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Is Elon Musk's Tesla Master Plan IV Just AI Slop? + Inside Slate's EV Factory
Tesla’s “Master Plan Part IV” dropped this week, filled with vague notions about “sustainable abundance” and lacking the concrete goals of Tesla’s prior mission statements. Patrick and Tim break down what it says about Tesla right now—and whether the X post was written by Grok.Then, they discuss August’s EV surge, led by GM and fueled by expiring tax credits. Plus, InsideEVs Staff Writer Kevin Williams joins the show to talk about his tour of Slate Auto’s upcoming factory and his chat with its CCO. In Plus/Minus, the guys gas up Audi’s stunning electric concept car.Tesla's New 'Master Plan 4' Puts EVs On The Backburnerhttps://insideevs.com/news/770810/tesla-master-plan-part-4/Tesla Master Plan 4 Teases Possible Cybervan, Cyber-SUVhttps://insideevs.com/news/770897/tesla-cybertruck-additional-designs-leaked/General Motors Knows Its EV Party Won't Lasthttps://insideevs.com/news/770950/gm-ev-sales-record-august/Slate Says Some People Will Still Get Its Truck For Under $20,000. Here's Howhttps://insideevs.com/news/770963/slate-truck-state-tax-incentive/Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

Porsche Scraps Battery Plans, Stellantis Pulls Back + How To Get The Best EV Deal
Another day, another car company scaling back plans for the future. But is that the right move? On today’s show, Patrick and Tim discuss the news that Stellantis is shelving its hands-off, eyes-off driver assistance program. The company has been a laggard on EVs, but it’s also dealing with a lot of other problems right now. Plus, Porsche is scrapping plans to manufacture its own EV batteries as demand for electric cars slumps. And it’s not the only one.Stick around for Patrick’s chat with longtime auto journalist Dave Undercoffler. Dave is now the editor-in-chief at Autolist and head of consumer insights at CarGurus, and he has a ton of interesting insights into the car market these days and how to get a great deal on an EV.Further reading: Stellantis shelves L3 plans; Porsche cancels battery manufacturingCheck out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe On Future EVs, Tesla, China & More
This week, we sit down for a fascinating conversation with Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe. RJ takes us back to the startup's origins in 2009 and talks about what he’s working on next, like the R2, R3, R4 and R5.He breaks down how AI is revolutionizing self-driving technology and explains where he sees battery tech going next. We chat about the looming threat of Chinese EVs, why America needs more great electric cars that aren't Teslas and how policy shifts will reshape the U.S. EV landscape for years to come.Further Reading: Rivian CEO On What’s Holding Back EVs In The U.S., Rivian R2 Live Deep-Dive Impressions: It's Going To Be A Hit, Rivian, Lucid And Slate Face A Tough Road AheadCheck out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

Ford's $30k EV Bet + Trump Unfreezes EV Charger Money
This week, Ford announced its next "Model T moment"—a whole new assembly process and "universal EV platform" that it promises will revolutionize the industry. Staff Writer Suvrat Kothari traveled to Kentucky for the reveal, and the boys discuss his findings, including everything we know about Ford's upcoming $30,000 EV truck. Next, Tim and Patrick talk about EV adoption rates around the world, and how they compare to the U.S. And finally, America's federal EV charging program is BACK! Patrick and Tim break down what that means for this critical industry. Further reading: Ford's $30k EV Bet & the "Model T" Moment to Revolutionize Manufacturing, EV Public Charging is Finally Working Like it Should, America's Federal EV Charger Funding Isn't Dead After All Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

