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 episode, Fully Charged Show Correspondent @RolandTamelingHUGECarGuy gets an exclusive tour of the Tesla Berlin Gigafactory. The size of 31 football fields, it is home to the world’s best selling electric vehicle, the Model Y and can churn out an astonishing 500,000 of them a year. Tesla claims that this…
From Fully Charged Show. Register here! https://www.renault.co.uk/campaigns/scenic-recharge.html Robert Llewellyn and Imogen Bhogal will be talking all things electric vehicles. Inside the pop-up, they will be joined by the European car of the year, Renault Scenic E-Tech 100% electric, and Renault 5 E-Tech 100%, which is making an exclusive appearance before its UK launch next year.…
From Fully Charged Show. Bobby goes for a drive in the all new, all-electric Renault Scenic E-Tech. Boasting a spacious and innovative interior, impressive range and eye-catching value, could this be the finest family EV on sale today? 00:00 Intro 1:01 Renault flying high 2:07 Assists that don’t annoy 2:55 Key stats 4:50 Excellent interior…
From Fully Charged Show. Jack takes a drive in the new and improved Dacia Spring, to find out what the UK’s new cheapest electric car (microcars aside) has to offer. Starting at a staggering £12,000 less that than the all-conquering MG4, is this the new superstar of entry-level EVs? 00:00 Introduction 2:08 All new exterior…
From Fully Charged Show. Bobby goes for a drive in the all new Mini Cooper Electric to find out if it improves on its charming but ultimately flawed predecessor. With a new platform, revised interior and significant range improvements, is this the new star of small premium EVs? 00:00 Introduction 1:05 New platform, new everything…
From Fully Charged Show. Robert takes a first look at a new electric supercar from BYD’s luxury sub-brand, Yangwang. Boasting performance on par with Ferraris triple its price, is this the ultimate bang-for-buck performance EV? Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a…
From Fully Charged Show. Over 15 months after first seeing it in a studio, Jack finally drives the new Ford Explorer. Can this electric crossover make up for lost time and compete in a highly competitive segment? 00:00 Intro 2:01 Exterior highlights 3:23 Surprisingly soft 5:09 range and efficiency 6:15 Interior good stuff 8:39 The…
From Fully Charged Show. The ‘early access’ link to pre-register in this campaign is now ‘live’ on Crowdcube here: https://www.crowdcube.com/early-access/fully-charged-show This round is NOT open to investors in the US, CANADA or SOUTH AFRICA. If you are in any of the territories where you cannot invest via Crowdcube, however would like to support us financially,…
From Fully Charged Show. In this episode, we travel to Madrid to test drive the much-anticipated Polestar 4. However, while it’s decked out with many features (including V2G!), it’s missing a crucial element: a rear windscreen! Imogen gets behind the wheel to ask the question: why does this Swedish hunk with its whopping great big…
From Fully Charged Show. Jack takes a first look at Hyundai’s smallest and most affordable EV yet. Given the Korean brand’s red hot form of late, could this kei car-inspired boxy EV prove to be the best entry level electric car yet? 00:00 Intro 2:00 Adorable exterior 6:10 Impressive party trick 6:52 Back seat Jack…
From Fully Charged Show. Bobby and Jack take a trip in the new Model 3 Performance to assess how it compares to the outgoing model. With much improved handling, design and the trademark ballistic performance, has Tesla finally produced a true driver’s car? Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo:…
From Fully Charged Show. We’ve been battling battery electric vehicle misinformation for 14 years – please complete our short EV drivers survey, so we can continue to do so. As a tiny token of our gratitude we will make a digital version of Quentin Willson’s ‘Little Book of EV Myths’ available to those that opt…
From Fully Charged Show. Robert goes for a spin in Peugeot’s spacious new electric SUV. With bold new design, immense range and a stylish, intuitive cabin, there’s an awful lot to like. But there’s one thing that doesn’t quite sit right with Bobby… 00:00 Intro 1:08 Intuitive controls 2:50 Exterior walkaround 5:22 Tiny, clever steering…
From Fully Charged Show. This episode takes us to Madrid, where we got behind the wheel of the Polestar 3 for the first time and put it through its paces to deliver our verdict! It arrives a little later than many had hoped and carries a hefty price tag. So, the question is: can it…
From Fully Charged Show. Jack drives the long awaited Citroen E-C3: a compact electric family car offering range and practicality at a tantalisingly reasonable price. But is it cheap and cheerful, or have too many corners been cut in the name of affordability? 00:00 Intro 2:12 Speedy walkaround 3:50 Back seat and boot 4:45 Battery…
From Fully Charged Show. Jack takes a speedy look around the new Skywell BE11: the maiden EV from the latest Chinese brand to land in the UK. Prioritising practicality, space and value, does this car have what it takes to compete? Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Support…
From Fully Charged Show. Jack takes a ride on the CE04, BMW’s space age maxi moped and quickly finds it to be one of, if not the best commuter vehicles ever made. But with its daunting price tag, is this bike simply too far ahead of its time to be a success? 00:00 Intro 2:34…
