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Send us a text Chinese car brand Changan landed in the UK in September 2025, and the automaker means business. In the latest episode of WhichEV's It's Good To Torque podcast, host James Morris sits down with Changan UK Managing Director Nic Thomas to dissect the biggest story in motoring: the Chinese automotive onslaught. Discover the Deepal SO7, Changan's promising first family EV, re-engineered for the European driver in just three months! How are Chinese companies outpacing legacy brands? We discuss their rapid-fire decision-making, the battle for affordable small EVs, and the urgent need to fix Britain's charging infrastructure. Tune in to understand why the EV market is "living in exciting, really exciting times", and why Chinese brands are angling for a huge slice of the pie.  Support the show

Send us a text Will Chinese cars dominate the UK? 🤔 Hosts James and Tim discuss the rapid rise of brands like Chery, MG, and BYD. Forget outdated myths; they're delivering high-quality, tech-rich EVs at aggressive prices that should worry established rivals. This isn't just a trend—it's a revolution happening at lightning speed, mirroring the Japanese auto invasion of the '70s, but faster. Tune in to WhichEV's new "It's Good to Torque" podcast to discover why your next car might be Chinese. Support the show

Send us a text Do EV batteries need to be bigger, or are they already big enough? In this episode of the WhichEV podcast, James and Stef discuss emerging technologies such as Theion's, which promises to triple the range available for the same size and weight as a battery today. This could end the much-discussed "range anxiety" once and for all. We also talk about exciting new releases including the Lotus Eletre, Kia EV9, Maseratie Grecale Folgore, Audi A6 Avant e-tron and Cupra Born. Music by Soonripe Collective.   Support the show

Send us a text Now that there are two electric racing series regularly on broadcast TV screens - Extreme E and Formula E - James and Stef discuss whether either one can really replace the excitement of petrol-powered competitions like Formula 1 in this episode of the WhichEV podcast. Or does electric racing provide something different to traditional motorsport? Music by Soonripe Collective.  Support the show

Send us a text Environment Minister George Eustice has claimed that because EVs are heavier, they emit more tyre and brake pollution. But he's clearly wrong, particularly about the brakes. In this episode of the WhichEV podcast, James and Stef explain why Eustice's claims are incorrect, and how EVs really are the best way to make car transportation greener. Music by Soonripe Collective. Support the show

Send us a text With petrol pumps empty and queues round the block for those that are open, James and Stef discuss the recent events and how EVs have prevailed during the crisis. Stef explains why he loves his diesel car so much. They also talk about how Toyota's CEO seems to be in a war against battery-electric vehicles, which makes James and Stef sad. Music by Soonripe Collective.   Support the show

Send us a text Now Stef has returned from California, he and WhichEV editor James Morris had a chance to go on a date at Fully Charged OUTSIDE. They discuss the best bits, including the first Tesla Model Y in the UK, the Nissan Ariya, and an army of IONIQ 5s. They also talk about the Audi Q4 e-tron, which James has been driving for the last week. Music by Soonripe Collective.  Support the show

Send us a text Octopus Electric Vehicles aims to make it cheaper to own an EV. WhichEV editor James Morris talked to CEO Fiona Howarth about how the company plans to achieve that, the current state of play with EVs, and whether hydrogen is really a viable alternative to battery electric. Music by Soonripe Collective.    Support the show

Send us a text This edition of the WhichEV podcast welcomes special guest Norman Crowley, founder of the Cool Planet Group and AVA, a leading force behind classic car EV conversions and major shareholder in Electric Classic Cars. Norman and WhichEV editor James Morris discuss the idea of converting classic cars to electric, including Norman's own Ferrari 308. We also discuss the value of putting electric engines in existing cars, as well as reimagining famous designs in electric form via a concept AVA calls "hyperclassics". Music by Soonripe Collective.    Support the show

Send us a text With the price announcements of the i4, and iX, is BMW committed to electrification again, and will it succeed? James and Stef discuss the possibilities. The i3 is continuing to please, and the iX3 is imminent, meaning electrification could be the next Neue Klasse for BMW, leading the company to a renewed future where it continues to dominate the luxury car market. We also consider whether Ford is making a similar play with the F-150 and Mustang Mach E. Music by Soonripe Collective.   Support the show

Send us a text Could Volkswagen really challenge Tesla in the electric vehicle market? Or is the ID.4 GTX too limited to compete with the Model Y? Does Tesla have too many technological advantages? Maybe Mercedes will pose a better challenge with the EQS. James and Stef get a bit too Model X-rated as they discuss the pros and cons in the latest WhichEV podcast. We also consider the value of VW's MEB platform, which can be found in the ID.4, Skoda Enyaq iV, and even Audi's Q4 and Q4 Sportback. Warburton's new electric bread delivery truck makes us say "crumbs", too. Music by Soonripe Collective.  Support the show

Send us a text After the first Extreme E competition in Saudi Arabia, James and Stef discuss whether electric motor racing is actually any good, in the latest episode of the WhichEV podcast. They also ask whether the UK plug-in grant reduction was really such a bad thing, considering how many manufacturers have dropped their prices as a result, including Citroen, Peugeot, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, BMW and even Tesla. Stef also explains how he went to Hawaii to research electric vehicles, not swim with turtles and hang out at the beach. Music by Soonripe Collective.  Support the show

Send us a text With the UK government reducing the plug-in electric grant and the maximum price eligible, James and Stef discuss whether this is going to stall the EV revolution, and whether Volkswagen's Power Day will have a more positive effect, particularly now Audi is no longer developing new fossil fuel engines. But with lots of great new EVs arriving this year, including the Ioniq 5, Kia EV6 and MG Marvel, as well as Gridserve investing in the Electric Highway to fix UK motorway charging, is the momentum now too great to fail? Stef is also back from his long, woke shower. Music by Soonripe Collective. Support the show

Send us a text We invited Ed Thomas, Managing Director of ebike company Mark2 to join us on the latest WhichEV podcast episode. WhichEV editor James Morris and Ed discuss the Swytch conversion kit, how ebikes fit into the emobility revolution, the different ebike designs and their strengths, escooters, and much more. But Stef stayed in California being woke. Music by Soonripe Collective.  Support the show

Send us a text The EV revolution may look unstoppable, but 20 years ago there was another great electric car on the market - until the manufacturer killed it. Could this happen again? With Ford planning to go electric in Europe by 2026, Jaguar Land Rover going electric by 2025, the VW ID.3 the second bestselling car in Europe across all fuel types in December, and BEVs now 6.9% of UK car sales, it looks unlikely. But there still many forces amassing against BEVs. James and Stef discuss the possibilities. We also learn just how woke Stef is. And it's a lot. Music by Soonripe Collective. Support the show