# The concerning future of EV modifications & why many EVs are marketed WRONG!

An episode of [Auto Uncovered](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6810009248), 18 May 2026, 39 min.

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Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au We make the case that small city EVs could be the unlikely saviour for car enthusiasts, running through the best used options on the market from the BMW i3 to the BYD Dolphin and Nissan Note Nismo. We also take car makers to task for marketing EVs on range and efficiency when they should be selling fun, and look at why the enthusiast aftermarket needs to get serious about electric. Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Quality vs cheap car modifications 09:40 - Small city EVs as the saviour for car enthusiasts 11:05 - Used EV market: BMW i3, BYD Dolphin, Nissan Note Nismo & more 15:22 - Why EV manufacturers need to market fun, not just range 17:10 - The risks of modifying EVs & battery safety 19:00 - How car makers should support the enthusiast aftermarket 21:20 - The future of Hyundai N & affordable performance cars 24:10 - EVs, rooftop solar & the real CO2 numbers 26:29 - The next generation of buyers & why fun should sell EVs 29:03 - Building the perfect BMW i3 on a budget 35:11 - A call to manufacturers: make spicier small EVs 36:42 - GWM's Australian engineering team & Rob Tribbiani --- Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now.

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