Batteries Included

In 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 charging to Europe ● Much much more Get pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevlo Host: Martyn Lee from ev.news https://www.ev.news/ Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and...

In 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 share a 603-hp M60 powertrain ● Q3 EV sales: how the US stacks up against Europe and China ● Much much more Get pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevlo Host: Domenick Yoney from D...

In 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 • EVgo previews its next-gen 750 kW charger • Much much more Get pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevlo Host: Martyn Lee from ev.news https://www.ev.news/ Cohosts: Tom Moloughn...

In 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 pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevlo Special guest this week: Andrew Lambrecht of Ever Cars https://evercars.com/ Host: Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric With Domenick https...

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 Al...

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: Mart...

In 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 testing at 70 and 80 MPH • Much much more Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ |  http...

In 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 more Special guest this week: Mark Rainford  from Inside China Auto  https://www.youtube.com/@InsideChinaAuto   Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of C...

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:...

Thank 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 Flash Chargers installed - nine-minute charge to full! • EVGo CEO speaks out on charger reliability & the future • Much much more Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargin...

In 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 guest this week: Jordan Schiefer from Kelly Blue Book https://www.youtube.com/@kbb Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.co...

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!

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

In 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 Superchargers Our  special guest this week is Greg Prokopenko from YouTube’s Simply Gregster EV

In this episode: • Mercedes-Benz GLA revealed  • Ford partners with Geely for Europe • Global EV sales hit new record • Much, much more

In 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 Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ |  https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with D...

In 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 EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ |  https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.c...

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

This 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

In 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 Chevy Bolt  • an EV that's fun on twisty mountain roads Our guests this week are Andrew Lambrecht from Ever Cars and Dave Conner from YouTube's Out of Spec Dave 

In 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 cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn...

In 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 for their secondary car Our guests this week are Andrew Lambrecht from Ever Cars and Dave Conner from Out of Spec Dave on YouTube

In this episode: 2027 Porsche Taycan updates and goodbye to Cross Turismo BMW M concept revealed Slate Truck’s official price leaks Much, much more!

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

In this episode: We drive the new Rivian R2 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback reveal GM launches Energy Pass And much, much more!