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Today, Ginny, Mike and Tom shoot the electric breeze on a range of topics, including World Automobile of the Year, the long-awaited return of the Ford Explorer and Omoda's arrival in the UK. The group likewise answer listeners' questions to help them find the perfect electrical automobile.

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Each week, the .com fulfill online to talk about all the concerns at hand. Such as the weather, what we're all having for our tea and who disposed who in last night's Love Island. In between these heavyweight subjects, we likewise discuss electric vehicles. A lot. Probably an unhealthy total up to be truthful.

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26 responses to “Kilowatt Half Hour Episode 34: Nio news, crazy Cupras and the electric 2CV | Electrifying.com”

  1. @EmilyTerrellko Avatar
    @EmilyTerrellko

    Wow, this video just blew my mind! 🤯 Never thought it could be so captivating. Who else is excited about it? 🚀💬😝 ^ 🐻.

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  2. @Frieda_Prock58 Avatar
    @Frieda_Prock58

    All the best, we believe in you, we’re waiting for more videos like this🌹🌹

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  3. @Marianne-jt6fq Avatar
    @Marianne-jt6fq

    I’m grateful for the opportunity to engage in such meaningful discourse. It’s a rare privilege in today’s fast-paced world.✨

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  4. @philhartley7564 Avatar
    @philhartley7564

    A question that has nothing to do with this podcast. Most manufacturers suggest that you charge to 80% for normal driving and only use 100% for long distance. My question is: “under this regime, is it better for the battery when you need to charge to 100%, to charge on AC and and not rapid/ultra rapid DC. When travelling long distance, which I do quite frequently, I always start off from home on AC charging to 100% but never higher than 90% (more often 80%) on DC when on the road.

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    1. @Ghent2007 Avatar
      @Ghent2007

      Check whether your battery is LFP or NCM. Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are generally considered more suitable for frequent charging to 100% compared to nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) batteries. Here’s why:

      Thermal Stability: LFP batteries have better thermal stability and are less prone to overheating. This reduces the risk of thermal runaway, making them safer when charged to full capacity.

      Cycle Life: LFP batteries typically have a longer cycle life compared to NCM batteries. They can endure more charge-discharge cycles before their capacity degrades significantly. This characteristic makes them more resilient to the stress of being charged to 100% regularly.

      Degradation Rate: The rate of capacity degradation in LFP batteries is generally slower than in NCM batteries when charged to high levels. This means that the negative impact on the battery’s overall lifespan is less pronounced for LFP batteries even with frequent full charges.

      Voltage Range: LFP batteries operate at a lower voltage range compared to NCM batteries. Charging to 100% in this lower voltage range puts less strain on the battery materials, contributing to better longevity.

      Application Suitability: LFP batteries are often used in applications where long cycle life and safety are prioritized over energy density. This makes them well-suited for situations where frequent full charges are necessary, such as in certain types of electric vehicles and stationary energy storage systems.

      In contrast, NCM batteries, while offering higher energy density and thus longer range for electric vehicles, tend to have a shorter cycle life and are more sensitive to high voltage levels, making them less ideal for frequent charging to 100%.

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    2. @philhartley7564 Avatar
      @philhartley7564

      @@Ghent2007 Thanks, I think mine are Lithium Ion (Audi Q8 etron 55)

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  5. @chris-townson Avatar
    @chris-townson

    With talk about the EV3 potentially standing out in a crowded sector, I’m wondering how the Skoda Epiq will compare? Hopefully we’ll see a quality product, like we did with the Enyaq. But my worry for VAG is they’re too late to the small EV market.

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    1. @bullshitbingo2259 Avatar
      @bullshitbingo2259

      Skoda Epiq will compete in a different class with its 4.05m of length conpared to the EV3 with 4.3m. Volkswagen ID.2/ Cupra Raval and Skoda Epiq will be the best allrounder sub-compact EV because they offer an optional 56kWh battery pack with 440km WLTP range. That is just 10% more than the Renault 5 electric but in combination with bigger interior and cargo space they offer a much better package.
      The EV3 competes with the VW ID.3, Volvo EX30 and maybe the Renault Scenic e-tech

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    2. @chris-townson Avatar
      @chris-townson

      @@bullshitbingo2259 Very true, but that’s the weird thing about Skoda – they seem to straddle classes by extending the platform to produce something that’s bigger than the competition whilst offering something smaller too. The Epiq will be 4.1m and the Elroq 4.5m so both cars have a difference of 20cm compared to the EV3.
      They did the same when they replaced the Yeti with the Karoq which was bigger but also introducing the Kamiq which was smaller. I’d say the Yeti was the perfect size for most people and offered practically that few cars in the class could match. A real shame they didn’t continue with it.

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  6. @martinwray7001 Avatar
    @martinwray7001

    I’m with Ginny. Cable goes in the boot in a rough coil that can get rougher, depending on the weather.

