Everything Electric Podcast Don't Mention The War! BYD Kills Off Combustion? Trade Body Trauma?
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Mar 16, 2026 Two presenters wrestle with how global conflicts shape energy and make home-charged vehicles more attractive. They dig into BYD’s latest battery and ultra-fast charging claims. The conversation also covers the struggle of old-school trade bodies amid policy U-turns and rising Chinese competition.
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War Makes Electricity More Competitive
- Geopolitical conflicts raise oil and gas price volatility, making electrification comparatively more economic.
- Robert Llewellyn links Straits of Hormuz attacks and Ukraine war to stronger economic case for EVs and renewables charged from solar/wind.
Buy A Used EV And Charge Overnight
- If you want to avoid fuel price volatility, consider buying a used EV and charging at home overnight to cut running costs.
- Dan Caesar and Robert point to bargains like £8,000 used EVs with 280-mile range and big lifetime savings.
Tell People EVs Charge Much Cheaper Overnight
- Educate people that charging an EV on an overnight tariff is many times cheaper than petrol to accelerate adoption.
- Dan Caesar says a large portion of drivers simply don't know the cost advantages and needs clear messaging.