Nevo EV News Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

The week we chat about lots of different EV related news pieces including

The newly release sales figures from SIMI for Feb 2025. EV Sales up 36%

Travels last week were Kia EV Day in Spain with the EV2 Concept, EV4 Hatch and Sedan and lots of variants for the PV5. Videos over on the YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/@NevoEVReviewIreland.

Derek also travelled to an undisclosed location to look at a new EV and all will be revealed in a few weeks.

Derek just handed back the keys after driving the XPENG G6 for a week.

If you are looking to test-drive a new EV yourself, don't forget the Nevo Driving Experience is coming to Kildare/Meath on March 22nd and Cork on March 29th. Register for your free tickets below.

https://www.nevo.ie/electric-vehicle-show

Travels this week include the launch of the Volvo ES90 and the Kenshiki Forum with Toyota in Brussels, more details next week.

Charging Scheme, Updates with Phase 3 TII being announced.

https://www.tii.ie/en/roads-tolling/alt-fuel-projects-unit/zevi-ev-charging-infrastr-ldv/?utm_content=366599374&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-54169725

EV Grants announced by the new Minister of Transport for electric taxis, motorcycles and charger sharing pilot.

https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/8a782-minister-announces-grants-for-electric-motorcycles-small-public-service-vehicles-and-new-charging-pilot-to-boost-ev-adoption/#:~:text=The%20pilot%20will%20be%20supported,easing%20demand%20on%20public%20infrastructure.

1st Fastned Charging Hub on the Island opened

https://www.fastnedcharging.com/hq/en/multi-million-pound-investment-strengthens-northern-irelands-electric-vehicle-charging-network

MGS5 EV confirmed

https://www.mg.co.uk/new-cars/mgs5-ev

VW ID. EVERY1 to be revealed March 5th

https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/volkswagen-future-plan-passenger-cars-brand-gives-first-glimpse-of-entry-level-electric-model-at-works-meeting-18996

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Welcome back to the Nevo EV News Podcast. If it's Tuesday is my be Nevo EV News Day. My name is Derek Reilly and on this podcast we chat all about EV. Nevo is Ireland's only dedicated EV platform and we'll be covering where we were this week, what we've been driving and what we've been doing between podcasts. If you haven't already subscribed or followed us wherever you are listening please do so and if you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and comment, it really helps us out and it doesn't cost you anything. Let's get stuck in.

In Paris with the Jaguar Type 00, 1st Look. Interview with Jaguar MD Rawdon Glover along with his design team.

https://www.jaguar.com/copy-nothing/jaguar-type-00.html

Driving the Opel Grandland this week

https://youtu.be/UndqN7w6j-w

1st Nevo Driving Experiences in Kildare, next weekend Cork.

https://www.nevo.ie/electric-vehicle-show

Electric Audi TT

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/tt/366271/audi-tt-back-dead-icon-set-return-electric-sports-car

Electric Audi A3 and Q3

https://topelectricsuv.com/news/audi/audi-e3-audi-a3-electric/

BYD Dolphin Surf

https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/first-official-pictures/byd/dolphin-surf/

smart #5

https://media.smart.com/eu/the-most-spacious-versatile-and-technologically-advanced-smart-redefines-its-segment/

Renault 5 Turbo

https://www.renault.ie/reveal/r5-turbo-3e.html

Renault 5 Irish Press Launch

https://youtu.be/9Df4r35vcsE

Renault 4 Sneak Peak

https://youtu.be/rLGUJmjuBHk

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Welcome back to the Nevo EV News Podcast. If it's Tuesday is my be Nevo EV News Day. My name is Derek Reilly and on this podcast we chat all about EV. Nevo is Ireland's only dedicated EV platform and we'll be covering where we were this week, what we've been driving and what we've been doing between podcasts. If you haven't already subscribed or followed us wherever you are listening please do so and if you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and comment, it really helps us out and it doesn't cost you anything. Let's get stuck in.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Global Launch and 1st Look in Rome

https://youtu.be/N4h3lvOd33k

Interview with Markus Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Chief Technology Officer, Development & Procurement

