Podcast

Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast

Automotive, Leisure, Technology

It doesn't matter if you already own an Electric Car or if your next car is going to be an EV, Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long are here to help.
Bringing you EV news, reviews and busting myths every week thanks to NRMA Insurance and Uniden Dashcams
If you'd like to talk EVs with us - send us an SMS 0477 657 657

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Episodes
144
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
44 min
On air since
2023
Latest episode
2 days ago

Episodes

144 episodes, newest first

  1. 144 - The booming second hand market for Electric Cars

    Show notes

    Seb joins us from Milan to talk about the state of EVs in Europe. He's the owner of Two EVs and we get an insight into the brands and market there.

    Meanwhile Annie is curious about EVs but landing on a PHEV for her big car.

    You can join us to talk Electric Cars any time, just send us a message or WhatsApp to 0477 657 657

    And we talk to Brendon Green from Pickles about regional Australia's interest in EVs!

    47 min
  2. 143 - EV Sales Predictions rise - NRMA, and the Zeekr owners group

    Show notes

    NRMA Insurance has released it's latest analysis of the EV Market and their predictions for the size of the Electric Car share has been revised. We catch up with Shawn Ticehurst to discuss.

    Plus we chat with the man who started the Melbourne Zeekr club and how their approach to community is unique and a real bonus for owners.

    And this week, around the block, in the MGS6!

    We'd love to hear from you so please text us on 0477 657 657!

    47 min
  3. 142 - KIA Owner buys a Zeekr - We drive the Mazda 6e

    Show notes

    This week we hear from Gary who was so into his Kia he started an owners club, but now - also owns a Zeekr!

    Plus, Dean is contemplating an EV - so the Two Blokes help try and narrow down the options.

    And, we go around the block in the Mazda 6e.

    Get in touch, share your EV thoughts - send an sms or WhatsApp to 0477 657 657

    41 min
  4. 141 - The most spectacular EV? And Crunching the EV numbers

    Show notes

    EV sales continue to boom, outselling Petrol month after month - we look at the numbers and more.

    Plus we hear from Goutham who has owned a Tesla Model 3 for five years and recently added a Volvo EX90 to the driveway and is crunching the numbers on that one.

    Michael is back and he's got the Geely EX2 and the wife is loving it.

    And, we go around the block in the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N - what a beast!

    Be part of the show, send us a text on 0466 657 657!

    50 min
  5. 140 - MG's plans for Australia, and the Zeekr outback roadtrip!

    Show notes

    Zeekr 7X owner Tim joins us to talk about his learnings from an outback QLD road trip. What he wished he knew, how he prepared and how the charging network stacked up in those vital moments.

    MG Australia's Product Planning Manager Kevin Kou joins the boys to discuss the brand's success in Australia, the lineup of EVs and what's to come.

    And Trevor and Stephen go around the block in the KIA EV6.

    We'd love to hear from you, text or WhatsApp 0477 657 657

    47 min
  6. 139 - He went for a Prado, bought a Tesla - plus, New or Used?

    Show notes

    Stefan joins us to talk about buying a Tesla Model YL after going out to buy a Toyota Prado.

    How do you get from one extreme to the other??

    Kushal is considering replacing his Toyota Corolla with an EV - should he buy new or used?

    And we go around the block in the BYD Sealion 7!

    Be part of the show, text 0477 657 657

    41 min
  7. 138 - Loving her new Skoda and the Geely EX2 test drive

    Show notes

    This week we hear from NAX about his second hand Model 3, and the problem with replacing their second car.

    Lisa bought a Skoda, and loves it! What brought her to that car decision?

    And we get behind the wheel of the Geely EX2

    We'd love to hear from you - text us on 0477 657 657

    35 min
  8. 137 - Connected Car Security fears and plans

    Show notes

    There's been a lot of talk about Chinese Cars and data worries, but it's a much broader issue. This week we talk to Johannes Lehmann, Member of the Policy Group at AEVA about their proposal to the Government for an industry wide approach to securing our data in all cars.

    Plus, we're joined by Mary, our first ever Video caller, who's undecided about what car to buy.

    And the boys get behind the wheel of the CLA Electric for some thoughts.

    We'd love to hear from you, text or WhatsApp us on 0477 657 657

    40 min
  9. 136 - The BMW iX3 Episode

    Show notes

    This week, we're talking to Brendan Michel Head of Product and Market Planning at BMW Australia about the Neue Klasse platform and their new IX3.

    As it happens, our first caller OWNS an iX3 and is buying the new one too!

    Plus, Stephen and Trev give their thoughts on the car after driving it recently in Byron Bay

    We'd love to hear from you, text or WhatsApp us on 0477 657 657

    40 min
  10. 135 - Public Charging Facts and Problems!

    Show notes

    This week we talk to Rob about the false advertising on public chargers. 300kW? What speed will you actually get? You might be pretty disappointed.

