KILOWATT HALF HOUR EP 85: ELON’S ELECTRONS, THE POLESTAR THAT COULDN'T STOP AND THE CORSA COMETH

EV Channels Review

This episode of Kilowatt Half Hour covers a range of EV news and listener questions. The hosts discuss Tesla's application to become a UK energy supplier, a Polestar 3 range record of 581 miles (though with a caveat about efficiency), and a teaser for a new Vauxhall concept car. A significant portion is dedicated to comparing the Alpine A290 and Cupra Born, with a preference leaning towards the Alpine for its style, despite the Cupra's practicality. The discussion also touches on used EV bargains, emphasizing the importance of battery health checks, with examples of high-mileage Teslas retaining good battery capacity. Listener Q&A addresses practical concerns like finding EVs with large boots for dogs, the issue of brake disc rust due to low usage from one-pedal driving, and the reliability of adaptive cruise control. The hosts express skepticism about range extenders, advocating for pure EVs. The episode concludes with a discussion on leasing versus cash purchases, highlighting that leasing can often be more cost-effective. Overall, the episode provides a mix of industry news, practical advice, and engaging debate.