CUPRA Ireland Press Event

SEAI Fuel Price Comparison Posters Q2 2025

https://www.seai.ie/plan-your-energy-journey/for-your-home/electric-vehicles/buying-an-ev/fuel-cost-comparison

Hyundai Inster - Your Questions Answered on Child Seats, will my suitcase or folding e-bike fit along with some V2L questions for Hyundai Ireland

https://youtu.be/jouK_YLQm1c

EV Webinars with Dealers and Local Authoritys

Your Questions Answered - Travel Hack

MG4 Another Look, Long-Term Loan

https://youtu.be/dCiUz0A8yek

Fastnet Charging Banbridge Visit

EV Watch in the Irish Daily Star

EV Driving Experiences in Kildare/Meath and Cork, register for your free ticket below

https://www.nevo.ie/electric-vehicle-show

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In this episode, Derek Reilly runs through a day at the Toyota Kenshiki Forum in Brussels.

https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-expands-its-battery-electric-model-range-across-europes-core-segments/

Derek interviewed Matt Harrison, CCO (Chief Corporate Officer) with Toyota Europe

Derek also interviewed Pascal Ruch, Vice President Lexus Europe

The all new Toyota C-HR+

https://youtu.be/DwRyUPgHkwA

The all new Toyota Urban Cruiser

https://youtu.be/eK_V5x1caps

The updated Toyota bZ4X

https://youtu.be/rbgeTSSEf_Y

The FT Me Concept 2 Seater Microcar

https://youtu.be/tQxoph-8E9U

The updated Lexus RZ 500e and 550e F Sport

https://youtu.be/mjDsA4FmEbY

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Volvo ES90 Global Launch

https://youtu.be/GfLa6nlNQf0?si=G0DXJRlCN34KaT17

EX40 Weekly Drive

https://youtu.be/LoYFktVTIHY?si=ngHxTG-IXoI_CJcP

Rebadged Teslas

https://www.instagram.com/p/DGvWo5Fxnse/?utm_source=ig_embed

Euro NCAP Buttons & Screens

https://etsc.eu/cars-will-need-buttons-not-just-touchscreens-to-get-a-5-star-euro-ncap-safety-rating/

Android Auto Update

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/time-to-update-google-releases-android-auto-139-for-all-users-248183.html

Audi A6 and Ford Capri Irish Launches

Nevo EV Education Articles

https://www.nevo.ie/learn/ev-education

Skoda Enyaq Buy Now or Wait

https://youtu.be/IWezI-KP-jE

Nevo Driving Experiences

https://www.nevo.ie/electric-vehicle-show

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Welcome back to the Nevo EV News Podcast. If it's Tuesday it must be Nevo EV News Day. My name is Derek Reilly and on this podcast we chat all about EV. Nevo is Ireland's only dedicated EV platform and we'll be covering where we were this week, what we've been driving and what we've been doing between podcasts. If you haven't already subscribed or followed us wherever you are listening please do so and if you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and comment, it really helps us out and it doesn't cost you anything. Let's get stuck in.

Renault 4 Drive

https://youtu.be/5jzj-V8Q0Wo

Skoda Enyaq RS 1st Look

https://youtu.be/yQYw37JB5zI

Skoda Enyaq Coupe RS 1st Look

https://youtu.be/IBtX_cETbzY

Don't forget the Hyundai KONA!

https://youtu.be/Wpj3lnOGSD0

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Welcome back to the Nevo EV News Podcast. If it's Tuesday it must be Nevo EV News Day. My name is Derek Reilly and on this podcast we chat all about EV. Nevo is Ireland's only dedicated EV platform and we'll be covering where we were this week, what we've been driving and what we've been doing between podcasts. If you haven't already subscribed or followed us wherever you are listening please do so and if you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and comment, it really helps us out and it doesn't cost you anything. Let's get stuck in.