Rivian And Lucid’s Growing Pains + Elon Musk’s $30 Billion Payday
Summer is hot, and so are the tariffs and supply chain hang-ups, baby! Patrick and Tim discuss how the unique challenges facing EV upstarts Lucid, Rivian and Slate in the Trumpian era of tariffs. They then preview Ford’s big announcement set for Monday in Louisville, where the automaker is supposed to show off a new EV and EV platform combo described as a “Model T moment.” Finally, is Elon Musk worth $30 billion just to stay “focused” on Tesla? Our hosts dig in.Further reading: Rivian, Lucid, and Slate Face a Tough Road Ahead, What’s Going on with Lucid Gravity Production?, Ford to Unveil its “Model T Moment” on August 11th, Tesla’s $243M Autopilot Crash Verdict, A Chevy Silverado EV goes over 1000 Miles on a Single Charge, Volvo Sales are Spiraling.Sign up for the InsideEVs newsletter and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

EV Charging Keeps Booming, EPA Attacks Its Own Pollution Regs & Hands-Free Driving Takes Off
Patrick and Tim talk about one area of the EV world that isn’t slowing down: fast charging. The U.S. is adding chargers at a record pace this year, despite the end of the EV tax credit and other headwinds. Then they unpack the EPA’s controversial proposal to axe its “endangerment finding” on climate change. Will getting rid of greenhouse gas emission rules for cars and trucks actually create more consumer choice in America? Finally, the guys dig into the future of hands-free driver assistance systems, which are now the most in-demand feature among car buyers. In Plus/Minus, Patrick and Tim chat about electric school buses and what’s going right at Tesla these days.

Tesla’s Cheaper EV Coming Soon: What We Know + GM's EV Strategy Takes Off
Patrick and Tim start the show with the latest from General Motors’ earnings. EV sales are up across brands like Cadillac, but profits are down thanks to Trump’s tariffs. Then they recap Tesla’s Q2 earnings. They debate whether Tesla’s upcoming cheaper car—which Elon Musk just admitted is “just a Model Y”—is enough to turn things around.Finally, they chat about semi-solid-state batteries from China, Tesla’s awesome new diner-themed Supercharger and why Mercedes is pulling its EQ cars from the U.S. market.Further reading: GM’s U.S. EV sales doubled in Q2, Tesla’s brutal earnings, Elon Musk says Tesla’s cheaper car is the Model Y, Affordable cars are getting solid-state batteries now, Mercedes will pause production of EQ EVs for America, Tesla’s retro diner opens in Hollywood.Sign up for the InsideEVs newsletter and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

Lucid And Uber Team Up On Robotaxis + A Rocky Quarter For EV Sales
This week, Tim and guest host Suvrat break down Lucid’s entry into the robotaxi space. Uber agreed to invest $300 million into the EV startup and buy 20,000 of its Gravity SUVs. Then the guys recap a ton of battery news that dropped this week, including GM’s new LFP plant and why it matters.Finally, Tim sits down with Stephanie Valdez Streaty, Director of Industry Insights at Cox Automotive, to unpack a rocky quarter for EV sales in the U.S. Tesla is way down, GM is way up, and everybody else is somewhere in the middle.Further reading: Lucid teams up with Uber and Nuro for robotaxis, Panasonic opens a huge battery plant in Kansas, GM goes all-in on affordable LFP batteries, and GM and Redwood Materials sign a deal to reuse EV batteries.Sign up for the InsideEVs newsletter and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

Do High Miles Matter For Used EVs? + Slate Truck Slammed By Trump
Patrick and Tim talk about the fallout of the EV tax credit ending for one particular automaker: Slate. The new startup planned to sell its bare-bones electric pickup for under $20,000 after federal incentives starting in 2026. So what’s next for this company?Then the guys recap InsideEVs’ recent talk with Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe, who had some harsh words for the legacy auto industry and its stance on EVs. Finally, they discuss used electric cars and why you probably shouldn’t worry about buying one with high mileage. Battery degradation just isn’t that big an issue, studies suggest.Further reading: End of the EV tax credit hits the $20,000 Slate truck, Rivian CEO says automakers just want EVs to “go away,” RSEV study on battery degradation, comparison of a high-mileage and low-mileage Tesla Model 3Sign up for the InsideEVs newsletter and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

