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. The iconic Renault Twingo is back, and it’s on a mission to put Europe on a “small car diet.” First launched in 1992, this cheeky little car returns as a retro-futuristic, all-electric city with bold plans to be properly fun and properly affordable. We took it to the sun-soaked (and very…
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. Eilis takes the first drive in the all new VW ID.Cross, the start of a new era for VWs electric line up! Have they managed to turn this around and climb back to the top? 0:00 — Intro 0:26 — New Generation 1:26 — Where does this sit in the line-up?…
From Fully Charged Show. Eilis takes the first drive in the all new VW ID.Cross, the start of a new era for VWs electric line up! Have they managed to turn this around and climb back to the top? 0:00 — Intro 0:26 — New Generation 1:26 — Where does this sit in the line-up?…
From Fully Charged Show. Eilis takes the first drive in the all new VW ID.Cross, the start of a new era for VWs electric line up! Have they managed to turn this around and climb back to the top? 0:00 — Intro 0:26 — New Generation 1:26 — Where does this sit in the line-up?…
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. With a claimed range of up to 810 km (503 miles), could the all-new Volvo EX60 be the ultimate family electric SUV?! In this episode, Imogen Bhogal travels to Gothenburg to take a closer look at Volvo’s latest EV and there’s a lot to say! The EX60 is built on Volvo’s…
From Fully Charged Show. With a claimed range of up to 810 km (503 miles), could the all-new Volvo EX60 be the ultimate family electric SUV?! In this episode, Imogen Bhogal travels to Gothenburg to take a closer look at Volvo’s latest EV and there’s a lot to say! The EX60 is built on Volvo’s…
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…