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Ep 122122: Eyes Off the Road: Rivian’s Bold Autonomy Reveal at AI Day
In this episode: Rivian promises eyes-off autonomy and more in the not-distant future The Fiat Topolino, weirdly, is coming to the US The all-electric Subaru Uncharted’s new US price tag…and of course, much, much more
Ep 121121: We Drive The Most Important BMW For 2026: the iX3
· Kyle drives the Neue BMW iX3· Lexus shocks auto world with electric LFA· lowered CAFE standards vs promise of Kei cars· Much, much more!
Ep 120120: Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Gets Green Light,Smoke Show Ensues
In this episode, with special guest John Voelcker: Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe gets the green light Where is America’s $15,000 EV? Driving Lucid Gravity down the entire East Coast
Ep 119119: How Porsche Nailed New Cayenne EV - And Why Jeep Recon Charging Issue Is Huge
Porsche’s new Cayenne EV sets a fresh benchmark for luxury electric SUVs with blistering acceleration, remarkable range, and ultra-fast charging technology, but faces slow adoption due to it's priceWe also break down Jeep’s upcoming Recon EV—a rugged, trail-rated electric SUV debuting in 2026—highlighting its impressive off-road features but questioning its charging limitations and lack of a Tesla NACS plug. Plus: the latest on KGM’s affordable Aussie ute, Hyundai’s wild Crater concept, industry awards for the best home EV chargers, and a discussion on the future balance between BEVs and plug-in hybrids.
Ep 118118: Toyota's New Hilux Pickup Is Electric; Tesla Execs Quit, Powerwall Recall
This week's special guest is EV expert Felix Hamer. Tune in at 9:30 AM Eastern to catch the show live!
Ep 117117: Longbow Lightweights For Sports-Car Performance, Elon's $Trillion
In this episode:• Longbow Speedster and Roadster • Musk's trillion-dollar pay package approval • Tesla shareholder meeting highlights• Rivian R2 update• Much more!Tune in and get up to speed 🏁🏁🏁
Ep 116116: Kia EV4 Canceled For US; Slate, Toyota, Subaru Get Supercharger Access
• Kia delays the EV4 for the US • Slate, Toyota, and Subaru get Supercharger access • Power your life with your Tesla, up to 3,500 watts • Much, much more!
Ep 115115: Tesla Roadster vs BYD U9 Hypercar, Lucid Gravity Flunks Range Test, Volvo Offers Free Charging & more
On today’s show: Tesla Roadster vs BYD U9 Hypercar Lucid Gravity Flunks Range Test Volvo Offers Free Home Charging …and of course, much, much more.
Ep 114114: Jeep Reveals Grand Wagoneer REEV, Porsche Cayenne EV Prototype Road Tested
In this episode:• 2026 Jeep Wagoneer gets a range-extended variant• Road testing Porsche Cayenne electric prototype• Guest host Andrew Lambrecht's Dodge Daytona lease• Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly-type ending (sorry, someone's hand slipped)
Ep 113113: Chevy Bolt Is Back And Better, Tesla Model 3/Y Standard Debut To Skepticism
In this episode:• Chevy Bolt is back, baby!• Tesla launches cheaper Standard trim Model 3/Y• Tom talks Bogota, Colombia EV scene• Much, much more!
Ep 112112: US Tesla Model Y Performance Arrives Just In Time To Snag $7,500 Incentive
In this eoisode:• Tesla Model Y Performance launches in US• First true V4 Supercharger opens...500 kW!• Post-incentive automakers deals • Much, much more
Ep 111111: 2026 Volvo EX90 Gets Massive Upgrade, CATL Shenxing Pro Batteries - 12C?
In this episode: • Volvo EX90 getting big upgrade for 2026 • Telo $20 million funding round • CATL Shenxing Pro batteries
Ep 110110: Cadillac Optiq Gets More Power & RWD For 2026, Death Of EV Incentive Approaches
In this episode: • Cadillac Optiq gets big power upgrade for 2026, RWD • EV incentives end on the 30th. Then what? • Rivian beginning construction of its Georgia factory • Much, much more
Ep 109109: Awesome EVs Of IAA Munich Auto Show, Driving Lucid Sapphire At 200 MPH
In this episode: • IAA Auto Show EVs, including Mercedes GLC EV and Polestar 5 • what it’s like to drive a Lucid Sapphire at 200 MPH • how much heavy EVs hurt roads • much, much more!
Ep 108108: BMW iX3 Shocks With 500 Mile Range, Audi Reveals TT-Inspired Concept C
In this episode:• BMW iX3 raises the bar for range and charging• Audi Concept C previews future convertible coupe• Tesla’s new airbag deployment strategy• Very much more
Ep 107107: The $7,500 EV Incentive Extension Loophole Is Huge, Porsche Cayenne Charges Like A Beast
In this episode: The $7,500 EV incentive loophole Tesla Model Y Performance Debuts Porsche Cayenne tech specs revealed much, much more!
