REACTING TO YOUR RECENT EV FEEDBACK AND CRITICISM (S2 E10) | AUTO EXPERT JOHN CADOGAN

EV Channels Review

John Cadogan's latest episode tackles viewer feedback, focusing heavily on the perceived inefficiencies and risks associated with electric vehicles, particularly the Kia EV9. While the video is framed as a response to criticism, it largely reinforces a skeptical stance towards EVs. Cadogan dismisses rapid charging claims, arguing that waste heat and battery limitations prevent the advertised speeds. He also strongly refutes the idea that EVs are inherently safer than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, highlighting the severe risks posed by lithium-ion battery fires, their toxicity, and the lack of effective firefighting techniques. The review also touches on the impracticality of charging EVs via diesel generators and the extreme effort required for pedal-powered charging, contrasting these with the convenience of hydrocarbons. While acknowledging the EV9's weight and inefficiency, Cadogan's overall tone suggests a preference for the established convenience and perceived lower risks of ICE vehicles, despite their own environmental and safety drawbacks.