Electric Ambitious

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Jeremy, Richard and James attempt to save the planet by building their own electric car, and then put their latest ‘green’ creation through the rigours of the new car testing process. Meanwhile on the track, the battle of the continents, as Europe takes on the USA and Jeremy pits the Corvette ZR1’s muscle against the finesse of Audi’s R8 V10. The Star in a Reasonably Priced Car is Hollywood’s hottest new property, Frost/Nixon and Damned United star Michael Sheen.

Our Take

The Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust build is classic Top Gear chaos, with the three of them bickering over a car that’s genuinely terrible in a very funny way. The ZR1 versus R8 V10 showdown is solid too, giving Jeremy a chance to rant about American engines. Michael Sheen turns out to be a surprisingly entertaining guest. Worth your time, easily one of the better episodes of the run.