Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast

This week as Joshua Dowling keeps Stephen's chair warm we look into some of the exciting EVs to come. KIA has a couple worth knowing about, there's the Electric Kombi Van and will Tesla update the Model Y? Motorsport Boss Roland Dane owns a Cupra Born like Trev - but his experience was recently soured - why? And The Whyalla Vet joins us to talk about his fleet of EVs!

Joshua Dowling fills in for Stephen Fenech and brings the goods with a scoop on the NSW Police are testing some Electric Vehicles for use in the Highway Patrol Listen to the full details to understand the real story. Plus we're joined by some EV owners who share their ownership experience. One man has more data than the ABS, and another is looking for a second EV in the driveway. If you've got an EV or are looking into it, send us a text on 0477 657 657.

This week as Joshua Dowling keeps Stephen's chair warm we look into some of the exciting EVs to come. KIA has a couple worth knowing about, there's the Electric Kombi Van and will Tesla update the Model Y? Motorsport Boss Roland Dane owns a Cupra Born like Trev - but his experience was recently soured - why? And The Whyalla Vet joins us to talk about his fleet of EVs!

Another Chinese EV brand enters the Australian Market - what is a Zeekr? Joshua Dowling explains as he fills the chair for Stephen Fenech who is on a well deserved break. Plus your calls on a fancy new car but was the buying experience all you'd hoped it would be? And what we're driving right now, Trev's loving the BMW EVs, and Josh raves about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N!

Stephen has been in the pocket sized Fiat 500e and the Abarth Version, while Trev has been in the $110,000 hot hatch EV from Hyundai - the Ioniq 5 N We've got your calls on why the Atto3 is getting attention in Tassie and what it's like to own an EV down there, plus Victor is back talking about his test drives with all the on-road gadgetry Get in touch with your EV question on 0477 657 657

Nick Wodzinski - Head of Product for Chargefox joins us to discuss the growth of their charging network and what drives their expansion. We learn a fair bit to be honest! And Matt joins us on 0477 657 657 to talk about his move away from an EV day to day Let us know what you're thinking about EVs!

This week we unpack some recent EV sales figures that show Tesla's dominance but also some good numbers from a range of brands. Barry contacts us on 0477 657 657 to discuss EV Tyres - why are they anything different? And Shaun is on the line about his new BYD and why he loves the chats with haters. Get in touch any time!

We chat to Bernhard Conoplia from Evie networks about their latest charger network feature - Autocharge, bringing a Tesla like charging experience to almost all EVs! Plus we talk to someone who got their new EV this week! And answer a question about whether or not you need a home charger. Ask your question of Stephen and Trevor by texting 0477 657 657

Tesla loves to crow about "Autopilot" but did you know most EVs, let alone most modern cars have the same or better technology on the road today? We talk to George who offers love for his Lexus UX300e and has had some eye opening ownership experiences. Orz loves his Mercedes Plug-in hybrid, but will he upgrade to EV??

Has Tesla reversed its decision to stop the Supercharger roll-out, or are they just closing off unfinished business? We talk public charging and what you should and shouldn't do. And we chat to Victor who's in the EV market, and Karl who is deep into the EV game!

Stephen and Trevor are here to help you on or toward your Electric Car journey. Looking for advice, or want to share you EV story - get in touch, just SMS 0477 657 657. Malcolm bought a Model Y - but don't call it a Toad. Brendan's experience with his new EV And Penelope has done more research than we've ever heard before buying her first EV!

Over the last few weeks, a lot of drama online about the EV market slowing and Tesla's piling up at ports - what's the truth? Vastly different most likely. We talk to BMW Australia about their EV plans and the progress of their transition to EV, and your calls on EVs too! Get in touch - send an SMS to 0477 657 657

This week Kristen wonders about the Volvo she's ordered, and it turns out Stephen just drove it - she's excited to go electric. Chris is a two EV household, with a Tesla and Volvo, while Leo wonders just how much he should be charging his battery for optimum life If you've got a question relating to EVs, send an SMS to 0477 657 657

This week we take your calls - get in touch - SMS us at 0477 657 657 and we'll chat to you about Electric Cars. Adam has a BYD and loves it, but has feedback for the brand. Liam is in the market and is thinking second hand, this man is doing his research. And Chris is one of the first Porsche Taycan owners in Australia - any regrets?

The NSW Government is boosting funding for hundreds of new locations for curbside EV charging. This will allow people with no off-street parking to get a charge, but what other knock on effects will there be? Your calls as owners, plus Brad Hales from Uniden joins us!

A listener posed the question - if my company installs Electric Chargers at work, should the boss get free charging for his EV, in fact, should anyone? If so, will they put petrol pumps in for the rest of staff? Fascinating question! Plus we talk to a Tesla owner on the hunt for an SUV Plug in that can tow, and hear from someone who did a mega road trip with some key learnings. Get in touch with your EV questions - TEXT 0477 657 657

A listener contemplates the Model Y or ATTO 3 - there's a lot to consider, but what will the wife want? And we hear from an MG4 owner, happy as a pig in you know what after 15,000km of driving. Plus BYD's big push with PHEV's - the SUV and UTE coming to Australia

What is the story with the Tesla supercharger network? Is it on hold for good? How will this impact owners and future sales? We talk to two people in the market for or owning EVs for a real world experience Plus Stephen's driving the BYD Seal and it had an immediate impact!

