Episode 1

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27th Jan 2024

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

For information and commercial queries, email richard@automediagroup.co.nz

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

00:00

Introduction and Technical Difficulties

03:03

Discussion on Electric Vehicles and Heat Pumps

06:36

News: Jeep Wagoneer S B-EV and Jeep Avenger

09:03

News: BYD CLU and BYD Sea Lion

18:32

News: Volvo XC30 EV

24:52

Gavin's Driving Experience: Polestar 2 Long Range

31:45

Richard's Driving Experience: BYD Seal Performance

35:41

Thousand Kilometer Testing

36:10

Review of Toyota BZ4X

43:09

Discussion on Road User Charges

51:19

Future of EV Subsidies

55:11

Upcoming EV Show in Australia

59:34

Questioning the Term 'BEV'

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About the Podcast

The EV Guys
EV news, reviews, random stuff and the occasional potato
🔌⚡ 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. Each week, they bring you the latest news, share their personal test drive experiences, and dive into critical discussions about evolving policies and innovations in the electric vehicle industry. Whether you're an EV enthusiast or just curious about the shift to electric transportation, "The EV Guys" offers insightful, engaging, and up-to-date content that sparks your interest and keeps you informed. Plug in, charge up, and tune in to "The EV Guys" for your weekly jolt of all things electric!