KILOWATT HALF HOUR EP 70: FROM NEW YORK TO THE WORLD: KIA’S REIGN CONTINUES | ELECTRIFYING

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The Kilowatt Half Hour podcast episode 70 focuses on the World Car of the Year awards, with the Kia EV3 taking the top prize for overall car of the year and also being named Electrifying.com's car of the year. The hosts discuss the significance of this win for Kia and the Hyundai Motor Group, highlighting their investment in EVs. Other award winners mentioned include the BYD Dolphin Mini (World Urban Car) and the Volvo EX90 (World Luxury Car). The podcast also features an exclusive drive of the Lucid Gravity, a seven-seat luxury SUV praised for its sleek design, impressive range (450 miles), panoramic roof, and rapid charging capabilities (200 miles in under 11 minutes). The Renault 5 is lauded for its 'grown-up feel,' stylish design, and attractive leasing deals, making it a potential first EV for many. The discussion touches on the challenges faced by new EV brands, such as insurance difficulties for the Leap Motor T03, and offers advice to a listener considering an EV for long journeys to Italy, recommending the VW ID7 Tourer, Renault Scenic, or potentially waiting for the Volvo EX60. The episode concludes with a lighthearted segment about the color choices for the Renault 5 and a competition for listeners.