Fifth Gear: Recharged
U2021•8.3/10
Documentary
Ratings
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8.3/10(3)
An incredible motoring team focus exclusively on electric, hybrid and hydrogen vehicles, with new tests, races and motors from around the world. From the latest kit to the future of EV, they’ve got electric cars covered.
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
November 25, 2021
Last Aired
February 23, 2023
Networks
discovery+
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2021-11-25
Jason and Rory head to Germany to look at the next generation of cars. Plus, Vicki travels to Italy to drive the first-ever Lamborghini hybrid – the Sian.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2021-12-02
Vicki and Rory test all the latest affordable city EV cars for speed and practicality. Plus, Jimmy heads to Scotland to try out a prototype off-road machine.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2021-12-09
Jimmy and Vicki pit a diesel Defender against an EV conversion in a series of off-road challenges. Plus, Karun is in Spain to test out the Cupra Born.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2021-12-16
Grace rides the new EV sports bike to see if it can tempt her away from her traditional petrol bike. Karun gets an exclusive drive of the world’s first EV GT race car.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2021-12-23
Rory and Vicki are in Scotland to test out the Hyundai Ioniq 5 with a lengthy road trip. Meanwhile, Jason gets behind the wheel of a plug-in hybrid Ferrari SF90.
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2021-12-30
Jason and Jimmy find out whether two EV powered vans have what it takes to become delivery vehicles. Plus, the team test out the Cupra Formentor.
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2022-01-06
Vicki and Jason test out the performance of the newest plug-in hybrid estate cars. Rory checks out the latest concept cars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2022-01-13
Jason and Vicki head to the EV capital of the world, Norway. On their trip, they check out the Tesla Model Y and some revolutionary battery swap technology.
Cast
Vicki Butler-Henderson
Self - Host
Karun Chandhok
Self - Host
Sid North
Self - Host
Jason Plato
Self - Host
Grace Webb
Self - Host
Jimmy de Ville
Self - Host