The State of EVs in America w/ Electrification Coalition
We’re off for the July 4 holiday, so we’re bringing you a very exciting interview about this moment in EVs, recorded June 27.Our guest this week is Ben Prochazka, the Executive Director of the Electrification Coalition, a nonprofit organization working to accelerate transportation decarbonization in the United States. Ben helps break down the state of EV adoption in America, the increasing politicization of electric cars, the policy landscape that’s currently under threat, the importance of electrifying America’s commercial fleets and a whole lot more. We also talk about what's going right in the EV space and reasons to be optimistic. Sign up for the InsideEVs newsletter and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

Tesla's Robotaxi Problems + Ford's LFP Battery Controversy
Patrick and Tim kick things off by recapping Tesla’s biggest news in years: The Robotaxi is finally here. Kind of. They share what they think about Tesla’s autonomous taxi pilot so far and the big questions Tesla still needs to answer. Then they explain why Ford’s LFP battery plant is caught up in controversy—and why bringing LFP battery production to America is so critical.Finally, the guys talk about America’s cheapest EVs and Patrick’s new least favorite car.Further reading: Tesla Robotaxi first impressions; Ford’s LFP plant takes shape, the Chevy Equinox EV is our EV of 2024.Sign up for the InsideEVs newsletter and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

New Nissan Leaf + Why You Should Buy An EV Right Now
The new Nissan Leaf has been announced, and it's something completely different. Patrick and Tim discuss how it could be a game-changer in the world of affordable EVs, and whether or not it can turn things around for Nissan after a very rocky year. Next, Congress is getting closer to passing a version of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and the boys consider what that will mean for the EV tax credit. Finally, Ferrari is postponing their second EV, and Patrick and Tim try to figure out why they should care. In Plus/Minus, it's a double positive with Waymo applying to operated in the Big Apple and the Kia EV4 coming right around the corner! Further reading: Nissan Leaf First Look, Waymo is coming to the Big Apple, Congress is killing the EV Tax Credit Sign up for the InsideEVs newsletter and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

Tesla Robotaxi Gets A Launch Date + The Trump/Musk Feud
Patrick and Tim discuss the war of words between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. They debate whether the dust up actually matters for Tesla’s business and explain how badly Musk’s foray into politics has backfired. Then the guys talk about Tesla’s robotaxi launch, which we now know is happening on June 22. Maybe.Finally, they share their thoughts on the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and why it may be the best all-around EV you can buy right now.In Plus/Minus, they discuss a promising new EV from BMW and a plan to tax EV owners $500 per year.Further reading: The Trump/Musk conflict, everything we know about the Tesla Robotaxi launch, Tim’s review of the Hyundai Ioniq 9Sign up for the InsideEVs newsletter and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

BYD Seagull Driven + The Future Of Plug-In Hybrids
Tim is on vacation this week so InsideEVs' Kevin Williams is back to talk about more of the EVs he tested in China. Most notably: China's best-selling car, the BYD Seagull, which starts around $8,000. It's headed to Europe and other places soon, and Kevin discusses how it drives—and why it's a game-changer. Plus, Patrick and Kevin test a plug-in hybrid that may be the future of plug-in hybrids.Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

Will The Tesla Robotaxi Flop? + Driving The Volvo EX30
Patrick finally got to drive his dream cheap EV and, well, he wasn’t impressed. The guys talk about the Volvo EX30 and how it keeps getting slammed by tariffs. Then they share their predictions and questions about the Tesla robotaxi’s launch, which is coming up in June. Finally, General Motors is investing big time in V8 engines. Patrick and Tim explain why that matters.During Plus/Minus, they explain how to reserve a new electric DeLorean by buying crypto. Yes, really.Further reading: Bloomberg on the Tesla robotaxi launching June 12, General Motors ditches EV motor plan for V8s, and the Volvo EX30 can’t catch a break.Sign up for the InsideEVs newsletter and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

