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| 179: Tesla, Rivian & CAFE After the Midterms: What’s Next for EVs? | 06 nov. 2026 | 01:29:16 | |
In this episode: Get pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevlo Host: Cohosts: Guest: Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded | |||
| 178: Ford Fathom Gets Trick Bidirectional Charging, Launches a Year After Slate | 30 oct. 2026 | 01:07:27 | |
In this episode: Get pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevlo Host: Cohosts: Guest: Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded | |||
| 177: Mercedes-AMG GT SUV: 1,153 HP and a 12-Minute Charge | 23 oct. 2026 | 01:16:39 | |
In this episode: Get pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevlo Host: Cohosts: Guest: Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded | |||
| 176: Tesla Roadster Flies, Arrives in 2028, Price TBD | 16 oct. 2026 | 01:10:46 | |
In this episode: Get pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevlo Host: Cohosts: Guest: Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded | |||
| 175: Volkswagen Ditches ID.4 — Meet ID. Tiguan, its Replacement | 10 oct. 2026 | 01:24:50 | |
In this episode: Get pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevlo Host: Cohost: Guests: Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded | |||
| 174: 2027 BMW i3 Now Goes Up to 468 Miles, Costs the Same as the iX3 SUV | 02 oct. 2026 | 00:58:35 | |
In this episode: Get pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevlo Host: Cohosts: Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded | |||
| 173: $15K Chinese EV Charges 2x Faster Than A $200K Bentley Torcal | 25 sept. 2026 | 01:14:30 | |
In this episode: Get pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevlo Special guest this week: Andrew Lambrecht of Ever Cars Host: Cohosts: If Batteries Included helps you keep up with EVs, you can help keep it going — buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded 🔋 | |||
| 172: He's 58 and Never Bought the Car He Wanted. Should It Be a Rivian R2? | 23 sept. 2026 | 00:39:52 | |
John 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 and Mini Countryman SE, and the nearest Rivian service center is four hours from his home in Maine. Should he follow his heart? Also this episode: Cameron needs an EV that can cover 268 miles between chargers in northern Alberta at −40°, and Andy wants a Prius V replacement that can haul an upright bass, sound gear and a 60-lb dog through Sierra snow. Domenick is joined by Andrew Lambrecht from EverCars and Max Patton. Andrew also brings us the Ever Cars "Deal of the Week." https://www.evercars.com/cars/KNDC5DLE8P5117626?utm_source=batteriesincluded&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=battery-bargains-ep61&utm_content=deal-of-the-week Want your own Battery Bargain? Email hello@batteriesincludedpodcast.com with your needs and budget, and we may feature you on an upcoming episode. If Batteries Included helps you keep up with EVs, you can help keep it going — buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded 🔋 | |||
| 171: Tesla Euro Semi Specs Revealed, BYD Blade Beats It on Charging | 18 sept. 2026 | 01:04:25 | |
Thank 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 25,000 autonomous vehicle deal • Much much more Get pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevlo Special guest this week: Jaan Juurikas, founder and producer of EVwire.com Host: Martyn Lee from ev.news https://www.ev.news/ Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney / stateofchargewithtommoloughney Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric With Domenick https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiw6Jdf7DTiR_6m81XuNOw / @driveelectricwithdomenick | |||
| 170: Ford's $30K Fathom Truck Could Be Killed by Ban on CATL Battery Deal | 11 sept. 2026 | 01:05:38 | |
In this episode: Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded Cohosts: | |||
| 169: Range Rover Launches Electric. Geely Goes New Money Luxury. | 04 sept. 2026 | 01:02:40 | |
In this episode: Special guest this week: Mark Rainford from Inside China Auto Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded Cohosts: | |||
| 168: Gas Prices Are Up. EV Sales Aren't. Why? | 02 sept. 2026 | 00:47:22 | |
