Vicki Butler-Henderson
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Series SeasonSeason 2 episodes2023
Fifth Gear: Recharged
Season 2
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Episode 144 min2023-01-05
Episode 1
The original Countach was the supercar of the 1970s. 50 years later Lamborghini have created a new version with some electricity thrown in. Plus, the team test the BMW i4 M50.
Episode 244 min2023-01-12
Episode 2
The team test drive the Kia 600hp EV6 the length of Norway, along the E6, Europe’s longest road in a single country. Plus, Jason drives a Tesla SUV against a Porsche Macan.
Episode 344 min2023-01-19
Episode 3
The team test the Porsche Taycan, a sports car that gets to 62 mph in 2.8 seconds and up to 162mph. Jimmy goes to Sweden to sample Volvo's plans to revolutionise trucking.
Episode 444 min2023-01-26
Episode 4
The team test two electric vans, the Ford E-Transit and the Fiat e-Ducato, both of which claim to top 150 miles between recharges. Will they live up to the claim?
Episode 544 min2023-02-02
Episode 5
Trying out some larger vehicles, the team test a plug in Hybrid VW T7 Transporter and match it up against a 7-seat PHEV SUV costing the same amount of money - the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Episode 644 min2023-02-09
Episode 6
The team tests the Skoda Superb, Jason compares the Peugeot and Honda compact EV cars on the track and Grace samples Ferrari's first Hybrid V6.
Episode 744 min2023-02-16
Episode 7
Three drivers are shown EV equivalents of their cars to see if they are persuaded to go EV, team tests the Volvo CR40 Recharge, Audi's original Quattro is compared on the track with the current EV version and Grace and Karun compare the BMW M2 with the new Hybrid alternative.
Episode 844 min2023-02-23
Episode 8
Jason savours the chance to drive a Formula E Off-Road car with the Veloce team in Southern France, plus the team tests the Audi 8 hybrid, Grace samples three EV commuter bikes and 4 E SUVs are compared