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Mel's Electric Adventure

Tortoise Media

Life and electric cars with comedian, former Great British Bake Off host and Eurovision commentator Mel Giedroyc and journalist Giles Whittell.


Join them as they test drive different electric vehicles, discuss how life is going to be changed by the electric revolution and get lost along the way.


A new weekly show from Tortoise, launching Wednesday 8 March.


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  • 11 episodes
  • Updated May 11, 2023

Episodes11

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  • May 11, 2023 · 37 min

    Electrifying a classic car

    In the final episode Mel and Giles go on a special adventure to find out how to electrify a classic car.

  • May 3, 2023 · 32 min

    A bumpy ride

    Mel and Giles drive the Polestar 2. In this episode they discuss whether it matters that this Scandi car is made in China, what's driving the shift towards electric vehicles and Mel comments on the bumpy ride.

  • Apr 26, 2023 · 30 min

    Oh-MG

    In this episode Mel and Giles drive the MG4. It's the best selling EV on the market and Mel can see why. They also discuss charging at home and Mel compares plugging it in overnight to putting on her slow cooker.

  • Apr 19, 2023 · 32 min

    It’s all about Enid

    Giles and Mel drive the BMW i4 M50. Before they set off they get talking to Mel's neighbour Enid and Giles finally manages to connect his phone to the car.

  • Apr 12, 2023 · 30 min

    Car-dashian

    Mel and Giles test drive the Genesis GV70 and meet an engineer fixing one of the chargers at Heston services. They also discover that the car can get you out of a tight spot.

  • Apr 5, 2023 · 35 min

    Abba singalong

    Mel and Giles get to grips with one-pedal driving in the Volvo C40 and discuss how green the electricity is that charges your battery.

  • Mar 29, 2023 · 33 min

    Musk-y funeral parlour

    Mel and Giles put the Tesla Model Y through its paces on a narrow country lane. They also talk to Alex about charging etiquette, who is low on battery and waiting for a charger.

  • Mar 23, 2023 · 38 min

    Nineties nightclub

    Mel and Giles test the Hyundai IONIQ 5. In this episode Giles struggles with the sound system and reminisces about interviewing Elon Musk. Mel drives on some country roads and they also discuss the environmental impact of building electric vehicles.

  • Mar 16, 2023 · 38 min

    White goods

    Mel and Giles drive the VW ID3. Giles explains why the success of this car is so important to Volkswagen's future and they finally make it to Heston services where they meet Michael. It's fair to say he's not a convert to electric cars.

  • Mar 9, 2023 · 33 min

    Launch control

    In the first episode Mel and Giles drive the most expensive electric Audi you can buy. Mel shows off her driving gloves, Giles tries to explain Caesar's Last Breath and they do eventually get to feel the speed.