KILOWATT HALF HOUR EPISODE 42: THE FORTY-ONE GRANDLAND & THE INFURIATING SQUATTLE

EV Channels Review

This episode of the Kilowatt Half Hour podcast delves into the pricing of the new Vauxhall Grandland electric, with hosts Ginny and Mike expressing reservations about its £41,000 price tag. They question whether it offers sufficient value compared to competitors like the ID.4 and Enyaq, especially considering the long 60-month PCP finance deals. Mike shares his personal experience of sleeping in an Hyundai Ioniq 5 during a camping trip, highlighting the practicalities and minor annoyances like light intrusion. The hosts also discuss the infuriating nature of car rattles and squeaks, with Mike expressing a strong aversion to them. A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the changing perceptions of car brands in the EV era, with Hyundai and Skoda now being considered over more established brands like Vauxhall, Audi, and BMW. The episode also touches on the used EV market, highlighting affordable options like the VW ID.3, MG5, and Tesla Model 3, despite their high mileage. Finally, they address listener questions regarding moving to Spain with an EV and the Kia EV3's dashboard.