Congress Sledgehammers EVs, Tesla’s Brand Destruction & New Toyota RAV4
Patrick and Tim kick off the show by discussing Toyota’s hybrid-only 2026 Toyota RAV4 and why it’s so huge for getting people into electrified vehicles. They recap Elon Musk’s media tour this week and fact-check his claim that Tesla sales are seeing a major rebound. They also dive into a brand reputation poll that did not turn out great for the EV brand.Finally, the guys explain why America’s EV industry is headed for a slowdown thanks to Trump’s tax bill and other policies.Further reading: The 2026 RAV4 Hybrid Bloomberg Interview with Elon Musk Axios brand reputation poll Congress Sledgehammers The EV Industry

The Plan To Kill The EV Tax Credit, GM's Cheaper Batteries & Toyota's EV Push
Tim and colleague Suvrat Kothari kick things off by discussing Suvrat's trip to General Motors' battery development center in Michigan. They explain why GM's new LMR batteries could be the key to cheaper electric trucks. Then the guys recap the House's latest move to end the $7,500 tax credit and talk the huge potential impact on the EV industry. Finally, they discuss Toyota's onslaught of new electric models and a very strange tweet from the head of the EPA.Further reading: GM's new batteries, why cutting the leasing credit would break the EV market, and our coverage of the Toyota bZ, bZ Woodland and C-HR. Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

We Drove Chinese EVs From BYD & Nio! + Goodbye EV Tax Credit
Patrick and Tim start the show by discussing the potential demise of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. They explain what that means for electric car sales and manufacturing jobs in America. Then the guys talk more about Patrick's mind-blowing trip to China. They're joined by InsideEVs Staff Writer Kevin Williams, a Chinese-car expert who helps break down the country's most exciting EV brands. Patrick and Kevin recap driving cars like the shockingly nice, $10,000 BYD Seagull and the luxurious Nio ET9.Further reading: Bloomberg story on the EV tax credit, REPEAT Project analysis on the EV tax credit, Kevin's story on dead Chinese car brands, and Patrick's megawatt charging experience and video Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

How China Got So Good At EVs + Tesla Without Elon Musk?
Patrick just got back from the Shanghai auto show and he's MAD at how behind America's EVs are. He tells Tim all about experiencing China's dominant EVs for the first time, how they compare to Tesla, and why American automakers and consumers are basically screwed. The guys also discuss the big news of the week. They explain why it's such a big deal that Tesla's board initiated a search for a CEO to replace Elon Musk, according to The Wall Street Journal. Plus, they talk about why Waymo is teaming up with Toyota to develop self-driving cars. Further reading on the Shanghai Auto Show, and the Waymo-Toyota partnership, and Tesla's search for a new CEO. Sign up for the daily InsideEVs newsletter.Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

Slate’s Sub-$20K EV Revealed! + Where Is Tesla's Cheaper Car?
On today's show, staff writer Suvrat Kothari joins Tim to discuss Slate’s new cheap EV! Tim checked out the truck in person and learned all about America's newest car startup. Next, Suvrat gives us the skinny on China's latest battery breakthrough from CATL. And finally, the guys discuss Tesla’s abysmal earnings and how the long-awaited cheap Tesla has been delayed again.Check out our coverage of the Slate EV, CATL's fast-charging battery, its sodium-ion pack, Tesla's affordable models and the automaker's disappointing Q1 results. Reuters story on Tesla delaying affordable models Sign up for the daily InsideEVs newsletter. Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

