Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast

Susie owns a BYD, but when the lease is up - doesn't think she'll go EV again - whats behind that? David is back, he's test driven three cars - how is the choice shaping up Woolies is rewarding those who charge at the supermarket and Stephen and Trevor drive the Zeekr 009 All thanks to NRMA Insurance and Uniden Smart Dashcams Get in touch with your story, thanks to Vodafone text 0477 657 657

News from BYD recently that the local distribution is being taken over by the Global Company, what next?Stephen has tyre woes - is this common?We talk to Danny about his new BYD and the disappointing things he's found.Range Anxiety via stealth, when you lend your car to family, and buying your second EV - Craig has options!

This week we're joined by NRMA Insurance CEO Julie Batch to talk about the second part of their Electric Vehicle research report called "Changing Gears" We look into the changes happening at service and repair centres and the education required to equip them And the myths and issues that are holding back EV adoption. We'd welcome your views, on 0477 657 657

The blokes are impressed by the Zeekr X - it's important to know its place in the market, but it's premium for sure! Chris has a BYD Sealion 7 on order and has questions! Jamie is BACK on the show after ordering his second EV! Join us on the show, text or WhatsApp to 0477 657 657

The two seat sportscar turning heads - MG's Cyberster is pricey but impressive. Joan has questions for Zeekr we get answers for, and Lewis is new to the EV game and has tips for us all! And Mark was an EV skeptic just months ago, and now - he owns one! Join the show - 0477 657 657

Trev and Stephen have been driving the Deepal S07 and while it's nice, is it a bit annoying? Would you buy it? We've got a response for Greg on the battery depletion over long periods. David calls in about performance vs handling, and Rod has an invention making waves in Melbourne for people with no off-street parking. Get in touch to talk EVs - 0477 657 657

This week we're joined by Nicholas Wodzinski, Senior Product Manager of the EV team at Amber who discusses their trial of Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology - we learn what it is, how it will work and what's going to hold back V2G uptake in Australia. We also talk to a listener about idle battery drain - how long can you park your car without charging? And a young Aussie developer has launched a new EV charging app that could change the game of finding chargers in real-time - download CHARGED on iPhone now! Get in touch with us, 0477 657 657!

Trev and Steve drive the Smart #3 Brabus edition and share their thoughts - we'll have to talk to Penelope again soon! Plus we talk about EV options vs PHEV for a city dweller with some weekend drive needs. We learn about battery health and what it really means, and we discuss the Road Usage Charges which are quite frankly a requirement if the federal budget is going to balance. What do you think? Get in touch 0477 657 657

This week, on 0477 657 657 Alex joins us to share her love for her 2020 MG ZS - bought it for the colour, but learned a lot along the way - what now? To sell or to keep it? And we talk to a man looking to buy new, but there's a debate in the house about Hybrid vs EV - we weigh in on that. And we revisit with a Tesla owner to discuss cold climate driving and service schedules.

This week on the Two Blokes EV show, we're back behind the wheel of some great cars with more to come. Plus we hear from Jamie who didn't just get an EV, he's gone all in - he may be our spirit leader in the world of EV And Ian calls back after taking the plunge and trading the Prado for a BMW EV! YOU can get in touch with a simple text to 0477 657 657

Geely is yet another brand hitting the Aussie market, so how will they price their cars? Well it looks good - low $40k area. Plus we talk to a Volvo owner who had considered a Toad but changed his mind. And a Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner who is learning fast now as an EV owner. Plus, charger ettiquite - how to respect the others!

