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Season 1 · Episode 2

White goods

Mel and Giles drive the VW ID3. Giles explains why the success of this car is so important to Volkswagen's future and they finally make it to Heston services where they meet Michael. It's fair to say he's not a convert to electric cars.

Mel's Electric Adventure · Tortoise Media

March 16, 202338m 28s

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Mel and Giles drive the VW ID3. Giles explains why the success of this car is so important to Volkswagen's future and they finally make it to Heston services where they meet Michael who is struggling to find a working charger. It's fair to say he's not a convert to electric cars.


Thank you to Octopus Electric Vehicles for providing the car and the expertise.


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