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- 178: Ford Fathom Gets Trick Bidirectional Charging, Launches a Year After Slate · 1 h 7 min · Episodio 178In this episode: ● Ford’s Fathom gets trick bidirectional charging, and a Q4 2027 launch date ● Andrew Lambrecht on the Kia EV3 ● Tom’s Rivian R2 70 mph range test: 270 miles ●…
- 177: Mercedes-AMG GT SUV: 1,153 HP and a 12-Minute Charge · 1 h 16 min · Episodio 177In this episode: ● Mercedes-AMG GT SUV makes 1,153 hp and charges 10-80% in 12 minutes ● Geely is officially coming to Canada, and our guest Greg drove its cars ● GM Forward puts…
- 176: Tesla Roadster Flies, Arrives in 2028, Price TBD · 1 h 10 min · Episodio 176In this episode: ● Tesla’s Roadster flies, arrives in 2028 and still has no price ● Paris Motor Show: Europe counters China with cheap EVs ● BYD’s Atto 8 brings 9-minute flash…
- 175: Volkswagen Ditches ID.4 — Meet ID. Tiguan, its Replacement · 1 h 24 min · Episodio 175In this episode: ● Volkswagen's ID. Tiguan arrives to replace the ID.4 ● Jaguar's Type 01 debuts with up to 400 miles of range ● BMW iX4 debuts at $66,200, and the iX3 and iX4…
- 174: 2027 BMW i3 Now Goes Up to 468 Miles, Costs the Same as the iX3 SUV · 59 min · Episodio 174In this episode: • 2027 BMW i3 pricing revealed: $61,500 and an estimated range of up to 468 miles • Tom and Kyle Conner named co-captains of Ionna's new Driver Advisory Council…
- 173: $15K Chinese EV Charges 2x Faster Than A $200K Bentley Torcal · 1 h 14 min · Episodio 173In this episode: • Bentley reveals the Torcal, its first EV • Geely's AI-powered charging hits 10-70% in 4.5 minutes • BMW i3 US reservations open next week • Much much more Get…
- 172: He's 58 and Never Bought the Car He Wanted. Should It Be a Rivian R2? · 40 min · Episodio 172John is 58, his Kia Niro EV lease ends in March 2027, and he's never bought the car he actually wanted. His heart says Rivian R2, but he's also weighing the Ioniq 5, Volvo EX30…
- 171: Tesla Euro Semi Specs Revealed, BYD Blade Beats It on Charging · 1 h 4 min · Episodio 171Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesinc... In this episode: • Tesla Semi Euro specs revealed • BYD debuts a Flash-charging big rig • Lucid Motors lands…
- 170: Ford's $30K Fathom Truck Could Be Killed by Ban on CATL Battery Deal · 1 h 5 min · Episodio 170In this episode: • Ford Fathom’s future if US kills Chinese battery licensing deal • Americans warming up to EVs as charging infrastructure confidence grows • Chevy Bolt range…
- 169: Range Rover Launches Electric. Geely Goes New Money Luxury. · 1 h 2 min · Episodio 169In this episode: • Range Rover Electric finally launching • The Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700 sets new bar for bonkers • Tesla Cybercab battery chemistry change at launch • Much much…
- 168: Gas Prices Are Up. EV Sales Aren't. Why? · 47 min · Episodio 168Gas Prices Are Up. EV Sales Aren't. Why? Gas has stayed above $4 a gallon nationally for five months since the Iran conflict shut down the Strait of Hormuz — historically the…
- 167: Santa Fe EREV Leads Hyundai's US Push, Europe Bets on BEVs · 1 h 9 min · Episodio 167Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded In this episode: • Hyundai's plans to launch 100 new and refreshed models by 2030 • BYD celebrates 10,000…
- 166: Genesis GV90 First Look — Inside Korea’s New Flagship Luxury EV SUV · 1 h 17 min · Episodio 166In this episode: • Genesis GV90 makes a grand entrance • Driving the Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV • Raaaaange testing and charging the Mercedes CLA • Much much more Special…
- 165: 2027 Kia EV3: $29,890 Opens the Door, 321-Mile Range Costs You More · 1 h 9 min · Episodio 165In this episode: • Kia EV3 surprises with low price, big range • Lucid launches 1,076 HP Gravity GT-S • Ionna gets JD Power kudos • Much, much more!