Chatting about the basic principals of EV ownership and things to look for when in the market. Plus we discuss the idea of a commercial EV for business - what options are there? And a Model 3 with 120,000k's on it - hows it going, and what's next! Get in touch to chat EVs - send us a text to 0477 657 657

BYD responds to the issues raised on our show regarding BYD Atto 3 vehicles not charging at V3/V4 Tesla Superchargers. A follow up from Simon, and we meet a man about to pickup his BYD Shark Ute, keen as mustard. And a KIA Niro owner who kissed the Toad and loves it! Get in touch to talk EVs with us - 0477 657 657

A general chat about EV safety and how they might be perceived one way they are actually as safe as any other, if not more. Plus we talk to a man with a big solar system and a BYD on the way! And Bob calls in from Canada - is Australia a long way behind or how do we look? Get in touch, send a text to 0477 657 657

BYD's new Sealion 7 looks the goods and is priced to beat the Model Y - the boys share their thoughts on this week's show. Plus we talk to an EX30 owner about the Volvo experience and some tips on those regional chargers - would you carry a second SIM card? And a worrying problem with the BYD Atto3 that could leave you stranded - what is it and why is it happening? If you want to talk EVs - anything at all, send us a text or WhatsApp - 0477 657 657

Brendon Green from Pickles joins us to talk about how healthy an EV battery is after it's first owner - the surprising results that give us hope for the future! Plus we talk to Glen about options to replace a RAV4 Hybrid, and he has some questions about charging And Nick has feedback about certain charging networks - interesting show today! Text us any time, 0477 657 657!

This week we talk to Julie Perrissel about her app IVYGo - where you can list your EV charger for other people to use. Set the rates by time and earn money! Caller Lucy wonders about charging for her new car - she nearly took on Penelope's record for cars tested but we love what she settled on. And Lloyd talks to us about research showing battery life may be far longer than anticipated! Get in touch, text us on 0477 657 657!

Do you want to talk about EVs? Do you own one? Whatever it is, get in touch - send us a text on 0477 657 657 - we'll get you on the show! This week a simple question, NOT a silly question - about charging plugs. Mark calls - he's working on EV chargers on a grand scale and we all learn from him. And John has an Ioniq which ran flat, Trev can relate.

Trev had an issue charging in regional NSW, and got in some strife complaining about it - but he's standing his ground. If you want to go to the EVERYTHING ELECTRIC EV show in Sydney March 7-9, use Promo code TWOBLOKES for a discount! And we have FREE TICKETS for our callers - so get in touch to talk EVs on 0477 657 657 This week we talk about Wagons vs SUVs and Tesla ownership from a Scott in Australia

There's a new broom sweeping through the USA - so will that affect EV car sales there, and could there be knock on effects around the world? We have a return call from Penelope! How many cars did she test? Has she bought an EV yet?? And a chat about if we need a simple EV out there in the market! GET IN TOUCH to talk EVs with us - text 0477 657 657

Stephen and Trevor discuss the resale value of EVs, considering how different one car might be to another and how a brand new model may be an uncertainty. Plus, we talk on 0477 657 657 to a couple of callers. One who has a new but old Tesla And, a man on his way to pickup his first EV! Get in touch, text or whatsapp 0477 657 657

Is the EV market slowing down? No. We look at a bunch of EVs set to hit the market in Australia this year. It's a long long list, and some brands are new, some established and some pivoting to Electric. Plus we talk to a man who loves his new Toad - if you want to tell us about your EV experience, get in touch - 0477 657 657

Stephen and Trevor are in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show, and this week, there's big news from Tesla - a new look Model Y! And, we can now talk to you about the advanced and impressive BMW iDrive changes, bringing a panoramic display to all the New Class BMW's coming from late this year. Get in touch, 0477 657 657!

Cars Cars Cars, but what about the two wheel form of transport, Motorbikes. This week we talk to ZERO about their electric bikes the regulatory hassles and how they are too often overlooked. We also hear from a frustrated EV owner and the story of a particular charger in North Queensland. Would love to hear from you, text or WhatsApp 0477 657 657

Whats the number you run your battery down to? What number gives you anxiety? How low can you go:). Trevor and Stephen share their thoughts. We talk to a man who's driven more Km's than most EV owners, and has done what could be the lowest cost per km run too! And how about Graham, gets the wife a Taycan then gets his own, but has views on public charging! Get in touch with the Two Blokes, text or whatsapp 0477 657 657

Is the Tesla Cybertruck the most recalled car ever? Maybe not, but it sure is working toward it. Thank goodness it's not in Australia. New brand Deepal has revealed the pricing for their mid-sized electric SUV - but would you take it over a Tesla? We talk Electric Utes and the stunning Hybrid options and a new Mercedes EV owner talks about getting EV'd at a charger Share your story, sms 0477 657 657.

