Episodes

  • 068 - Vehicle to Grid Explained and the new EV Charging app!

    068 - Vehicle to Grid Explained and the new EV Charging app!
    May 4 2025
    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 learn what it is, how it will work and what's going to hold back V2G uptake in Australia. We also talk to a listener about idle battery drain - how long can you park your car without charging? And a young Aussie developer has launched a new EV charging app that could change the game of finding chargers in real-time - download CHARGED on iPhone now! Get in touch with us, 0477 657 657!
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    50 mins
  • 067 - Smart #3 reviewed and Road User Charges discussed!

    067 - Smart #3 reviewed and Road User Charges discussed!
    Apr 27 2025
    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 for a city dweller with some weekend drive needs. We learn about battery health and what it really means, and we discuss the Road Usage Charges which are quite frankly a requirement if the federal budget is going to balance. What do you think? Get in touch 0477 657 657
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    48 mins
  • 066 - An early adopter, a pitch for EV and cold climate driving

    066 - An early adopter, a pitch for EV and cold climate driving
    Apr 20 2025
    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 or to keep it? And we talk to a man looking to buy new, but there's a debate in the house about Hybrid vs EV - we weigh in on that. And we revisit with a Tesla owner to discuss cold climate driving and service schedules.
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    46 mins
  • 065 - The Ultimate EV owner and trading the Prado for a BMW!

    065 - The Ultimate EV owner and trading the Prado for a BMW!
    Apr 13 2025
    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 gone all in - he may be our spirit leader in the world of EV And Ian calls back after taking the plunge and trading the Prado for a BMW EV! YOU can get in touch with a simple text to 0477 657 657
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    38 mins
  • 064 - Geely's sharp pricing, Volvo + Hyundai owners share thoughts

    064 - Geely's sharp pricing, Volvo + Hyundai owners share thoughts
    Apr 6 2025
    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 had considered a Toad but changed his mind. And a Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner who is learning fast now as an EV owner. Plus, charger ettiquite - how to respect the others!
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    36 mins
  • 063 - The EV Choice - what makes it hard, or easy?

    063 - The EV Choice - what makes it hard, or easy?
    Mar 30 2025
    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 options are there? And a Model 3 with 120,000k's on it - hows it going, and what's next! Get in touch to chat EVs - send us a text to 0477 657 657
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    39 mins
  • 062 - Shark Owner ready to collect, and BYD responds

    062 - Shark Owner ready to collect, and BYD responds
    Mar 23 2025
    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 man about to pickup his BYD Shark Ute, keen as mustard. And a KIA Niro owner who kissed the Toad and loves it! Get in touch to talk EVs with us - 0477 657 657
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    40 mins
  • 061 - How safe are EVs? Some data shows the safest of them

    061 - How safe are EVs? Some data shows the safest of them
    Mar 16 2025
    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 solar system and a BYD on the way! And Bob calls in from Canada - is Australia a long way behind or how do we look? Get in touch, send a text to 0477 657 657
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    35 mins