Is The Lucid Gravity America's Best Electric SUV? + Subaru Reveals Hot New EVs
Patrick and Tim check out the updated Subaru Solterra and the all-new Trailseeker EV at the New York Auto Show. They seem pretty great! And one is basically an electric Outback wagon. Plus, Tim is pretty blown away by the 2026 Lucid Gravity. Finally, what happens if a new bill successfully bans Chinese cars in America? We'll weigh the benefits of that plan—and the consequences.Subaru Solterra + Trailseeker: https://insideevs.com/news/756763/2026-subaru-trailseeker-debut-nyas/Lucid Gravity First Drive: https://insideevs.com/reviews/756457/lucid-gravity-first-drive-2026/Sen. Elissa Slotkin's Chinese car ban bill: https://insideevs.com/news/756430/anti-china-slotkin-ev-senate/Sign up for InsideEV’s Newsletter to get our content sent straight to your inbox:https://www.insideEVs.com/newsletter/

EV Startup Slate's $25,000 Truck + BYD Keeps Winning
Patrick and Tim kick off the show by recapping how tariffs are impacting the auto industry one week in. They offer up some buying advice for this wild time: Consider a used EV while prices are still low. Then the guys discuss a new American EV startup that’s coming out of stealth soon, according to a report from TechCrunch. Slate Auto is backed by Amazon's Jeff Bezos and plans to launch a $25,000 electric pickup truck in the next couple of years. Will people buy it? And can EV startups still succeed in 2025 after so many have failed? Finally, Patrick and Tim explain why China’s BYD could be the ultimate winner of Trump’s trade war, and why America’s bike industry is screwed. Check out InsideEVs for our latest coverage and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

What Do Tariffs Mean for Electric Cars? + Winners/Losers in the EV Market
Patrick and Tim kick off the episode by discussing the biggest news of the year in the auto industry: tariffs. They dissect what Trump's 25% tax on imported cars and parts means for the road to electrification and software-defined vehicles. They also recap the winners and losers in the EV market in Q1, and break down why Tesla had its worst quarter in years. Then the guys highlight reporting from Reuters about how Toyota's hybrids are so popular that people are waiting months to buy one.Check out InsideEVs for our latest coverage and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

Can Mercedes-Benz Fix EV Charging? + Rivian's Big Bet On Small EVs
Patrick and Tim kick things off by discussing Rivian's entry into the micromobility space through a new spinoff called Also, which will make small electric vehicles like e-bikes. Then they talk about the opening of Hyundai's gigantic new plant in Georgia, breaking down why its timing couldn't have been better. In the back half of the show, they're joined by Andrew Cornelia, CEO of Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging. They discuss what's wrong with EV charging today and how to fix it—plus big charging news out of China's BYD.During Plus/Minus, the guys explain why Trump's new 25% tariffs will be devastating for car prices and hammer small players like Mazda. Check out InsideEVs for our latest coverage and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

BYD's 5-Minute Charging Breakthrough & The Cadillac Escalade Goes Electric
China's EVs continue to absolutely smoke anything we get in the U.S., and it's starting to get embarrassing. Patrick and Tim kick off this episode by discussing BYD's impressive new 5-minute EV charging tech, and why it's important to make filling an EV as quick as getting gas. Meanwhile, America's EV charging companies can't get their acts together. The guys cover a recent study that named the country's best (Tesla) and worst (Shell) networks. On a brighter note, America's iconic luxury SUV is going electric, baby—and we drove it. Tim talks about what he liked and didn't like about the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ. They wrap up the show by discussing Mark Rober's viral Tesla Autopilot video and why it's hard to be a Tesla owner right now. Check out InsideEVs for our latest coverage and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

Is Toyota Finally Serious About EVs? + Trump Buys A Tesla
Everything's computer! Patrick and Tim kick off the show by discussing Toyota's latest EV announcements, including an improved bZ4X, a cheap crossover and maybe even a mystery pickup truck. Then they recap the extremely weird Tesla marketing event Elon Musk and President Trump hosted at the White House this week. They debate: Was that enough to boost Tesla's sales and save its plummeting stock price?The guys close out the show by taking a listener question about whether it makes sense to trade in a Toyota Sienna for an EV right now. Plus, they talk about promising news out of a fun startup called Telo Trucks. If you want to submit a question of your own, email us at [email protected] Check out InsideEVs for our latest coverage and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

