KILOWATT HALF HOUR EPISODE 26: THE EXPLORER RETURNS

EV Channels Review

This episode of Kilowatt Half Hour covers a range of EV news and listener questions. The team discusses the Kia EV9 winning World Car of the Year, highlighting its suitability for American roads and its practicality for families needing a six or seven-seater electric option. They also touch on the Volvo EX30 winning World Urban Car, noting potential software glitches, and the BMW i5 securing Luxury Car of the Year. A significant portion is dedicated to the long-awaited return of the Ford Explorer to the UK market, noting its pricing, similarity to the VW ID.4, and a substantial delivery time. The discussion also delves into the struggles of Fisker, with massive price drops and concerns about the company's future and the implications for orphaned EV models. Listener questions are addressed, with recommendations for affordable, user-friendly EVs including the BMW i3, Volkswagen e-Up!, Skoda Enyaq, Nissan Leaf, and Peugeot e-208.