CCS Convo
CCS Convo
RPS Driven Media :Ltd
CCS Convo is a podcast for the electric vehicle lover and the EV Curious. Regular episodes discuss model news, charging and sustainable technology for the electric age. Hosted by Nick Smith, with Louise giving opinion and humour; not to mention a dose of sanity, the show is released fortnightly to keep pace with the ever changing electric landscape.
S01 E07 - U-Turns and Rotaries
In this episode of CCS Convo, the podcast for the EV lover and the EV curious, we look at:The recent news that the UK is turning its back on the 2030 ICE ban.The even more recent news is that VW is stopping sales of ICE in Norway.Lothian Bus' order for new EV buses. GM and Honda's budget EV split.Range extended Rotary goodness from Mazda.The most stolen EVs. You can find out more about the CCS Convo podcast by visiting www.rps-dm.co.uk/ccs-convo.
Oct 31, 2023
55 min
BONUS: Mega Review - Nick and Louise on the Atto 3
We come to the end of our bonus episodes of the CCS Convo podcast. Over the past 2 months, Louise and Nick have driven 6 different electric vehicles over and above their own Peugeot e-2008 and Hyundai Kona Electric. In this episode, Nick and Louise discuss the BYD Atto 3. Make: BYDModel: Atto 3 DesignOptions:Surfing Blue MetallicOTR Price as Tested: £39,695.00Battery: 60.4kWhMotor: 150kW/189bhpCharging: AC 22kW | DC 150kWRange: 260 miles WLTP CombinedPricing taken from BYD website.
Oct 8, 2023
13 min
BONUS: Mega Review - Nick on the Smart #1
Welcome to the home stretch with number 5 of 6 Bonus episodes of the CCS Convo podcast. Over the past 2 months, Louise and Nick have driven 6 different electric vehicles over and above their own Peugeot e-2008 and Hyundai Kona Electric. In this episode, Nick meets his hero, the oft mentioned SMART #1. Make: SMARTModel: #1 Premium 5Dr AutoOptions:None FittedOTR Price as Tested: £38,950.00Battery: 66kWhMotor: 200kW/276bhpCharging: AC 22kW | DC 150kWRange: 273 miles WLTP CombinedPricing taken from SMART website.
Oct 8, 2023
14 min
S1 E06 - Around the World in 8 Stories
Welcome to Episode 6 of CCS Convo. In this episode Nick and Louise travel the world looking for news to discuss about Electric Vehicles. We have:Porsche's 7 SeaterBirmingham's 180 charging bay hubEV Patents which might surprise youPeugoet's new e-3008Apple and BentleyVWs ID.GTIELegend's tribute to the mighty QuattroRenault's new ScenicYou can find out more about the show or get in touch at www.rps-dm.co.uk/ccs-convo
Sep 26, 2023
1 hr 17 min
BONUS: Mega Review - Nick and Louise on the Mokka e
Welcome to bonus episode 4 of 6 of the CCS Convo podcast. Over the past 2 months, Louise and Nick have driven 6 different electric vehicles over and above their own Peugeot e-2008 and Hyundai Kona Electric. In this episode, we get to the first car that both Nick and Louise have driven, the Vauxhall Mokka e Ultimate. Make: VauxhallModel: Mokka Electric UltimateOptions:Iconic Green Two-Coat Premium Metallic £700.00OTR Price as Tested: £42,695.00Battery: 54kWhMotor: 115kW/156bhpCharging: AC 11kW | DC 100kWRange: 248 miles WLTP CombinedPricing taken from Vauxall website but does not include the Vauxhall Store discount.
Sep 25, 2023
10 min
BONUS:  Mega Review - Louise on the Jeep Avenger
Welcome to Bonus episode number three of the CCS Convo podcast. Over the past 2 months, Louise and Nick have driven 6 different electric vehicles over and above their own Peugeot e-2008 and Hyundai Kona Electric. In this episode, Louise discusses the Marmite coloured Jeep Avenger which she loved and hated for a very strange reason. Make: JeepModel: Avenger SummitOptions:Sun + Volcano Roof Paint £1,100.00Black Leather with Grey Stitching £900.00OTR Price as Tested: £42,100.00Battery: 54kWhMotor: 115kW/156bhpCharging: AC 11kW | DC 100kWRange: 245.5 miles WLTP CombinedPricing taken from Jeep website.
Sep 22, 2023
11 min
BONUS: Mega Review - Louise on the Citroen eC4X
Welcome to the first of 6 Bonus episodes of the CCS Convo podcast. Over the past 2 months, Louise and Nick have driven 6 different electric vehicles over and above their own Peugeot e-2008 and Hyundai Kona Electric. In this episode, Louise discusses her experience of the Citroen eC4X. Make: CitroenModel: eC4X 100kW Shine Plus 50kWh 5Dr AutoOptions:Platinum Grey Metallic £720.00Hype Black Interior Ambience with Siena Leather and Leather Effect Seats £800.00OTR Price as Tested: £37,015.00Battery: 50kWhMotor: 100kW/138bhpCharging: AC 11kW | DC 100kWRange: 221 miles WLTP CombinedPricing taken from Stellantis &You website and includes dealer discount.
Sep 18, 2023
12 min
BONUS: Mega Review - Nick on the Vauxhall Astra e Hatchback
Welcome to the second of 6 Bonus episodes of the CCS Convo podcast. Over the past 2 months, Louise and Nick have driven 6 different electric vehicles over and above their own Peugeot e-2008 and Hyundai Kona Electric. In this episode, Nick discusses the Vauxhall Astra e Hatchback. Make: VauxhallModel: Astra e 115kW Ultimate 54kWh 5Dr AutoOptions:Tri-Coat Metallic Cobalt Blue £700.00OTR Price as Tested: £43,960.00Battery: 54kWhMotor: 115kW/158bhpCharging: AC 11kW | DC 100kWRange: 254 miles WLTP CombinedPricing taken from Stellantis &You website and includes dealer discount.
Sep 18, 2023
13 min
S1 E05 - Better late than never
In the latest episode of CCS Convo:We apologise for the massive delay in getting this episode out! Volvo goes SUV onlyA new EV is born every 60 seconds in 2022Build Your Dreams, in a fishy formNissan introduce new bottom and top spec AryiaPorsche's Macan EV spottedJaguar gets re-inventiveAudi bring back RS6 Saloon as EVFisker announce new car and pick-up truck for UK marketVauxhall continue electric chargeAlpine's 2+2 teased by publication2 wheels goes high voltage crazyRX1E under threat after Lydden Hill fireYou can find out more about CCS Convo by visiting www.rps-dm.co.uk.
Aug 20, 2023
1 hr 1 min
S1 E04 - A trip through the late May news.
In this episode of CCS Convo, Nick and Louise discuss some of the latest news in the world of Electric Vehicles. We look at:The Rimac Navera and it's whopping 23 performance records.The facelifted Peugeot e-2008. Stellantis' warning on the future of UK EV production.Tesla cancelling right hand drive Model S and Model X orders.Ford's new e-Tourneo Courier passenger car.Honda's second electric vehicle. Alpine's hot hatch, the A290.Volvo's EX30, the smart #1 cousin and rival. Cupra Raval, the new name for the UrbanRebel concept.MG Cyberster's pricing.MINI's shock lack of something we've come to take for granted. LEVC joining the passenger car market, possibly.The Plug-In Van Grant scheme changes. Used EV values and the start of a trend in the right direction. Everrati's 'new' electric Porsche. You can find out more at www.rps-dm.co.uk/ccs-convo or support the show on Captivate.
May 25, 2023
57 min
Load more