Charging Status | EV Podcast

Welcome to Charging Status, the EV and automotive podcast hosted by Jim Starling from DefinitelyNotAGuru and Alex Lowe from The Interface Cars.Each episode covers the latest electric vehicle news, EV ownership experiences, charging infrastructure, new car launches, industry developments, technology trends, road trips, and honest discussions about the future of motoring. Whether you're already driving an EV, considering making the switch, or simply interested in the rapidly changing automotive landscape, Charging Status delivers real-world opinions, expert insight, and engaging conversations from two passionate automotive content creators.Join Jim and Alex as they discuss the biggest stories affecting EV drivers, explore the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, and share their experiences from behind the wheel of the latest electric and hybrid vehicles.

Alex and Jim are in person to talk about the day spent driving the latest Kia EVs, such as the new Kia EV4 and Kia EV9 GT. Also, the pair chat about recent BYD launch events and what electric vehicles they are reviewing next.Watch the episode on YouTube𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/charging-status-podcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chargingstatusBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/chargingstatuspodcastA𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲X/Twitter - https://x.com/alexlowe30Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alex.theinterfaceBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/alexlowe30.ukWebsite - https://theinterface.uk𝗝𝗶𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 / 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗔𝗚𝘂𝗿𝘂All Jim's links : https://linktr.ee/dnagWebsite : https://notaguru.co.uk

Alex and Jim look back at the last month of trips, driving EVs, filming videos and much more. Jim has been testing the Suzuki eVitara and the surprisingly impressive MG IM5, while Alex has been behind the wheel of everything Geely, including the Geely EX5, Smart #1 and the Volvo V60. They also share their highlights from the SMMT Test Day, discuss why the Hyundai Ioniq 6N feels so different to the 5N, and talk about whether plug-in hybrids are the best or worst of both worlds.

This time on the Charging Status EV Podcast, Alex is back from China after wondering around the humongous Beijing Auto Show and being one of the first people from the UK to drive the new Lepas L8. Also, some more serious chat about why we seem to just get SUVs and crossovers from China and when are we going to see something more interesting. Jim has also been driving some new cars from Peugeot and Mercedes and Alex has spent some time with the new Jaecoo 8.Show NotesWatch on YouTube

Electric vehicle charging is one of the most important and fast-changing parts of the EV world, and in The Charging Status EV Podcast, we break it all down in a clear, honest, and easy-to-understand way. If you're interested in electric vehicles, EV charging technology, battery performance, range anxiety, or simply want honest conversations about the realities of owning an EV, this podcast is for you. Subscribe for regular episodes..

Jim and Alex discuss their recent trip to Frankfurt where they saw what MG is up to with semi-solid state batteries. Also, they both have come down with man-flu and discuss electric vans and pickup trucks as well as the new Changan Deepal S05.

Alex and Jim are once again back, and catch up on their recent very positive drive in the Omoda 7, a car which has a quite impressive fragrance system. Elsewhere, Jim has been talking Spanish to his Tesla and the Lotus Eletre gets a new subjective plug-in-hybrid variant.

Alex and Jim are back together in person to talk about the new MG4 and the MG4 Urban, with the latter starting at a very competitive price. They also discuss the Tesla Model Y Performance that Alex has been driving and the new ultra-cute Renault Twingo.

This time, Alex and Jim are back to discuss a recent BYD Sealion 5 launch event they both attended, which involved some truly atrocious roads and giant potholes for Jim's Tesla. Other than a plug-in hybrid on an EV podcast, there is some conversation about what it takes to become Car of the Year and what cars they're both driving soon.

