1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,000 (THEME MUSIC) 2 00:00:03,320 --> 00:00:05,400 This time, we test four very different 3 00:00:05,480 --> 00:00:07,840 crowd-pleasing EV SUVs 4 00:00:07,920 --> 00:00:10,680 to find out which one deserves to go on your shortlist. 5 00:00:10,760 --> 00:00:14,760 Ooh! Oh, that was good! That was good! 6 00:00:15,760 --> 00:00:19,920 The team get all executive as we drive the Audi A8 hybrid. 7 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:23,560 Does adding an electric motor add any actual utility 8 00:00:23,640 --> 00:00:26,800 to this 100-grand luxo-barge? 9 00:00:26,880 --> 00:00:29,320 Wow! Yeah! 10 00:00:29,400 --> 00:00:30,680 Proper air. 11 00:00:31,720 --> 00:00:36,280 I get a rare opportunity to drive an Extreme E electric off-roader. 12 00:00:36,360 --> 00:00:38,360 It's got the speed and the drama, 13 00:00:38,440 --> 00:00:41,000 but will I miss the growl of a V8? 14 00:00:41,080 --> 00:00:42,880 I like it, it's good fun. 15 00:00:43,920 --> 00:00:47,680 And bike-mad Grace Webb tests some electric two-wheelers 16 00:00:47,760 --> 00:00:49,760 at the affordable end of the market. 17 00:00:49,840 --> 00:00:51,920 Have they got the speed and the fun factor 18 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:53,600 of a fossil-fuelled bike? 19 00:00:53,680 --> 00:00:56,600 I can just imagine going around Italy on one of these. 20 00:01:00,040 --> 00:01:02,720 This is Fifth Gear. But with a difference. 21 00:01:02,800 --> 00:01:06,120 There'll still be screaming... (SCREAMS) 22 00:01:06,200 --> 00:01:09,120 ..and squealing. Would you just slow down! 23 00:01:09,200 --> 00:01:11,400 ..and shouting. Stupid idea! 24 00:01:11,480 --> 00:01:12,960 I can't listen to this nonsense. 25 00:01:13,040 --> 00:01:15,480 But there'll also be this. 26 00:01:20,200 --> 00:01:22,200 The EV revolution is here. 27 00:01:22,280 --> 00:01:25,200 But are electric vehicles right for you? 28 00:01:25,280 --> 00:01:29,320 What are the costs, choices and challenges? 29 00:01:29,400 --> 00:01:32,760 And how do they stack up against their petrol-powered rivals? 30 00:01:32,840 --> 00:01:35,520 We're here to tell you everything you need to know 31 00:01:35,600 --> 00:01:38,040 about the new automotive landscape. 32 00:01:39,040 --> 00:01:41,400 This is the future of driving. 33 00:01:41,480 --> 00:01:44,280 This is Fifth Gear Recharged. 34 00:01:49,160 --> 00:01:51,480 JIMMY DE VILLE: Times and fashions change. 35 00:01:51,560 --> 00:01:53,880 In the UK and most of the world 36 00:01:53,960 --> 00:01:56,520 the most popular cars used to be saloons. 37 00:01:56,600 --> 00:02:00,160 Then it was the hatchback, now SUVs. 38 00:02:00,240 --> 00:02:02,920 Sports utility vehicles are king of the hill. 39 00:02:07,200 --> 00:02:10,840 They account for almost 50% of new car sales 40 00:02:10,920 --> 00:02:13,600 and customers want them powered differently too. 41 00:02:13,680 --> 00:02:15,920 EV sales are better than ever. 42 00:02:17,400 --> 00:02:20,960 The upshot of all of this is that right now, right here 43 00:02:21,040 --> 00:02:25,080 the most desirable cars for sale a fully electric SUVs. 44 00:02:25,160 --> 00:02:28,760 And guess what - new ones are appearing every five minutes. 45 00:02:29,640 --> 00:02:32,080 And here are four of the current crop. 46 00:02:32,160 --> 00:02:34,640 The Hyundai IONIQ 5, 47 00:02:34,720 --> 00:02:36,960 the Volvo XC40 Recharge, 48 00:02:37,040 --> 00:02:39,520 the Skoda Enyaq iV 80 49 00:02:39,600 --> 00:02:42,760 and the Lexus UX 300e. 50 00:02:44,080 --> 00:02:45,840 To find out which is best, 51 00:02:45,920 --> 00:02:48,080 we're gonna put them through a series of tests 52 00:02:48,160 --> 00:02:50,360 looking at road manners, practicality... 53 00:02:50,440 --> 00:02:52,400 There's loads of space. Look at all this. 54 00:02:52,480 --> 00:02:53,760 ..and agility. 55 00:02:53,840 --> 00:02:58,280 Ooh-hoo-hoo! Well, that was good! That was good! 56 00:02:58,360 --> 00:03:01,280 ..with one car getting dropped on each round. 57 00:03:01,360 --> 00:03:04,640 I am pretty sure which car I'm gonna drop 58 00:03:04,720 --> 00:03:06,680 out of these four before the next round. 59 00:03:06,760 --> 00:03:09,080 I'm very sure we're both on the same page. 60 00:03:09,160 --> 00:03:12,640 Four cars, three tests, one winner. 61 00:03:12,720 --> 00:03:14,760 We'll start with a simple question - 62 00:03:14,840 --> 00:03:16,840 which car is better on the road? 63 00:03:18,920 --> 00:03:21,920 First up, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 Ultimate, 64 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:26,680 which comes in at £48,546, 65 00:03:26,760 --> 00:03:29,680 does 0-62 in 7.4 seconds, 66 00:03:29,760 --> 00:03:32,760 and has a range of 300 miles. 67 00:03:34,520 --> 00:03:36,960 First impressions, I'm liking this. 68 00:03:37,040 --> 00:03:39,400 I'm liking the feel, the space age look. 69 00:03:39,480 --> 00:03:42,320 When you see it coming towards you down the road, you go, "Ooh!" 70 00:03:42,400 --> 00:03:44,720 Yes. I think they've been brave and it's worked. 71 00:03:44,800 --> 00:03:48,960 The wheel base is longer than an Audi A6. 72 00:03:49,040 --> 00:03:51,960 Because they've committed to the platform. Bigger cabin, 73 00:03:52,040 --> 00:03:57,040 don't need the engine space, obviously. And the leg room at the back is bonkers. 74 00:03:57,120 --> 00:03:59,760 What do you think about ride? Very smooth. 75 00:03:59,840 --> 00:04:03,400 It's good, isn't it? Yeah, nice, and it feels sharp. 76 00:04:03,480 --> 00:04:06,040 There is a bit of sort of weightiness to it. 77 00:04:06,120 --> 00:04:08,200 So range. 295. 78 00:04:08,280 --> 00:04:11,640 But real world, with you driving... 230. 79 00:04:11,720 --> 00:04:14,520 That's not too bad. And I'll tell you the other thing. 80 00:04:14,600 --> 00:04:18,320 What's particularly good with the IONIQ 5 81 00:04:18,400 --> 00:04:20,600 compared to the other three we've got today 82 00:04:20,680 --> 00:04:23,400 is it's got the higher speed charging capability. 83 00:04:23,480 --> 00:04:26,920 So you can charge up at up to 350 kWhs. 84 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:29,400 And 27 minutes, 85 00:04:29,480 --> 00:04:31,600 it went from 8% to 80%. 86 00:04:31,680 --> 00:04:34,200 80%, you'll get 200 miles out of that. 87 00:04:34,280 --> 00:04:36,720 So far, I'm impressed. I'm enjoying it. 88 00:04:36,800 --> 00:04:39,320 On to the next one, then. On to the next one, I think. 89 00:04:40,880 --> 00:04:43,760 The Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus. 90 00:04:43,840 --> 00:04:45,960 It's the most expensive car in the test 91 00:04:46,040 --> 00:04:48,040 at £51,250 92 00:04:48,120 --> 00:04:52,040 and it does 0-62 in 7.4 seconds 93 00:04:52,120 --> 00:04:55,280 with a range of 263 miles. 94 00:04:55,360 --> 00:04:59,960 Now, does it feel extra special? I've got to be honest, 95 00:05:00,040 --> 00:05:05,520 it comes in at just over £51,000 for the base model 96 00:05:05,600 --> 00:05:07,920 and to me, no. 97 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:12,000 1: I feel dramatically like I'm in a petrol car. 98 00:05:12,080 --> 00:05:15,080 I mean there's a button here. Well, there's NOT a button here, 99 00:05:15,160 --> 00:05:17,920 there's capped off where the button should be. Yeah. 100 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:21,720 I don't feel like I'm getting the full EV experience. 101 00:05:21,800 --> 00:05:23,360 It's pleasant enough. 