Tesla Sales Plummet, Waymo Hits Austin & Why Slow EV Charging Rules
Tim and guest host Kevin Williams kick things off by recapping Waymo's recent expansion in to Austin on the Uber platform, and how it's running circles around Tesla's self-driving efforts. They discuss why you shouldn't sleep on Level 1 EV charging, and why an old Mitsubishi EV is one of Kevin's favorite cars despite earning a 2/10 from Car & Driver. Then they chat about why Tesla's sales are cratering in Europe, how Volkswagen is taking advantage of that and why Trump's tariffs are a nightmare scenario for car companies.

Why Republicans Hate EVs, A Solid-State Battery Breakthrough & Ramcharger EREV News
Patrick and Tim sit down with veteran Republican political strategist Mike Murphy to discuss how EVs got politicized, the "grim" outlook for EV tax credits under President Trump, and the threat of Chinese cars. The guys also chat about a Mercedes-Benz prototype with game-changing solid-state batteries, along with extended-range EV news from Scout and Ram. To close out the show, they recap Volkswagen's epic EV comeback and the intensifying backlash against Tesla and Elon Musk. Check out InsideEVs for our latest coverage and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 + The Tesla Revolt
One of our favorite EVs just got even better. On this episode, Patrick recaps his experience driving the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and its new off-road, XRT edition. Patrick and Tim discuss the pros and cons (mostly pros) of bringing Tesla's NACS charging port to the Ioniq 5. Plus, the guys talk about new Kia EVs dropping next week, and they recap the anti-Elon Musk protests that rocked Tesla showrooms over the weekend. Check out InsideEVs for our latest coverage and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

Are EVs With Gas Engines The Future? + Trump's Charger Funding Freeze
Patrick and Tim chat about the problem with big-battery electric trucks, which Ford's CEO recently said have "unresolvable" economics. Then they discuss an exciting solution: extended-range EVs, which are basically electric cars with gas-powered generators. The guys also recap President Trump's move to freeze federal funding for EV chargers, and game out what happens next. Plus, they talk about how Elon Musk's new role in government is causing a revolt against Tesla. Check out InsideEVs for our latest coverage and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

WTF Is Happening At Tesla? + Revel CEO On EV Charging In NYC
Patrick and Tim recap Tesla's latest earnings call, including the big news that Tesla will launch autonomous taxis to Austin streets in June. They discuss CEO Elon Musk's focus on making $10 trillion from humanoid robots and wonder where exactly new Teslas are. In the second half of the show, the guys chat with Revel cofounder and CEO Frank Reig about bringing EV charging to America's densest cities. Check out InsideEVs for our latest coverage and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

How Rivian Thrives In The Trump Era Of EVs
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has a lot to say about where the EV scene is headed next. In this episode, Patrick and Tim chat Rivian's survival plan; General Motors' good news on EVs; and the new king of EV fast-charging in America, the Lucid Gravity.

Trump's War On The 'EV Mandate,' Explained
Is the electric vehicle boom over in America now that President Trump is in office? On the contrary. In this episode, Patrick and Tim explain what the new administration has planned for Biden's so-called "EV" mandate, plus what's coming this year from troubled-but-promising brand Polestar.

The New Tesla Model Y, Toyota's EV Struggles & A Rivian Roadtrip
Patrick and Tim discuss the hotly anticipated new Tesla Model Y, debating whether it's enough to boost Tesla's sales after a disappointing 2024 and whether it can stand up to Chinese EV rivals. They talk about why Toyota's pivot to making electric cars may be harder than anybody thinks. The guys close out the show by chatting about Patrick's Rivian roadtrip, Polestar's uncertain future in the U.S. and why car companies are shunning America's car dealers. Check out InsideEVs for our latest coverage and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

The Best Cars At CES 2025 & Tesla's Sales Slump
Patrick and Tim recap the biggest car news out of CES 2025, including a $100,000 Sony EV and Honda's latest prototypes. Patrick explains why he's so impressed with Chinese EVs from Zeekr and Xpeng. Finally, the guys break down why Tesla's deliveries dropped in 2024 while other brands hit record EV sales.