In this episode, Alex and Jim are joined by EV enthusiast and genuinely nice bloke, Graeme Cobb. The trio discuss how Graeme got into EVs, from LED light bulbs to the BMW i3 and also the standout EVs of 2025, including the Hyundai Inster, Renault 5, Alpine A290, and the Tesla Model Y.Show NotesWatch on YouTube

Jim and Alex are joined by Irish car journalist Caroline Kidd (Changing Lanes) to talk EVs, car reviewing, and the realities of staying honest. They cover the UK vs Ireland car market, new EVs, influencer culture, and why some perfectly good cars are surprisingly hard to review.Show NotesWatch on YouTube

Alex and Jim are back, and this time with Paul Gawne. The trio discuss the fantastic Lotus Emeya, how Citroën makes super comfy sofa-like cars, the Smart #5 Brabus and how everyone, eventually, becomes an SUV person.Show NotesWatch Episode on YouTube

In this episode, Alex and Jim are inside an MGS6 EV having just filmed their reviews. They chat about what the car is like, how far MG has come and also, what the new Tesla Model Y is like to live with.Show NotesWatch Episode on YouTube

In this episode, Jim tells Alex all about his trip to China with Chery, with everything from pork-filled doughnuts to plates of duck heads, and of course - the latest EVs that were on show.Show NotesWatch Episode on YouTube

Jim and Alex are back to talk about what they have been up for the past few weeks, such as Alex's drive in the Honda Jazz, what they think about the new Honda Prelude and Jim's upcoming trip to SEMA in Los Angeles.

Jim is away in China this week - so Alex sits down with Paul Gawne to chat all things EVs, starting out as a car reviewer, some chat about electric buses and how to pronounce Isuzu. Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

Alex and Jim talk about the Munich Motor Show (from a few weeks ago) and Alex's huge road-trip in the ID.3 GTX. Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

The pair discuss Jim's upcoming trips to the USA and China, Alex's time with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the why electric vans aren't the best first EV experience and what could be done about it.

Alex and Jim are this week, joined by Jonathan Porterfield, who is best known for his content online about EV auctions, road trips and much more. The trio talk about what Jonathan does, the charging situation in Scotland and what the best EV deal is at the moment - plus, much more!

This week on the Charging Status EV Podcast, Alex and Jim are in London, in a swanky hotel room together, having just attended the UK launch of Chery Motors. The pair talk about the new models, the Renault 5 and why Alex has fallen in love with it as well as some Tesla chat. Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

In this episode of the Charging Status EV Podcast, Alex and Jim talk to David Allison - MG UK’s Head of Product and Planning. David shares how MG has gone from a budget brand to one of the UK’s fastest-growing EV car companies, the story behind the Cyberster, and why sometimes the best innovation is putting real buttons back in a car.

Alex and Jim discuss the behind the scenes at the various car launches they have been to and what happens.

Alex and Jim are back fresh from their holidays to chat about the Lotus Eletre that Alex has been driving in Scotland, Jim's trip to Spain in a rebadged Chery Tiggo 7 and some chat about why people don't use Tesla Chargers, even though they are super cheap. Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

Alex and Jim are joined by Chris Hazell, who runs the Hazell Nutz YouTube channel and is the founder and CEO of Fellton. The trio discuss electric boats, EV training courses, Chris's work on the electric batmobile and the Arrival vans. We also have a subscription option within Apple Podcasts, which gives you access to ad-free episodes. Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

This week, Alex and Jim talk to Jerome Andre, an EV extraordinaire, who's involved with Outrun on YouTube, Fellton and much more surrounding EV conversions. We also have a subscription option within Apple Podcasts, which gives you access to ad-free episodes. Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

Alex and Jim round off the week and chat about the Kia EV3, which they have both tested recently, the new government EV subsidy as well as a brief overview of the new Ioniq 9 and new range of Subaru EVs. Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

This time, Alex and Jim are joined by Natisha Chatten, who runs the Auto Social UK YouTube channel. The trio discuss the very hot Goodwood FOS, the cars, show and much more! Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

This week, Alex and Jim talk about the Smart #3 that Alex has been driving, the sumptuous BMW i7 that Jim has been wafting around in, what we can expect from Goodwood FOS next week and the new Geely EX5 that is coming soon to the UK. Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

This week, Alex and Jim talk about the Kia EV3 that Alex has been driving, Jim's Tesla seems to charge too fast for him and also, the rise of influencers in the car review scene. Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

Jim and Alex talk about the possibility that we have just seen the last ever petrol Volkswagen Golf GTI, the rise of performance EVs and also - BYD have six more models on the way before the end of 2026. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