102 00:05:23,440 --> 00:05:25,320 It's a Volvo XC body, isn't it? 103 00:05:25,400 --> 00:05:27,400 The ride quality's good, 104 00:05:27,480 --> 00:05:29,600 the sound deadening is good, 105 00:05:29,680 --> 00:05:33,920 it's comfy enough in the seats. All of that stuff is fine. 106 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:37,440 The screen - it's not a great size, it's not massive, 107 00:05:37,520 --> 00:05:39,680 but it seems like it's got big ears on it. 108 00:05:39,760 --> 00:05:42,560 I just don't think it looks as slick as it could look. 109 00:05:42,640 --> 00:05:43,840 I don't mind the screen 110 00:05:43,920 --> 00:05:47,000 but it doesn't feel like they've done anything extra special. 111 00:05:47,080 --> 00:05:49,280 None of it feels futuristic, 112 00:05:49,360 --> 00:05:51,360 which is what I think I want. 113 00:05:51,440 --> 00:05:53,160 If I'm gonna buy an EV car, 114 00:05:53,240 --> 00:05:55,520 I want it to be a little bit of a nod to the future. 115 00:05:55,600 --> 00:06:00,760 This car has a max range of 263 miles off a full charge. 116 00:06:00,840 --> 00:06:03,680 But I think the thing that's worth keeping in mind 117 00:06:03,760 --> 00:06:06,800 is at the moment the maximum charging speed on this 118 00:06:06,880 --> 00:06:08,360 is 150 kWhs, 119 00:06:08,440 --> 00:06:11,360 which, to be honest, when you go to most fast chargers 120 00:06:11,440 --> 00:06:14,880 at services around the country, that's what they are, 150 kWhs. 121 00:06:14,960 --> 00:06:19,280 But you have to assume the infrastructure is gonna improve. 122 00:06:19,360 --> 00:06:22,840 They're gonna get to 250 and 350 kWhs. 123 00:06:22,920 --> 00:06:25,480 And if they did, and you found one of those chargers, 124 00:06:25,560 --> 00:06:27,800 you still can't charge this up at that speed. 125 00:06:27,880 --> 00:06:30,000 I don't feel like I'm in a progressive car. 126 00:06:30,080 --> 00:06:32,720 And that is bugging me slightly. Yeah. 127 00:06:33,880 --> 00:06:35,520 Time for the Skoda Enyaq. 128 00:06:35,600 --> 00:06:38,160 This is the iV 80 Sportline 129 00:06:38,240 --> 00:06:41,440 which is £42,915, 130 00:06:41,520 --> 00:06:44,480 does 0-62 in 6.9 seconds 131 00:06:44,560 --> 00:06:48,240 and has a range of 326 miles. 132 00:06:51,200 --> 00:06:55,000 This is just under £43,000 for the base model. 133 00:06:55,080 --> 00:06:57,920 That's 5,000 cheaper than the IONIQ 5, 134 00:06:58,000 --> 00:07:00,640 that's nine grand cheaper than the Volvo. 135 00:07:00,720 --> 00:07:03,800 I mean that's a sizeable chunk of change. 136 00:07:03,880 --> 00:07:06,200 But it makes you feel extra special inside. 137 00:07:06,280 --> 00:07:08,920 The detail - I love the door handles, 138 00:07:09,000 --> 00:07:12,160 I like the dash. There's nice bits of trim around here. 139 00:07:12,240 --> 00:07:14,120 This interior is luscious. 140 00:07:14,200 --> 00:07:15,720 I just... Yeah. 141 00:07:15,800 --> 00:07:18,480 It makes you feel special, it makes you feel loved. 142 00:07:18,560 --> 00:07:21,160 I do have a couple of issues with it though. Go on. 143 00:07:21,240 --> 00:07:24,080 I still have an issue with this touchscreen 144 00:07:24,160 --> 00:07:25,760 that they stick onto the dash. 145 00:07:25,840 --> 00:07:27,800 That screen's a bit big and in your face. 146 00:07:27,880 --> 00:07:31,000 Also, the screen I've got in front with my speedo and everything on, 147 00:07:31,080 --> 00:07:33,880 my gauges, that's weirdly small. Really, really small. 148 00:07:33,960 --> 00:07:38,400 I think the bigger downside is that the maximum charging rate on this 149 00:07:38,480 --> 00:07:41,480 is only 125 kWh. 150 00:07:41,560 --> 00:07:45,080 If you go to services on the M40, for example, 151 00:07:45,160 --> 00:07:46,720 they're already at 150. 152 00:07:46,800 --> 00:07:49,720 So you're already not using the full potential 153 00:07:49,800 --> 00:07:51,480 of the chargers that exist today, 154 00:07:51,560 --> 00:07:54,920 let alone what's coming in the next three, four, five years. 155 00:07:55,000 --> 00:07:57,320 The car's called a Sportline. I do feel like 156 00:07:57,400 --> 00:07:59,920 I'm in something a little bit sporty. It feels great. 157 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:04,600 It's also got a range supposedly of 326 miles, 158 00:08:04,680 --> 00:08:08,040 which is the highest in the group and I'd say pretty impressive. 159 00:08:08,120 --> 00:08:10,440 So it's the highest range in the group. Yep. 160 00:08:10,520 --> 00:08:11,960 Claimed range. Yep. 161 00:08:12,040 --> 00:08:15,400 It's the cheapest in the group that we've got. Tick, tick. 162 00:08:15,480 --> 00:08:17,880 Tick, tick. And I'd say 163 00:08:17,960 --> 00:08:21,360 you probably feel the most special in here. 164 00:08:24,920 --> 00:08:28,280 Finally, the Lexus UX 300e, 165 00:08:28,360 --> 00:08:30,880 priced at £44,500. 166 00:08:30,960 --> 00:08:34,480 It does 0-62 in 7.5 seconds 167 00:08:34,560 --> 00:08:38,520 but has the lowest range of just 196 miles. 168 00:08:39,720 --> 00:08:43,000 Well, I'm gonna throw some numbers at you. OK. 169 00:08:43,080 --> 00:08:44,920 Come easy at me. 170 00:08:45,000 --> 00:08:47,960 It's the oldest of the four cars we've got. 171 00:08:48,040 --> 00:08:49,760 This was launched back in 2019. Yeah. 172 00:08:49,840 --> 00:08:52,040 Two years older than the other three. OK. 173 00:08:52,120 --> 00:08:55,600 It's a bit more expensive than the Enyaq, 174 00:08:55,680 --> 00:08:58,640 but a bit cheaper than the IONIQ 5. 175 00:08:58,720 --> 00:09:02,120 So it's at $44,000, so it's a couple of grand more 176 00:09:02,200 --> 00:09:04,200 than the Enyaq. OK. 177 00:09:05,080 --> 00:09:08,240 But crucially, it's got the smallest battery. 178 00:09:08,320 --> 00:09:11,560 So it's got the least range. OK. 179 00:09:11,640 --> 00:09:16,400 It's got only 50 kWh charging capability. 180 00:09:16,480 --> 00:09:20,480 It's not looking good, is it? It's not looking good for a road trip car, is it? 181 00:09:20,560 --> 00:09:23,840 No. The interior, I mean, it's quite stylistic. 182 00:09:23,920 --> 00:09:25,920 But look behind you. 183 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:28,360 I mean genuinely... (LAUGHS) 184 00:09:28,440 --> 00:09:31,360 ..I don't know what adult you're gonna put in that back seat. 185 00:09:31,440 --> 00:09:34,160 I don't know what child you're gonna put in that back seat. 186 00:09:34,240 --> 00:09:36,880 There is this much space between 187 00:09:36,960 --> 00:09:39,040 the seats and the back of our seats. 188 00:09:39,120 --> 00:09:42,160 There's no room in there. And I'm in a normal... 189 00:09:42,240 --> 00:09:44,720 I'm quite short, I'm only 5' 7". Yeah. 190 00:09:44,800 --> 00:09:46,840 And I'm in quite a normal driving position. 191 00:09:46,920 --> 00:09:48,520 I'm no giant. Yeah, exactly. 192 00:09:48,600 --> 00:09:50,840 Let's try and look for some positives now. 193 00:09:50,920 --> 00:09:55,040 OK, I'm gonna point out a... Ohh, I'm clutching at straws. 194 00:09:55,120 --> 00:09:58,200 I like the colour of the power button. (LAUGHS) 195 00:10:00,720 --> 00:10:02,480 I am pretty sure 196 00:10:02,560 --> 00:10:05,040 which car I'm going to drop out of these four 197 00:10:05,120 --> 00:10:06,960 before the next round. I'm very sure 198 00:10:07,040 --> 00:10:09,120 we're both on the same page. 199 00:10:09,200 --> 00:10:11,440 It's this one, isn't it? Definitely this one. 200 00:10:11,520 --> 00:10:13,080 It just feels dated, 201 00:10:13,160 --> 00:10:15,560 it's got very little range, small battery, 202 00:10:15,640 --> 00:10:17,640 and charging it is gonna take a lifetime. 203 00:10:17,720 --> 00:10:19,800 Yeah, pretty conclusive. Yeah, it's gone. 204 00:10:19,880 --> 00:10:23,120 So, that leaves us with the Hyundai IONIQ 5, 205 00:10:23,200 --> 00:10:26,040 the Volvo XC40 Recharge, 206 00:10:26,120 --> 00:10:28,120 and the Skoda Enyaq. 207 00:10:28,200 --> 00:10:32,000 Join us later when we shove our butts into their boots. 208 00:10:33,160 --> 00:10:36,440 Ta-dah! The world has literally just opened up in front of me. 209 00:10:40,240 --> 00:10:42,640 JASON PLATO: Coming up, I dig out my racing overalls 210 00:10:42,720 --> 00:10:45,440 and get to sample the future of off-roading. 