Fully Charged is a clean energy & electric vehicle channel. Founded and hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scrapheap Challenge, Carpool).
It’s not only about electric cars, bikes, boats and planes but how we generate and even own the electricity to power these machines.
From looking behind the myths of renewable energy, to seeking the truth about conventional generation Robert Llewellyn demonstrates what the future could have in store for us all.
From Fully Charged Show. In this latest episode of Everything Electric CARS, Jack Scarlett takes a drive in the Mercedes CLA. It’s already been crowned 2026 European Car of the Year, beating out the Renault 5 and becoming the first Merc to win the award in over 50 years. But does it live up to…
From Fully Charged Show. Battery EV believers since 2010, we do believe that EREVs or REEVs, EVs with a range extender have a role to play, especially in ‘big country’ where big distances exist. This, the tech-laden, XPeng X9, takes the electric biscuit though. Think BMWi3 on steroids. Elliot Richards breaks down the super long…
From Fully Charged Show. Holidays are coming! Has Skoda hit its summit by delivering PEAQ perfection? Can it really be considered the true competitor to Kia’s EV9, or does it fall short? WIth 7 seats and a 400 mile range, this Skoda boasts big room and a big distance to boot. Imogen Bhogal gets into…
From Fully Charged Show. We’re in the Cotswolds to get up close and personal with the all-new Volvo ES90 — a luxury E-segment electric saloon that raises one big question: can a saloon replace the market-domineering SUV? We put it to the test on narrow country lanes to find out whether the ES90 deserves a…
From Fully Charged Show. The Alpine A390 GTS sets pulses racing, as Imogen takes it on the track, & looks at it from the perspective of an everyday driver too. In world where competition is fierce, can Renault’s ‘side hustle’, really cut through with its first-class performance and tri-motor set-up? And will it prove to…
From Fully Charged Show. Robert Llewellyn deep dives into Changan’s Deepal S05. We know, we know, yet another Chinese car, but does it do enough to stand out? Yes, it’s outstanding! But can this compact SUV really persuade you to part with a (very reasonable) sum of money? See how it stacks up and if…
From Fully Charged Show. With around 210 miles of real-world range, rapid charging and a huge amount of interior space, the Leapmotor B10 is a strong candidate for one of the best-value family EVs on sale today. So we sent Robert on a very sunny drive through the English countryside to find out! 00:00 Introduction…
From Fully Charged Show. When Robert Llewellyn was invited to see Ferrari’s first EV for himself in Rome he didn’t hesitate. Not even for a second. There’s been countless column inches and posts online devoted to this car, it’s polarised the world, but if you want to know Robert’s Llewellyn’s considered verdict, step this way……
From Fully Charged Show. Join Robert on an epic road trip through the French Alps and down to the Mediterranean coast in the new Polestar 5. Starting in Gothenburg and heading all the way to Morocco, this ambitious journey is designed to prove just how capable modern EVs have become, and after spending hours behind…
From Fully Charged Show. Have Volkswagen finally cracked the affordable EV formula?! In this episode of Everything Electric Cars, we head to Hamburg for an early look at the brand-new VW ID. Polo and the hotly anticipated ID. Polo GTI. From physical buttons making a comeback to improved practicality, fast charging, classic GTI references and…
From Fully Charged Show. Is this the ultimate electric SUV?! We’re in Barcelona to find out if the all-new Volvo EX60 lives up to the massive hype! 🇸🇪⚡️ Built on Volvo’s brand-new SPA3 platform, the Volvo EX60 aims to fix the software and driving dynamic complaints of the EX30 and EX90, while taking a direct…
From Fully Charged Show. In this episode of Everything Electric Cars, the team travels to Prague for an exclusive first look at the Skoda Epiq, the brand’s smallest and most affordable electric vehicle to date. Positioned as a city crossover SUV, the Epiq is built on the MEB+ platform, shared with upcoming models like the…
From Fully Charged Show. We’re back at Big Motoring World for another Honest Jack’s Used EV Emporium roundup! This time we’ve got 10 secondhand electric cars, from sub-£10K bargains to luxury hidden gems. With the used EV market growing every month and prices dropping fast, why on earth would you buy new? 00:49 – Mazda…
From Fully Charged Show. Can budget EVs really handle a proper road trip?! Join Robert Llewellyn, Imogen Bhogal, and Jack Scarlett as they take three of the UK’s most affordable electric cars on a 186-mile journey across Wales – from Llandudno to Cardiff down the famous A470. 🚗 The contenders! Citroën e-C3: Comfort king with…
