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.

➤ Intro
➤ NEW SEGMENT! EV News Daily Weekly Reporting Roundup
➤ Kyle drive the BMW i7 M70
➤ Kyle spends time with Ioniq 6
➤ New Audi Q8 e-Tron versus old original e-Tron SUV versus Merceds-Benz EQE SUV in highway range testing
➤ Tom thoroughly tests and reviews the FLO Home X5 EV Charger
➤ Honda Prologue debuts with 300 miles of range (in most efficient trim)
➤ The BYD Dolphin launches in Mexico amid word that the Chinese automaker is considering building a manufacturing plant there 
➤ Kia EV9 pricing for the rear-wheel-drive Wind trim (with the smaller battery option) has been announced
➤ Tesla MagicDocks that allow cars with CCS plugs to charge at Tesla Superchargers are popping up everywhere!

We talk with TeraWatt Infrastructure Product Lead, Heavy Duty Charging, Emilia Sibley about rolling out the first US commercial vehicle charging network.

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:02 last week's Tesla Model 3 fire and EV fires generally

00:14:48 digress to discuss British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's announcement of a delay in implementing a "UK petrol car ban"

00:22:24 electric vehicle vs combustion fire stats

00:25:36 Domenick's test of Tesla FSD beta v11.4.7 in Tallahassee 00:28:36 Toyota learning from Tesla and bringing "giga casting" into its production system

00:45:33 "Run On Less" real-world commercial truck test update

00:51:46 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron updated for Europe

00:59:30 Fiat 600e specs and pricing announced for Europe

01:04:46 showing off the new NACS to CCS adaptor from A2Z EV 01:11:52 Jaguar announces it's adopting Tesla NACS

01:15:42 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV debuts with 28 miles of electric range 01:21:07 GM's Brightdrop commercial van production is halting until Spring 2024

01:22:29 Ryder deploys first Brightdrop Zevo 600 vehicles into its rental fleet

01:26:59 Blue Shock Race breaks production electric go-kart record. going over 100 MPH

01:29:36 Tesla offers powered liftgate retrofit for Model 3 built prior to 2021 (but it's sold out)

We talk with Peter Dow, Vice President Of Engineering at REE Automotive, about its commercial vehicle platform and the engineering behind it.

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:07 Kyle heat stresses Kia EV6 GT with Autobahn and DC fast charging

00:10:34 Tesla Model 3 burns on the highway after apparently hitting some road debris

00:25:39 Peugeot E-3008 debuts as the first vehicle on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform

00:40:45 an all-new Hyundai Kona Electric officially debuts in the US

00:54:05 Tesla Semi and a number of other assorted commercial trucks taking part in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) Run On Less program (www.runonless.com)

01:02:22 Honda Motocompacto debuts as a last-mile vehicle that pairs with electric Honda SUVs

01:08:34 Volkwagen ID.X concept

01:12:59 Tom's review of the Tesla Universal Wall Connector

01:43:22 European Commission is investigating whether to impose tariffs to protect EU automakers from cheaper Chinese EV imports it says benefit from state subsidies

On today's podcast:

Lotus Emeya debuts

Kyle drives the NIO ET5

Volkswagen GTI Concept debut at IAA

Volkswagen updates 82-kWh ID.4 and Kyle drives it

Kyle drives the Volkswagen ID.7

Volkswagen ID.X Performance debut

Kyle checks out Tesla Model 3 refresh in person

Mercedes Benz Concept CLA Class

BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept debuts

Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally full debut

Tom talks about charging the Cadillac Lyriq

Tesla Cybertruck frunk photo

Tesla Model 3 Project Highland refresh

Tesla price drops

FSD price drop and current capability

Cadillac Lyriq 80-MPH range test and comparison to previous 70-MPH test

Mini Cooper EV and Mini Countryman EV debuts

Kyle's visit to Rivian and his comparison of the original 4-motor powertrain with the new dual motor powertrain

Tesla Supercharger stress test during a Europe-wide free day of charging

GMC Hummer EV Earth Cruiser debut

Tesla Power Conversion System (PCS) failure - how to diagnose and how to resolve

Today, we're joined by Out Of Spec Dave to discuss what we've been driving and the big news of the week.

In this episode:

Liv Leigh and Patrick Anderson from Mach-E Vlog join us.  We talk about their experience with Kyle's Nissan Leaf with its newly replaced onboard charger

Discuss meeting up with Ford CEO Jim Farley

Kyle's Rivian R1T tries out a rooftop tent

Tesla FSD Beta takes on the Hogback Challenge and we discuss Mach-E Vlog's first FSD Beta experience

Tom tells us about the new Tesla Universal Wall connecter

Acura ZDX and ZDX Type S debut at Monterey

A possible Acura NSX tease

Standard Range Tesla Model S and Model X appear with shorter range and lower prices 

Faraday Future delivers its first vehicle: a FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance

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. 

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On today's podcast:

Intro

What we've been driving this week

Lucid Air Sapphire

One year of F-150 Lightning ownership

Banned charging adapters

Cadillac Escalade IQ

Tesla tax credit eligible

BMW i7 Protection

MG4 Extended Range gets 323 miles

Ford Explorer delayed

Welcome to the new Batteries Included Podcast!

Consider these first few episodes as a sort of "soft opening," leading up to our official launch on September 1.

In this episode, we talk about:

➤ Driving Cadillac Lyriq 
➤ Driving GMC Hummer EV 
➤ Driving a Tesla-powered classic Mini Cooper 
➤ Tesla accused of suppressing driver range complaints 
➤ Seven automakers join forces to create a new fast-charge network 
➤ Attending Tesla Takeover 

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!

In this episode, we recommend an EV for a family of six with three generations, another family wanting to replace their Nissan Leaf, and a man looking for a used EV for his son. 
Come buy with us!

This week we're finding new and used battery bargains for three more of our listeners.

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

On today's show:

⦁ the Tesla Superchargers opening to General Motors EVs

⦁ 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV DC Fast Charging Analysis

⦁ Tom graphs Kia EV9 GT-Line charge curve

⦁ Alpitronic officially opening its US headquarters

⦁ Terawatt to supply infrastructure for LA to El Paso heavy duty electric truck corridor

and, of course, much, much more!

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.

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.

In this episode, we recommend an EV for a growing family whose top priority is safety, a viewer in need of more range than their Hyundai Ioniq 5, and a couple who love their Ford Mustang Mach-E, but want even more creature comforts.

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!

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.

In this episode, we talk about:
⦁ Lucid Motors showcasing the Gravity 3-row SUV and teasing its future midsize crossover
⦁ General Motors and Hyundai exploring a collaboration
⦁ GM and EVgo announce new flagship charging hubs
⦁ and of course, much, much more!

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.