Stephen and Trevor travel to Spartanburg South Carolina as guests of BMW to check out "Plant Spartanburg" where BMW makes all their X cars. The plant is growing, to expand production and be ready for Electric Cars - but not just electric cars! Fascinating stuff! And we talk to an EV9 owner who had a horror road trip, but loves the car! Plus, how you can get fit while charging. Share your story with us, send a text to 0477 657 657

Would you "donate" the power in your car to a disaster affected community? That's possible under a trail plan from MyCar to use EVs with Vehicle to Load capabilities to give power to people who need it most. Plus we talk to Chargefox about their research into time-of-day charging and how it might affect charging habits. And a caller who has gone from being a one-car one-motorbike household to owning two BYDs! Get in touch with us - 0477 657 657

Trev had a road trip in the All Electric Cupra, went ok, but exposed a bunch of real problems with our regional charging network. And while there, came across an all-electric Prime Mover. The Windrose, and this week we talk to a representative of the company about what they are doing and what it is. Plus we'd love to hear from you on your views on our charging infrustructure - text 0477 657 657.

This week, Stephen shares a story of the Oil Change in his Electric Car? We talk to Emma from EVFireSafe about their work training our first responders, and looking at the real data about EV Battery fires. And Jeremey wants an EV - so he wonders on a few core questions.

Stephen and Trevor take their first look at the BYD Shark which is set to rival the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux - decent EV range and a great price! Plus we talk to a man who got a cracking deal on a Tesla Model 3 performance And a newbie EV owner and his BYD Seal Get in touch - text us on 0477 657 657

Stephen and Trevor talk to Rosemary Tan from i-Charge about their patent and thoughts that we should be able to protect the grid from excessive usage with smart technology. There's news about Chinese Cars, the new Tesla and more And your feedback too - always welcome on 0477 657 657.

This week Trevor and Stephen unpack the future vehicle technology known as Vehicle to Grid. This technology could be a game-changer for home power bills, and could prove critical as support for the grid itself. Tim Washington from Jetcharge - the "Godfather of EV Charging in Australia" joins Trevor and Stephen to unpack it all. Plus your calls, the EV5 Pricing and some EV Fire mythbusting.

Who knew that Ampol had chargers in locations other than their petrol stations! We learn:) Trev's loving free fuel every day too via Solar. We talk to the man who coined the term Toad about his BYD 6 months on. And Andrew calls in thanks to Wife Kelly with an impulse to buy and he's tested two contenders. Rod has a Polestar he loves, but the ICEing on the cake isn't great.

Using the right gear is one of the key things when it comes to charging an EV - reports of a Garage fire potential caused by a dodgy imported charging cable which was then plugged into an international power point adaptor have us shocked! Plus we talk to Bathurst bound Holly Espray the V8 Superute drive who picked up UNIDEN sponsorshop and we got her behind the wheel of a Genesis Electric Car to see what she thought. And is your BYD being recalled? No.

NRMA Insurance has produced a comprehensive look at the state of the EV landscape in Australia. How mature is our Electric Vehicle Market, what concerns do people have And what do we need to do best to move forward. We dive into the report with NRMA Insurance CEO Julie Batch in this special episode

We're always discussing chargers, they are a fundamental for the future of EVs but one company has nailed it - Tesla. And they've just opened their 100th location, now with over 600 chargers across Australia in total. Plus, we talk to a Model Y owner who gives us some new terms for our EV journey and has put some K's on his car for sure! And which States lead the way for GREEN vehicles?

Stephen is back refreshed from a European break and he's got some observations about EV's in Italy from his trip. We talk to a man who loves his Kia so much he started a Kia car club! A two Ev owner with a Tesla and a GWM Ora - why buy the Ora? And a man who owns two second hand Teslas and knows the roads and Energy Industry backwards! Got a question or wanna chat EVs? Text 0477 657 657

Joshua Dowling joins Trevor Long to talk Electric Cars and this week we talk about how Electric Cars can be performance cars and there's several examples of that! General loves and hates about Electric Cars - we put it all on the table and would welcome your views if you want to send a text to 0477 657 657 And the Value of EVs - are they worse off than a petrol car?