From Fully Charged Show. EVents season kicks off in earnest, with the biggest car show ever held on planet earth. Where else, but in Beijing? But is its scale covering some cracks in the car market more generally and China specifically, Dan Caesar & Elliot Richards think it might be. From inside the cockpit of…
From Fully Charged Show. With the Kia PV5 from ~ £25k, Farizon’s 7e at ~£28k, & Ford’s Transit City from ~£29k, PLUS a new player the Electric Van market is heating up! Robert Llewellyn loves an electric LCV, and tradespeople will too when they see the huge running cost savings they deliver week in, week out. And…
From Fully Charged Show. Everything Electric’s Elliot Richards spent countless hours walking around Auto Beijing 2026 – the biggest car show ever held in the world. Take in his top picks and explores its general themes, as China accelerates, with several European carmakers in tow. To see Everything Electric, come and join us at our…
From Fully Charged Show. It’s been a BIG month for battery EV sales, or has it? Imogen and Dan delve into the first set of sales statistics since the Oil Crisis began, display shock and awe at how ambitious Chinese OEMs are changing the structure of a historically conservative market, as well as examining a misinformation…
From Fully Charged Show. Is this the EV we’ve been waiting for… all along? Today Robert Llewellyn is getting a first look at the Honda Super N, a back-to-basics electric car that ditches the weight, complexity, and cost of modern EVs in favour of something refreshingly simple. Inspired by Japan’s legendary kei car philosophy, this…
From Fully Charged Show. VW had to fix this… but have they? Welcome to Phase 2 of the VW Group’s electric era starting with the Cupra Raval – one of its most important cars yet. After years of frustrating software, odd UX choices, and missed expectations across VW, Skoda and Cupra EVs… this is the…
From Fully Charged Show. Imogen & Dan run the rule over an automotive market in turm-oil. This week they take a closer look at the ups and downs of one of China’s outstanding OEMs, reveal how those that are running vehicles fleets and spreadsheets win with EVs, and an unavoidable look at the Middle East…
From Fully Charged Show. Is the Xpeng G6 the best value electric SUV? Robert takes it for a drive across the Malvern Hills to find out if it lives up to the hype. 0:00 – Introduction 0:49 – What is Xpeng? 1:32 – Previous experience driving the G6 in Australia 2:08 – Wife approval rating!…
From Fully Charged Show. While Imogen’s away, Robert & Dan run amok with the latest tales of automotive angst. In this Pulse, they talk about why the war is not a subject to ignore, how BYD is breaking the engine epoch through technological advancement, & discuss how its a tricky time for old-school, fossil-fuelled trade…
From Fully Charged Show. Jack takes his first drive in the all-new BMW iX3, the first car of the Neue Klasse era! The iX3 has won multiple Car of the Year awards and after driving it, we understand why. But not for the reasons you might expect! Yes, the range is extraordinary. Yes, it’s quick…
From Fully Charged Show. This week, Jack is in Norway for a world exclusive first drive of Kia’s smallest, most affordable electric car yet: the EV2. With Kia in searing hot form, expectations are high – can the little EV2 deliver? EV2 range test: https://youtu.be/2azoFKnhMEM?si=Grw-nsLj3wNG4he5 EV2 studio first look: https://youtu.be/-Sum7x6435I?si=AEE_jV1vIH4Jnj3y 0:00 – Intro 1:17 –…
From Fully Charged Show. Bhogal & Caesar connect the dots on the car industry in the Pulse Podcast. In this episode, we take a look at Tesla’s ‘shrewd’ move, explore plummeting petrol car sales on the continent, and ask if the world is electrifying without America? Listen in for the key stories of this week,…
From Fully Charged Show. Could this truck be a real diesel HGV killer?! Imogen Bhogal travelled to Antwerp to take a closer look at the Windrose Global E700, an impressive electric HGV designed from the ground up for long-haul logistics. With a staggering drag coefficient of 0.2755, rivalling some passenger EV, and a massive 700kWh…
From Fully Charged Show. Could this truck be a real diesel HGV killer?! Imogen Bhogal travelled to Antwerp to take a closer look at the Windrose Global E700, an impressive electric HGV designed from the ground up for long-haul logistics. With a staggering drag coefficient of 0.2755, rivalling some passenger EV, and a massive 700kWh…
From Fully Charged Show. While in Australia for Everything Electric: Melbourne, Jack took a drive in the new Zeekr 7X, a premium electric crossover destined fore UK shores very soon, to find out what this sister brand of Volvo, Lotus and Polestar is all about. 00:00 Introduction 1:41 Exterior walkaround 4:17 Specs & the "Golden…
