Renault 4 review, BYD ultra-fast charging, BMW M3 EV and UK ZEV mandate concerns

This week on the Everything EV Podcast, George is joined once again by EV Powered Editor-in-Chief Richard Alvin while Matt is away on business.

Together they discuss Renault’s latest addition to its growing EV range, BYD’s astonishing new ultra-fast charging network, BMW’s upcoming electric M3, and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the UK’s EV transition.

George has been soaking up the sunshine in Barcelona behind the wheel of the new Renault 4 Plein Sud, while Richard looks at whether government policy is helping or hindering the electric vehicle revolution. They also explore why women remain underrepresented among EV buyers and whether the UK risks losing investment if it weakens its commitment to electrification.  

• Renault 4 Plein Sud review – George drives the open-top version of Renault’s award-winning compact EV
• BYD Flash Chargers – Chinese giant plans 1,500kW charging network capable of adding hundreds of miles in minutes
• BMW M3 EV concept – Quad-motor, 1,000bhp performance flagship edges closer to reality
• ZEV Mandate controversy – Rumours of a government rethink raise concerns across the EV industry
• Peugeot E-208 GTI – The electric hot hatch receives the EV grant and enters the market at under £34,000
• Women and EV ownership – New research suggests female buyers remain significantly underrepresented in the EV market
• Tesla Cybercab – Tesla finally reveals technical details of its steering-wheel-free autonomous taxi

With EVs now accounting for a record 27.3% of new UK car registrations, are electric vehicles finally becoming “just cars” rather than a separate category? George and Richard discuss whether the market has reached a tipping point.