    Raymond saw Trev's TikTok on the BMW iX3 and he's ordered one - will be his 5th EV!

    And Michael is looking for an EV for his wife - what hatchback will work?

    Get in touch with us any time, text or WhatsApp 0477 657 657

    43 min
  11. 134 - Electric Charging infrastructure, and the VAN MAN!

    Show notes

    Nick Black joins us from AusGrid to talk about curbside chargers and how it shifts the cost from taxpayers to homeowners, but it's all for the best.

    Marek owns a Mini Countryman - got a great deal, has a wall charger to take away stress, but hopes all public chargers will use RFID!

    And Rowan bought a Farizon Van after chatting with us recently.

    We'd love to hear from you, text us 0477 657 657

    52 min
  12. 133 - A Mega trip to Uluru in a Model Y

    Show notes

    The KIA EV9 GT is a powerhouse, but why wouldn't the blokes buy it?

    Lucas has made it - took his Model Y over 5,000 K's to the centre of Australia, he shares the trip with us.

    And Tesla's new finance plan helping with the re-sale anxiety

    Send us a text - we'd love to chat EVs with you, 0477 657 657

    40 min
  13. 132 - The Tesla Model S Road Trip

    Show notes

    Gavin's folks used to drive around in a big landcruiser for the great Aussie road trip, now they've got a Tesla Model S and that's not slowing their road-tripping.

    Geely's sharp EX2 pricing, how does it shape up, and will Oil dramas keep EV demand high or will it slump.

    We drive the KIA PV5 all-electric Van and the Model YL Child seat solution.

    We'd love to hear from you, text us on 0477 657 657

    43 min
  14. 131 - Choosing the Zeekr 7X over the Tesla

    Show notes

    This week we talk to Steve who has an epic journey toward his first EV, he's got a deposit down on THREE! And catalogues his entire journey.

    Steve however is not going near the Tesla, instead the Zeekr seems perfect!

    Plus, frustrating clickbait on "Chinese Car" concerns.

    We'd love to hear from you, sms or WhatsApp 0477 657 657 today!

    48 min
  15. 130 - A massive 550km drive from delivery!

    Show notes

    Taking your GAC AION V for it's first drive home from the dealer and it's a 550km road trip! That's one way to learn about highway EV driving!

    Bryce has a Renault Megane E - brand loyalty much? But it's a cracker!

    And Anthony is back to express concerns about just how beneficial financially an EV really is - hes got a Deepal S07.

    Get in touch any time, text or whatsapp 0477 657 657

    44 min
  16. 129 - Tesla's Child Seat issues and the GWM Ora gets another wrap!

    Show notes

    Vidu has two Teslas, and would by the new Model YL but there's a problem with the child seats. What to do?

    Meanwhile Colin bought a GWM Ora, didn't drive any other car and despite being a massive petrol head, he's loving it.

    And Brenton went with the Sealion 7!

    Be part of the show, send us an SMS or WhatsApp thanks ot Vodafone on 0477 657 657

    43 min
  17. 128 - We drive the BYD Atto 1, and callers all get new cars!

    Show notes

    Chris finally got on board, with a BYD Sealion 7 - dealership woes turned great when he switched dealers and he's loving it.

    John is wondering about cab-chassis ute's going EV but meanwhile he's purchased a Tesla!

    And Brenton has a new EV3 - but doesn't want to charge at home.

    Stephen and Trevor drive the BYD Atto 1!

    47 min
  18. 127 - Dealership Experience matters

    Show notes

    We're taking you calls about Electric Cars this week, and Leny joins us to tell us about his wife's new car and what bugs him about it.

    Ryan's wife LOVES her MG - but sold it for a new one. Is she MG for life?

    And how Zeekr cost themselves a big sale and Polestar got the deal done with Jacob.

    We want to hear from you - sms or WhatsApp us on 0477 657 657 - if you're overseas that's +61477657657

    45 min
  19. 126 - He chose an MGS5, the Electric Car Journey

    Show notes

    Danny calls in with the story of his brand new Geely EX5 - happy as larry!

    After looking at a few, Welly and his wife chose the MGS5 as their first EV, while Pete loves the 2023 Tesla Y he got second hand.

    And Stephen has been driving the GWM TANK 500 - a beast of a PHEV!

    We'd love to hear from you about your EV journey - text us on 0477 657 657

    43 min
  20. 125 - Michael Chose the new GWM Ora5 SUV - but not in pink!

    Show notes

    This week we hear again from Paul who raises a valid point about EV servicing costs and the considerations you need to make!

    Michael has a brand new GWM Ora5 which is as new as they come, but what colour did he get?

    We catch up with Shawn Ticehurst - Head of IAG Automotive Research Centre to talk about the rush in EV sales over recent months.

    We'd love to hear from you, text us, thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657

    36 min