From Fully Charged Show. Jack takes a look around the newest and latest car in Kia’s electric-only EV series: the relatively dinky EV3. Boasting the futuristic looks, ample space and extensive equipment of its bigger brothers in a more compact, affordable package, is this the one we’ve been waiting for? 00:00 Intro 2:00 Exterior walkaround…
From Fully Charged Show. Looking for a fun family outing this bank holiday?! Join us for Everything Electric North at The Yorkshire Event Centre (May 24th-26th) for a massive festival of electric vehicles and clean energy. Come along for test drive electric cars, see exclusive EV & clean energy launches, or explore e-bikes, scooters &…
From Fully Charged Show. Elliot drives one of the most hyped new EVs of the year: the SU7 from smartphone giant, Xiaomi, and quickly realises that the hype is well placed. With huge range, savage performance and some genuinely groundbreaking interior features, is this China’s finest EV to date? 00:00 Intro 2:06 Exterior walkaround 4:39…
From Fully Charged Show. Join Robert for May’s Almost Breaking News! This episode tackles misinformation about electric vehicles spread by the BBC, busts myths surrounding secondhand EVs, and delves into the world of BIG electric trucks. Robert also explores Amazon’s extraordinary charging network, wooden wind turbines, the surge in EV chargers in the UK, gas…
From Fully Charged Show. This episode takes us to Dunkeswell Devon, where we meet Aerovolt to unveil another world first – the world’s first and only public electric plane charging network! Imogen took to the skies in the electric Pipistrel, the world’s first commercial electric aircraft to test the network and reflect on the incredible…
From Fully Charged Show. Jack takes a look around Vauxhall’s spacious new compact crossover, the Frontera. Boasting huge interior space and impressive range for a tantilising price, is this the new benchmark for affordable family EVs? @fullychargedshow @EverythingElectricShow @Vauxhall @Stellantis_official 00:00 Intro 1:12 Exterior walkaround 3:43 Big old boot 4:34 Key stats 5:34 Steady improvements…
From Fully Charged Show. CHINA is the epicentre of the electric vehicle earthquake and it alternates annually (between Shanghai and Beijing) to show off its incredible electric car credentials. We bring ‘everything electric’ to our expos around the world – next up Everything Electric NORTH (link below*) – but much like Western car companies, we…
From Fully Charged Show. The Ioniq 5 N will be available to test drive at Everything Electric in Harrogate. Conditions apply. https://uk.everythingelectric.show/north/ Jack heads up to the resplendent Scottish Highlands to put Hyundai’s new Ioniq 5 N to the test. With a chassis that has been meticulously upgraded by Hyundai’s motorsport division, paired with a…
From Fully Charged Show. Elliot reviews the latest EV from Chinese automotive behemoth, Geely: the Galaxy E8. Offering some staggering, space age tech at a bargain basement price, could this car be a game-changer when it arrives in Europe? Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Are you an…
From Fully Charged Show. A few weeks ago we leapt at the chance to not only fulfil a childhood dream of driving big trucks on a massive test track, but to answer a serious question. Is it really possible for big HGVS, or heavy goods vehicles, to go electric?! Commercial vehicles like lorries and HGVs,…
From Fully Charged Show. Jack gives an overview of BMW’s two Neue Klasse and explains why these concept cars are so much more significant than your average fanciful design study. Is this the moment BMW goes all in on electric? Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Are you…
From Fully Charged Show. Jack takes a look around the first ever electric Alfa Romeo: a car which, in its first few days on this planet, succeeded in irritating the Italian government so much that it was forced to change its name. Controversy aside, could this be one of the most exciting and desirable new…
From Fully Charged Show. Fortescue, one of the world’s largest iron ore producers – a critical material for steel, magnets, batteries, and fertilizers – has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030. To achieve this hugely ambitious goal, they enlisted the expertise of the Fortescue WAE engineers (formerly Williams Advanced Engineering) in Oxfordshire. The team…
From Fully Charged Show. Five thousand metres beneath the ocean’s surface lie potatoe-shaped polymetallic nodules, containing millions of tonnes of critical minerals used in the technology powering the clean energy transition – including electric vehicles, motors, and batteries. The economic opportunity is undeniably appealing. But with so little known about the vast, unexplored depths of…
From Fully Charged Show. During our Everything Electric Expo in Sydney earlier this year, Robert took some time to chat with a Model S owner who has used and abused their car far beyond what many believe an EV is capable of enduring. His 700,000km Tesla is a great example of the remarkable longevity modern…
From Fully Charged Show. Jack reviews the new Dogood Zero: an electric microcar which claims the title of "UK’s cheapest new car". With a price tag you wouldn’t be surprised to see on a high end e-bike, could vehicles like this be the future of urban mobility? 00:00 Intro 1:07 Whogood? 1:46 Exterior walkaround 3:22…