211 00:10:45,520 --> 00:10:47,880 This is Extreme E. 212 00:10:47,960 --> 00:10:51,440 So the trick here is you've got to get the thing turning in 213 00:10:51,520 --> 00:10:53,040 on the brakes. 214 00:10:57,000 --> 00:10:57,250 00:22:00.920 -- 00:22:04.160 VICKI: Now it's time to get a first look and first drive 215 00:22:04,240 --> 00:22:06,080 of a brand-new EV. 216 00:22:07,200 --> 00:22:10,080 Yes, it's the Fifth Gear Recharged Team Test. 217 00:22:12,480 --> 00:22:15,280 Today the Team Test is the Audi A8 L. 218 00:22:17,520 --> 00:22:22,920 Prices for the 60 TFSi e model start at £86,000. 219 00:22:23,000 --> 00:22:26,080 But this long wheelbase version costs 90. 220 00:22:27,480 --> 00:22:31,080 For that, you get a 340hp petrol engine 221 00:22:31,160 --> 00:22:35,160 coupled to a 17.9 kWh battery and motor 222 00:22:35,240 --> 00:22:37,840 which provides some EV only range. 223 00:22:37,920 --> 00:22:40,200 And of course, it's all-wheel drive. 224 00:22:46,680 --> 00:22:50,880 Righty-ho, gang. The Audi A8 L for Long. 225 00:22:50,960 --> 00:22:53,000 It is a long car. 226 00:22:53,080 --> 00:22:56,960 I've been in loads of these, being chauffeured around. They're lush. Brilliant. 227 00:22:57,040 --> 00:23:00,200 What do we think of this grille? I'll start by saying 228 00:23:00,280 --> 00:23:03,800 I'm not offended. I don't love it, but I'm not offended. 229 00:23:03,880 --> 00:23:06,920 It's quite funky though, isn't it? It's like in your face. 230 00:23:07,000 --> 00:23:08,680 It's a handsome beast. 231 00:23:08,760 --> 00:23:11,800 It's not bad, but it just looks a bit old man-ish. 232 00:23:11,880 --> 00:23:13,440 First off, I like A8. 233 00:23:13,520 --> 00:23:17,520 But as every generation goes on, it looks a bit softer. 234 00:23:17,600 --> 00:23:20,560 And this facelift version - not quite feeling it. 235 00:23:20,640 --> 00:23:24,240 But I think that the front is the jewel that pops out. 236 00:23:24,320 --> 00:23:26,320 It glistens, it shines, 237 00:23:26,400 --> 00:23:30,400 it's a little bit pachow, wow! 238 00:23:30,480 --> 00:23:33,640 Like a big diamond on a pretty basic band. 239 00:23:33,720 --> 00:23:36,000 Shall we see what's underneath? Yes, please. 240 00:23:36,080 --> 00:23:37,600 I'll do the honours. Thank you. 241 00:23:37,680 --> 00:23:41,680 It is unsurprisingly a V6 3-litre engine. 242 00:23:41,760 --> 00:23:43,760 Turbocharged though, obvs. 243 00:23:43,840 --> 00:23:46,200 This version does have a bigger battery, 244 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:44,250 00:23:53.080 -- 00:23:55.640 KARUN: Welcome back to our SUV test 245 00:23:46,280 --> 00:23:48,120 which means, Audi say, 246 00:23:48,200 --> 00:23:50,680 you can do about 30 miles in full electric mode. 247 00:23:50,760 --> 00:23:53,360 You could probably bomb around town, get into work, 248 00:23:53,440 --> 00:23:54,840 in pure electric mode. 249 00:23:54,920 --> 00:23:57,920 Which is about half that of a Mercedes S Class. 250 00:23:55,720 --> 00:23:58,280 where we're putting four fully electric SUVs 251 00:23:58,360 --> 00:24:01,080 against each other to find out which is the best. 252 00:23:58,880 --> 00:24:00,400 Oh, wow. 253 00:24:00,480 --> 00:24:05,400 Being an Audi, they make possibly the best interiors out there of any car. 254 00:24:01,160 --> 00:24:04,160 the Lexus couldn't quite measure up to the others 255 00:24:04,240 --> 00:24:05,960 so that has left the competition. 256 00:24:05,480 --> 00:24:08,440 Oh, man, this is nice in here, isn't it? 257 00:24:06,040 --> 00:24:08,160 And now it's time for test two 258 00:24:08,240 --> 00:24:11,400 with the Hyundai, the Skoda and the Volvo. 259 00:24:08,520 --> 00:24:11,320 This is where this car comes into its own. 260 00:24:11,400 --> 00:24:13,240 I mean how much legroom have you got? 261 00:24:11,480 --> 00:24:13,960 SUVs are all about versatility. 262 00:24:13,320 --> 00:24:14,880 Well... Can I come back? 263 00:24:14,040 --> 00:24:16,600 Not only should they be decent to sit in, 264 00:24:14,960 --> 00:24:17,640 Jason had the seat properly reclined back. 265 00:24:16,680 --> 00:24:19,360 but they also need to offer loads of practicality. 266 00:24:17,720 --> 00:24:19,160 Well, I'm over six-foot 267 00:24:19,240 --> 00:24:22,800 and I've still got loads of room. And look at Jason, 268 00:24:19,440 --> 00:24:23,320 And for most of us, that means having enough space in the boot. 269 00:24:22,880 --> 00:24:25,840 he's chilling. Let me get in full Ibiza mode. 270 00:24:23,400 --> 00:24:25,400 So we're off to the garden centre, 271 00:24:25,480 --> 00:24:29,040 a typical prowling ground for many SUV owners. 272 00:24:25,920 --> 00:24:27,880 What's that like? Still fine. 273 00:24:27,960 --> 00:24:30,240 The golden rule of a luxury limo 274 00:24:30,320 --> 00:24:32,960 is that you need to sort of fall asleep within ten minutes, 275 00:24:32,560 --> 00:24:34,960 Er, right, what do we need? Garden Centre Sweep. 276 00:24:33,040 --> 00:24:35,440 and I did feel a bit drowsy, so it's a thumbs up on that. 277 00:24:35,040 --> 00:24:37,720 Get some nice chunky items. Watering can? Yeah. 278 00:24:35,520 --> 00:24:38,720 I need to see if you boys measure up. Look what Mummy's got. 279 00:24:37,800 --> 00:24:39,840 Hose. Stick it in. 280 00:24:38,800 --> 00:24:40,440 Yep. And, um, 281 00:24:39,920 --> 00:24:42,000 How about a chair? Would you like a chair? 282 00:24:40,520 --> 00:24:43,960 I've got 32 inches of legroom. 283 00:24:42,080 --> 00:24:44,000 Wellies in there. How about a bucket? 284 00:24:44,040 --> 00:24:46,320 Do you need to know that? It's massive. 285 00:24:44,080 --> 00:24:46,880 Yeah, a really nice chunky one. Oh, yes! Ta-dah! 286 00:24:46,400 --> 00:24:48,320 Measuring the conk. Go in inches. 287 00:24:46,960 --> 00:24:49,160 Right, come on then, let's go. Off we go. 288 00:24:48,400 --> 00:24:50,720 That's three inches. Yeah, good boy. 289 00:24:50,320 --> 00:24:53,480 So, this is your big boot test. My big boot test. 290 00:24:50,800 --> 00:24:55,240 In the back as well, I've got 18 pneumatic cushions 291 00:24:53,560 --> 00:24:56,560 And I've got a big butt to put in your big boot test. Excellent. 292 00:24:55,320 --> 00:24:58,360 to help put me to sleep. Really? Yeah. 293 00:24:56,640 --> 00:25:00,920 Now, on paper, Jimmy, this has got 584 litres, 294 00:24:58,440 --> 00:25:03,640 It's just a really lovely, well-engineered, luxurious... 295 00:25:01,000 --> 00:25:03,280 just one less than the Enyaq. 296 00:25:03,360 --> 00:25:06,640 And the Volvo is down at 452, so it's considerably smaller. 297 00:25:03,720 --> 00:25:05,160 gin palace. 298 00:25:05,240 --> 00:25:07,200 Er, excuse me. Newsflash. 299 00:25:06,720 --> 00:25:09,160 I'm slightly concerned about the shape of this boot 300 00:25:07,280 --> 00:25:10,920 I press a button, I am reclining. You're in recline mode. 301 00:25:09,240 --> 00:25:12,840 because there is this big angle here. It's not very upright. Aha. 302 00:25:11,000 --> 00:25:13,600 You can go back even more? There we go. I've reclined. 303 00:25:12,920 --> 00:25:15,800 I have a solution. Shall I show you? Yeah, go on then. 304 00:25:13,680 --> 00:25:16,640 I'm quite enjoying the massage function you've got going on. 305 00:25:16,720 --> 00:25:19,640 Can I have that as well? Yeah. This is for you. 306 00:25:17,280 --> 00:25:20,600 This is the only one of our three which has got an excellent trick 307 00:25:19,720 --> 00:25:21,520 Shall I set you up? Ah, there you are. 308 00:25:20,680 --> 00:25:23,440 where you've got the back seat on rails. 309 00:25:21,600 --> 00:25:22,920 Is this for me? For you. 310 00:25:23,000 --> 00:25:25,120 Do you want to be cold? Yes, please. 