TRANSPORT EVOLVED PANEL NEWS: JANUARY 26, 2014. EP. 184. LOCKED OUT

EV Channels Review

This episode of Transport Evolved, recorded in January 2014, delves into the evolving landscape of electric vehicles. The hosts discuss the Nissan Leaf reaching its 100,000th sale, highlighting its success against the Toyota Prius in a similar lifecycle stage. A significant portion of the discussion revolves around range anxiety and the compromise drivers are willing to make, contrasting the Model S's long-range capabilities with the everyday needs met by vehicles like the Leaf. The program also touches upon the Ford Focus EV's practicality issues due to battery space and the potential for a plug-in hybrid variant. The Volkswagen e-up! is praised for its ground-up EV design, with potential implications for Skoda. A critical segment addresses the poor planning of a network-wide software upgrade by 'Charge Your Car' (CYC), which significantly inconvenienced users. Finally, the show revisits a London to Edinburgh EV journey, demonstrating the rapid progress in EV technology and charging infrastructure over just three years, showcasing how a Nissan Leaf can now complete the trip faster than a Tesla Roadster.