From Fully Charged Show. Come and see us THIS weekend on March 28th, 29th, 30th at the London ExCel for Everything Electric – the biggest and best festival of electric vehicles and home energy! Get your tickets here! https://uk.everythingelectric.show/london We are so excited to bring Everything Electric Live to London for the very first time!…
From Fully Charged Show. What’s the quickest route across London?! In this episode, Jack, Helen and Imogen found out by racing right across the capital from Paddington to the London Excel powered by various electric steeds! Watch this episode to find out who won and how YOU could win this BYD Seal at Everything Electric…
From Fully Charged Show. What’s the quickest route across London?! In this episode, Jack, Helen and Imogen found out by racing right across the capital from Paddington to the London Excel powered by various electric steeds! Watch this episode to find out who won and how YOU could win this BYD Seal at Everything Electric…
From Fully Charged Show. Ahead of this Easter weekend’s first Everything Electric LONDON expo at the ExCel, Robert has pulled together his selection of topical News stories, including BYD’s Mega Mexico factory, a pocket-sized nuclear battery, and a very smart new offering from Hyundai. 00:00 Intro 01:51 Bonzer Show Mate! 06:38 Ford’s Next Gen EVs…
From Fully Charged Show. The Morris JE will be on display at Everything Electric: London this Easter weekend. Get your tickets here: https://everythingelectric.show Jack checks out the new Morris JE: an all new British-made electric van that draws on an automotive icon for its design, and combines retro charm with ultra-modern hardware and remarkable practicality.…
From Fully Charged Show. The Morris JE will be on display at Everything Electric: London this Easter weekend. Get your tickets here: https://everythingelectric.show Jack checks out the new Morris JE: an all new British-made electric van that draws on an automotive icon for its design, and combines retro charm with ultra-modern hardware and remarkable practicality.…
From Fully Charged Show. What do we do with all the existing Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles on the road?! How do local authorities and councils get their cities to net zero on time and within budget?! Lunaz may well have the solution! In the home of F1 in Silverstone, Lunaz Applied Technologies and Lunaz Design…
From Fully Charged Show. The Audi Q6 E-tron is quite possibly the first electric vehicle from Audi that has made us stop in our tracks and take notice as, whilst Audi aren’t new to the world of Electric Vehicles, this is the first one they’ve put on a brand spanking new EV platform – the…
From Fully Charged Show. Joining Ricky at the recent Rivian launch of the R2 and R3 models, we ask “Is this their Model 3 moment?” Showcasing not one but three new models on the day, the level of excitement at the event in California demonstrates the interest there is to see what this exciting brand…
From Fully Charged Show. Joining Ricky at the recent Rivian launch of the R2 and R3 models, we ask “Is this their Model 3 moment?” Showcasing not one but three new models on the day, the level of excitement at the event in California demonstrates the interest there is to see what this exciting brand…
From Fully Charged Show. Imogen takes a first look at the radically refreshed Dacia Spring EV, and reveals its shockingly reasonable UK price. Could this finally be the ultra-basic affordable family EV we’ve been waiting for? 00:00 Intro 00:54 How much?? 1:56 New platform 3:03 Diddy dimensions 4:50 99% new 6:33 Key figures 9:55 Interior…
From Fully Charged Show. Imogen takes a first look at the radically refreshed Dacia Spring EV, and reveals its shockingly reasonable UK price. Could this finally be the ultra-basic affordable family EV we’ve been waiting for? 00:00 Intro 00:54 How much?? 1:56 New platform 3:03 Diddy dimensions 4:50 99% new 6:33 Key figures 9:55 Interior…
From Fully Charged Show. Our US correspondent, Ricky Roy gives an in-depth review of one of the most divisive cars ever made: the Tesla Cybertruck, and delves into some of the genuinely useful engineering and clever design that was perhaps overlooked amid the hype of its release. 00:00 Intro 00:52 Design details 3:22 Steel yourself…
From Fully Charged Show. Our US correspondant, Ricky Roy gives an in-depth review of one of the most divisive cars ever made: the Tesla Cybertruck, and delves into some of the genuinely useful engineering and clever design that was perhaps overlooked amid the hype of its release. 00:00 Intro 00:52 Design details 3:22 Steel yourself…
From Fully Charged Show. Elliot spends the day with the New Chery Omoda E5: A new electric crossover which arrives in the UK in a matter of weeks. But who on Earth is Chery, and why is this car worth your attention? The Chery Omoda will make its UK debut at our Everything Electric expo…
From Fully Charged Show. Imogen is at the Geneva Motor Show to take a first look at the production version of one of the most hotly anticipated new cars of the decade: the new Renault 5 E-Tech. With a tantalising price tag, eye-catching design and surprisingly generous helping of tech included, is this the new…
From Fully Charged Show. We’ve all heard the stat, your car spends 90% of its time parked so if a large chunk of EVs were vehicle to grid, or V2G, enabled in which electrons are sent backwards and forwards between the battery and the grid, that could supply all of the world’s short-term grid energy…