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Charging Status is a weekly podcast focussing on the latest news in the electric vehicle space and is hosted by Alex Lowe and Jim Starling.

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June 12, 202626 min

Jim Loved the Kia EV9 GT

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

June 1, 202651 min

Get Yourself a Biscuit

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.

May 11, 202649 min

Service Stations of the World

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

April 30, 202640 min

Spinny Seats

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..

March 31, 202642 min

Conventionally Handsome

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.

March 7, 202635 min

Perfume In Cars

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.

February 16, 202626 min

Fun Vacuum

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.

January 30, 202640 min

Dangerously Happy

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.

January 16, 202651 min

Light Bulbs with Graeme Cobb

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

December 19, 202555 min

Honesty Pays?

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

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