Ep 106: GTI Is Back, Jaguar Gets a Name & Used EV Sales Surge

Ep 106: GTI Is Back, Jaguar Gets a Name & Used EV Sales Surge

James Batchelor has seized the host’s chair this week on the Kilowatt Half Hour, proving that in the glamorous world of podcasting, promotion can happen very quickly indeed. Joined by Tom and Lucas, the team dive into another packed week in the world of EVs, including the rebirth of a legendary hot hatch badge, fresh details on Jaguar’s long-awaited electric future, and encouraging signs from the booming used EV market.


Tom brings news of the electric Volkswagen ID.Polo GTI and asks whether it could become the EV hot hatch to beat, while Lucas talks us through the latest on Jaguar’s upcoming Type 01 and why the brand is leaning heavily into heritage with its naming strategy.


There’s also discussion around:

  • Why used EV sales are surging in 2026
  • The growing appeal of second-hand electric cars
  • The complicated world of funding solar panels and home chargers
  • Whether ultra-long-range batteries really matter
  • EVs for caravan towing
  • And the increasingly competitive electric hot hatch market, featuring the Corsa GSE, Cupra Raval, Alpine A290 and more


Barnard’s Bargains returns with more tempting lease and used EV deals, while the listener questions cover long-term EV ownership, keeping a Kia Niro EV beyond finance, and whether today’s technology is already “good enough” for most drivers.

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Ep 118: Merc vs Lexus, and is the Polo too expensive?!

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Ep 115: Pay per mile, VW shock, and more Goodwood!

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Ep 114: Goodwood greats and the body parts Renault

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Ep 113: Ferrari's hit, bargain Fiskers and Dacia's £12k shock

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This week on the Kilowatt Half Hour, the team dives into the biggest stories from the world of electric cars. We discuss the Ferrari Luce’s surprise sell-out success in China, reveal why Britain’s che...

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EP 112: Has Skoda Peaqed? Free Lollies and the Fiesta EV

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