Ripping episode this week – partially powered by Cybertruck – so of course we talked about V2H. We also hit on SoCal charging problems, Tom's initial Chevy Equinox EV ownership impressions, Hyundai and hybrids, Rivian Rewards referral program, and much more. Tune in and get up to speed!

In this Friday episode, we talk about the VW ID. Buzz range and price deets, Ford's EV rollout "realignment," Lucid Air charging curve, Kyle updates us on Lucid Gravity and the Volvo EX90...and more. Tune in and get up to speed! 

On this show, we'll recommend an EV for a viewer tired of troubles with his Porsche Taycan, an underwater Nissan LEAF owner looking for a nicer ride, and a Canadian shopping for a second electric.

Want your own EV recommendation? Send us a short clip telling us about your needs and situation, or a short email at batterybargains@batteriesincludedpodcast.com

We talk with the Founder and CEO of United Chargers, Gleb Nikiforov, about the challenges of EV adoption and his thoughts on using hydrogen to power DC charging hubs.

UC Berkley Associate Professor Scott Moura joins us to talk about different EV battery chemistries – lithium-ion, LFP, sodium-ion, and solid-state – and how to take care of the one in your car.

In this episode, we recommend an EV for a viewer who regrets buying aa Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, another viewer considering a high-mileage Tesla Model 3, and a family wanting to swap out their Ford Mustang Mach-E for an electric with more cargo space.

We talk with Francie from the Out of Spec Podcast about her experiences living with the VinFast VF8, the first vehicle from the young Vietnamese automaker to come to the US, and which probably received the worst critical reviews in recent history.

Monster episode this week!

Besides talking with Ford's VP of Global EV programs about F-150 lightning, we're talking about driving the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT and Mach-E Rally, driving Tesla Model 3 Performance, driving the Chevy Equinox EV.

All that, and the reveals of the Cadillac Optiq and Jeep Wagoneer S!

In this week's episode, we talk about Polestar 3 US production, range-testing Lucid Air Grand Touring, VW pushing back Trinity, EV rental drama, Cybertruck RWD, the Pininfarina Targamerica, and much, much more. 

We caught up with Joby Aviation Chief Product Officer (CPO) Eric Allison at #DriftX 2024 to bring us up to speed with the progress the company is making with its aircraft and its future role as an air taxi.

A few days ago, Tesla CEO fired the executive in charge of its Supercharger network and most of the people working for her, throwing the entire industry into a state of confusion. 

We talk about that decision and what we've learned about it since.

We also talk about driving the Acura ZDX and other EV news of the week. But, mostly about the Tesla Supercharger network.

Tom and Martyn are back with three more listener emails to find them the perfect EV.

The team are back with three more listeners emails hoping to find themselves the perfect battery bargain.

Tune in and get up to speed with our Podcast crew and the top EV news of the week!

Dom, Tom and Martyn are back with three more listeners who need our help choosing their next EV purchase.

Catch up with our Podcast crew and the top EV news of the week!

On today's show, we recommend an EV for a family tired of the laggy transmission in their Ford Edge, a couple frustrated by their 2021 Tesla Model 3, and an EV for a viewer with a crazy commute. Tune in, and come buy with us!

We choose an EV for a viewer who wants something to drive up mountain trails, a Kia Soul EV owner considering on trading up to a Chevy Bolt EV, and a Canadian farmer who wants to replace his diesel truck for an electric one with good range that can tow.

Get up to speed with the top EV news of the week and the electric shenanigans of our podcast crew.

This week on Battery Bargains we help three more viewers find their perfect electric vehicle.

Dom, Tom and Martyn advise one particular viewer who is interested in buying a Tesla, but is worried their 4680 cells are not up to the job for rapid charging. Should he be worried? Or do our team recommend one of those vehicles?

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:12 Case 1: Patrick wants a plush riding electric vehicle for under $60,000

00:07:56 Case 2: Growing family with a Golden looking for a spacious EV for under $45,000

00:19:30 Case 3: Ryan P. is very interested in a Tesla Model Y, but is concerned about getting one with 4680 that charges slower

➤ Update on last weekend's cross country, 4-electric-pickup, "race"

➤ Inside the deal that allowed Ford to adopt the Tesla charge connector and gain Supercharger access

➤ Record-setting Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (and GT with Weissach package) unleashed.

➤ Porsche Macan EV reservation "overwhelm" the automaker

➤ Rivian R2 receives 68,000 pre-orders in initial 24 hours after review

➤ Audi Q4 e-tron gets refreshed and features more power and range

➤ Kyle rejoins us from the Tesla Cybertruck after connection issues, gives us a short tour and discussion

➤ Fisker stock takes a huge hit after rumors of it talking with bankruptcy consultants

➤ Viewer has news of CHAdeMO-to-CCS adaptor, which kicks off short discussion around NACS-to-CCS adaptor testing Tom is doing

➤ Chevrolet Blazer EV back on sale, and at a reduced price

➤ Hyundai Ioniq 5 N will have a price starting at $67,475

➤ Volkswagen reveals (for Europe) ID. 3 GTX and ID. 7 Tourer GTX

Finding more battery bargains for our listeners.

Tom and Kyle race identical Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks 1,000 miles –from New Jersey to Florida – with one truck limited to using Tesla Superchargers, and the other using only CCS chargers, which turned out to be exclusively Electrify America stations.

Tune in at 9:30 AM Eastern to watch the show live!

If you're looking for your own Battery Bargain, drop us a line at batterybargains@batteriesincludedpodcast.com and tell us your usage and budget, and we'll see about featuring your case on an upcoming episode.

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:24 EV News Daily Weekly Reporting Roundup

00:07:06 Ford EV owners gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network

00:45:01 Tom drive Polestar 3 on a lake in the Arctic Circle

01:05:30 Kyle drives the 2024 Volkswagen ID. 4

01:21:09 Efficiency comparison between Kia EV9 RWD and AWD

01:24:54 EVIQO EVIPOWER 48-AMP EV Smart Charger review

Finding more battery bargains for our listeners.

Tune in at 9:30 AM Eastern to catch the show live!

Finding more EV battery bargains for our listeners.