Tesla Industry Insights Forum in Cork

https://www.nevo.ie/post/tesla-announces-first-industry-insights-forum-to-accelerate-ireland-s-move-to-sustainability

Commercial Vehicle Show UK 2025 - All the electric vehicles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfEhGDifUQA

SIMI April 2025 Sales Numbers are out and EVs up again

https://www.simi.ie/en/news/new-car-registrations-increased-1-9-in-april-battery-electric-increased-23-7

MGS5 Irish Prices Announced

Peugeot iOn NCT Pre-Test with BestDrive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HBMXL9Bfto

XPENG G6 Standard Range - Range Test

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24yNK4kNW3M

Nevo Driving Experience in partnership with Bank of Ireland and powered by SSE Airtricity comes to the South East

https://www.nevo.ie/electric-vehicle-show

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Welcome back to the Nevo EV News Podcast. If it's Tuesday it must be Nevo EV News Day. My name is Derek Reilly and on this podcast we chat all about EV. Nevo is Ireland's only dedicated EV platform and we'll be covering where we were this week, what we've been driving and what we've been doing between podcasts. If you haven't already subscribed or followed us wherever you are listening please do so and if you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and comment, it really helps us out and it doesn't cost you anything. Let's get stuck in.

Interview with Thierry Koskas, Citroen CEO

Interview with Pierre Leclercq Citroen Design Director

1st Look at the Citroen e-C5 Aircross

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KkDvJyCaIM&t=15s

My Top EVs at the Shanghai Autoshow 2025

Living with the Audi A6 Avant e-tron

Prices for the Skoda Enyaq

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQAZ9t5IC6Q&t=10s

Volvo EX30 moving production to Europe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1M8RvZO61I

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Welcome back to the Nevo EV News Podcast. If it's Tuesday it must be Nevo EV News Day. My name is Derek Reilly and on this podcast we chat all about EV. Nevo is Ireland's only dedicated EV platform and we'll be covering where we were this week, what we've been driving and what we've been doing between podcasts. If you haven't already subscribed or followed us wherever you are listening please do so and if you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and comment, it really helps us out and it doesn't cost you anything. Let's get stuck in.

World Car of the Year Winners 2025

https://www.worldcarawards.com/web/#

World Car of the Year 2025 Kia EV3

https://youtu.be/HaB6dkL_uGM

World Electric Car of the Year 2025 Hyundai Inster / Casper Electric

https://youtu.be/Q7cIz6sxQWY

World Urban Car of the Year 2025 BYD Seagul / Dolphin Mini /Dolphin Surf

World Luxury Car of the Year 2025 Volvo EX90

https://youtu.be/_8rMO5k56cA

World Car Design of the Year 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz

https://youtu.be/djREnZaXBuY

New Subaru Trailseeker and updated Subaru Soltera

https://subarumedia.co.uk/releases/496

BYD Sealion 7 Range Test "Coast to Coast"

https://youtu.be/2Iho0ppg298

Skoda Elroq RS Prices Announced

https://youtu.be/O3mCl6AL6bQ

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Welcome back to the Nevo EV News Podcast. If it's Tuesday it must be Nevo EV News Day. My name is Derek Reilly and on this podcast we chat all about EV. Nevo is Ireland's only dedicated EV platform and we'll be covering where we were this week, what we've been driving and what we've been doing between podcasts. If you haven't already subscribed or followed us wherever you are listening please do so and if you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and comment, it really helps us out and it doesn't cost you anything. Let's get stuck in.

Amko Lennarts, Design Director, Ford of Europe Interview

Ford Puma Gen-E 1st Drive

https://youtu.be/MgdDspW-adI

VW ID.4 Update and Drive

DENZA Comes to Europe

https://www.whatcar.com/news/new-denza-brand-to-launch-porsche-rivalling-sports-car-in-the-uk/n27602

Preventing your EV from being stolen

Dublin EV Meet-up

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