Gas 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 kind of price shock that spikes EV sales, and it still is in Europe, Southeast Asia, and China. In the US, EV sales have basically stayed collapsed since the $7,500 federal tax credit expired last September. We dig into why: the actual sales numbers, the affordability paradox (cheap EVs exist and still aren't selling), and the real — and more complicated than you'd think — political split in EV adoption. Guests: 🔋 Matthew Hunsinger — Social psychologist at Pacific University 🔋 Nikki Stern — Chief Analyst at Escalent and author of their EVForward reports Enjoyed the show? Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded Got a take on any of this? Drop it in the comments — we read them all. If you liked the show, please push all our buttons. 🔔👍 | |||
| 167: Santa Fe EREV Leads Hyundai's US Push, Europe Bets on BEVs | 28 août 2026 | 01:09:27 | |
Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded In this episode: Cohosts: | |||
| 166: Genesis GV90 First Look — Inside Korea’s New Flagship Luxury EV SUV | 21 août 2026 | 01:17:57 | |
In this episode: Special guest this week: Jordan Schiefer from Kelly Blue Book https://www.youtube.com/@kbb Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded Cohosts: | |||
| 165: 2027 Kia EV3: $29,890 Opens the Door, 321-Mile Range Costs You More | 14 août 2026 | 01:09:34 | |
In 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 | 12 août 2026 | 00:37:48 | |
In 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 e-tron • Choosing between a Honda Prologue, Audi Q4 e-tron, and a Volkswagen ID.4 | |||
| 163: Ford’s $28,350 Electric Truck Is Real: Meet the Ford Fathom | 07 août 2026 | 01:12:27 | |
In this episode: Our special guest this week is Greg Prokopenko from YouTube’s Simply Gregster EV | |||
| 162: Mercedes GLA EV Revealed: The US Won't Get This $47,000 CUV for a Year | 31 juil. 2026 | 01:11:34 | |
In 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 | 17 juil. 2026 | 01:03:59 | |
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| 160: Mercedes AMG CLA: Brand's Cheapest Sedan Turned Super Sports Sedan | 10 juil. 2026 | 01:05:15 | |
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| 159: The Tough Truth About Heavy Duty Electric Trucks | 08 juil. 2026 | 00:49:01 | |
Welcome 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 for a highway cruiser for a big commute • Sarah & Marcus wonder if Rivian R1T is right for an off-grid solar situation | |||
| 158: BMW iX5 Debuts: A 435-Mile Spec Monster Built in the USA | 03 juil. 2026 | 01:03:43 | |
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| 157: Chevy Bolt: Best Budget EV for Students | 01 juil. 2026 | 01:01:58 | |
In this episode, we find: Our guests this week are Andrew Lambrecht from Ever Cars and Dave Conner from YouTube's Out of Spec Dave | |||
| 156: Slate is America's Cheapest EV Truck: No One Will Buy the Base | 26 juin 2026 | 01:08:58 | |
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| 155: The $19k 2023 Subaru Solterra: An EV Deal We Didn't Expect To Find | 24 juin 2026 | 00:39:39 | |
In this episode of Battery Bargains: Our guests this week are Andrew Lambrecht from Ever Cars and Dave Conner from Out of Spec Dave on YouTube | |||
| 154: Porsche Taycan Gains Virtual Gears and a Bigger Battery, Loses US Wagons | 19 juin 2026 | 01:20:15 | |
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| 153: Audi e-Tron Bargains And The Motor Problem You Can’t Ignore | 17 juin 2026 | 00:36:28 | |
In 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 • Finding an electric pickup truck with decent range for Dale | |||
| 152: Rivian R2 Road Tested: The New Face Of EVs In America | 12 juin 2026 | 01:30:03 | |
In 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! | 09 juin 2026 | 00:39:13 | |
A 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 on the evolution of GM's energy ecosystem. In this special mid-week edition of the podcast, Domenick Yoney and Tom Moloughney sit down with Aseem to discuss the real-world challenges and new solutions for EV owners today and what's on the way. We talk about the vehicle-to-grid enablement for GM cars to happen with an over-the-air update. We also tackle the critical issue of EV education at the dealership level and how GM's 3D virtual "EV Concierge" is designed to simplify the process for buyers. Finally, we look at how GM plans to resolve public charging fragmentation using the new GM Energy Pass—unifying access to major networks like Tesla and Ionna directly through the vehicle's native platform. | |||