If you were a die-hard rev head, owner of a Porsche Sports-car and a Ford Mustang V8 - would your next car be an EV? One caller this week will surprise you! Plus, would you buy a Chinese EV? One prospective owner is tossing it up - sounds like a viable option. And Stephen's been driving Trev's car! Well, not HIS car, but the same model - so what does he make of it?

This week we go all-in on listener calls. And not just Tesla Owners! A Model 3 owner in the colder part of Australia A Mercedes AMG Owner who is "doing very well" And approval from the Wife to buy the KIA Niro. If you've got a question about EVs, get in touch with us - 0477 657 657

The frustrations of a broken charger - why? How will the industry get this together? We talk to man with a Porsche EV plan And powering your home with your car, even sending it's stored power back to the grid - the future is here, we just need to get on it.

Stephen and Trevor unpack the March new-car sales data in Australia, how well are EVs selling - and which ones are most popular. Similarly, which cars are popular overseas. We talk to EV owner Dean who owns not one, but two Teslas! And the apps you need - why why why do we need so many EV charging apps?

On this week's show the all new cars from China being announced, and some coming to Australia - new brands to keep an eye on Amazing EV the place to buy and Sell EVs - the owner and founder talks to us. And the Ford Mach-E - what's it like??

is CarPlay an essential for a new car? Stephen's relatively new to it, so gives us his views. We talk to the CEO of the EV Council about the Government's recently introduced New Vehicle Emissions Standards And a brand new Tesla owner joins us!

Isuzu has announced an all-electric Ute is coming to Australia, the blokes discuss this, plus a partnership between Nissan and Honda. We talk to Malcolm who is in the market for an EV and is keen on some additional input. And, we talk to Sriram Pakkam from Ford Performance about the Ford SuperVan and it's record breaking laps and what it means for future EVs

High Drama at the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries with Tesla, Polestar and VW all up in arms against the position the industry body is taking on the Government's new EV policy. Plus we speak to the owner of a BYD Atto 3 about the experience, choice and overall EV situation And what's in the garage this week - a KIA EV6 and something with a special BOOST button.

Thinking about the charges you find in regional, rural and highway locations - Trev asks, why isn't someone investing in the future here? Why can't someone see how Tesla has gotten it so so right. We talk Strata and how EVs are being considered in Apartments, the rules, issues, myths and support you can get if you live in an apartment And February Sales figures, Telsa back on top

The range of your Battery powered vehicle can be determined by a number of factors - there's no single number that covers it. Stephen and Trevor unpack some of these factors and how you can prepare for them. Plus the EQ name and look being phased out by Mercedes. We talk to Graham who owns a Cupra PHEV - what's it like? And Stephen's impressions of the Volvo XC40 too!

Drive.com.au has announced their car of the year, and it's an all electric beast very close to the show. We chat to Trent Nicolic from Drive.com.au about the award, and the rise of EV's in these judged competitions. Plus the dramas of a regional road trip exposed, and how is the US backflipping on vehicle emissions just when Australia goes deep. Interesting times ahead.

This week on Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars, Stephen has news of a startup looking to open up our driveway charging to other EV owners needing a top up. Plus Porsche has found some staggering advances in EV tech from one model to another. We speak to our first EV owner about their Tesla Model Y experience, and Trev drives the big, Ford e-Transit Van! All electric, All the time.

The Australian Federal Government has released the "New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES), Trevor and Stephen unpack the news to try and understand what it means for EVs in Australia and car buyers generally Plus, How much do you need to charge the car? And why are EVs more expensive than Petrol Cars. January New Car sales data is out, how did EV's sell that month?

Proudly brought to you by NRMA Insurance and Uniden Smart Dashcams, this week on Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars Stephen and Trevor look at the brand new Polestar 4 just taking orders in Australia. Elon Musk's Tesla is reportedly working on a smaller more affordable model - what's that all mean? Plus, a discussion about what you need to consider about charging an EV before you buy one. And how do you plan an EV Road Trip? A look at the MG4 and we're also driving the Mazda CX-60 Plug-In Hybrid this week too!

What Toyota's Chairman says about the future of Electric Cars Porsche's best-selling car going Electric The unwritten rules of charging in public chargers and what is one-pedal driving? Stephen and Trevor have all the info for you!

This week Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long unpack some of the questions you get asked as an Electric Vehicle owner. What is it people always want to know. Plus there's been some price hikes and some price drops - why would an EV model come down in price? And what's in the Garage of the Two Blokes this week as we drive as many EVs in Australia as we can.

First Episode drops December 3