Ep 106106: Ford Skunk Works Chief Talks 'Model T Moment', Nissan Leaf Pricing Drops
Great episode for you this week: • We talk with the head of Ford's EV skunk works • Pricing for the new Nissan Leaf • Tesla Model YL launch • of course, much, much more
Ep 105105: Acura RSX Prototype Debuts, Ford Announces $30k Midsize Electric Truck
In this episode:• Ford announces a $30,000 electric truck• The debut of the Acura RSX• Riding in Robotaxis• Much, much more!
Ep 104104: Next Xpeng P7 Launches, Mercedes-Benz GLC EV Teased
This week, we talk: • Xpeng Next P7 launches• Kyle's cool Toyota Rav4 EV• Ionna and Sheetz partnering• Much, much more Tune in and get up to speed!
Ep 103103: The Truth About Towing With Electric Trucks, Chevy Bolt First Tease Drops
The truth about towing with electric trucks The first Chevy Bolt tease Cupra US launch delay Much, much more!
Ep 102102: Mercedes Stopping EV Production, Tom And Kyle Drive Cadillac Escalade
Fun episode this week!• Mercedes Ending EV Production (not all bad)• Driving Cadillac Escalade IQ (Lyriq V and Optiq V deets too)• Honda, Acura, and Lucid Get Supercharger Access• Much, much more!Get up to speed 🏁🏁🏁
Ep 101101: Subaru Uncharted Compact Crossover Debuts, Lucid Partners With Uber And Nuro
In this episode: • The debut of Subaru Uncharted • Lucid Partners with Uber and Nuro • Panasonic opens its 2nd US battery factory • Much, much more!!! Tune in and get up to speed with the top electric vehicle news of the week.
Ep 100100: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N And More Goodwood Debuts; Rivian Launches New R1 Quad
In this episode:• The debut of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N• Rivian launching its 2nd gen R1 Quad vehicles• Kia EV5 also getting its global debut• and much. much more!
Ep 9999: Mobile DC Charging A Cheap EV Challenge, Tesla LFP Plant Nears Completion
In this episode: Mobile DC charging a cheap EV challenge Tesla nearing completion of an LFP battery cell manufacturing facility The death of the $7,500 EV tax credit at the end of September
Ep 9898: United Chargers Announces Free Grizzl-E EV Charger Program For Canadians
Our guest Gleb Nikiforov, CEO of United Chargers, tells us about their new program that gives Canadians a free Grizzl-E charger, and maybe even pays a little extra.
Ep 9797: Aptera CEO Joins For Major Milestone, Tesla Begins Robotaxi Service
In this episode: • Aptera hits major milestone • The Tesla Robotaxi program kicks off • Mercedes-AMG reveals Concept AMG GT XX • Much, much more
Ep 9696: New Nissan Leaf Has Landed, And We Drive The Kia EV4
This week, with special guest John Voelcker:• The debut of the new Nissan Leaf• Driving the Kia EV4• Federal EV tax proposal dies, lease loophole closingMuch, much more!
Ep 9595: I Want The Biggest EV Bang For My Buck For Under $25,000
In this episode we recommend EVs for:• a hatchback guy with a $25K budget• an EV newbie looking to replace his Corolla• a family in need of 3 rows for under $40K
Ep 9494: Cadillac Optiq-V Launches, BMW's Big Battery Supply Problem In The US
In this episode: The launch of the Cadillac Optiq-V BMW’s battery supply problem in the US Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda's funny hybrid emissions math Much, much more!
Ep 9393: Tesla Stock First Victim Of Musk/Trump Feud, Polestar 4 Now On Sale In US
• How The Trump/Musk Feud May Impact Tesla • 2026 Polestar 4 Now On Sale In The US • Tesla Superchargers Getting Ripped Out in New Jersey • and much, much more. Tune in and get up to speed⚡️
Ep 9292: Tesla Testing Driverless Cars In Public, BMW i4 Gets More Power, Range
Tune in at 9:30 AM Eastern to catch the show live and participate.
Ep 9191: Xiaomi YU7 Debuts, 4-Door Dodge Charger Launches, And EV Incentives Dying
On the show this week: •Debut of Xiaomi YU7 •Launch of the 4-door Dodge Charger • Coming death of EV incentives w/ Mike Murphy • Cadillac Vistiq w/OutOfSpec Jordan Much, much more!
Ep 9090: Toyota Debuts Electric C-HR And bZ Woodland, GM Unveils LMR Battery
In this episode:• The debut of the Toyota C-HR Battery Electric Vehicle• The reveal of the Toyota Woodland SUV• General Motors unveiling its new LMR battery chemistry (and 2026 Hummer EV!)• Much, much more!
Ep 8989: Should I Replace My GMC 2500HD Duramax With A GMC Hummer EV?