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  7. @AuntieBuddie Avatar
    @AuntieBuddie

    Good podcast. Re signage – I’d like to see some signs which tell me where the charging stations are within the car park. And you’re right about main road signs.

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  8. @thecakemonster Avatar
    @thecakemonster

    It’s such a shame that you haven’t managed to resolve the problem with dropped frames from Tom’s camera. It makes the podcast pretty much unwatchable. I used to really enjoy it, but I can’t beae to watch it any more

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    1. @davesound7188 Avatar
      @davesound7188

      You could just listen to it on a podcast platform

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  9. @Yanquetino Avatar
    @Yanquetino

    Heh. Tom, isn’t the nickname for a 2CV the… “duck”? So you were driving a converted electric duck? Mike, you need to get a jump starter for those times when the 12V dies.

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  10. @ChrisdyMD Avatar
    @ChrisdyMD

    For Mike: I have had an Ioniq 5 since 2021. I am now on my 4th 12v battery, with the first two replacements done under warranty, but last time I got rid of the Hyundai batteries and bought a Gold standard 12v battery with a 5 year warranty. Had it for 8 months and not had a single problem with it. Get rid of your Hyundai 12v battery and buy a decent one. Your problems with 12v failures will disappear.

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  11. @BMWHP2 Avatar
    @BMWHP2

    Yep, I missed you Ginny. Glad your back.
    Our first car was a 2CV, and about every brand after that. And now, the car we will get next is a Citroën again. The ë-C3 MAX. 😁
    That KIA EV3 looks nice . . . .till you look at the rare . . .Shockingly looks like Quasimodo . . . the Hunchback.

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  12. @mrmawson2438 Avatar
    @mrmawson2438

    Evening

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  13. @robclark5810 Avatar
    @robclark5810

    Are you going to address the current concerns over resale values of Electric vehicles given the price slashing of new vehicles being done by manufacturers, i.e. Tesla? I think the UK Company Car culture is extending the “desirability” of electric cars due to the tax incentives available, vs the rest of the world where the private buyer demand for EVs is collapsing globally. What will happen when the Govt needs to top up the missing tax revenue by cutting those incentives? I’m not an EV “denier” I seriously considered an F150 Lightning when selecting my current Truck (F150 petrol V6 twin turbo) because my leisure activities involve towing over 150 miles in a day during winter weather and I couldn’t be certain the Lightning would be up to the job.
    On the subject of Ford, they have lost so much money developing EVs, I think they have seen the light that the EV Market is saturated and they are backing out of EVs as the demand is dropping. Ford stopped selling cars in the US a few years ago, with the exception of the very tasty V8 Mustangs.😀

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  14. @mrmawson2438 Avatar
    @mrmawson2438

    The paint bits have character on the walls who else has it ?

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  15. @robclark5810 Avatar
    @robclark5810

    Problems ICE drivers don’t have:
    1. Where to keep my petrol nozzle in the car?
    2. How much will I be paying for my Kilowatts? (and you know all those chargers are connect to the Internet for payments, but they can’t display the price per KW?)
    3. How much fueling should I do on a high speed pump vs with a 5 liter can at home?
    4. Real world range being about 75% of stated range because it takes 10 times longer to fill up the last 20% of the tank.
    5. Will my car with 20% of fuel in it start after I leave it at the airport for 2 weeks?
    6. Inability to build new petrol stations because of the need to provide Infrastructure and grid capacity.
    That’s just from your one podcast today of stated problems that you are trying to make light of for EVs.

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    1. @alexmckenna1171 Avatar
      @alexmckenna1171

      Yes and they get that nice feeling that they are contributing to all those lovely regimes, every time they fill up with cancer-fuel…

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  16. @mrmawson2438 Avatar
    @mrmawson2438

    BRB just going for a spliff

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  17. @jamesengland7461 Avatar
    @jamesengland7461

    I think it should be abundantly obvious to every EV maker to place their charge ports at the END of the vehicle, not a meter from the end with a door opening the wrong way [F150 Lightning…] and to have a dedicated storage for the charge cable at the same end of the car! If the port is at the front, surely a froot can be large enough for the cables, at least. If at the rear, the cables could be stored on the same side as the port, in that side area between the wheelwell and the boot lid, not under everything, or even better, clipped to the boot lid itself. Open boot, unclip cable, plug in. Easy.

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  18. @mrmawson2438 Avatar
    @mrmawson2438

    The Rivian ?

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  19. @timrothwell33 Avatar
    @timrothwell33

    Just found a company that sells BEV converted 2CVs. The price? £32500.00

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  20. @nicholasriley8977 Avatar
    @nicholasriley8977

    What is it with the Kia EV9 and EV3 – I’ve heard you saying how these are good looking cars – maybe I’m just getting old and beauty is in the eye of the beholder but . . . Lego brick on wheels anyone???

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