2026 predictions: British auto and small EVs

Join Robert Llewellyn, Jack Scarlett, and Imogen Bhogal for a special year-end wrap-up as they take a mystery tour through the biggest moments of 2025, from unforgettable shoots, to the clean tech stories that really mattered, and share their bold predictions for what's coming in 2026.

They kick things off by debunking the myth that EV sales are collapsing, revealing that global battery-electric vehicle sales are actually up 19% year-on-year. From there, the trio dive into their personal "Magic Money Tree" dream garages, featuring the Polestar 5, Kia EV9, the gloriously childish Ioniq 6 N, and Jack's verdict on the potentially game-changing BMW iX3.

There are also behind-the-scenes stories from some of the year's most memorable shoots — including the legendary solar safari in Namibia and the huge electric ferry project in Hobart. To wrap up, the team looks ahead to 2026, with predictions on a potential British automotive revival, the long-awaited arrival of truly affordable small EVs and whether Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology is finally ready for the mainstream.

Whether you've followed Every episode or you're dropping in for the first time, thank you for being a part of the journey and a very merry Christmas and peaceful New Year!

00:00:10 – Introduction 00:01:46 – Busting the "EV Sales Slowdown" Myth

00:07:06 – The "Magic Money Tree" Garage

00:14:15 – 2025 Shoot Highlights: Microlino & Electric Motorcycles

00:16:28 – Jack's Standout Cars of the Year: BMW iX3 & Kia PV5

00:19:25 – Robert's Picks: Polestar 5 & The New Nissan Leaf

00:23:36 – The Baked Bean Digression

00:25:14 – Imogen's Highlights: Solar Safari & Electric Farming

00:32:32 – Robert's Highlight: The Giant Electric Ferry

00:37:01 – Live Show Reflections: Sydney & Melbourne

00:45:18 – Jack's 2026 Predictions: British Auto & Fun Small EVs

00:49:15 – Robert's 2026 Prediction: Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

00:53:11 – The Economics of Clean Energy

00:57:50 – Final Reflections & Outro

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