In our latest Battery Bargains episode (53), we recommend an EV for:• a viewer considering a GMC Hummer EV • a couple torn between Kia EV6 and Tesla Model Y• a viewer wanting to replace their underwater Chevy Bolt EUV
Ep 8888: Massive Rivian R2 And Earnings Update, Jeep Compass Debuts For...Europe?
On this week's Friday episode, we are joined by Isaiah from Rivian Updates. We discuss: • The debut of the Jeep Compass • Rivian R2 and learnings from the earnings (report) • Tesla Model Y RWD already available to order • Much, more more
Ep 8787: Tesla Semi And Megacharger Update, All About UL-Certified Amphenol Adapter
In this episode: • Tesla Semi and Megacharger network update • The UL-Certified Amphenol NACS To CCS1 Adapter • Musk Leaving Tesla Rumour • Much, much more.
Ep 8686: Slate Electric Truck Debuts, Walmart To Blanket America In Charging Stations
Tune in Friday at 9:30 AM Eastern to catch the show live!
Ep 8585: QuantumScape Solid State Battery Mysteries EXPLAINED By CTO
Dr. Tim Holme, cofounder and CTO of QuantumScape, joins Domenick Yoney and Tom Moloughney and explains how its solid-state batteries work and the promising future the technology may hold. We discuss: • Anode-less design • Cell mechanics • Power density • Energy density • Longevity • Cost • Future possibilities • And more!
Ep 8484: Subaru Trailseeker Revealed, Kia EV4 Makes Its US Debut
In this episode: The US debut of Kia EV4 The refresh of the Subaru Solterra The reveal of the Subaru Trailseeker …and of course, much, much more We were happy to have Kyle Conner join us for the show, and Gleb Nikiforov also joins us for some time at the top.
Ep 8383: Slate's $25,000 Electric Pickup Truck Uncovered, We Charge Lucid Gravity
In this episode: • The incredible charging abilities of the Lucid Gravity • Slate is making a $25,000 electric pickup • The arrival of a cheaper Cybertruck • Much, much more!
Ep 8282: Tariffs On Imported Vehicles Hit, Hyundai Ioniq 6 Gets Refresh And N-Line Trim
In this episode:• Tariffs now in effect on imported vehicles• Hyundai Ioniq 6 refresh and addition of N-Line trim• Two more Chinese automakers announce megawatt chargers• and much more!
Ep 8181: New Nissan LEAF Revealed As Crossover, 25% Tariff Imposed On Imported Autos
On today's show, we'll be talking about:➤ Nissan revealing the new LEAF design➤ The US administration imposing a 25% tariffs on imported cars and parts➤ Rivian spinning out a new micromobility company called Also…and of course, much, much more
Ep 3737: BYD Introduces 5-Minute Fast Charging, Renault Debuts The Hottest Hatch
On today's show: ⦁ the BYD launch of the Super e-Platform and Megawatt Flash Chargers ⦁ the debut of the Renault 5 Turbo 3E ⦁ Honda and Acura owners gaining Supercharger access ⦁ and of course, much, much more
Ep 3636: How Recurrent Monitors Your EV Battery's Health And Makes EV Buying Better
We talk with Recurrent founder and CEO Scott about how it helps owners manage electric vehicle battery health, as well as give you insight into the battery health of an EV you're considering buying. And more!
Ep 3535: Mercedes-Benz CLA Makes Electric Debut, Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Details Revealed
Tune in Friday at 9:30 AM Eastern to catch the show live!
Ep 3434: Why The 2025 Electrify Expo Is A Must-Go For EV Haters (And Lovers!)
We sit down with Electrify Expo Founder and CEO BJ Birtwell and talk about the upcoming season of bigger and better electric vehicle events that kick off March 22-23 at the Orlando opener.
Ep 3333: We Visit Telo For The Debut Of Its Prototype, Volvo ES90 Debuts With 800 Volts
Welcome back to the Batteries Included Podcast. This week we're talking about teh new Volvo ES90, the tiny Telo truck, the updated Honda Prologue and an even bigger Cadillac Escalade IQL.
Ep 3232: Kia EV4, PV5, And EV2 Concept Debut, Ramcharger Battery Secrets Spilled
In this episode: * the debut of Kia EV4, PV5, and EV2 concept * Ramcharger gets 92-kWh battery with a big buffer * Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson steps down
Ep 3131: How ChargeScape Will Pay For Your Charging And Rescue The Grid
Join us as we talk with Joseph Vellone, CEO of ChargeScape – a company formed by BMW, Ford, Honda, and now, Nissan – which offers a global vehicle-grid integration platform that allows utilities to reduce your EV charging bill, and help keep the the grid healthy and humming along.
Ep 3030: We Drive Both New Tesla Model Y & IONIQ 5 XRT - Which is better? PLUS Rivian Posts First Ever Profit
On today's show, we'll be talking about Rivian posting its first gross profit Kia EV4 revealed in two configurations and Jordan drives the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT …and of course, much, much more.