Kilowatt Half Hour Ep 123: Kia goes GT crazy + the Nic Hume fan club

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Chapters are below so you can leap directly to the subject you're most interested in:.
00:00 Introduction.
02:21 Your comments: More EV news or more waffle?
08:32 What we have actually been driving this week.
08:46 Volkswagen ID. Polo– the brand-new EV criteria?
10:15 Mazda CX-6e & what actually makes a car "Chinese"?
12:39 Kia EV3 GT, EV4 GT & EV5 GT.
14:10 Fake gears and fake sounds in electrical automobiles.
18:28 Ferrari Luce– can an EV noise genuine?
20:33 What's new on the Electrifying YouTube channel.
22:50 EV news: Twingo, Dacia Spring & Nissan Pixo.
25:24 Buying advice: The very best EV for a 25,000-mile commute.
29:33 Buying suggestions: Hyundai Ioniq 3 & the future Ioniq 3 N.
31:42 In Nicola's defence: EV range vs convenience.
35:05 Could Nicola have simply charged at Silverstone?
40:14 Smart # 1 ownership, software application concerns & the Volvo EX30.
42:25 Is Smart an underrated EV brand name?
44:14 Renault 5: Your comments.
45:56 When will Ginny FINALLY end up the Renault 5 Turbo 3E video?
46:54 Outro.

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28 responses to “Kilowatt Half Hour Ep 123: Kia goes GT crazy + the Nic Hume fan club”

  1. @Bim2K Avatar
    @Bim2K

    Since when did the H in IMHO become Honest? It was always Humble?

    1. @joffff Avatar
      @joffff

      +1 for Humble

    2. @Andre_YUL Avatar
      @Andre_YUL

      Maybe lovely Nicola is not so humble 😉

    3. @AuntieBuddie Avatar
      @AuntieBuddie

      Indeed.

    4. @appkazoo5925 Avatar
      @appkazoo5925

      Agreed

    5. @jamesengland7461 Avatar
      @jamesengland7461

      Humblyhonest 😂

  2. @urbanstrencan Avatar
    @urbanstrencan

    Team thanks for the answer, decided now to wait for Hyundai N division to put their magic on the new Ioniq 3 🤟⚡🤟.
    Another great podcast episode, and get a team member to test the Rivian R2, would love to hear about European perspective on it😊😊

  3. @praveen20 Avatar
    @praveen20

    Episode Breakdown & Timestamps
    [00:28] – Introduction & Banter: Welcome, audio disclaimers, and weekly catch-up

    [02:26] – Listener Feedback: Reactions to previous episodes and “Sportage” pronunciation

    [08:42] – First Drives – VW ID Polo: Batch shares driving impressions of the production electric supermini

    [10:17] – First Drives – Mazda CX-6e: Platform sharing and the debate on what defines a “Chinese car”

    [12:37] – Kia GT Lineup in Norway: Driving the Kia EV3 GT, EV4 GT, and EV5 GT

    [14:08] – Synthetic EV Tech Debate: Simulated gear shifts, fake engine noises, and the “vegetarian meat” analogy

    [18:32] – Ferrari Sound Design: Discussing acoustic approaches to electric performance

    [20:35] – Channel Updates: Upcoming reviews (Skoda Epiq, Mazda CX-6e, and Renault 5 Turbo 3E progress)

    [22:50] – EV Industry News: Renault Twingo platform twins (Dacia Spring & Nissan Pixo)

    [25:32] – Car Buying Advice – High-Mileage Commuter: Paul Bradley’s dilemma (Kia EV3 Long Range vs. Škoda Enyaq 85)

    [29:33] – Car Buying Advice – Hot Hatch Replacement: Urban from Slovenia on highway commutes and the rumored Hyundai Ioniq 3 N

    [31:43] – Nicola’s Defense Club: Listeners weigh in on EV range selection, charging logistics, and the Alpine A290 debate

    [37:08] – Driving Left-Hand Drive in the UK: Quirks, gear-shifting habits, and road trips

    [39:35] – Smart Brand Discussion: Dealership experience, software reliability, and comparisons against the Volvo EX30

    [44:15] – Renault 5 Community Comments & Outro: Viewer feedback and episode wrap-up

    1. @i-s-ms9207 Avatar
      @i-s-ms9207

      If buy a #-Car, it is too big be (a true) smart, it has Chinese interior idesign an pay the Mercedes service price.
      And talking about a # sounds silly

  4. @priusskipper Avatar
    @priusskipper

    EV and Waffles sounds delicious!!

