Episode 1 - BZ4X, Seal, Polestar 2 and Everything Electric
🔌⚡ Welcome to "The EV Guys," your electrifying journey into the world of electric vehicles! Join hosts Richard Edwards, a seasoned journalist, and Gavin Shoebridge, an expert EV content creator, as they navigate the dynamic landscape of EVs.
Links relevant to this episode:
Gavin's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KiwiEVadventures
Richard's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EVsBeyond
https://au.everythingelectric.show/
www.evsandbeyond.co.nz
www.theevguys.co.nz
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Summary
The conversation covers various electric vehicle news, including the Jeep Wagoneer S B-EV, BYD CLU, and Volvo XC30 EV. Gavin shares his driving experience with the Polestar 2 Long Range, while Richard discusses his experience with the BYD Seal Performance. They also mention their thousand kilometer testing of different electric vehicles. In this episode, Richard and Gav discuss their experiences with the Toyota BZ4X and the Subaru Seal. They also delve into the topic of road user charges for electric vehicles and the future of EV subsidies. The conversation concludes with a discussion about an upcoming EV show in Australia and the use of the term 'BEV' to describe electric vehicles.
Takeaways
- The Toyota BZ4X is a solid EV, but not for the nerds!
- Road user charges for electric vehicles are a topic of debate, with some arguing for equitable charges based on carbon emissions.
- The future of EV subsidies is uncertain, but there is hope for more affordable electric vehicles in the long term.
- The upcoming Everything Electric show in Australia promises to be an exciting event for EV enthusiasts.
- The term 'BEV' may have negative connotations and could be replaced with a more inclusive term for electric vehicles.
Chapters
Introduction and Technical Difficulties
Discussion on Electric Vehicles and Heat Pumps
News: Jeep Wagoneer S B-EV and Jeep Avenger
News: BYD CLU and BYD Sea Lion
News: Volvo XC30 EV
Gavin's Driving Experience: Polestar 2 Long Range
Richard's Driving Experience: BYD Seal Performance
Thousand Kilometer Testing
Review of Toyota BZ4X
Discussion on Road User Charges
Future of EV Subsidies
Upcoming EV Show in Australia
Questioning the Term 'BEV'