KILOWATT HALF HOUR EP 82: ROVER LOVERS, GRANT RANTS AND IS THE MERC CLA A DISAPPOINTING TINDER DATE?

EV Channels Review

This episode of Kilowatt Half Hour delves into the complexities of the UK's reintroduced electric car grants, highlighting the confusion caused by a lack of initial detail and the reliance on 'science-based targets' for eligibility. The hosts express sympathy for car manufacturers caught in the crossfire. The review then shifts to driving impressions, with Tom finding the Mercedes-Benz CLA to be a "great" car with an impressive 484-mile range and efficiency exceeding 5 miles per kilowatt hour, but ultimately "slightly disappointing" due to some puzzling design choices like haptic switches and a two-gear system, likening the experience to a Tinder date that doesn't quite match the pictures. Jenny, meanwhile, was highly impressed by a first drive of the electric Range Rover on an obstacle course, praising its off-road capability, silent operation, and effective regenerative braking for hill descent, though noting its subtle exterior design. The podcast also touches on the Renault 5 and 4, the Hyundai Ioniq 9, and offers leasing deals for the MG ZS EV and Renault 4.