  5. @priusskipper Avatar
    @priusskipper

    Spor-ta-gé😊

  6. @jimchoff Avatar
    @jimchoff

    Joe Carpenter is a woodworker.

  7. @royagyei1099 Avatar
    @royagyei1099

    Nicola, as you live in Sussex, I think the nearest Smart Dealership to you is Smart Brighton, in Victoria Road, Portslade. It’s very near Portslade railway station. Just in case you were interested. Another very enjoyable show. Thanks guys.

  8. @bbsscj Avatar
    @bbsscj

    I’ve been looking for a 76 plate in North Wales and still not seen one.

    1. @CarsofGlasgow Avatar
      @CarsofGlasgow

      oh really? I have seen a few here in Glasgow. Couple of Fords and a VW T Cross, ohh and a new Merc GLB EV today

  9. @i-s-ms9207 Avatar
    @i-s-ms9207

    Any sound that. Can be switched off is good, still miss the AVAS-OFf buttom of my first R Zoe

  10. @pasqualerima Avatar
    @pasqualerima

    Owned a #1 premium for almost 3 years, 20k miles and no issues at all.

    1. @CarsofGlasgow Avatar
      @CarsofGlasgow

      rare car that

  11. @misreb1 Avatar
    @misreb1

    Watch out guys about bullying Jinny. She is HR!

  12. @leswhitehouse Avatar
    @leswhitehouse

    It has to be said – Batch has that “axe murderer” ambience 🤣

  13. @CarsofGlasgow Avatar
    @CarsofGlasgow

    These podcasts have quickly become a staple of my week, thanks guys!

  14. @appkazoo5925 Avatar
    @appkazoo5925

    Carry On Kilowatt Half Hour

  15. @jamesengland7461 Avatar
    @jamesengland7461

    Sainsbury’s “Taste the Difference” Cheese …😂

  16. @CarsofGlasgow Avatar
    @CarsofGlasgow

    Adding to the Nicola travel dilemma. I am in a similar predicament later this month. I am driving from Glasgow to Worcester later this month, a 323 mile trip each way. I will be returning back the next day, so a 646 mile road trip within 24 hours. My options are a KIA EV2 or a Lexus LC 500h, which one would you take? The Lexus achieves over 520 miles to a tank, meaning a shorter refill time. Whereas the EV2 will likely require 3 or 4 charging stops, at public charger rates. Do I take the EV2 and save the miles on the Lexus or go for convenience and take the Lexus? #teamnicola

  17. @HiruS22 Avatar
    @HiruS22

    Yes, the dream team at last!

  18. @bournvilleman Avatar
    @bournvilleman

    I bought a smart #1 bra us when they first came out and drove from West Yorkshire to Switzerland and back without any issues sort from a loose windscreen wiper

  19. @carloufv Avatar
    @carloufv

    How about the avenger used? To be fair my wife just got one 2024 red summit with over 5000 miles and is in love with it.
    What is most impressive is the efficiency that she is managing on the motorway in her 84-85 miles commute. She manages two days without charging and at the end of the second day she arrives with almost 20% SOC.
    I have a Polestar 4 (despite of some issues still loving it) and to be fair I enjoy a lot driving the jeep. If he is available I take it for a spin. The car makes you smile!

  20. @appkazoo5925 Avatar
    @appkazoo5925

    I had a Fiat Barchetta for a while. That was LHD. It was always a bit awkward at the exit point of car parks when popping the paid ticket into the machine to let you out.

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