Show overview
Batteries Included has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 215 episodes. That works out to roughly 270 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 41 min and 1h 35m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 21 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 98 episodes published. Published by Audioboom.
From the publisher
Join your fellow EV enthusiasts to talk about the biggest stories each week, as well as the cars we’ve been driving, and the chargers we’ve been testing.
Latest Episodes
View all 215 episodes146: The Best EV Cruiser to Replace a Toyota Avalon for Under $25k
145: BMW iX3 US Pricing & Range Impresses + Rivian R2 Truck Rumors Resurfacing!
144: Beijing Auto Show Reactions w/ Lei Xing - Feels Like The Future Of EVs
143: 5-Minute Charging For The Masses: China’s New EV Reality
142: Mercedes C Class Electric Debuts with 400 Miles of Range
139: Mercedes EQS Refresh Just Copied the Cybertruck's Best Tech
138: Rivian R2 Range Confirmed: Official EPA Results Beat Initial Estimates
Ep 137137: Kia EV3 & Subaru Getaway: Two Massive Debuts for US Families
In this episode: The Kia EV3 makes its US debut Subaru reveals Getaway: a 3-row SUV Driving Porsche Cayenne Electric And much, much more! Regular cohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyKyle Conner from Out of Spec Studioshttps://outofspecstudios.com/Martyn Lee from EV News Dailyhttps://www.evnewsdaily.com/Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenickhttps://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
Ep 136136: 0 to 1,000 in a Year: Ionna CEO on Scaling to 30,000 by 2030
In this episode: Ionna CEO Seth Cutler talks about achieving growth targets Tesla Stops Making V3 Superchargers Uber buying 10,000 Rivian R2 for autonomous duties And much, much more! Regular cohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyKyle Conner from Out of Spec Studioshttps://outofspecstudios.com/Martyn Lee from EV News Dailyhttps://www.evnewsdaily.com/Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenickhttps://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
Ep 135135: BMW i3 Revealed: Birth of An Electric Ultimate Driving Machine
In this episode: Debut of the BMW i3 We see the Lucid Cosmos in person And much, much more! Regular cohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyKyle Conner from Out of Spec Studioshttps://outofspecstudios.com/Martyn Lee from EV News Dailyhttps://www.evnewsdaily.com/Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenickhttps://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
Ep 134134: Rivian R2 - Prices, Range & Specs Confirmed
All trims use an 87.9 kWh usable battery. Here are the trims in order of release date:Performance (Dual AWD) — $57,990 w/ Launch Package — Spring 2026656 hp / 609 lb-ft torque0–60 mph in 3.6sUp to 330 miles (EPA-estimated)Premium (Dual AWD) — $53,990 — Late 2026450 hp / 537 lb-ft torque0–60 mph in 4.6sUp to 330 miles (EPA-estimated)Standard RWD Long Range — $48,490 — Early 2027350 hp / 355 lb-ft torque0–60 mph in 5.9sUp to 345 miles (Rivian-estimated)Standard RWD (base) — ~$45,000 — Late 2027350 hp / 355 lb-ft torque0–60 mph in 5.9sUp to 275 miles (Rivian-estimated)All prices exclude the $1,495 destination and freight charge.Performance & CapabilityNearly 2,000 lbs lighter than R1 with a 115.6-inch wheelbase9.6 inches of ground clearance, 25° approach angle, 26° departure angle19.7 inches of wading depthUp to 4,400 lbs towing capacity (optional on most trims)Semi-active suspension exclusive to Performance trimChargingNative NACS port with Supercharger network access; CCS adapter support10–80% charge in 29 minutesTechnologyRivian Autonomy: L2 hands-free driving on 3.5M miles of US/Canada roads — $49.99/month or $2,500 one-time; free lifetime access included with Launch Package11 HDR cameras (combined 65MP) + five-radar perception stack200 sparse TOPS of edge AI compute for in-cabin experience (works offline)Forthcoming Rivian Assistant voice AI running locally on the vehicleHaptic Halo steering wheel dials (scroll, push, pull, tilt) — designed in-houseDual digital displays (driver display + centre display)OTA software updates via vertically integrated hardware/software stack5G connected but offline-capableInterior & UtilitySeating for 5 adults; 40.4 inches of rear legroom and headroom90.1 cu ft total enclosed storage; 5.2 cu ft front trunk (fits carry-on + backpack)Rear drop glass window lowers fully into liftgate (Performance & Premium only)Fold-flat rear seats for level loading surfaceDual gloveboxes, removable USB-C power bank/hand warmer, door-mounted Rivian Torch flashlightUpcycled Birch wood accents; headliner made from recycled ocean plasticsLaunch DetailsReservations open now with $100 refundable depositOn display at SXSW 2026 (March 13–18) at the Rivian RoadhouseOnline configurator opening in coming monthsPricing is US market only; Canadian details to follow closer to launch
