Kilowatt Half Hour Ep 84: Merc’s mistake, Škoda's loader and plugging in where the sun don’t shine скачать в хорошем качестве

Kilowatt Half Hour Ep 84: Merc’s mistake, Škoda's loader and plugging in where the sun don’t shine

#electriccars2025 #podcasts #kilwowatthalfhour Listen on Apple podcasts: https://t.co/nVAmIbiVxL Listen on Spotify: https://t.co/howlezQr6N Listen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/64de47832cfe0... Follow Electrifying.com ⬇️ INSTAGRAM:   / electrifyingcom   FACEBOOK:   / electrifyingcom   X:   / electrifyingcom   TIKTOK:   / electrifyingcom   Follow Electrifying.com ⬇️ INSTAGRAM:   / electrifyingcom   FACEBOOK:   / electrifyingcom   X:   / electrifyingcom   TIKTOK:   / electrifyingcom   If you have a car buying question or want to be included in our postbag, add your comment below or message us at [email protected]. Every week, the Electrifying.com meet online to discuss all the important matters at hand. Such as the weather, what we’re all having for our tea and who dumped who in last night’s Love Island. Between these heavyweight subjects, we also talk about electric cars. A lot. Probably an unhealthy amount to be honest. And when we do discuss cars, we find out a lot. From industry gossip to the more mundane practicalities of electric car ownership, it’s the place where we dish the dirt on the cars we’ve been driving and deliver our own verdicts on the latest electric car news. We also like to have a good laugh at the daftest bits of anti-electric news that we’ve seen in the press. We can’t promise that you’ll learn much. You probably won’t. But if you fancy 30 minutes of idle chat and gossip about the world of electric cars, we’re here for you. If you like it / hate it / think it’s too long or too short, let us know. 00:00 – Intro & This Week’s Topics Welcome from Nicola, Tom, and Mike; preview of Schod’s electric estate, Mercedes charging issue, and the EV grant saga. 01:08 – Festival of the Unexceptional Tom talks about quirky classics, including an early Prius and old electric vans. 03:24 – Ben’s iPace Charging Issue Discussion about faulty cables, charging speeds, and Zest customer service tips. 04:46 – Mike’s Week: Cupra Born & Renault 5 Mike shares his experiences with the Cupra Born and taking temporary custody of the Renault 5. 07:16 – Nicola’s Diva Moment & Car Charging in Wales Nicola recounts a road trip, hotel charging, and a diva‑ish welcome. 08:44 – Flat Tire & First Time Towing Nicola fixes a puncture with foam and learns trailer towing (with Ford Ranger towing tech). 12:15 – EV Grant Delays & Manufacturers’ Discounts Frustrations over the ongoing grant uncertainty; carmakers offering big discounts in the meantime. 14:38 – Mercedes Charging Muddle CLA charging limitations — only 800V chargers — and why it’s a big problem. 18:03 – First Indoor Charging Hub Plans for a covered EV charging hub in Aberdeen; pros and cons of indoor charging. 19:50 – Skoda Vision Zero Teaser Preview of Skoda’s upcoming electric Octavia estate and VW’s new SSP platform. 22:59 – Barnard’s Bargain: Polestar 4 Deal Tom highlights a surprisingly cheap lease deal, plus used EV bargains like the Seat Mii Electric. 25:13 – Listener Q&A: Insta vs BYD Dolphin & PCP vs Cash Advice for Andrew Palmer on choosing between Hyundai and BYD, and financing vs paying cash. 28:50 – Listener Road Trips & First EV Experiences Positive stories of long EV journeys, including trips to Spain and the New Forest. 31:05 – Joining the EV Club Shoutouts to new EV owners with BMW i4, Dacia Spring, and Kia e‑Niro. 33:30 – EV Must‑Have Features Listeners debate heated seats, heated steering wheels, and adaptive cruise control. 38:11 – Tech Loves & Hates Mixed feelings on auto‑braking, reversing sensors, and safety assists. 42:15 – Useless Features: Gesture Controls & Digital Mirrors Why BMW’s gesture controls and digital rear‑view mirrors frustrate many drivers. 46:41 – Weird Features in MG IM5 & IM6 Discussion about MG’s “crab walk” and practicality quirks in new IM models. 48:34 – Wrapping Up & Listener Phantom Braking Complaints Final listener stories about Tesla phantom braking; team signs off. 50:03 – Next Week’s Plans Nicola’s Ferrari track day at Silverstone, Mike’s quieter week, and the closing thanks.