2024 Recap: The Biggest EV Stories Of The Year
bonusHappy New Year! On this special episode recorded in late December, Patrick and Tim reflect on a jam-packed and absolutely wild year for the EV world. They debate the big winners and losers in the EV space and offer up their predictions for what'll happen in 2025.

China's EV Takeover: Why They're Winning The Electric Race
As they start to wrap up 2024, Tim and Patrick cover one of the biggest stories that defined the car industry this year: the rise of China's EV sector. How did they get so good so quickly? InsideEVs Staff Writer Kevin Williams, who's been to China twice and tested dozens of their best EVs, is here to explain.

Dodge Charger EV, Electric Road Trips, Honda-Nissan Merger?
bonusIs the Dodge Charger EV destined to be a failed experiment, or is it cooler than you think? On this week's episode, Tim and Patrick discuss the merits of an electric muscle car, plus an EV road trip and why Honda and Nissan may be seeking a merger.

Tesla Model Q, Lucid Gravity and 2024's Best Electric Vehicles
Telsa Model... Q? Maybe so. This week, Patrick and Tim discuss Tesla's supposed $30,000 new EV, plus the Lucid Gravity. And they're joined by special guests Abigail Bassett and Mack Hogan to chat about the 2024 InsideEVs Breakthrough Awards, saluting the year's best EVs.

Jaguar's Controversial EV Reboot, Stellantis Struggles, California VS. Trump
bonusThe InsideEVs Podcast gets a reboot of its own as the Plugged-In Podcast. This week, Patrick and Tim chat about the controversy around Jaguar, Stellantis' losing battle and California's governor picking a fight with Elon Musk—and maybe President-elect Trump, too.

Ep 207207: Renault 5 Debuts, Retro Fiats, Ford NACS Launches, Apple Car Is Dead
InsideEVs is proud to present episode 200 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST.Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEVs Podcast and her own media empire, Hazel Southwell who has been doing science-y deep thinking and reporting for outlets ranging from ESPN to Ars Technica, Alex Goy who is an all-around motoring person and a talented presenter, and Patrick George, Editor in Chief of InsideEVs.On this InsideEVs podcast, we talk about the Renault 5, some funky Fiats and Ford launching its NACS charging adapter. We also discuss the rise of PHEVs and how Consumer Reports feels about them now and the death of the Apple car.

Ep 206206: Honda Prologue First Drive, Ultium Issues And Dacia Debuts A New Spring
InsideEVs is proud to present episode 199 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST.Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEVs Podcast and her own media empire, Hazel Southwell who has been doing science-y deep thinking and reporting for outlets ranging from ESPN to Ars Technica, Alex Goy who is an all-around motoring person and a talented presenter, and Patrick George, Editor in Chief of InsideEVs.On this InsideEVs podcast, we talk about our Honda Prologue first drive, GM's Ultium issues, the new Dacia Spring, and how much EV range you really need.

Ep 205205: Rusty Tesla Cybertrucks, And Why The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is So Special
InsideEVs is proud to present episode 198 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST.Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEVs Podcast and her own media empire, Hazel Southwell who has been doing science-y deep thinking and reporting for outlets ranging from ESPN to Ars Technica, Alex Goy who is an all-around motoring person and a talented presenter, and Patrick George, Editor in Chief of InsideEVs.On this InsideEVs podcast, we discuss the rusty Tesla Cybertrucks, our drive of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and talk about Porsche's "very interesting" luxury electric minivan.