311 00:25:23,520 --> 00:25:25,200 Ta-dah! 312 00:25:25,280 --> 00:25:27,960 The world has literally just opened up in front of me. 313 00:25:28,040 --> 00:25:31,720 And there you go. So, very conveniently, Jimmy, 314 00:25:28,640 --> 00:25:31,640 so everyone can chill at their own temperature. 315 00:25:31,720 --> 00:25:33,800 Shall we go and have a drive? (LAUGHS) 316 00:25:31,800 --> 00:25:35,080 we can put the parcel shelf in that little slot. 317 00:25:33,880 --> 00:25:35,280 Yes, please. Yeah. 318 00:25:35,160 --> 00:25:37,240 You've got loads of space. Shovel in. 319 00:25:35,360 --> 00:25:37,360 Ooh, seat belts on. 320 00:25:37,320 --> 00:25:40,200 Things are literally disappearing. Do the chair. 321 00:25:40,280 --> 00:25:42,600 There you go. Oh, look at that! 322 00:25:42,960 --> 00:25:46,840 This feels really nicely constructed and executed. 323 00:25:43,480 --> 00:25:45,880 Right, bucket in. 324 00:25:45,960 --> 00:25:48,080 OK, lid. Ah, OK. Yeah, yeah. 325 00:25:46,920 --> 00:25:49,280 Sturdy job back here. 326 00:25:48,160 --> 00:25:52,000 There's loads of space. Look at all this. You can put whatever you want. 327 00:25:49,360 --> 00:25:51,240 Sturdy, that's a good expression. Yeah. 328 00:25:51,320 --> 00:25:54,680 If I think of the three big German manufacturers 329 00:25:52,080 --> 00:25:54,880 We could literally go back in the shop and buy more bits. 330 00:25:54,760 --> 00:25:57,240 - Audi, BMW, Mercedes... - Yeah. 331 00:25:54,960 --> 00:25:57,520 Loads of space. Whichever way you want. 332 00:25:57,320 --> 00:25:59,800 ..in general, I've always preferred the Audis. 333 00:25:57,600 --> 00:26:00,920 That's not all the items. Yeah. We're done. 334 00:25:59,880 --> 00:26:01,240 Have you? Yeah. 335 00:26:01,000 --> 00:26:03,200 And you can still fit an adult in there. 336 00:26:01,320 --> 00:26:04,960 The BMWs, obviously things like the M3 and stuff, they're great, 337 00:26:03,280 --> 00:26:05,600 I'm comfortable in here. It's a win-win. 338 00:26:05,040 --> 00:26:08,040 fun to play with... They are the drivers' cars. 339 00:26:05,680 --> 00:26:08,200 It is a win-win. And this is the only one of the three 340 00:26:08,120 --> 00:26:10,720 As a daily family car, 341 00:26:08,280 --> 00:26:10,640 that has the seats that slide forward. Exactly. 342 00:26:10,720 --> 00:26:13,040 Press the button. And... 343 00:26:10,800 --> 00:26:13,080 I think the suspension feel of an Audi, 344 00:26:13,120 --> 00:26:14,640 Ta-ra-ta-dah! 345 00:26:13,160 --> 00:26:15,600 the steering feel, the interface, 346 00:26:14,720 --> 00:26:16,000 Onto the next one? Volvo. 347 00:26:15,680 --> 00:26:19,560 seat comfort, I genuinely preferred it. OK. 348 00:26:16,080 --> 00:26:19,480 Right, let's do it. Do you want to get that boot open? 349 00:26:19,640 --> 00:26:22,040 I think the ride quality is really one of the best 350 00:26:22,120 --> 00:26:25,360 in terms of what the German manufacturers have to offer. 351 00:26:22,480 --> 00:26:24,800 Right, you get the butt. Hang on a minute. 352 00:26:24,880 --> 00:26:28,280 And before we get with the butt I've got a parcel shelf in, yeah. 353 00:26:25,440 --> 00:26:27,480 I'd find it hard to disagree with that. 354 00:26:27,560 --> 00:26:30,560 Any Audi when you drive it hard, they all understeer. 355 00:26:28,360 --> 00:26:30,160 So that's gonna have to come out. 356 00:26:30,240 --> 00:26:33,080 Well, it has to stay in the vehicle. Those are the rules, Jimmy. 357 00:26:30,640 --> 00:26:32,560 They do. They do. 358 00:26:32,640 --> 00:26:35,240 I'm not saying they are the fun car of choice. 359 00:26:33,160 --> 00:26:34,960 Parcel shelf staying in. Yeah. 360 00:26:35,040 --> 00:26:37,400 So I've got to put it there, haven't I? Yeah. 361 00:26:35,320 --> 00:26:39,000 But you've got to drive to have fun. But once you get over that, 362 00:26:37,480 --> 00:26:39,160 Butt, yeah? Butt. 363 00:26:39,080 --> 00:26:41,680 you get to a certain age, Karun's obviously there now, 364 00:26:39,240 --> 00:26:41,800 Oh, it goes! I don't see how 365 00:26:41,760 --> 00:26:43,680 I'm well there, 366 00:26:41,880 --> 00:26:44,280 this shovel or the chairs are gonna go in. 367 00:26:43,760 --> 00:26:46,000 you just want to get there in total wafty comfort. 368 00:26:44,360 --> 00:26:45,560 Ooh. 369 00:26:45,640 --> 00:26:48,160 No, it's gonna go there. No, it's going there. 370 00:26:46,080 --> 00:26:48,560 Or have the best of both worlds and just buy a Porsche. 371 00:26:48,240 --> 00:26:50,120 Lid. There. 372 00:26:48,640 --> 00:26:50,640 Yeah, Panamera 4E Hybrid, 373 00:26:50,200 --> 00:26:51,920 Right, stand back. 374 00:26:50,720 --> 00:26:53,000 which has the same powertrain as this. 375 00:26:53,760 --> 00:26:55,760 (MAKES WHIRRING NOISE) 376 00:26:54,160 --> 00:26:55,600 And how is that powertrain? 377 00:26:55,680 --> 00:26:57,680 Well, it's got, at the moment... 378 00:26:55,840 --> 00:26:57,760 Fail! That's a fail. 379 00:26:57,840 --> 00:27:00,200 Shall we try the Skoda next? Yeah. Right. 380 00:27:00,160 --> 00:27:02,400 It's a heavy car, it's 2.3 tons, 381 00:27:00,280 --> 00:27:01,680 Open it up. Yup. 382 00:27:01,760 --> 00:27:04,200 This is the only one with a manual lifting boot lid. 383 00:27:02,480 --> 00:27:04,520 but at the moment I'm in hybrid mode 384 00:27:04,280 --> 00:27:07,200 But you've got to remember this is £9,000 cheaper than that. 385 00:27:04,600 --> 00:27:06,840 so we've got a bit of power coming from there. 386 00:27:06,920 --> 00:27:09,120 It's not pushing my head in the headrest, 387 00:27:07,280 --> 00:27:09,640 I mean look at that! That is a massive boot. 388 00:27:09,200 --> 00:27:11,200 but it's fine. 389 00:27:09,720 --> 00:27:11,960 Right, let's...let's unload. 390 00:27:12,040 --> 00:27:13,920 I'm gonna start with the shovel. 391 00:27:12,440 --> 00:27:15,000 Wow! Yeah! 392 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:16,440 Butt in. Oh! 393 00:27:15,080 --> 00:27:18,120 Proper air. That was alright, wasn't it! 394 00:27:16,520 --> 00:27:18,720 It's just eaten that for breakfast. 395 00:27:18,200 --> 00:27:20,600 It's 10 out of 10 for passenger comfort. 396 00:27:18,800 --> 00:27:21,000 Right, that's in. Nothing left. 397 00:27:20,680 --> 00:27:23,200 But what would it score as a driver's car? 398 00:27:22,400 --> 00:27:24,160 Oh, loads of space. 399 00:27:23,280 --> 00:27:26,440 I would have scored this car a little bit more 400 00:27:25,200 --> 00:27:26,640 Now, a gentle push. 401 00:27:26,520 --> 00:27:30,360 had it not been... Oh, am I going too punchy? 402 00:27:26,720 --> 00:27:28,800 Ah. I will point out 403 00:27:28,880 --> 00:27:33,880 that the Volvo and the Hyundai have a frunk. 404 00:27:30,440 --> 00:27:31,640 7. 405 00:27:31,720 --> 00:27:34,320 Would I rush out and buy one? Hm... 406 00:27:33,960 --> 00:27:35,320 Whereas this one doesn't. 407 00:27:34,400 --> 00:27:35,520 7.5. 408 00:27:35,400 --> 00:27:37,440 So it does need to have the bigger boot 409 00:27:35,600 --> 00:27:37,160 Ohh... 410 00:27:37,520 --> 00:27:39,720 because you can't put anything in the front. OK. 411 00:27:37,960 --> 00:27:41,240 (TUTS) 412 00:27:39,800 --> 00:27:41,920 So there's a bit more space in that and that, 413 00:27:41,320 --> 00:27:43,040 It's lovely. It's wafty, 414 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:45,000 but that was still woeful compared to the other two. There you go. 415 00:27:43,120 --> 00:27:45,440 it massages your back. 416 00:27:45,080 --> 00:27:47,480 Clear loser of Round Two, the Volvo. 417 00:27:45,520 --> 00:27:47,400 And on that basis, I'm gonna give it an 8. 418 00:27:47,560 --> 00:27:49,120 See you later, Volvo. 419 00:27:48,440 --> 00:27:50,480 I'm gonna give it a 7.5. 420 00:27:49,200 --> 00:27:50,360 Go! 421 00:27:50,440 --> 00:27:53,120 So, the Hyundai and the Skoda are clear winners. 422 00:27:50,560 --> 00:27:53,560 That's a strong score for the A8. 