Alex and Jim have their first guest on the podcast this week and are joined by James Batchelor who has been an automotive journalist for many years. The trio talk about James's life as a car journalist, his transition from written work to video and the brand new BYD Dolphin Surf. We also have a subscription option within Apple Podcasts, which gives you access to ad-free episodes. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

Alex and Jim talk about the new Omoda 9 SHS PHEV, life with a home charger and Alex has become a van man in the Mercedes eSprinter. We also have a subscription option within Apple Podcasts, which gives you access to ad-free episodes. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

This time, Alex and Jim talk about what its like being a car content creator on YouTube, but specifically regarding the EV side of things. Also mentioned is the BYD Seal and the Mini Electric JCW! We also have a subscription option within Apple Podcasts, which gives you access to ad-free episodes. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

Alex and Jim are back and this time they talk about the new Nissan Micra and what this means for Nissan and Renault going forward. Also, the new naming on the BYD Seagull/Dolphin Mini/Dolphin Surf and what they have been driving for the past week. We also have a subscription option within Apple Podcasts, which gives you access to ad-free episodes. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

Alex and Jim are back with a new format for the podcast, as it's going to be weekly-ish from now on. This time the duo have a rather long natter about the SMMT Test Day at the Millbrook Proving Ground, oh - and the new Renault Twingo is coming to the UK next year. We also have a subscription option within Apple Podcasts, which gives you access to ad-free episodes. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

Alex and Jim talk about the Everything Electric Show in London, the Shanghai Motor Show, the new $20,000 Slate Auto Truck as well as the seemingly endless amount of new Chinese cars, with the Yangwang U7 and Nio Firefly. We also have an ad-free premium version of this show available on Apple Podcasts. That will help support this episode, as well as future podcasts from the interface. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

Alex and Jim talk about the new BYD Sealion 7 launch from last week, the Volkswagen ID.1 and the brand new MG4. Oh yeah - and Jim got a brand new Tesla, for £10. We also have an ad-free premium version of this show available on Apple Podcasts. That will help support this episode, as well as future podcasts from the interface. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

In this episode, Alex and Jim are back to talk everything EVs, as well as what they have been up to. Alex has been moving around on two wheels, Jim has been driving the MG Cyberster and the Kia PV5 gets discussed as well as the XPeng G6 and GWM Ora 03 GT. We also have an ad-free premium version of this show available on Apple Podcasts. That will help support this episode, as well as future podcasts from the interface. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

Alex and Jim are back and in person for the first time in a while. This episode was recorded a day before the pair attended the launch of the brand new KGM Actyon in a hotel room, deep in Gloucestershire. Discussed this time is Alex's recent trip to Ireland in the electric Ora 03, the new Tesla Model Y and what EVs are coming in 2025. We also have an ad-free premium version of this show available on Apple Podcasts. That will help support this episode, as well as future podcasts from the interface. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

Alex and Jim are back for one final episode of the podcast for 2024. Discussed this time, is the price cut for the Jeep Avenger, BYD is going to start car production in Europe next year, Nio to launch in the UK in early 2025 with new Onvo L60 and finally, Alex and Jim do a quick run down of the EVs they have driven in 2024 and which one was the best. We also have an ad-free premium version of this show available on Apple Podcasts. That will help support this episode, as well as future podcasts from the interface. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

It's nearly that time of year again and Jim is feeling festive, so he has his Christmas jumper on. This time around, Alex and Jim discuss the Jaguar Type 00, the brand new Ford Puma (Which was announced during recording), the latest Genesis GV70 EV and what cars the lads have been driving in the past few weeks. We also have an ad-free premium version of this show available on Apple Podcasts. That will help support this episode, as well as future podcasts from the interface. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

Alex and Jim are back, once again to talk everything EV. In the past month, Alex was less busy than usual due to some surgery, but Jim has more than made up for it, attending Everything Electric, the Paris Motor Show and doing his bit for the community, by selflessly driving the Ioniq 5N. We also have an ad-free premium version of this show available on Apple Podcasts. That will help support this episode, as well as future podcasts from the interface. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

