Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – The EV Podcast
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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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145 - Mary got her first EV and Ash has regional questions
There's an updated Zeekr 7X coming next year, and we talk to Ash who lives in Regional Victoria and now owns the current 7X - how did that come about, and is there any issues with EVs in regional Australia …
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There's an updated Zeekr 7X coming next year, and we talk to Ash who lives in Regional Victoria and now owns the current 7X - how did that come about, and is there any issues with EVs in regional Australia.
Mary got her car - she bought an EV3! What's it like?
And the boys go Around the Block in the Chery E5
Be part of the show, share your EV story on 0477 657 657
144 - The booming second hand market for Electric Cars
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 …
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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!
143 - EV Sales Predictions rise - NRMA, and the Zeekr owners group
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 …
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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!
142 - KIA Owner buys a Zeekr - We drive the Mazda 6e
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 …
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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
141 - The most spectacular EV? And Crunching the EV numbers
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 …
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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!
140 - MG's plans for Australia, and the Zeekr outback roadtrip!
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 …
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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
139 - He went for a Prado, bought a Tesla - plus, New or Used?
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 …
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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
138 - Loving her new Skoda and the Geely EX2 test drive
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 …
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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
137 - Connected Car Security fears and plans
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 …
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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
136 - The BMW iX3 Episode
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 …
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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
135 - Public Charging Facts and Problems!
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 …
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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
134 - Electric Charging infrastructure, and the VAN MAN!
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 …
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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
133 - A Mega trip to Uluru in a Model Y
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 …
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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
132 - The Tesla Model S Road Trip
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 …
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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
131 - Choosing the Zeekr 7X over the Tesla
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 …
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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!
130 - A massive 550km drive from delivery!
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 …
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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
129 - Tesla's Child Seat issues and the GWM Ora gets another wrap!
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 …
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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
128 - We drive the BYD Atto 1, and callers all get new cars!
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 …
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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!
127 - Dealership Experience matters
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? …
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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
126 - He chose an MGS5, the Electric Car Journey
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 …
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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
125 - Michael Chose the new GWM Ora5 SUV - but not in pink!
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 …
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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
124 - Buying a Nine year old Tesla and loving it
This week we take your calls, so get in touch if you've got a question about EVs or want to talk about something you're curious about in the world of Electric Cars. One man owned two Tesla Model 3's then went …
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This week we take your calls, so get in touch if you've got a question about EVs or want to talk about something you're curious about in the world of Electric Cars.
One man owned two Tesla Model 3's then went back to petrol - but you won't beleive what he owns now, let alone how old it is!
Choosing a car can be hard, how important is the possible resale value of a car and does that sway your choice?
Owning a BYD with a faulty wireless phone charger, how long would you expect that part to take to be fitted? This caller's experience will worry you.
And needing a six or seven seater, really narrows the choice of cars - and this dad deserves the best!
123 - Polestar Boss on sales and the future
Polestar Australia Managing Director Scott Maynard joins the two blokes to talk about the brand's position in Australia. How reputation matters, a look at customer service and after sales service and the future …
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Polestar Australia Managing Director Scott Maynard joins the two blokes to talk about the brand's position in Australia.
How reputation matters, a look at customer service and after sales service and the future roadmap including the epic Polestar 5 and is the Polestar 4 getting a Wagon variant?
Plus we talk Vehicle to Grid with a BYD owner keen to take advantage.
Also, A better route planner - making it even better.
AND the all-electric Ferrari - hit or miss?
Be part of the show, whatever your question, send us a text thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657
122 - The all-electric Ute? This landscaper owns one!
Dean shares his thoughts on his Leapmotor B10 - and you'll be amazed how quickly this decision to buy was made! BYD Tuggerah - dealer of the year? We reckon. Simon on YouTube poses as great question about who …
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Dean shares his thoughts on his Leapmotor B10 - and you'll be amazed how quickly this decision to buy was made!
BYD Tuggerah - dealer of the year? We reckon.
Simon on YouTube poses as great question about who should roll out and pay for the charging network, while Jeremy has a fully electric ute!
And Oliver has questions about liability when it comes to charging cables!
121 - The Farizon Electric Van owner review, and our Skoda Reviews
We got some feedback on our chat with Zeekr last week, and there's a response from Zeekr to your comments. Plus Mark has an MG4 with some solid K's on it - and shares his thoughts! Dean bought a Farizon …
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We got some feedback on our chat with Zeekr last week, and there's a response from Zeekr to your comments.
Plus Mark has an MG4 with some solid K's on it - and shares his thoughts!
Dean bought a Farizon electric van for his business and initial feedback is very positive.
We learn what crashes are most common in insurance claims, and Garry has some decisions about his first EV.
And, we review the Skoda EVs - solid stuff from a Euro!
120 - Why is Zeekr booming? Plus Government incentive clarity at last
This week Andrew Stamatakis from Zeekr Australia joins us to talk about the recent Federal Budget changes to EV subsidies and what it means for consumers, plus - how is Zeekr doing so well here? We take your …
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This week Andrew Stamatakis from Zeekr Australia joins us to talk about the recent Federal Budget changes to EV subsidies and what it means for consumers, plus - how is Zeekr doing so well here?
We take your calls on buying a Model Y and what to decide when it comes to performance vs function.
AND, do we have a new record for the number off test drives? Anthony joins us to challenge Penelope's 16!
Get in touch, thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657
119 - Another month of EV sales booming, and your calls on your first EV!
Another EV sales boom in April, with one in six cars sold being EVs. How does that stack up on the year, and which brands are booming. We talk 12v Charging and how it works, hear how one car didn't make it home …
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Another EV sales boom in April, with one in six cars sold being EVs. How does that stack up on the year, and which brands are booming.
We talk 12v Charging and how it works, hear how one car didn't make it home on a regional road.
Emma is new to the EV world but loving her BYD with a shoutout to a dealer, and Chris is ready to take delivery of his Geely after a decent search for his next car.
Be part of the show, text or WhatsApp to 0477 657 657 thanks to Vodafone.
118 - PHEV - Plug In Hybrids - are they worth it?
This week, we've been driving a PHEV - Plug in Hybrid, how do they work are they worth it for those not quite ready for an EV? We talk to a man with an original MG electric car, ready to move to his AION A …
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This week, we've been driving a PHEV - Plug in Hybrid, how do they work are they worth it for those not quite ready for an EV?
We talk to a man with an original MG electric car, ready to move to his AION
A story about Zeekr losing business to Deepal, and a young man with electric desires!
Thanks to NRMA Insurance and Uniden Dashcams!
117 - You just bought an EV? Everything you need to know!
This week, an episode for people NEW to the EV world. Did you just pickup your new Electric Car? Want to know how to charge? What apps to download? How it drives differently? Stephen and Trevor break it down …
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This week, an episode for people NEW to the EV world.
Did you just pickup your new Electric Car?
Want to know how to charge? What apps to download? How it drives differently?
Stephen and Trevor break it down with their knowledge and experience thanks to NRMA Insurance and Uniden Dashcams
116 - Buying an EV? Here's everything you need to know!
Everything you need to know BEFORE YOU BUY AN EV! Is an EV right for you? Busting the biggest myths Understanding the money - long term gain? What to look for when buying How to manage and create your shortlist …
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Everything you need to know BEFORE YOU BUY AN EV!
Is an EV right for you?
Busting the biggest myths
Understanding the money - long term gain?
What to look for when buying
How to manage and create your shortlist
We've got you covered if you're considering an EV. Let us know how your EV journey is going - text or WhatsApp us on 0477 657 657 thanks to Vodafone
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