🚨 Are car companies really ditching electric after investing £44.5 billion?

Major manufacturers have poured £44.5 BILLION into EV development — but now we’re seeing delays, petrol extensions, hybrid pivots and production slowdowns.

So what’s really happening in the UK car market?

In this episode of Ctrl Alt Refuel, we break down:

⚡ Why some car makers are scaling back EV targets

⚡ The truth about UK EV demand in 2026

⚡ Are hybrids making a comeback?

⚡ Is government policy (ZEV mandate) forcing the issue?

⚡ What this means for drivers, fleets & the future of electric cars

Is this an EV slowdown… or just a reset?

With billions already invested in battery plants, electric platforms and UK charging infrastructure, this shift could reshape the entire automotive industry.

If you’re into:

Electric cars UK

EV news

Hybrid vs electric debate

UK car industry updates

Automotive business analysis

Charging infrastructure rollout

— this episode is for you.

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Are car companies overreacting… or is the EV market correcting itself?

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🔥 Volvo EX30 fire recall? Ferrari EX2 electric rumours? And your biggest EV questions answered!

In this episode of Ctrl Alt Refuel, we tackle the latest headlines and dive into your viewer questions.

⚡ We break down:

• The Volvo EX30 fire recall — what actually happened and what it means for owners

• The rumours surrounding the Ferrari EX2 and Ferrari’s electric future

• Real-world EV charging costs in the UK

• Battery safety myths vs facts

• Range anxiety — still a thing in 2026?

• Home charging vs public charging

• What we’d buy right now

No scripts. No spin. Just straight answers to your EV questions.

If you’ve ever wondered whether electric cars are safe, affordable, or actually ready for everyday UK driving — this one’s for you.

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China has reportedly moved to ban certain electric / pop-out car door handles — and the move is sending shockwaves through the global automotive industry.

In this episode of CTRL ALT Refuel, we break down:

• Why China is targeting electric door handles

• The safety and reliability concerns behind the decision

• What this means for EV manufacturers worldwide

• How this impacts UK and European car buyers

• And what Toyota’s new CEO could do next with their EV strategy

With electric vehicles evolving rapidly, design choices like flush door handles, software integration, and electronic systems are under more scrutiny than ever. If major markets begin restricting certain features, it could reshape how future EVs are built.

We also discuss:

• EV safety standards

• Government regulation and automotive policy

• Toyota’s leadership change and future electrification plans

• The wider EV vs petrol & diesel debate

If you’re interested in electric cars, hybrid vehicles, automotive news, UK car industry updates, and honest EV discussions — this episode is for you.

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Should electric door handles be banned for safety reasons?

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