This month, Alex and Jim are together, in the back of a Kia EV9 to chat all things EVs. Halfway through the episode, they both hop in a Hyundai Ioniq 5N to see what it is like, spoiler it is fantastic. We also have an ad-free premium version of this show available on Apple Podcasts. That will help support this episode, as well as future podcasts from the interface. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

This month, Alex and Jim are back to talk everything EVs. Discussed is the interestingly named Dongfeng Nammi Box EV, the EV registration numbers from July and what cars we have been driving in the past few weeks. We also have an ad-free premium version of this show available on Apple Podcasts. That will help support this episode, as well as future podcasts from the interface. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

Jim and Alex talk about what Jim got up to at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the new Ford Capri, Ford claiming that going all EV is too ambitious and Jaguar going all EV. Also the funny things that have interrupted them during filming. Charging Status is proudly recorded using Squadcast. Squadcast provides an easy and robust way to record video and audio podcasts. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes. Charging Status is also proud to be hosted with Castos. Castos provides and easy way to host podcasts and distribute them to all the top platforms, including YouTube. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

In this episode, Jim and Alex talk about all the Chinese brands that currently sell cars in the UK, or that are planning to as well as the cars they have been driving lately. For Jim, this was the brand new Mini Cooper Electric. Also discussed is the new Hyundai Inster, Fisker going bankrupt, Alpine A290 and the Genesis GV60 Magma - a car for the gentleman driver. Charging Status is proudly recorded using Squadcast. Squadcast provides an easy and robust way to record video and audio podcasts. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes. Charging Status is also proud to be hosted with Castos. Castos provides and easy way to host podcasts and distribute them to all the top platforms, including YouTube. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

In this episode, it seems very Hyundai focused as Alex and Jim discuss the SMMT day they both attended where Jim fell in love with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Alex also did a 1000 mile road trip in the Genesis GV60 and the new BYD BD11 bus could be coming to the streets of London. Charging Status is proudly recorded using Squadcast. Squadcast provides an easy and robust way to record video and audio podcasts. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes. Charging Status is also proud to be hosted with Castos. Castos provides and easy way to host podcasts and distribute them to all the top platforms, including YouTube. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube

In this episode, Alex and Jim discuss the Commercial Vehicle Show Alex attended last week, the Mercedes eCitan van, the plethora of cars Jim has been driving as well as some news about Tesla charging getting cheaper, the BYD Seagull coming to the UK and much more! Charging Status is proudly recorded using Squadcast. Squadcast provides an easy and robust way to record video and audio podcasts. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes. Charging Status is also proud to be hosted with Castos. Castos provides and easy way to host podcasts and distribute them to all the top platforms, including YouTube. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes. Expanded Show Notes Watch the epsiode on YouTube

In this episode, Alex and Jim are back to talk about a BYD Media Day they both attended and the VW ID cars Alex has been driving. Also, Jim's dog makes a special guest appearance, some chat about the Dacia Spring and why it might not be it is all made out to be and some riveting conversation about various EV vans. We love to hear from our listeners! Get in touch about what you thought about this new episode. Reach out on X, @chargingstatus or you can email the show, [email protected]. Charging Status is proudly recorded using Squadcast. Squadcast provides an easy and robust way to record video and audio podcasts. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes. Charging Status is also proud to be hosted with Castos. Castos provides and easy way to host podcasts and distribute them to all the top platforms, including YouTube. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes. We also have an ad-free premium version of this show available on Apple Podcasts. That will help support this episode, as well as future podcasts from the interface. Episode Link Watch the epsiode on YouTube

In this episode, Alex and Jim are back to talk what Jim was about to see at the Geneva Motor Show, the BMW i5 M60 Alex has been driving, some new Chinese brands entering the UK market such as Seres and Skywell, the new Dacia Spring and much more. Charging Status is proudly recorded using Squadcast. Squadcast provides an easy and robust way to record video and audio podcasts. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes. Charging Status is also proud to be hosted with Castos. Castos provides and easy way to host podcasts and distribute them to all the top platforms, including YouTube. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes. Expanded Show Notes Watch the episode on YouTube