KILOWATT HALF HOUR EP 77: OLD FAVORITES AND THE LEAFS THAT REFUSE TO DIE

EV Channels Review

This episode of Kilowatt Half Hour delves into the latest in electric vehicles, featuring a mixed bag of reviews and discussions. Vicki highlights the Amora 9 plug-in hybrid, praising its impressive 93-mile electric range and decent interior quality, though noting it faces stiff competition from established brands. Batch expresses significant disappointment with the Nissan Ariya Nismo, finding its performance and styling incongruous with the standard Ariya's design and questioning its overall necessity and value at £56,000. Mike reflects on his BMW i3, contemplating its declining value versus continued enjoyment. The podcast also touches on the revival of the Skoda Favorit as a concept, Nissan's use of old Leaf batteries for airport energy storage, and Tesco's new Clubcard points for EV charging. Listener questions cover recommendations for a spacious EV under £30,000, the usability of Tesla Superchargers for non-Tesla vehicles, and the debate over the Dacia Spring versus used alternatives for a first EV. A technical discussion clarifies that battery type (LFP vs. NMC) does not dictate regenerative braking aggressiveness, which is a manufacturer-set feature.