423 00:27:53,200 --> 00:27:55,560 Join us later as we subject each of them 424 00:27:53,640 --> 00:27:57,560 Indeed, showing the addition of hybrid power is adding value. 425 00:27:55,640 --> 00:27:57,440 to an extreme car park challenge. 426 00:27:57,520 --> 00:27:59,480 Ohh-hoo-hoo! 427 00:27:59,560 --> 00:28:01,560 Oh, that was good! That was good! 428 00:28:08,320 --> 00:28:10,000 The French Pyrenees. 429 00:28:08,360 --> 00:28:13,560 GRACE: In the last series, I sampled my first EV motorbike - the Zero - 430 00:28:10,080 --> 00:28:14,720 Remote, beautiful and...quiet. 431 00:28:13,640 --> 00:28:17,120 and was blown away by its thundering lag-free power. 432 00:28:17,200 --> 00:28:20,280 No howling exhaust, note, but no less buzz. 433 00:28:17,560 --> 00:28:21,120 Now even though I'm here to drive an off-road leviathan... 434 00:28:21,280 --> 00:28:22,760 Whoo! (LAUGHS) 435 00:28:22,160 --> 00:28:23,680 ..that's how it's gonna stay. 436 00:28:22,840 --> 00:28:27,920 I don't know how anyone can not have fun on an electric bike. 437 00:28:25,040 --> 00:28:27,800 You see, motorsport is changing. 438 00:28:27,880 --> 00:28:32,360 Screaming V8s are making way for something a little less noisy and polluting. 439 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:31,760 But there was a but - a cost of 20 grand plus. 440 00:28:31,840 --> 00:28:34,280 So, what if you want to get onto an electric bike 441 00:28:34,360 --> 00:28:36,440 but you don't want the big price tag? 442 00:28:36,520 --> 00:28:39,240 The answer is to look at a less hardcore class 443 00:28:37,120 --> 00:28:39,560 Formula E has shown that electric power 444 00:28:39,320 --> 00:28:41,040 like a commuter bike. 445 00:28:39,640 --> 00:28:42,200 doesn't mean slow or boring, 446 00:28:41,120 --> 00:28:44,000 But will you still get enough EV smiles per mile? 447 00:28:42,280 --> 00:28:45,880 staging dramatic street races in cities around the world. 448 00:28:46,040 --> 00:28:49,520 We've got three price points from three to six grand 449 00:28:47,400 --> 00:28:50,640 And now Extreme E is doing the same for off-road racing. 450 00:28:49,600 --> 00:28:52,160 and three tests to answer that question. 451 00:28:51,680 --> 00:28:53,680 And they're doing it cleanly. 452 00:28:52,240 --> 00:28:55,040 And the first is how the bikes feel on the road, 453 00:28:54,800 --> 00:28:57,840 One of their USPs is they arrive, clear up all their mess, 454 00:28:55,120 --> 00:28:56,760 and the cheapest one is up first. 455 00:28:57,920 --> 00:29:00,560 and they don't leave any lasting impression on the planet 456 00:28:59,000 --> 00:29:02,440 I'm starting with the Piaggio 1 Active. 457 00:29:00,640 --> 00:29:02,800 because they're not burning hydrocarbon. 458 00:29:02,520 --> 00:29:04,800 Now, there is a cheaper base model 459 00:29:02,880 --> 00:29:04,760 So why am I in France? 460 00:29:04,840 --> 00:29:08,120 Well, because one of the teams, Veloce Racing, 461 00:29:04,880 --> 00:29:08,120 but this Active version boosts the top speed 462 00:29:08,200 --> 00:29:11,240 has invited me to one of their very rare test days. 463 00:29:08,200 --> 00:29:10,880 from 28 to 38 miles per hour, 464 00:29:10,960 --> 00:29:13,120 which really makes a difference 465 00:29:11,320 --> 00:29:14,760 Apparently, if I behave myself, I can have a go. 466 00:29:13,200 --> 00:29:15,720 when you're fighting your way through city traffic. 467 00:29:14,840 --> 00:29:17,040 Let's hope it's fully charged up. 468 00:29:15,800 --> 00:29:19,120 But it does mean that you need an A1 licence to ride it. 469 00:29:17,120 --> 00:29:19,400 Time to meet the team's drivers, 470 00:29:19,480 --> 00:29:21,880 Christine GZ, as she refers to herself, 471 00:29:20,120 --> 00:29:22,280 This is a special licence beyond the CBT 472 00:29:21,960 --> 00:29:23,560 and Lance Woolridge. 473 00:29:22,360 --> 00:29:25,480 which allows you to ride up to 125cc. 474 00:29:23,640 --> 00:29:25,800 What's going on today? So we're here for 475 00:29:25,560 --> 00:29:28,440 Considering it's got a big battery in it, 476 00:29:25,880 --> 00:29:29,120 our three-day test. There's a whole load of new upgrades on the car 477 00:29:28,520 --> 00:29:31,520 it feels really light and agile. 478 00:29:29,200 --> 00:29:31,640 so we are testing that. Am I right in saying 479 00:29:31,720 --> 00:29:33,760 this is the only test you've got for the year? 480 00:29:33,680 --> 00:29:35,600 It's decent for popping to the shops, 481 00:29:33,840 --> 00:29:36,480 Yeah, very limited, so we get an allotment of kWh, 482 00:29:35,680 --> 00:29:37,400 but it's not that zippy. 483 00:29:36,560 --> 00:29:39,360 I think it's 250 for our whole time here. 484 00:29:37,480 --> 00:29:39,320 And figures wise, not that special. 485 00:29:39,400 --> 00:29:42,840 The range in Eco mode is supposed to be 52 miles 486 00:29:39,440 --> 00:29:44,200 That sort of equates to 120km of driving. So that's it. 487 00:29:42,920 --> 00:29:46,280 but top speeds are limiting and a bit slow for the city. 488 00:29:44,280 --> 00:29:47,120 So give us some specs about this. 400 kilowatt. 489 00:29:46,360 --> 00:29:48,480 In Sport mode, which I prefer, 490 00:29:47,200 --> 00:29:49,880 And what's that in old money, in horsepower? 550. 491 00:29:48,560 --> 00:29:50,720 your range is going to be closer to 40. 492 00:29:49,960 --> 00:29:52,480 Oh, lots then. Yeah. It's like a Radical T1 493 00:29:50,800 --> 00:29:52,880 More speed, less range. 494 00:29:52,560 --> 00:29:54,200 from Dakar. OK. 495 00:29:54,280 --> 00:29:56,640 But way more radical. So, four-wheel drive, 496 00:29:54,880 --> 00:29:58,440 Now, the really cool thing about the Piaggio is 497 00:29:56,720 --> 00:29:59,400 two motors. Yep, and the battery's water-cooled, 498 00:29:58,520 --> 00:30:00,760 that it does have a Reverse mode. 499 00:29:59,480 --> 00:30:03,160 electric power steering, independent motors front and rear. 500 00:30:00,840 --> 00:30:04,160 So, that gives you a bit of extra push 501 00:30:03,240 --> 00:30:05,880 I've just been out and had a look. It looks a bit dirty. 502 00:30:04,240 --> 00:30:07,200 when you're backing out of a parking space, 503 00:30:05,960 --> 00:30:08,920 I would want that cleaned. There's boulders and rocks out there. 504 00:30:07,280 --> 00:30:11,520 especially if you've not parked on flat ground. 505 00:30:09,000 --> 00:30:11,680 Yeah, that's nothing. That's really, really smooth for us. 506 00:30:11,760 --> 00:30:12,880 Is it? Yeah. 507 00:30:12,960 --> 00:30:15,040 Let me have a look at the business end, then. 508 00:30:13,040 --> 00:30:15,800 Change your mode, and then you're away again. 509 00:30:15,120 --> 00:30:17,640 What's going on here? So, a few settings in here. 510 00:30:17,720 --> 00:30:20,280 Obviously got torque settings, power settings. 511 00:30:19,760 --> 00:30:22,520 Next up, the Super Soco TC Max. 512 00:30:20,360 --> 00:30:23,680 Traction. Obviously, as I call it, the wand. 513 00:30:22,600 --> 00:30:25,600 More my thing. It looks like a proper motorbike. 514 00:30:23,760 --> 00:30:27,320 Cos magic things happen when you pull the wand. Totally. 515 00:30:25,680 --> 00:30:28,440 And a 6.8 horsepower electric motor 516 00:30:27,400 --> 00:30:29,200 I would not pull it all the way though. 517 00:30:28,520 --> 00:30:31,720 gives this bike the performance of a petrol 125. 518 00:30:29,280 --> 00:30:31,000 I've sat in lots of rally cars 519 00:30:31,080 --> 00:30:33,440 and this feels much bigger than a rally car. Yeah. 520 00:30:32,800 --> 00:30:36,160 So there are three different power modes on the Super Soco. 521 00:30:33,520 --> 00:30:36,040 Visibility's great. And then take into account that 522 00:30:36,120 --> 00:30:39,640 we're both racing, so we have to jump out and get in and it's really fast. 523 00:30:36,240 --> 00:30:40,280 One limits your speed to about 30 miles per hour, 524 00:30:39,720 --> 00:30:43,280 Oh, you do driver changes. 