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Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast
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
Episodes
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast074 - Rewarding charging, the Zeekr 009 Review and your calls
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast073 - Do EV Tyres wear faster? A poor BYD delivery and your calls
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV PodcastNRMA Changing Gears Report - Part 2
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast071 - The Zeekr X, Waiting for a new car and buying a second EV!
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast070 - The stunning MG Cyberster and your calls on EVs!
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast069 - How annoying is the Deepal S07 and charging with no parking spot
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast068 - Vehicle to Grid Explained and the new EV Charging app!
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast067 - Smart #3 reviewed and Road User Charges discussed!
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast066 - An early adopter, a pitch for EV and cold climate driving
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast065 - The Ultimate EV owner and trading the Prado for a BMW!
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast064 - Geely's sharp pricing, Volvo + Hyundai owners share thoughts
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast063 - The EV Choice - what makes it hard, or easy?
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast062 - Shark Owner ready to collect, and BYD responds
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast061 - How safe are EVs? Some data shows the safest of them
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast060 - BYD's 4th EV is coming and it's priced really well!
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast059 - Second hand EVs battery health revealed by Pickles research
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast058 - Would you "rent" out your charger to a stranger?
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!…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast057 - Do all EVs have the same charging plug?
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast056 - Charging Network vs Charger Owner the drama!
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast055 - What car did Penelope buy?
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast054 - Resale value of EVs and a new car buyer about to get his car
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast053 - The EVs coming in 2025
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast052 - New Model Y! and the all-new BMW infotainment and dashboard
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast051 - ZERO Electric Motorbikes - the EV revolution on two wheels
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast050 - What's your low battery limit? And two fascinating EV owners chat
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast049 - Electric Car Brand DEEPAL releases pricing + Cybertruck Recall
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast048 - How BMW is preparing its factories for EV cars
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast047 - Would lower prices at different times change your EV Charging habits?
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast046 - Fully Electric Prime Mover - Windrose
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast045 - Are Electric Cars fire safe?
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast044 - BYD Shark pricing shocks and EV owners talk about their experience
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast043 - Using the Grid Power well, to protect the grid from EVs!
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast042 - What is Vehicle to Grid and can it be a good thing for you and the country?
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast041 - Test driving Electric Cars and the challenges that still exist
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast040 - Fire Safety with EVs and a V8 SuperUte driver goes electric!
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast039 - NRMA's Electric Vehicle Report - Changing Gears
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast038 - Toad loving and Tesla's 100th Supercharger location
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast037 - Stephen's back with thoughts on EVs in Italy
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast036 - Electric Cars can be Performance Cars - for sure!
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast035 - Affordable Electric Cars, and why don't we have Electric Utes?
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast034 - The Police go Electric - an EFTM Exclusive
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast033 - The Electric Cars to look forward to in the year ahead
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast032 - What is a Zeekr? And the Tesla Buying Experience
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast031 - The Fiat 500e and Arbath and the hot hatch EV from Hyundai!
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast030 - How do Charging Networks decide WHERE to build those chargers?
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast029 - EV Tyres, Owning an EV talking to the haters and EV sales update
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast028 - Evie announces simple charging called Autocharge plus that new car feeling!
We chat to Bernhard Conoplia from Evie networks about their latest charger network feature - Autocharge, bringing a Tesla like charging experience to almost…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast027 - The Autopilot marketing myth - most cars have the same!
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast026 - A Tesla Backflip? And a man who owns two Teslas!
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast025 - Don't call it a Toad, and how to REALLY shop for an Electric Car!
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast024 - Electric Car clickbait stories, BMW's EV plans & progress
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…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast023 - How much do I charge my battery? A great owner question
This week Kristen wonders about the Volvo she's ordered, and it turns out Stephen just drove it - she's excited to go electric. Chris is a two EV household…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast022 - Learn from EV owners
This week we take your calls - get in touch - SMS us at 0477 657 657 and we'll chat to you about Electric Cars. Adam has a BYD and loves it, but has feedback…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast021 - Why a dashcam is important, New curbside charging in NSW and your calls
The NSW Government is boosting funding for hundreds of new locations for curbside EV charging. This will allow people with no off-street parking to get a…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast020 - Should the boss get Free charging at work?
A listener posed the question - if my company installs Electric Chargers at work, should the boss get free charging for his EV, in fact, should anyone? If so…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast019 - BYD's two new PHEVs to take on the Aussie Market plus your calls
A listener contemplates the Model Y or ATTO 3 - there's a lot to consider, but what will the wife want? And we hear from an MG4 owner, happy as a pig in you…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast018 - Tesla Supercharger layoffs, the BYD Seal and your calls on EVs!
What is the story with the Tesla supercharger network? Is it on hold for good? How will this impact owners and future sales? We talk to two people in the…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast017 - Honey can we stop for 20 mins? Plus from V8 Mustang to Hyundai EV
If you were a die-hard rev head, owner of a Porsche Sports-car and a Ford Mustang V8 - would your next car be an EV? One caller this week will surprise you!…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast016 - Real people, Real Stories - Talking to EV owners about their cars
This week we go all-in on listener calls. And not just Tesla Owners! A Model 3 owner in the colder part of Australia A Mercedes AMG Owner who is "doing very…
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast015 - Power your home with your car
The frustrations of a broken charger - why? How will the industry get this together? We talk to man with a Porsche EV plan And powering your home with your…