Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo VS 911 Carrera | Fifth Gear Recharged Shootout

The Porsche Taycan is now available as an estate car so the dog can come along with you on EV adventures too in a more practical rapid model. BUT on paper, it looks like an EV Estate car could now go head to head on track with the legendary Porsche 911 supercar! To find out which is the quickest JP pits petrol supercar benchmark against its EV stablemate....

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The Off Roading Challenge: Defender Electric VS Diesel | Fifth Gear Recharged

In our final challenge, the EV Defender and the Diesel model go head to head on some rough off-road sections to test ground clearance and wheel articulation… and we decide on a winner… Watch our brand new series, Thursdays at 9pm on Quest or via Discovery+ https://www.discoveryplus.co.uk/show/fifth-gear-recharged-uk #FifthGearRecharged #ElectricVSDiesel...

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The Next Generation Filling Station: Gridserve | Fifth Gear Recharged

It’s no good persuading all of us to go electric if we can’t charge the things, quickly and efficiently on the move. We look at the current state of play in the UK and whether the country is on course to meet the charging demands of the future. #FifthGearRecharged #Charging For access to exclusive Fifth Gear content and all FULL episodes, join...

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Defender Diesel VS Defender Electric: The Water Test | Fifth Gear Recharged

Wading challenge, a Defender should be good at wading through deep water but will the EV one be able to go through the deep stuff as easily as the Diesel Defender? Or will its electrical bits get all upset? Driving through a section of deep water should give the answer. #FifthGearRecharged #ElectricVSDiesel #LandRover For access to exclusive...

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The Arrival Van Test Drive | Fifth Gear Recharged

Arrival is attracting attention as one of the most exciting startups in the EV world. Now they’re set to expand even more with a recent investment of over £100m from Hyundai and Kia. We visit their factory in Banbury which is designed to be as compact and autonomous as possible. #FifthGearRecharged #Van #Arrival For access to exclusive Fifth...

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Cupra Born: The First EV Hot Hatch VS Seat Cupra | Fifth Gear Recharged

The Seat/Cupra group are well known for producing excellent hot hatches. Now they’ve created an EV one, the Born. It’s the first proper EV hot hatch on sale, but can it beat its petrol-powered sibling? Seat invited us to Spain to find out as Karun puts them against each other on track. #FifthGearRecharged #ElectricVSPetrol #Cupra For access to...

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Land Rover Defender Electric VS Diesel: The Hill Climb Test | Fifth Gear Recharged

Jimmy’s trusty old diesel Defender takes on an Electric conversion built by Electric Classic Cars. Round one is a test getting them up a step accent… and back down again. VBH will be in the EV model and Jimmy his old Diesel one. Watch our brand new series, Thursdays at 9pm on Quest or via Discovery+ https://www.discoveryplus.co.uk/show/fifth-gear-recharged-uk...

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VOLKSWAGEN ID.3 TEAM TEST | Fifth Gear Recharged

The first of Volkswagen’s ID range of vehicles, the ID3 is a normal hatchback, rather than an SUV. Think of it as an electric Golf. The Golf has in previous generations set the standard for a premium family hatch, so will the ID3 tempt a traditional Golf buyer away? We pair it with the latest MK8 Golf to find out. Watch our brand new series, Thursdays...

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Mini E v Peugeot e208 v Honda E: Style, build quality & practicality | Fifth Gear

Points make prizes as we look at the remaining 3 motors under 3 key areas - styling, build quality and practicality. At the end, another car will leave the competition. Watch our brand new series, Thursdays at 9pm on Quest or via Discovery+ https://www.discoveryplus.co.uk/show/fifth-gear-recharged-uk #FifthGearRecharged #EVCityCar For access to...

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Porsche 964 EV Conversion | Fifth Gear

A Classic Porsche that’s had a new lease of life thanks to an all-electric drive train. It is fast, and looks great, but needs to be, as it costs £250,000. Watch our brand new series, Thursdays at 9pm on Quest or via Discovery+ https://www.discoveryplus.co.uk/show/fifth-gear-recharged-uk #FifthGearRecharged #Porshe964 #EV For access to exclusive...

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