25 seconds to change, get strapped in and go. 525 00:30:40,360 --> 00:30:42,480 two limits it to 40, 526 00:30:42,560 --> 00:30:44,560 and three is unlimited. 527 00:30:43,360 --> 00:30:45,360 So, I reckon enough talk. 528 00:30:44,640 --> 00:30:49,040 So I should be able to get about 56 miles per hour out of this. 529 00:30:45,440 --> 00:30:46,960 Shall we get driving? 530 00:30:47,040 --> 00:30:49,440 (MUSIC PLAYS) 531 00:30:49,120 --> 00:30:50,920 I like this one. 532 00:30:51,000 --> 00:30:54,280 Still, I was expecting a bit more oomph than a petrol bike. 533 00:30:51,680 --> 00:30:53,560 I'm gonna jump in as a passenger 534 00:30:53,640 --> 00:30:57,280 and have a little lap round by Lance to show me the ropes. 535 00:30:54,360 --> 00:30:57,000 But actually, it's about the same performance. 536 00:30:57,360 --> 00:31:01,240 It's quite well known I'm normally not a very good passenger. 537 00:30:58,840 --> 00:31:01,400 Finally, the Maeving RM1. 538 00:31:01,480 --> 00:31:05,000 This retro style machine is arguably the coolest looking. 539 00:31:02,080 --> 00:31:03,840 I'm looking forward to it. 540 00:31:03,920 --> 00:31:05,880 I don't like not being in control. 541 00:31:05,080 --> 00:31:07,520 But also the most expensive at six grand. 542 00:31:05,960 --> 00:31:08,760 It's debatable when I'm sat in the driving seat 543 00:31:07,600 --> 00:31:10,360 And yet it's less powerful than the Super Soco. 544 00:31:08,840 --> 00:31:12,480 I'm in control anyway, but I feel like I need to grab onto things. 545 00:31:10,440 --> 00:31:14,320 Well, this bike definitely feels more retro. 546 00:31:12,560 --> 00:31:17,280 So, um, yeah, I'm OK at the moment, but I might not be. 547 00:31:14,400 --> 00:31:16,560 Not only the styling, 548 00:31:16,640 --> 00:31:18,800 but even just how I'm sat on it - 549 00:31:18,880 --> 00:31:22,320 the stitched seat hugs you towards the bike, 550 00:31:22,400 --> 00:31:26,760 and you're leant further forward as well on this kind of style. 551 00:31:28,120 --> 00:31:30,480 The bike is super quiet. 552 00:31:29,000 --> 00:31:31,720 Considering it's 1.8 tons, 553 00:31:30,560 --> 00:31:34,160 You're definitely tuned in to all of the noises around town 554 00:31:31,800 --> 00:31:33,880 it gets on the move, 555 00:31:33,960 --> 00:31:38,840 got give brakes on the way in to get the car to rotate. 556 00:31:34,240 --> 00:31:35,640 more than the actual bike. 557 00:31:37,000 --> 00:31:40,320 Everything about this bike feels high quality. 558 00:31:38,920 --> 00:31:40,720 I mean it's impressive. 559 00:31:40,400 --> 00:31:42,400 When I look down at the handlebars, 560 00:31:40,800 --> 00:31:42,840 And even though this ground is super rough, 561 00:31:42,480 --> 00:31:45,360 everything's shiny, well put together. 562 00:31:42,920 --> 00:31:45,160 it's supple. 563 00:31:45,240 --> 00:31:49,920 Oh, man, it's so aggressive on the tyres! 564 00:31:45,440 --> 00:31:47,680 The seat feels nice, 565 00:31:47,760 --> 00:31:49,800 and even the tank as well. 566 00:31:49,880 --> 00:31:52,120 Right, let's open the throttle a bit, 567 00:31:52,200 --> 00:31:54,040 let's see what the Maeving can do. 568 00:31:54,080 --> 00:31:57,320 I think it's lovely the way it just floats across the surface. 569 00:31:55,800 --> 00:31:58,520 Yeah, not as quick as the Super Soco, 570 00:31:58,600 --> 00:32:02,920 but it's still got a nice bit of power for around-town riding. 571 00:31:59,040 --> 00:32:00,360 And I tell you, it's quick. 572 00:32:02,240 --> 00:32:03,600 Right good fun. 573 00:32:03,000 --> 00:32:07,760 Well, I've now ridden all three bikes around town. 574 00:32:03,680 --> 00:32:05,560 (CHUCKLES) 575 00:32:06,640 --> 00:32:09,720 Because the testing time of this car is so restricted, 576 00:32:07,840 --> 00:32:13,200 I have to say, this Maeving I think tops the charts for me. 577 00:32:09,800 --> 00:32:12,440 the drive with Lance is over in a couple of minutes 578 00:32:12,520 --> 00:32:15,720 and my time behind the wheel, well, that will be equally limited. 579 00:32:13,280 --> 00:32:15,280 I love how quiet it is, 580 00:32:15,360 --> 00:32:17,440 I love the styling of it, 581 00:32:16,920 --> 00:32:20,360 Foot on the brake and then hold down the (INDISTINCT) You're good to go. 582 00:32:17,520 --> 00:32:21,400 and I think it's just got the right amount of power 583 00:32:20,440 --> 00:32:23,840 That's tough enough in any new race car... 584 00:32:21,480 --> 00:32:23,520 for getting around town. 585 00:32:25,560 --> 00:32:30,040 ..let alone in a life-size Tonka Toy that gets to 62 in 4.5 seconds 586 00:32:28,280 --> 00:32:31,240 So, that's how they ride. How about charging? 587 00:32:30,120 --> 00:32:33,080 and reaches 125mph. 588 00:32:31,320 --> 00:32:34,920 In theory, you should be able to take the batteries out of each one 589 00:32:33,160 --> 00:32:34,480 On gravel! 590 00:32:35,000 --> 00:32:37,360 and put them on charge in your home or office. 591 00:32:37,440 --> 00:32:39,440 Let's see how easy that actually is. 592 00:32:39,520 --> 00:32:41,520 So, starting with the Piaggio. 593 00:32:41,600 --> 00:32:44,760 I just lift the seat up, unplug it, 594 00:32:42,520 --> 00:32:44,800 Right, so here we go. 595 00:32:44,840 --> 00:32:46,400 and pull it out. 596 00:32:44,880 --> 00:32:46,880 We've got a right-hander. 597 00:32:46,480 --> 00:32:49,920 15kg. It's got some weight to it, 598 00:32:48,040 --> 00:32:50,040 Get it in. 599 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:51,560 but it's doable. 600 00:32:50,120 --> 00:32:53,640 It's amazing how it goes over what is really not very nice ground. 601 00:32:51,640 --> 00:32:53,040 Onto the Super Soco. 602 00:32:53,120 --> 00:32:55,640 This has got a 20kg battery. 603 00:32:55,320 --> 00:32:56,880 It just floats over the bumps. 604 00:32:55,720 --> 00:32:59,800 So, again, I need to unplug this one, use the key to unlock it, 605 00:32:59,880 --> 00:33:01,880 and pull. 606 00:33:01,360 --> 00:33:05,000 So the trick here is you've got to get the thing turning in 607 00:33:04,440 --> 00:33:08,080 It's a bit awkward this one. And an extra five kilograms... 608 00:33:05,080 --> 00:33:06,760 on the brakes. 609 00:33:06,840 --> 00:33:10,560 Got to send it in and wait, wait, wait, and then go. 610 00:33:08,160 --> 00:33:11,320 phew, it's a bit heavy at 20k. 611 00:33:10,640 --> 00:33:12,280 I'm trying to rush it a bit too much, 612 00:33:11,400 --> 00:33:13,160 And it's a big chunk of weight. 613 00:33:12,360 --> 00:33:14,400 I'm too eager to get on the throttle. 614 00:33:13,240 --> 00:33:15,680 OK, the Maeving R1. 615 00:33:14,480 --> 00:33:15,840 Oh, that's faster. 616 00:33:15,760 --> 00:33:19,520 This is the heaviest out of all of them at 26kg, 617 00:33:18,280 --> 00:33:21,680 Turn on the wand. Here we go. Terrific. 618 00:33:19,600 --> 00:33:21,400 but it's split into two batteries. 619 00:33:21,480 --> 00:33:23,800 So there's one in the side, 620 00:33:21,760 --> 00:33:23,120 Ha-ha-ha-ha! 621 00:33:23,200 --> 00:33:25,640 It's exciting. And I can imagine 622 00:33:23,880 --> 00:33:28,000 and another battery... in the tank area. 623 00:33:25,720 --> 00:33:28,840 doing a rally race where you don't really know where you're going. 624 00:33:28,920 --> 00:33:31,960 There's a real skill in that - reading the road, reading the ruts, 625 00:33:29,080 --> 00:33:31,920 So it's a bit more manageable split into two, 626 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:35,840 but I'm still not sure if I'd want to be carrying this up to the 8th-floor office. 627 00:33:32,040 --> 00:33:33,560 and I have none of those skills. 628 00:33:33,640 --> 00:33:35,480 I like it. It's good fun. 629 00:33:35,560 --> 00:33:38,040 Lance, you know what, it's lovely to drive. 