- 164: When an Audi Q6 e-tron is the Perfect Replacement for a Rivian R1T · 38 min · Episodio 164In this episode: • Home charger recommendation for cold weather • Replacing a Toyota RAV4 hybrid with a Volvo EX40 • When it makes sense to swap out a Rivian R1T for an Audi Q6…
- 163: Ford’s $28,350 Electric Truck Is Real: Meet the Ford Fathom · 1 h 12 min · Episodio 163In this episode: • Ford's affordable electric truck gets an official name and starting price • Driving Chinese EVs as they prepare for Canadian sales • EVgo Adopts Tesla…
- 162: Mercedes GLA EV Revealed: The US Won't Get This $47,000 CUV for a Year · 1 h 11 min · Episodio 162In this episode: • Mercedes-Benz GLA revealed • Ford partners with Geely for Europe • Global EV sales hit new record • Much, much more
- 161: Lucid Crashes 50% on Bankruptcy Rumor, Then Rockets Back — Plus VW's New ID. Cross · 1 h 3 min · Episodio 161In this episode: • Volkswagen ID Cross debuts • Lucid bankruptcy rumor yoyo's its stock • California EV incentive program signed into law Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of…
- 160: Mercedes AMG CLA: Brand's Cheapest Sedan Turned Super Sports Sedan · 1 h 5 min · Episodio 160In this episode: • Mercedes AMG CLA 45 debuts • We Fast Charge the Rivian R2 • Fiat Topolino price revealed Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and…
- 159: The Tough Truth About Heavy Duty Electric Trucks · 49 min · Episodio 159Welcome to Battery Bargains, where we shortcut your search for the perfect EV. Episode 59 • Deal of the week X 2 • Jason needs a pickup with big towing capacity • David's looking…
- 158: BMW iX5 Debuts: A 435-Mile Spec Monster Built in the USA · 1 h 3 min · Episodio 158This episode: • The iX5 debuts with the biggest BMW battery ever • Tom’s initial Rivian R2 range and charge testing • Polestar gets the boot from the United States
- 157: Chevy Bolt: Best Budget EV for Students · 1 h 1 min · Episodio 157In this episode, we find: • the deal of the week!!! • an EV for a student looking for an affordable option with lots of range • an electric replacement for the owner of a totaled…
- 156: Slate is America's Cheapest EV Truck: No One Will Buy the Base · 1 h 8 min · Episodio 156In this episode: • Slate reveals official truck price, opens orders • Lucid cuts large chunk of employees. Again. • Rivian kills cheapest R1 trims • Much, much more! Regular…
- 155: The $19k 2023 Subaru Solterra: An EV Deal We Didn't Expect To Find · 40 min · Episodio 155In this episode of Battery Bargains: • a Volvo EX30 lessee looks to move up to mid-size • a gas car owner wants to go electric for under $20,000 • a family of four wants an EV…
- 154: Porsche Taycan Gains Virtual Gears and a Bigger Battery, Loses US Wagons · 1 h 20 min · Episodio 154In this episode: • 2027 Porsche Taycan updates and goodbye to Cross Turismo • BMW M concept revealed • Slate Truck’s official price leaks • Much, much more!
- 153: Audi e-Tron Bargains And The Motor Problem You Can’t Ignore · 36 min · Episodio 153In this episode of Battery Bargains: • EV Bargain of the Week! • An 800-volt EV under $30,000 for Marcus • Considering the wisdom of Sarah buying a highly depreciated German EV •…
- 152: Rivian R2 Road Tested: The New Face Of EVs In America · 1 h 30 min · Episodio 152In this episode: We drive the new Rivian R2 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback reveal GM launches Energy Pass And much, much more!
- 151: GM Empowers EV Drivers: Energy Pass Unveiled & Free V2G Upgrades! · 39 min · Episodio 151A year ago, we spoke with GM Energy Chief Revenue Officer Aseem Kapur about the company's vehicle-to-home (V2H) system with PowerBank battery storage. Now, he's back to update us…
- 150: Electrify America Drops the Wallet: Your Trapped Cash Is Finally Free · 1 h 5 min · Episodio 150In this episode: • Electrify America ditches pre-funding for pay-as-you-go • Rolls Royce debuts Spectre Series II • GMC floating a baby Hummer trial balloon? • much, much more…
- 149: Ferrari Luce Launches To Everyone’s Disgust · 1 h 27 min · Episodio 149In this episode: • Ferrari Luce launches and no one like it • Driving across America in a 2027 Chevy Bolt • Walmart’s monster charging network takes shape • much, much more!…
- 148: We Drive Volvo EX60: How Swede It is! · 1 h 2 min · Episodio 148This week, with special guest Alex Bessinger: • We drive Volvo EX60, • Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé launches • Rivian R2 configurator is live • much much more! Regular cohosts…
- 147: Lexus TZ Brings Extra Level Of Cushiness To Highlander · 1 h 5 min · Episodio 147In this episode: • The Lexus TZ 3-row electric SUV makes its debut • The Tesla Semi battery sizes revealed • The best Chinese EVs in Europe • And much, much more!
