable Vans:• Kia unveils its EV4, EV5, and the ultra-affordable EV2 concept, aiming to revolutionise the sub-£30K electric car market.• The PV5 van could shake up the commercial sector, reportedly starting at just £30,000—making it cheaper than a Ford Transit!• Dacia Spring Gets an Affordable Successor:• A new £15,000 all-electric city car is coming in 2026, built in Europe to avoid tariffs. Will this finally make EVs mainstream for budget-conscious buyers?• Mini Delays UK Production of Cooper and Aceman EVs:• Plans to build Mini’s core EV lineup in Oxford have been put on hold, citing market uncertainty.• Could this delay signal deeper EV adoption challenges in Europe?• £1 Billion UK Gigafactory Plans Announced:• Volklec’s gigafactory is set to create 1,000 jobs by 2030, producing high-performance batteries for specialist sectors.• Could this help position the UK as a leader in battery technology?• Exclusive Interview – FIA RallyCross Star Klara Andersson:• To mark International Women’s Day, we speak to FIA RallyCross driver Klara Andersson about her electric rally career, the future of sustainable motorsport, and breaking barriers in racing.• Tesla’s Virtual Queuing System:• After fistfights at California superchargers, Tesla is launching a virtual queue system to improve charging station fairness. Will it solve congestion issues?• Musk’s Growing Backlash & Polestar’s Clever Marketing Move:• Elon Musk’s controversies are turning buyers away from Tesla—59% of UK buyers now say they’d avoid the brand.• Polestar offers a £5,000 discount to Tesla owners who want to switch brands. Will this strategy work?• Lucid Motors’ Struggles – $300K Loss Per Car Sold:• Luxury EV maker Lucid is bleeding cash, losing $300,000 per vehicle in 2023.• CEO Peter Rawlinson steps down—can Lucid turn things around before it’s too late?• VW’s ID.1 (ID Everyone) – A New Budget EV for £17K:• Volkswagen teases its most affordable EV yet, aiming to bring back the spirit of the VW Up!.• Could this be the breakthrough budget EV Europe needs?With supercars, affordable EVs, and Tesla drama, this episode is packed with insights, reviews, and industry shakeups.Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EV Powered⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ online and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠

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• Kia EV6 Review, Charging Innovations, and Volkswagen’s ID.1 Future

  Welcome to this week’s episode of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, where Matt Allan, Richard Alvin, and George East explore the latest in electric vehicles, charging innovations, and budget-friendly EVs.In this episode:• Kia EV6 Hands-On Review: Both Matt and George have been testing the updated Kia EV6, and they can’t get enough of it. From longer range and ultra-fast charging to its comfortable and relaxing drive, is this still the best all-round EV?• Kia EV Day Sneak Peek: Kia is set to unveil three new EVs – the EV4, EV5, and the highly anticipated EV2. The EV2 aims to rival the Renault 5 and Hyundai Inster, bringing affordable, high-quality EVs into the £23-25K range.• Abarth Slashes Prices to Avoid EV Luxury Tax: The Abarth 600e Scorpionissima has been cut by £1,640 to duck under the £40,000 threshold, avoiding the UK’s upcoming £490 per year luxury car tax on EVs. Could more brands follow suit?• Toyota Urban Cruiser – A New Compact EV: We take an exclusive first look at Toyota’s latest B-segment electric SUV, which aims to compete with the Kia EV3 and Volvo EX30.• FairCharge Renews Calls to Cut Public Charging VAT: Campaigners argue the 20% VAT on public chargingunfairly penalises drivers without home charging access. Would reducing it to 5% make EV ownership more viable for all?• Exclusive Interview with Jared Burch, Head of Policy at Charge UK: George sits down with Jared Burch to discuss the future of UK charging infrastructure, tackling grid connection challenges, and whether public charging costs could come down soon.• Felton’s New Off-Grid Shipping Container Chargers: A game-changer for remote charging and events, Felton’s solar-powered Cube Charging Solution offers 150-450kWh battery storage and zero planning permission requirements.• Volkswagen ID.1 – The Budget EV We’ve Been Waiting For? Volkswagen is reviving the spirit of the VW Up! with its new £17,000 entry-level EV. Could this compact city car be the breakthrough affordable EV that Europe needs?• Ford Enters a Mustang Mach-E into Pikes Peak: Ford Racing’s high-powered, custom-built Mach-E is set to take on the legendary Pikes Peak hill climb. Could this be another 1,600bhp+ electric beast like last year’s Ford SuperVan?• Ferrari’s First EV to Be Revealed in October: Ferrari has confirmed that its first-ever all-electric model will be unveiled later this year. Will it be a hypercar, a grand tourer, or even an SUV?With budget EVs, groundbreaking charging solutions, and a high-performance electric future, this episode covers all corners of the EV world.Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EV Powered⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ online and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠

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• EV Sales Surge, Stoffel Vandoorne, Citroën’s Budget-Friendly Aircross and Ferrari’s Electric Future

