SELF-CHARGING RANT: TOYOTA ADVERTISING, GRIDSERVE CHARGING & WHAT CAR MAGAZINE | FULLY CHARGED NEWS

EV Channels Review

The Fully Charged News episode tackles the controversial 'self-charging hybrid' advertising by Toyota, criticizing it as misleading and ironic given Toyota's upcoming all-electric vehicle launch. The host, Robert Llewellyn, argues that this campaign, while a brilliant marketing tactic to confuse the average consumer, denigrates the brand and the efforts of people within Toyota. The review also highlights a "What Car?" magazine report confirming a knowledge gap among potential EV buyers due to conflicting information. On a positive note, the episode celebrates Gridserve's ambitious billion-pound UK plan to build 100 ultra-rapid solar-powered charging hubs, presenting it as a significant step forward for EV infrastructure. The host expresses strong enthusiasm for this development, contrasting it with the perceived foot-dragging of established manufacturers in producing affordable EVs.