Ep 204204: The New Porsche Taycan Impresses and Ford's Cheap EV
InsideEVs is proud to present episode 197 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST.Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEVs Podcast and her own media empire, Hazel Southwell who has been doing science-y deep thinking and reporting for outlets ranging from ESPN to Ars Technica, Alex Goy who is an all-around motoring person and a talented presenter, and Patrick George, Editor in Chief of InsideEVs.On this InsideEVs podcast, we discuss the new and much improved 2025 Porsche Taycan and then offer up our take on Ford developing a cheaper EV platform.

Ep 203203: Which 'Cheap' Electric Cars With Over 250 Miles Of Range Would We Buy?
InsideEVs is proud to present episode 196 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST.Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEVs Podcast and her own media empire, Hazel Southwell who has been doing science-y deep thinking and reporting for outlets ranging from ESPN to Ars Technica, InsideEVs staff writer Kevin Williams, and Patrick George, Editor in Chief of InsideEVs.On this InsideEVs podcast, we discuss GM's commitment to launching new plug-in hybrids and then offer up our opinion on which of the cheapest EVs with at least 250 miles we think you should buy.

Ep 202202: Electric Porsche Macan Is Daring, Powerful And Packs Plenty Of Range
InsideEVs is proud to present episode 195 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST.Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEVs Podcast and her own media empire, Hazel Southwellwho has been doing science-y deep thinking and reporting for outlets ranging from ESPN to Ars Technica, Alex Goy who is an all-around motoring person and a talented presenter, and Patrick George, Editor in Chief of InsideEVs.This week we will discuss the all-new electric Porsche Macan and then turn our attention to some recent test drives of various Volkswagen ID. cars, including the ID.7. Finally, some Tesla Q4 talk concludes the show.

Ep 201201: Cold Weather Charging Woes, Rideshare Drivers Hog Stations, Cybertruck Called A Dud
InsideEVs is proud to present episode 194 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, X, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST.Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEVs Podcast and her own media empire, Hazel Southwell who has been doing science-y deep thinking and reporting for outlets ranging from ESPN to Ars Technica, Alex Goy who is an all-around motoring person and a talented presenter, and Patrick George, Editor in Chief of InsideEVs.This week we will discuss some cold charging woes as well as clogged-up charging stations caused by rideshare drivers. Then we'll talk about the Cybertruck being a dud. We'll wrap the episode up with some Kia EV9 discussion.

Ep 200200: Highlights From CES, Tesla Model 3 Highland Launches In U.S., And AI Mishaps
InsideEVs is proud to present episode 193 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST.Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEVs Podcast and her own media empire, Hazel Southwellwho has been doing science-y deep thinking and reporting for outlets ranging from ESPN to Ars Technica, Alex Goy who is an all-around motoring person and a talented presenter, and Patrick George, Editor in Chief of InsideEVs.This week we will discuss some debuts at CES, the launch of the Tesla Model 3 Highland in the U.S. and a certain AI mishap making headlines this week.

Ep 199199: 2024 Electric Car Tax Credits, EV Sales And Cybertruck Charging
InsideEVs is proud to present episode 192 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST.Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEVs Podcast and her own media empire, Hazel Southwell who has been doing science-y deep thinking and reporting for outlets ranging from ESPN to Ars Technica, Alex Goy who is an all-around motoring person and a talented presenter, and Patrick George, Editor in Chief of InsideEVs.This week we will discuss how EV tax credits will work in 2024 and discuss sales results for various automakers before diving into some Cybertruck charging news.

Ep 198198: Chevy Blazer EV Leaves Us Stranded, Tesla's Defective Parts, VW Gets Buttons
InsideEVs is proud to present episode 191 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST.Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEVs Podcast and her own media empire, Hazel Southwell who has been doing science-y deep thinking and reporting for outlets ranging from ESPN to Ars Technica, Alex Goy who is an all-around motoring person and a talented presenter, and Patrick George, Editor in Chief of InsideEVs.This week we will discuss our how the Chevy Blazer EV left us stranded, Tesla's defective parts and VW putting buttons back in its cars. Then we'll take a look back at 2023 and forward into 2024.