Welcome to another edition of the Everything EV Podcast from EV Powered, hosted by Matt Allan, George East and Richard Alvin (still reporting in from the US).

This week, we’re taking a spin through everything from cut-price Vauxhalls to hot new Skodas, budget EVs with charm, and a revealing interview with Formula E’s Nico Müller.

Affordable EVs: Reality or illusion?

Matt shares his first drive impressions of the Renault 5 and Dacia Spring, comparing two very different takes on the budget electric car. Which one’s worth your cash—and which one feels like it’s stuck in 2008?

Vauxhall’s electric price drop:

George breaks down Vauxhall’s big move to slash EV prices across the board—beating the government’s expensive car tax and putting pressure on rivals.

Nissan’s not-so-secret EV future:

The Micra is back and now it’s electric, with a Twingo-based baby Nissan also in the works. Could this open up the elusive sub-£20k EV segment?

From Whitby to WEC:

Skoda’s Elroq vRS brings hot hatch vibes to the SUV market. George explains why he’d pick it over a Lamborghini, while Matt gently disagrees…

Interview: Nico Müller joins Andretti Formula E

We chat with Swiss racer Nico Müller on why Formula E is “chess at 200mph,” why he’s not giving up on combustion just yet, and the ultimate battle: Swiss chocolate vs British biscuits.

Mazda hits pause on its EV plans:

Is this a tactical retreat or a step backwards? Matt explores why Mazda has quietly killed off the MX-30—and what it means for their electric ambitions in Europe.

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