From Fully Charged Show. Imogen and Dan chew the fat from the fast-changing car industry. Are BYD about to be the only big winners of the switch to battery electric, how can Ute’s pick up tax breaks in Australia, & which companies’ complaining gives us a migraine. Is this the surest sign so far, of…
From Fully Charged Show. Jack heads to Norway to put Kia’s new EV2 through the world’s harshest real world range test and test its claim of being the longest range small EV. How will this compact EV fare in battery-killing -20 degree weather? Official results: https://www.naf.no/elbil/elprix 0:00 – Intro 2:06 – El Prix Explained 3:52…
From Fully Charged Show. Tech in China is a new podcast from Everything Electric, offering an on-the-ground look at the fastest-moving technology ecosystem in the world. Hosted by Robert Llewellyn and China Correspondent Elliot Richards, the show takes a look at everything from humanoid robots working in “dark factories” and autonomous drones, to battery breakthroughs…
From Fully Charged Show. Jack takes a ride on the C-Series Alpha, a powerful new electric motorcycle from Australian brand, Savic. With desirable looks, fearsome power and big range, is this the bike that shows electric machines can be more than just commuters? Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo:…
From Fully Charged Show. Imogen Bhogal & Dan Caesar deliberate on what would put the cherry on top of Keir Starmer’s trade mission to China, and why ‘overcapacity’ is the crisis looming over the global automotive market. They also discuss how solar beats biofuels, ‘dark factories’, cold conditions & Polestar’s triumph. Grotesquely inefficient Biofuels: https://ourworldindata.org/biofuel-land-solar-electric-vehicles?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email…
From Fully Charged Show. Is the Xiaomi YU7 the car that finally puts fear into legacy automakers? In this episode of the Everything Electric Show, Elliot Richards gets behind the wheel of Xiaomi’s second act: the YU7 SUV. It’s big — Porsche Cayenne big — yet incredibly aerodynamic, and it’s packed with thoughtful, clever features…
From Fully Charged Show. Jack gives his annual sneak peek at the most exciting new EVs expected to arrive in 2026. Which one are you most excited for? 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Predicting trends for 2026 4:46 Europe 18:14 North America 20:12 Asia Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show…
From Fully Charged Show. Dear Fully Charged/Everything Electric Friends! We’re ever grateful for your interest in Everything Electric (Fully Charged) on YouTube, and our events in Australia. However, in a notable change to our schedule, we are deferring our Everything Electric SYDNEY show to later in 2026. We have not taken this decision lightly, and…
From Fully Charged Show. Back with a BANG? It’s the 1st PULSE podcast of 2026! Imogen Bhogal & Dan Caesar discuss the biggest automotive stories of the day. This week, they ask is a battery breakthrough too good to be true? Is the motorshow revival a flash in the pan? And why is an auto…
From Fully Charged Show. Jack is in Belgium for a first look at the production-ready Kia EV2. With the Korean brand in a rich vein of form and this being their most affordable EV offering yet, might we be looking at an early contender for the electric car of the year? Why not come and…
From Fully Charged Show. Elliot is driving a car… in the middle of a swimming pool. 🤯 Welcome to BYD’s massive new testing facility in Zhengzhou! Four years ago, we toured a BYD factory that was making simple economy cars. Fast forward to today, and Elliot is back and ready to witness a transformation that…
From Fully Charged Show. It’s happened! The EU’s inevitable ‘cave-in’ to intensive lobbying has been on the horizon for some considerable time. Imogen and Dan dive into what the EU’s plan is, and whether it will help or hinder its member states, as well as how it ramps up pressure on the UK’s beleaguered Government.…
From Fully Charged Show. Jack visits the Fisker Ocean Owner’s Association to learn about the extraordinary afterlife the car is having in the wake of its creator’s bankruptcy. 00:00 Introduction 1:19 Fisker’s downfall: a timeline 4:48 Why did it go so wrong? 6:14 An Ocean owner’s experience 10:05 The stuff they got right 11:50 The…
From Fully Charged Show. The all-electric Mercedes G580 (Electric G-Class) is a sight to behold — but is this legendary icon actually a terrible EV? After a full week and 750 miles of real-world testing, Imogen delves into its huge battery, low efficiency, limited range, lack of towing, tight interior space, and sky-high £175k price…