  Welcome to this week’s episode of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, where Matt Allan, Richard Alvin, and George East break down the latest in electric vehicles, policy updates, and high-performance innovations.In this episode:• EV Sales Continue to Rise Despite Market Slowdown: The SMMT’s latest figures show a 41% year-on-year increase in EV registrations, even as the overall UK car market dipped 2.5%. However, fleet sales continue to dominate while private buyers remain hesitant.• SMMT Criticises EV Car Tax Increase: With the £490 luxury tax on EVs over £40,000 set to take effect in April, we discuss how this outdated threshold (unchanged since 2008) could hinder adoption and penalise mainstream buyers.• France’s Controversial EV and ICE Taxation: President Macron’s government is doubling down on emissions penalties while introducing hefty weight-based taxes—potentially adding thousands of euros to EVs and petrol cars alike. Is this the right way to push electrification?• Volkswagen’s Mystery Small EV – The ID.1 (or Up?) Volkswagen has teased a new entry-level EV set to debut in March, with a projected price tag of around £17,000. Could this be the return of the VW Up, or will it be a fresh addition to the ID lineup?• Audi Reverses Its Confusing EV Naming Strategy: After its 2023 decision to separate ICE and EV models by even and odd numbers, Audi has scrapped the plan and returned to its traditional naming conventions—aiming to fix customer confusion and boost EV appeal.• The Return of Vanwall with a Pricey IONIQ 5 Clone: The reborn Vanwall VanderWaal is essentially an IONIQ 5 in disguise—only it costs a staggering £107,000. We crunch the numbers and find out what you could buy instead (spoiler: a brand-new IONIQ 5 and another EV).• Exclusive Interview: Stoffel Vandoorne on Formula E and His Racing Future: We catch up with the Formula E and ex-Formula 1 driver to discuss the evolving world of electric motorsport.• Ford’s 1,600bhp Mustang Mach-E Heads to Pikes Peak: The Ford Performance Racing Team is prepping an all-electric Mach-E for Pikes Peak 2024, following their success with the SuperVan and F-150 Lightning in previous years. Will this be the next record-breaker?• Ferrari’s First Electric Supercar Unveiling in October: Ferrari has confirmed the launch of its first fully electric model, currently being tested under a Maserati Levante body. Will this EV shake up the hypercar world like the Porsche Taycan did?• Citroën’s New EC3 Aircross is Cheaper Than Its Hybrid Counterpart: In a landmark moment, Citroën has priced its new EV crossover £1,000 cheaper than the hybrid version, making the electric option more affordable than ever. Could this be the first of many budget-friendly EVs?• Could Renault’s 0% Finance Deals Make the R5 a Game-Changer? With low monthly costs from £168, Richard is seriously tempted—will he swap his Lotus Eletre order for something smaller?With government-backed EV loans, more budget-friendly electric models, and major manufacturers making bold moves, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for EV adoption.Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EV Powered⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ online and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠

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• Government EV Support, Tesla Lawsuits, and the Future of Electric Planes & Flying Cars

  Welcome to this week’s episode of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, where Matt Allan, Richard Alvin, and new co-host George East dive into the latest in electric vehicles, policy updates, and even futuristic flying cars. Here’s what’s in store: Government Plans Interest-Free EV Loans: The UK government is reportedly working with the finance sector to underwrite low-cost EV loans, following successful schemes in France. Could this finally make EVs more affordable for private buyers? £65M Boost for EV Charging Network: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged £65 million towards Connected Kerb, aiming to install 40,000 new on-street chargers across the UK, addressing a key issue for those without home charging. Fiat’s New £21K Grande Panda: Fiat unveils the Grande Panda, an affordable EV with a 200-mile range, making it one of the UK’s cheapest EVs. Meanwhile, Citroën is planning a modern electric revival of the 2CV to compete in the small EV market. EV Prices Continue to Fall: A look at the rapidly evolving affordable EV market, with new budget-friendly models from Renault, BYD, and Ora arriving to challenge traditional petrol car pricing. Tesla Sues the EU Over Import Tariffs: Tesla is challenging the new tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, which could impact the price of Model 3s and other imports. We explore the implications for Tesla, BMW, and other affected manufacturers. Musk’s Controversies Affect UK Buyers: A survey reveals that 59% of potential UK EV buyers are put off by Elon Musk’s public behavior, while 61% of existing Tesla owners would now consider a Chinese EV instead. Brooklyn Beckham Joins Formula E: The social media star is part of Formula E’s Evo Sessions, training with Maserati, Porsche, and McLaren ahead of a celebrity showdown in Miami. Flying Cars Are Coming: Chinese EV giant Xiaopeng announces its Land Aircraft Carrier, a futuristic EV with a foldable VTOL drone, set for delivery in 2026. Is the future of transportation finally taking off? Exclusive Interview – The Future of Electric Aviation: George speaks to Kerry Wilmot from NEBO Air about the Velis Electro, an all-electric training aircraft, exploring how pilots are adapting to the new age of electric flight. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EV Powered⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ online and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠

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