Ep 133133: Rivian Adventure Department Is RAD — BMW M and AMG Ambitions
In this episode: Rivian gets RAD, launches performance department Porsche Taycan winter range test Volvo EX60 demand prompts production boost And much, much more! Regular cohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyKyle Conner from Out of Spec Studioshttps://outofspecstudios.com/Martyn Lee from EV News Dailyhttps://www.evnewsdaily.com/Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenickhttps://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
Ep 132132: We Drive Polestar 3 & 4 Back To Back! Tom's Snowblower Breaks The Internet, Again
In this episode: Driving Polestar 3 Upgraded and Polestar 4 A more affordable Tesla Cybertruck trim Donut Labs sharing its first testing results And much, much more! Regular cohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyKyle Conner from Out of Spec Studioshttps://outofspecstudios.com/Martyn Lee from EV News Dailyhttps://www.evnewsdaily.com/Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenickhttps://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
Ep 131131: Ford's Road To Their EV Future! Universal EV Platform Huge Updates, Polestar Revamps Lineup, & More
In this episode:• Ford Universal EV Platform• Driving the Porsche Macan GTS• Polestar announces four new models• Much, much more!Regular cohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyKyle Conner from Out of Spec Studioshttps://outofspecstudios.com/Martyn Lee from EV News Dailyhttps://www.evnewsdaily.com/Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenickhttps://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
Ep 130130: Rivian R2 Prototype: First Drive Revelations
Fresh episode!• Rivian R2 prototype first drive revelations • Toyota Highlander debuts as a 3-row EV • Ferrari Luce interior revealed • Much, much more!
Ep 129129: Fixing the Flaw of Gravity: Emad Dlala on Lucid’s 3.4.1 Solution
Hello and welcome to the Batteries Included Podcast.It's Friday, February the 6th, 2026 and this is episode number 125.On today's show, we'll be talking about: A pivotal Lucid Gravity software update with Senior Vice President, Engineering & Digital Emad Dlala Toyota C-HR’s new price tag a new study showing used EVs are the best bargains …and of course, much, much moreI'm your host Martyn Lee from the EV News Daily Podcast Joining us today is the sapient Mr. Tom Moloughney, Senior Editor at InsideEVs and host of the YouTube channel State of Charge.We also have Domenick Yoney, long-time EV journalist and host of the YouTube channel Drive Electric With Domenick.Our special guest today is Emad Dlala, Senior Vice President, Engineering & Digital at Lucid Motors.
Ep 128128: Tesla Model S And X Suffer Death By Robot
In this week's show:• Tesla kills Model S and X to make room for robots• Pilot partners with Tesla for a Semi charging network• The Chevy Bolt facing its demise in 18 months
Ep 127127: $65,000 Question: Buy Rivian R2 or Wait for Volvo EX60?
In this episode:• Volvo EX60 and EX60 Cross Country debut• Tesla Replaces Autopilot With FSD Subscriptions• Charging The Lucid Gravity At The One True V4 Supercharger• Much, much more!
Ep 126126: Made in America? Your Next Electric Vehicle Purchase Could Be A Zeekr 7GT
In this episode:• Chinese EVs are coming to America!• Chinese EVs are coming to Canada!• Rivian R2 rolls off the assembly line for the first time • Much, much more
Ep 125125: Donut Labs Could Kill Combustion With The Solid-State Battery in This Bike
In this episode:• The solid-state battery that could kill combustion cars• Volvo teasing the EX60 with big range promises• Racing 2,000 miles non-stop in a Lucid Gravity