Nevo EV News Podcast

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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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 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 Model Y 1st Drive

https://youtu.be/_5nmBa0N51U

Renault 5 Detailed Dash Run-through

https://youtu.be/p9ycKalPGxk

Porsche Macan

Video coming soon

Skoda Elroq RS

https://youtu.be/O3mCl6AL6bQ

New Hyundai Ioniq 6

https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/newsroom/detail/hyundai-motor-unveils-the-new-ioniq-6-and-ioniq-6-n-line-under-%25E2%2580%2598pure-flow%252C-refined%25E2%2580%2599-concept-0000000928

Electricity VAT Increase 6 Month Delay

https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/6262e-minister-obrien-welcomes-further-6-month-extension-of-9-vat-on-gas-and-electricity/

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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.

SIMI (Society of the Irish Motor Industry) March 2025 Stats and Q1 Stats. EV Sales up 29th March to March and 25% year on year.

https://www.simi.ie/en/news/new-car-registrations-increased-4-in-q1-2025-battery-electric-increased-29

Ford Electric Vans in Barcelona. Ford E-Tranist, E-Transit Courier and E-Transit Custom

https://youtu.be/dGpqYNrstbE

Nevo EV Driving Experience in Cork with the Renault 5 and 100's of test drives

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Long-Wheel Base 7 Seater

https://youtu.be/djREnZaXBuY

BYD Sealion 7 Irish Launch

https://youtu.be/2Iho0ppg298

New EVs Peugeot GTI e208,

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/official-peugeot-e-208-gti-green-lit-new-ceo

New Nissan Leaf, Juke and Micra

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/lifestyle/shopping/nissan-unveils-three-new-electric-car-models/ss-AA1BHHyA?cvid=10ABEF3613BA435596A9A9958A2A5436&ocid=hpmsn

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