<p>241 Welcome back to <strong>Tailoring Talk Magazine</strong> and the first episode of Season 15.</p><br><p>In this long-overdue return, Roberto, Alex and Jon sit down for an honest conversation about <strong>electric vehicles</strong>, real ownership experiences and whether switching from petrol to electric actually makes sense in the real world.</p><br><p>Roberto opens with a confession: after years of saying he’d never own an EV, he’s now seriously considering selling his BMW M2 and making the switch.&nbsp;</p><br><p>From there, the conversation explores the realities of EV ownership, including range anxiety, charging, running costs, practicality and how different lifestyles change what makes a good car.</p><br><p>Rather than reviewing cars or reading spec sheets, this episode focuses on <strong>real-world use, real budgets, and what each of us would actually buy with our own money.</strong></p><br><p><br></p><h3><strong>In this episode</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>• Why Roberto is reconsidering electric cars after years of resisting them</p><p>• Alex’s long-term experience living with EVs and what he’d change next</p><p>• Jon’s experience with EV ownership, hybrids and reliability challenges</p><p>• Range anxiety – myth or real problem?</p><p>• Charging at home vs public charging</p><p>• How lifestyle and driving habits change what car makes sense</p><p>• Running costs and the reality of EV ownership day-to-day</p><p>• The cars we’re currently considering buying</p><p>• Family EVs vs performance EVs vs city cars</p><p>• What we’d each choose if we had to decide tomorrow</p><br><p>The discussion also covers several popular electric cars currently on the market, including models from Tesla, Hyundai, BMW, Volkswagen, Kia and others as the team compares range, practicality and real-world usability.</p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Timestamps</strong></h2><p><br></p><p>00:00 – Intro and confession: from petrolhead to considering EVs</p><p>02:25 – Why this episode: honest conversation, no reviews or spec sheets</p><p>03:10 – Why Roberto’s M2 isn’t getting used and how this conversation started&nbsp;</p><p>04:50 – Alex’s EV journey and living with a Polestar&nbsp;</p><p>08:50 – Jon’s EV history, Nissan issues and going electric again&nbsp;</p><br><p>10:50 – Roberto’s Hyundai IONIQ 6 experience and dealership problems</p><p>13:10 – Realisation: why EVs make sense for city driving</p><p>15:40 – Running costs, practicality and daily usage</p><br><p>20:30 – Range anxiety: myth vs reality and how charging actually works&nbsp;</p><p>29:40 – Different lifestyles, commuting and choosing the right EV</p><p>30:40 – Roberto test driving EVs and reconsidering his stance</p><br><p>31:30 – Home charging, solar, and real-world running costs&nbsp;</p><p>33:15 – Alex’s criteria for his next EV (road trips, range, usability)</p><br><p>37:55 – Roberto presents EV shortlist for Alex</p><p>38:00 – Tesla Model 3 discussion</p><p>46:00 – Volkswagen, BMW, Hyundai and Kia comparisons&nbsp;</p><br><p>49:30 – Counter suggestions and alternative EV options</p><p>50:10 – Jon’s shortlist and priorities for a family EV&nbsp;</p><br><p>01:13:50 – Roberto’s current thinking about replacing the M2&nbsp;</p><p>01:22:20 – Options, trims and spec pricing discussion</p><p>01:23:45 – Final thoughts: where each of us stands on EVs&nbsp;</p><p>01:25:40 – Outro and wrap-up</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Key themes</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that <strong>there’s no single “best” EV</strong>.</p><p>The right choice depends on how you actually use your car, whether you can charge at home, how far you regularly travel, and what matters most: comfort, range, driving experience or practicality.</p><br><p>The episode also highlights how quickly EV technology and infrastructure have evolved in recent years, changing the ownership experience significantly compared with earlier electric cars.</p><br><p><br></p><h3><strong>Listen if you are:</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>• Thinking about buying your first electric car</p><p>• Curious about real EV ownership rather than marketing claims</p><p>• A petrolhead wondering whether electric cars are worth considering</p><p>• Interested in cars, technology and honest conversations</p><br><p><br></p><h3><strong>About Tailoring Talk Magazine</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>Tailoring Talk Magazine is a podcast about style, technology, cars, culture and the things that make modern life interesting, hosted by Roberto Revilla with co-hosts Alex Hansford and Jon Evans.</p><br><p><br></p><h3><strong>Follow and Subscribe</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast and share it with someone who’s thinking about going electric.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>