| 150: Electrify America Drops the Wallet: Your Trapped Cash Is Finally Free | 05 juin 2026 | 01:05:42 | |
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| 149: Ferrari Luce Launches To Everyone’s Disgust | 29 mai 2026 | 01:27:18 | |
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| 148: We Drive Volvo EX60: How Swede It is! | 21 mai 2026 | 01:02:27 | |
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| 147: Lexus TZ Brings Extra Level Of Cushiness To Highlander | 15 mai 2026 | 01:05:56 | |
In 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 | 13 mai 2026 | 00:36:39 | |
Battery 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 value in the used market and answering your specific EV buying questions: The Avalon Successor: What do you buy when your 2004 Toyota Avalon finally reaches the end of the road? We find a "basically new" electric cruiser with 300+ miles of range and ultra-fast charging for under $25,000. Tesla Software Alternatives: A Mustang Mach-E owner loves their car but misses the Tesla tech. We look at the best software-forward alternatives available for under $30k. The Kia EV9 "Lemon" Gamble: Used EV9 prices are dropping fast, especially for manufacturer buybacks. We discuss the risks of the ICCU issue, warranty transfers, and whether these "lemons" are actually the best deal on the market. Have a request? Email us your needs and budget, and you might be featured in a future episode! | |||
| 145: BMW iX3 US Pricing & Range Impresses + Rivian R2 Truck Rumors Resurfacing! | 07 mai 2026 | 01:07:39 | |
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| 144: Beijing Auto Show Reactions w/ Lei Xing - Feels Like The Future Of EVs | 06 mai 2026 | 00:58:32 | |
In 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 autonomous driving systems, and lots more. Our special guest Lei Xing is the co-host of China EVs & More https://www.chinaevsandmore.com/ | |||
| 143: 5-Minute Charging For The Masses: China’s New EV Reality | 01 mai 2026 | 01:23:30 | |
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| 142: Mercedes C Class Electric Debuts with 400 Miles of Range | 26 avr. 2026 | 01:34:16 | |
| 139: Mercedes EQS Refresh Just Copied the Cybertruck's Best Tech | 16 avr. 2026 | 01:34:17 | |
In 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 much, much more! | |||
| 138: Rivian R2 Range Confirmed: Official EPA Results Beat Initial Estimates | 09 avr. 2026 | 01:15:36 | |
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| 137: Kia EV3 & Subaru Getaway: Two Massive Debuts for US Families | 02 avr. 2026 | 01:19:19 | |
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| 136: 0 to 1,000 in a Year: Ionna CEO on Scaling to 30,000 by 2030 | 26 mars 2026 | 01:31:23 | |
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| 135: BMW i3 Revealed: Birth of An Electric Ultimate Driving Machine | 19 mars 2026 | 01:11:11 | |
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Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios Martyn Lee from EV News Daily Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick | |||
| 134: Rivian R2 - Prices, Range & Specs Confirmed | 13 mars 2026 | 01:20:15 | |
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 2026 Premium (Dual AWD) — $53,990 — Late 2026 Standard RWD Long Range — $48,490 — Early 2027 Standard RWD (base) — ~$45,000 — Late 2027 All prices exclude the $1,495 destination and freight charge. Performance & Capability Charging Technology Interior & Utility Launch Details | |||
| 133: Rivian Adventure Department Is RAD — BMW M and AMG Ambitions | 05 mars 2026 | 01:11:18 | |
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| 132: We Drive Polestar 3 & 4 Back To Back! Tom's Snowblower Breaks The Internet, Again | 26 févr. 2026 | 01:12:53 | |
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| 131: Ford's Road To Their EV Future! Universal EV Platform Huge Updates, Polestar Revamps Lineup, & More | 19 févr. 2026 | 01:18:42 | |
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| 130: Rivian R2 Prototype: First Drive Revelations | 13 févr. 2026 | 01:31:01 | |
Fresh 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 | 11 févr. 2026 | 01:17:30 | |
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:
…and of course, much, much more I'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. | |||
| 128: Tesla Model S And X Suffer Death By Robot | 30 janv. 2026 | 01:24:51 | |
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