- 146: The Best EV Cruiser to Replace a Toyota Avalon for Under $25k · 37 min · Episodio 146Battery Bargains is back! It's been some time, but we are back to help you shortcut the search for your perfect electric vehicle. In Episode 55, we’re hunting down incredible…
- 145: BMW iX3 US Pricing & Range Impresses + Rivian R2 Truck Rumors Resurfacing! · 1 h 7 min · Episodio 145In this episode: • BMW official price and range figures for the iX3 revealed • Rivian R2 variants confirmed, pickup speculated • How the price of gas is or isn’t affecting EV…
- 144: Beijing Auto Show Reactions w/ Lei Xing - Feels Like The Future Of EVs · 59 min · Episodio 144In this episode, we talk with China auto expert Lei Xing and and our co-host Kyle Conner about the being at the Beijng Auto Show, the future of (super) fast charging, testing…
- 143: 5-Minute Charging For The Masses: China’s New EV Reality · 1 h 23 min · Episodio 143In this episode: * EV tech at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show blows our minds * Testing Chinese FSD-like autonomous driving systems * The Porsche Cayenne Coupé debuts Regular…
- 142: Mercedes C Class Electric Debuts with 400 Miles of Range · 1 h 34 min · Episodio 142
- 139: Mercedes EQS Refresh Just Copied the Cybertruck's Best Tech · 1 h 34 min · Episodio 139In this episode: Mercedes EQS gets Cybertruck steering, over 500 miles of range Charging the Denza Z9GT to full and driving it Ionna takes over Circle K charging network And…
- 138: Rivian R2 Range Confirmed: Official EPA Results Beat Initial Estimates · 1 h 15 min · Episodio 138In this episode: • EPA says Rivian R2 beats Model Y in efficiency and range • Rimac making battery packs for the BMW i7 • Alpitronic’s megawatt charger in the US • And much…
- 137: Kia EV3 & Subaru Getaway: Two Massive Debuts for US Families · 1 h 19 min · Episodio 137In 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…
- 136: 0 to 1,000 in a Year: Ionna CEO on Scaling to 30,000 by 2030 · 1 h 31 min · Episodio 136In 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…
- 135: BMW i3 Revealed: Birth of An Electric Ultimate Driving Machine · 1 h 11 min · Episodio 135In 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…
- 134: Rivian R2 - Prices, Range & Specs Confirmed · 1 h 20 min · Episodio 134Performance (Dual AWD) — $57,990 w/ Launch Package — Spring 2026 Premium (Dual AWD) — $53,990 — Late 2026 Standard RWD Long Range — $48,490 — Early 2027 Standard RWD (base) —…
- 133: Rivian Adventure Department Is RAD — BMW M and AMG Ambitions · 1 h 11 min · Episodio 133In this episode: • Rivian gets RAD, launches performance department • Porsche Taycan winter range test • Volvo EX60 demand prompts production boost • And much, much more!…
- 132: We Drive Polestar 3 & 4 Back To Back! Tom's Snowblower Breaks The Internet, Again · 1 h 12 min · Episodio 132In 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!…
- 131: Ford's Road To Their EV Future! Universal EV Platform Huge Updates, Polestar Revamps Lineup, & More · 1 h 18 min · Episodio 131In 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…
- 130: Rivian R2 Prototype: First Drive Revelations · 1 h 31 min · Episodio 130Fresh episode! • Rivian R2 prototype first drive revelations • Toyota Highlander debuts as a 3-row EV • Ferrari Luce interior revealed • Much, much more!
- 129: Fixing the Flaw of Gravity: Emad Dlala on Lucid’s 3.4.1 Solution · 1 h 17 min · Episodio 129With special guest Emad Dlala, Senior Vice President, Engineering & Digital at Lucid Motors.
- 128: Tesla Model S And X Suffer Death By Robot · 1 h 24 min · Episodio 128In 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
- 127: $65,000 Question: Buy Rivian R2 or Wait for Volvo EX60? · 1 h 33 min · Episodio 127In 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…