630 00:33:35,920 --> 00:33:39,880 With the batteries, you get what you pay for and how far you go. 631 00:33:38,120 --> 00:33:40,120 Ace. (LAUGHS) 632 00:33:39,960 --> 00:33:42,920 And only the Piaggio is genuinely easy. 633 00:33:40,200 --> 00:33:43,800 Again! I feel I could go round here all day long. It's great fun. 634 00:33:43,000 --> 00:33:45,560 It's a similar picture for practicality. 635 00:33:43,880 --> 00:33:47,280 In the future, when EV range is no longer an issue, 636 00:33:45,640 --> 00:33:48,320 If you had to bring home a birthday cake, say, 637 00:33:47,360 --> 00:33:49,720 racers like this will be looking at tackling 638 00:33:48,400 --> 00:33:49,840 which bike can handle it? 639 00:33:49,800 --> 00:33:52,360 the mighty 6,000-mile Paris-Dakar. 640 00:33:49,920 --> 00:33:51,680 Definitely not going down. 641 00:33:51,760 --> 00:33:54,640 None of them are particularly practical, 642 00:33:53,720 --> 00:33:56,480 It doesn't feel right what I'm driving over. 643 00:33:54,720 --> 00:33:58,480 but the Piaggio is just more helpfully planned. 644 00:33:56,560 --> 00:33:58,280 It feels like I'm being naughty. 645 00:33:58,360 --> 00:33:59,520 And I like that. 646 00:33:59,600 --> 00:34:04,240 I still think electric off-road, off-roading has a place 647 00:34:01,160 --> 00:34:02,320 It's closed. 648 00:34:04,320 --> 00:34:06,000 because of the instant torque. 649 00:34:04,400 --> 00:34:07,040 And now it's time for the agility test. 650 00:34:06,080 --> 00:34:09,160 And also, do you really want to be putting fumes in the air 651 00:34:07,120 --> 00:34:08,720 When you're nipping around town, 652 00:34:08,800 --> 00:34:11,440 agility is more important than speed. 653 00:34:09,240 --> 00:34:13,200 in this beautiful landscape? I don't think so, actually. So I think electric's good. 654 00:34:11,520 --> 00:34:13,800 So, let's see which of these three bikes 655 00:34:13,880 --> 00:34:16,480 is quickest around my slalom of cones. 656 00:34:15,880 --> 00:34:19,320 Coming up, we find out if those family SUVs 657 00:34:16,560 --> 00:34:18,480 Let's go. 658 00:34:19,400 --> 00:34:21,920 can really cut it when it comes to real life - 659 00:34:21,000 --> 00:34:24,760 Right, first I've got for the agility test is the Piaggio. 660 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:23,840 you know, carrying stuff. 661 00:34:23,920 --> 00:34:25,440 It's gonna go there. 662 00:34:24,840 --> 00:34:26,600 So, let's go through the cones. 663 00:34:25,520 --> 00:34:29,000 And bike lover Grace tests three affordable EV bikes 664 00:34:26,680 --> 00:34:28,040 Side to side. 665 00:34:28,120 --> 00:34:32,240 Yeah, just how you'd expect a moped to be. 666 00:34:29,080 --> 00:34:32,280 to find out if they really can upgrade your commute. 667 00:34:32,320 --> 00:34:34,280 Really nimble. 668 00:34:32,360 --> 00:34:34,840 OK, let's go. Go, go, go. 669 00:34:34,360 --> 00:34:36,880 OK, turning around at the end. 670 00:34:36,960 --> 00:34:39,040 Back through. 671 00:34:39,120 --> 00:34:41,080 Whoo! 672 00:34:41,160 --> 00:34:45,560 Yeah, I can just imagine going around Italy on one of these. 673 00:34:45,640 --> 00:34:49,040 The Piaggio does the course in 19 seconds. 674 00:34:49,120 --> 00:34:51,160 OK, time for the Super Soco. 675 00:34:58,080 --> 00:35:01,040 The Super Soco is the quickest of them all. 676 00:35:01,120 --> 00:35:03,800 Let's see if it does that on the slalom. 677 00:35:06,320 --> 00:35:07,600 Ooh-er! 678 00:35:07,680 --> 00:35:10,360 Go up to the end, turn around. 679 00:35:12,960 --> 00:35:14,960 Right, back through the cones. 680 00:35:18,320 --> 00:35:21,000 It does feel quicker than the Piaggio. Whoo! 681 00:35:21,080 --> 00:35:25,040 18.84 seconds. 682 00:35:25,120 --> 00:35:28,880 Yeah, well, it's got a quicker top speed, 683 00:35:28,960 --> 00:35:32,400 it was bound to be quicker than the Piaggio. 684 00:35:33,520 --> 00:35:35,880 But will the Maeving do it? 685 00:35:35,960 --> 00:35:37,960 Let's see. 686 00:35:45,080 --> 00:35:47,000 OK, the final bike. 687 00:35:47,080 --> 00:35:48,920 The Maeving. 688 00:35:49,000 --> 00:35:51,040 Got the longest wheelbase of all the bikes. 689 00:35:51,120 --> 00:35:53,280 I wonder if that's gonna make a difference. 690 00:35:53,360 --> 00:35:57,320 Whoa, yeah, it definitely feels... 691 00:35:59,320 --> 00:36:01,960 Oh, it definitely feels tighter between the cones. 692 00:36:02,040 --> 00:36:05,600 OK, let's go. Go, go, go. 693 00:36:09,400 --> 00:36:12,600 Oh, it doesn't feel nowhere near as agile as the others. 694 00:36:14,120 --> 00:36:15,680 Oh, and the time. 695 00:36:15,760 --> 00:36:17,920 19.63. 696 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,960 Yeah, the slowest out of them all. 697 00:36:20,040 --> 00:36:24,360 It definitely doesn't feel as agile. I think that long wheelbase 698 00:36:24,440 --> 00:36:27,360 is slowing down the agility on this one. 699 00:36:29,840 --> 00:36:31,640 So, three different solutions 700 00:36:31,720 --> 00:36:34,280 for people looking for an electric commuter bike. 701 00:36:34,360 --> 00:36:36,920 They're such different machines. 702 00:36:37,000 --> 00:36:39,520 And I'm sure there'll be takers for all of them. 703 00:36:39,600 --> 00:36:41,600 The Maeving won the road test, 704 00:36:41,680 --> 00:36:44,120 the Piaggio won the practicality test, 705 00:36:44,200 --> 00:36:46,480 and the Super Soco did best in agility. 706 00:36:46,560 --> 00:36:49,080 So any of them could have won overall. 707 00:36:49,160 --> 00:36:53,080 But it proves that there's choice, and that's what's great about it. 708 00:36:53,160 --> 00:36:57,000 And as time goes on, that choice is going to get even greater. 709 00:37:02,120 --> 00:37:06,360 Coming up, we need to find the winner of our EV SUV group test. 710 00:37:06,440 --> 00:37:08,400 We've got so much more steering lock. 711 00:37:08,480 --> 00:37:11,080 In a tight car park, that's gonna be very handy. 712 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:16,250 00:37:23.240 -- 00:37:25.880 Welcome back to our EV SUV death match 713 00:37:25,960 --> 00:37:28,680 between the Hyundai IONIQ 5, 714 00:37:28,760 --> 00:37:31,480 the Volvo XC40 Recharge, 715 00:37:31,560 --> 00:37:33,280 the Skoda Enyaq 716 00:37:33,360 --> 00:37:36,360 and the Lexus UX 300e. 717 00:37:36,440 --> 00:37:40,440 So far, the Lexus couldn't quite cut it as a travelling companion. 718 00:37:41,360 --> 00:37:43,040 It just feels dated. 719 00:37:43,120 --> 00:37:45,200 It's got very little range, small battery, 720 00:37:45,280 --> 00:37:47,160 and charging it will take a lifetime. 721 00:37:47,240 --> 00:37:50,520 While the Volvo lost the battle of the big booties. 722 00:37:50,600 --> 00:37:51,760 (MAKES WHIRRING SOUND) 723 00:37:51,840 --> 00:37:53,160 Fail. That's a fail. 724 00:37:53,240 --> 00:37:56,280 Now two heavyweight EVs battle it out 725 00:37:56,360 --> 00:37:57,520 for a place on the podium. 726 00:37:57,600 --> 00:38:00,000 It's Skoda vs. Hyundai. 727 00:38:00,080 --> 00:38:02,920 SUVs aren't expected to be sports cars, 728 00:38:03,000 --> 00:38:06,000 but they will spend a lot of time navigating their way 729 00:38:06,080 --> 00:38:09,160 around car parks... and the school run. 730 00:38:11,320 --> 00:38:15,320 So we thought it'd be a good idea to have a little agility test... 731 00:38:15,400 --> 00:38:19,280 ..and a stopwatch to see how quickly we can get our remaining two cars, 732 00:38:19,360 --> 00:38:21,040 the IONIQ and the Enyaq, 733 00:38:21,120 --> 00:38:23,720 to get round our rather twisty-turny car park 734 00:38:23,800 --> 00:38:25,720 which is marked out with traffic cones. 735 00:38:25,800 --> 00:38:29,440 Imagine this. The kids are in the back seat screaming for their Jammy Dodgers. 736 00:38:29,520 --> 00:38:31,520 You see one last parking spot. 737 00:38:31,600 --> 00:38:34,840 You, and about five others, are all racing to get there. 738 00:38:34,920 --> 00:38:38,120 So you want your SUVs to be nice and agile. 