This week as Joshua Dowling keeps Stephen's chair warm we look into some of the exciting EVs to come. KIA has a couple worth knowing about, there's the Electric Kombi Van and will Tesla update the Model Y? Motorsport Boss Roland Dane owns a Cupra Born like Trev - but his experience was recently soured - why? And The Whyalla Vet joins us to talk about his fleet of EVs!

Joshua Dowling fills in for Stephen Fenech and brings the goods with a scoop on the NSW Police are testing some Electric Vehicles for use in the Highway Patrol Listen to the full details to understand the real story. Plus we're joined by some EV owners who share their ownership experience. One man has more data than the ABS, and another is looking for a second EV in the driveway. If you've got an EV or are looking into it, send us a text on 0477 657 657.

This week as Joshua Dowling keeps Stephen's chair warm we look into some of the exciting EVs to come. KIA has a couple worth knowing about, there's the Electric Kombi Van and will Tesla update the Model Y? Motorsport Boss Roland Dane owns a Cupra Born like Trev - but his experience was recently soured - why? And The Whyalla Vet joins us to talk about his fleet of EVs!

Another Chinese EV brand enters the Australian Market - what is a Zeekr? Joshua Dowling explains as he fills the chair for Stephen Fenech who is on a well deserved break. Plus your calls on a fancy new car but was the buying experience all you'd hoped it would be? And what we're driving right now, Trev's loving the BMW EVs, and Josh raves about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N!

Stephen has been in the pocket sized Fiat 500e and the Abarth Version, while Trev has been in the $110,000 hot hatch EV from Hyundai - the Ioniq 5 N We've got your calls on why the Atto3 is getting attention in Tassie and what it's like to own an EV down there, plus Victor is back talking about his test drives with all the on-road gadgetry Get in touch with your EV question on 0477 657 657

Nick Wodzinski - Head of Product for Chargefox joins us to discuss the growth of their charging network and what drives their expansion. We learn a fair bit to be honest! And Matt joins us on 0477 657 657 to talk about his move away from an EV day to day Let us know what you're thinking about EVs!

This week we unpack some recent EV sales figures that show Tesla's dominance but also some good numbers from a range of brands. Barry contacts us on 0477 657 657 to discuss EV Tyres - why are they anything different? And Shaun is on the line about his new BYD and why he loves the chats with haters. Get in touch any time!

We chat to Bernhard Conoplia from Evie networks about their latest charger network feature - Autocharge, bringing a Tesla like charging experience to almost all EVs! Plus we talk to someone who got their new EV this week! And answer a question about whether or not you need a home charger. Ask your question of Stephen and Trevor by texting 0477 657 657

Tesla loves to crow about "Autopilot" but did you know most EVs, let alone most modern cars have the same or better technology on the road today? We talk to George who offers love for his Lexus UX300e and has had some eye opening ownership experiences. Orz loves his Mercedes Plug-in hybrid, but will he upgrade to EV??

Has Tesla reversed its decision to stop the Supercharger roll-out, or are they just closing off unfinished business? We talk public charging and what you should and shouldn't do. And we chat to Victor who's in the EV market, and Karl who is deep into the EV game!

Stephen and Trevor are here to help you on or toward your Electric Car journey. Looking for advice, or want to share you EV story - get in touch, just SMS 0477 657 657. Malcolm bought a Model Y - but don't call it a Toad. Brendan's experience with his new EV And Penelope has done more research than we've ever heard before buying her first EV!

Over the last few weeks, a lot of drama online about the EV market slowing and Tesla's piling up at ports - what's the truth? Vastly different most likely. We talk to BMW Australia about their EV plans and the progress of their transition to EV, and your calls on EVs too! Get in touch - send an SMS to 0477 657 657