739 00:38:38,200 --> 00:38:41,560 So that's what this auto test will check out. 740 00:38:41,640 --> 00:38:45,080 And because it's against the clock, I'll let KC take the wheel 741 00:38:45,160 --> 00:38:47,000 to ensure a fair result. 742 00:38:47,080 --> 00:38:49,640 Now let's not mention any more Jammy Dodgers 743 00:38:49,720 --> 00:38:52,040 because I've got a delicate stomach. 744 00:38:54,920 --> 00:38:57,440 Right-ho then, Jimmy. Oh, I'm ready for this. 745 00:38:57,520 --> 00:39:00,760 Let's start with the IONIQ. I've got to say this 746 00:39:00,840 --> 00:39:02,560 before we pull away. Mm? 747 00:39:02,640 --> 00:39:06,240 This final, I actually don't mind who wins 748 00:39:06,320 --> 00:39:08,800 cos I think both these cars are great in their own way. 749 00:39:08,880 --> 00:39:11,080 They both give different things to the market. 750 00:39:11,160 --> 00:39:14,080 So this is a happy final for me. I'm rooting for both of them. 751 00:39:14,160 --> 00:39:16,080 There you go. We'll see which one wins. 752 00:39:16,160 --> 00:39:18,760 So I've gone into Sport mode which this car has. 753 00:39:18,840 --> 00:39:20,840 I've turned off the regen. 754 00:39:20,920 --> 00:39:24,680 I hope you have digested your lunch. We'll find out shortly. 755 00:39:24,760 --> 00:39:27,920 The pulled-pork burger is about to make a reappearance. 756 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:30,960 I'm smiling. I'm just gonna enjoy this. Ready? Yep. 757 00:39:31,040 --> 00:39:32,800 Three, two, one, go. 758 00:39:32,880 --> 00:39:34,960 Ooh, he's quick at the line. 759 00:39:35,040 --> 00:39:37,440 Ooh! 760 00:39:39,600 --> 00:39:41,920 Ooh-hoo-hoo-hoo! 761 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,880 Oh, that was good! That was good! 762 00:39:45,080 --> 00:39:48,960 Oh, the back end is... now I've worked it out. 763 00:39:49,040 --> 00:39:52,040 You can feel the weight though, can't you? Oh, yes. 764 00:39:52,120 --> 00:39:54,680 I tell you what, the steering is good though. 765 00:39:54,760 --> 00:39:57,280 You do feel the weight of it. Yeah, you really do. 766 00:39:57,360 --> 00:39:59,080 But it does accelerate well. 767 00:39:59,160 --> 00:40:01,840 This is what happens when an ex-F1 driver 768 00:40:01,920 --> 00:40:04,040 gets behind the wheel of a family SUV 769 00:40:04,120 --> 00:40:05,960 in a supermarket car park. 770 00:40:06,040 --> 00:40:09,440 Parking force, don't hit a cone. Very nicely done. 771 00:40:09,520 --> 00:40:12,880 Reverse, reverse, reverse. Oh, no, it got the wipers! 772 00:40:12,960 --> 00:40:15,880 They're a very similar weight, but this has got 773 00:40:15,960 --> 00:40:17,960 a few more horsepower. 774 00:40:18,040 --> 00:40:20,360 Don't hit the cones, don't hit the cones. 775 00:40:20,440 --> 00:40:23,360 Look at that, that's great. Just missed it! Just missed it! 776 00:40:23,440 --> 00:40:25,360 Go, go, go, go, go, go, go! 777 00:40:26,680 --> 00:40:27,680 Yep, yep, yep. 778 00:40:27,760 --> 00:40:31,080 You can really feel the weight. 779 00:40:31,160 --> 00:40:33,120 Yep, go, go, go, go, go. 780 00:40:33,200 --> 00:40:34,920 Dinner is still in place. 781 00:40:35,000 --> 00:40:36,320 Through the slalom. 782 00:40:36,400 --> 00:40:39,080 Come on, round the last cone! 783 00:40:39,160 --> 00:40:42,280 And in the box, in the box, in the box. Don't hit that cone! 784 00:40:44,160 --> 00:40:48,240 So, the IONIQ completed the course in 53.72 seconds. 785 00:40:48,320 --> 00:40:50,240 You could feel it was heavy. It was heavy. 786 00:40:50,320 --> 00:40:52,840 But it did accelerate well. It does accelerate. 787 00:40:52,920 --> 00:40:55,360 It's got more power than the Enyaq of course, so... 788 00:40:55,440 --> 00:40:57,560 Yeah, we shall see. And importantly, 789 00:40:57,640 --> 00:40:59,680 my dinner is still inside me. 790 00:40:59,760 --> 00:41:01,800 And I didn't hit any cones, so no penalties. 791 00:41:01,880 --> 00:41:04,320 No penalties. There you go. Nice one. OK. 792 00:41:04,400 --> 00:41:06,000 Shall we swap? Yep. 793 00:41:06,080 --> 00:41:09,960 Time to see if the Enyaq could do it any quicker. 794 00:41:10,040 --> 00:41:12,040 Right then, Jimmy. 795 00:41:12,120 --> 00:41:14,120 Enyaq time. Yeah. 796 00:41:14,200 --> 00:41:16,480 The IONIQ set quite a good benchmark. I have to say, 797 00:41:16,560 --> 00:41:18,960 in terms of fun, that was really good. 798 00:41:19,040 --> 00:41:20,400 Massive grin on my face. 799 00:41:20,480 --> 00:41:23,160 Slipping and sliding in. Loved it. Great fun. 800 00:41:23,240 --> 00:41:26,640 So I found Sport mode, but I can't find any button 801 00:41:26,720 --> 00:41:28,720 to turn off the ESC on this. 802 00:41:28,800 --> 00:41:31,680 We just have to take Sport mode on its sort of merit. 803 00:41:31,760 --> 00:41:33,520 It is what it is. Right. 804 00:41:33,600 --> 00:41:35,240 Are you ready? Er, yup. 805 00:41:35,320 --> 00:41:38,080 OK, in three, two, one, go. 806 00:41:39,400 --> 00:41:41,200 That didn't feel as quick off the line. 807 00:41:41,280 --> 00:41:44,440 It definitely doesn't, but the turning ring is excellent. 808 00:41:44,520 --> 00:41:46,240 This is tidy. 809 00:41:46,320 --> 00:41:48,400 I can give out so much more steering lock. 810 00:41:48,480 --> 00:41:51,720 In a tight car park, that's gonna be very handy. 811 00:41:51,800 --> 00:41:54,440 I've also found another use for those flaps on the doors 812 00:41:54,520 --> 00:41:56,880 cos I'm able to hang on. Very neat. 813 00:41:59,320 --> 00:42:01,720 Oh, look at the amount of steering lock I've got! 814 00:42:01,800 --> 00:42:03,480 That is clean in. 815 00:42:04,560 --> 00:42:06,600 Go, go, go, go, go, go. 816 00:42:06,680 --> 00:42:08,680 That is feeling very, very tidy. 817 00:42:08,760 --> 00:42:12,920 I'm revising my bet, Jimmy. Yeah, I know. (LAUGHS) 818 00:42:14,600 --> 00:42:18,080 Through the chicane, come on. Here we go, come on. Come on. 819 00:42:18,160 --> 00:42:21,120 Ooh... I'm not sure about that. 820 00:42:21,200 --> 00:42:22,840 Round the last cone. 821 00:42:22,920 --> 00:42:25,760 And in and stop. Urgh. 822 00:42:25,840 --> 00:42:29,080 Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo! Go on, what was it? 823 00:42:29,160 --> 00:42:30,720 What was it? This is the winner. 824 00:42:30,800 --> 00:42:33,040 Is it? 48 seconds. 825 00:42:33,120 --> 00:42:37,360 So that's five seconds faster than the IONIQ. 826 00:42:37,440 --> 00:42:40,040 That is amazing. And I tell you, that came down 827 00:42:40,120 --> 00:42:42,680 to having more steering lock. 828 00:42:42,760 --> 00:42:44,960 In and out of the two parking bays we had, 829 00:42:45,040 --> 00:42:47,040 I could go in... Nice and clean. 830 00:42:47,120 --> 00:42:49,840 ..nice and clean, and then when I wanted to reverse out, 831 00:42:49,920 --> 00:42:52,920 which, let's be honest, if you're in a shopping centre car park, 832 00:42:53,000 --> 00:42:56,040 or in a supermarket car park, it can get a bit tight. 833 00:42:56,120 --> 00:42:58,040 Having that extra bit of steering lock 834 00:42:58,160 --> 00:43:00,160 meant it was just so much faster. 835 00:43:01,160 --> 00:43:05,720 So, our well-deserved winner is the Skoda Enyaq. 836 00:43:05,800 --> 00:43:07,680 However, I will say, big caveat, 837 00:43:07,760 --> 00:43:10,520 if you want to put a smile on your face, definitely the IONIQ. 838 00:43:10,600 --> 00:43:15,320 That was... If you're ever gonna go drifting around a car park, the IONIQ's the one. 839 00:43:15,400 --> 00:43:18,480 100%. But just for nimble, nice parking 840 00:43:18,560 --> 00:43:20,000 it's this. There you go. 841 00:43:20,080 --> 00:43:22,760 Five seconds. That's extraordinary. Yeah. 842 00:43:22,840 --> 00:43:24,320 And for a lot less money. 843 00:43:24,400 --> 00:43:27,320 A decent package that does exactly what you want it to do, 844 00:43:27,400 --> 00:43:29,400 you can't complain. There you go. 845 00:43:33,000 --> 00:43:35,280 subtitles by Deluxe