Batteries Included

Batteries Included

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Join your fellow EV enthusiasts to talk about the biggest stories each week, as well as the cars we’ve been driving, and the chargers we’ve been testing.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

133: Rivian Adventure Department Is RAD — BMW M and AMG Ambitions 05.03.2026

In this episode: Rivian gets RAD, launches performance department  Porsche Taycan winter range test Volvo EX60 demand prompts production boost And 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...

132: We Drive Polestar 3 & 4 Back To Back! Tom's Snowblower Breaks The Internet, Again 26.02.2026

In 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! 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.c...

131: Ford's Road To Their EV Future! Universal EV Platform Huge Updates, Polestar Revamps Lineup, & More 19.02.2026

In 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 of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn Lee from EV News Daily...

130: Rivian R2 Prototype: First Drive Revelations 13.02.2026

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 11.02.2026

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: A pivotal Lucid Gravity software update with Senior Vice President, Engineering & Digital Emad Dlala   Toyota C-HR’s new price tag a new study showing used EVs are the best bargains …and of course, much, much more I'm your host Martyn...

128: Tesla Model S And X Suffer Death By Robot 30.01.2026

In 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? 23.01.2026

In 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, much more!

126: Made in America? Your Next Electric Vehicle Purchase Could Be A Zeekr 7GT 16.01.2026

In this episode: • Chinese EVs are coming to America! • Chinese EVs are coming to Canada! • Rivian R2 rolls off the assembly line for the first time  • Much, much more

125: Donut Labs Could Kill Combustion With The Solid-State Battery in This Bike 10.01.2026

In this episode: • The solid-state battery that could kill combustion cars • Volvo teasing the EX60 with big range promises • Racing 2,000 miles non-stop in a Lucid Gravity

124: Every Electric Vehicle Coming To The US In 2026 For The First Time 03.01.2026

In this episode: • We talk about every electric vehicle coming to the US in 2026 for the first time.

123: Ford’s $19B Electric Truck Retreat: What It Means For EVs In The US 20.12.2025

In this episode: · Ford kills its full-size electric trucks, developing an eREV replacement · Kyle drives the new Mercedes CLA · Europe ending its 2035 ban on ICE  · Much much more

122: Eyes Off the Road: Rivian’s Bold Autonomy Reveal at AI Day 12.12.2025

In this episode: Rivian promises eyes-off autonomy and more in the not-distant future The Fiat Topolino, weirdly, is coming to the US The all-electric Subaru Uncharted’s new US price tag …and of course, much, much more

121: We Drive The Most Important BMW For 2026: the iX3 08.12.2025

· Kyle drives the Neue BMW iX3 · Lexus shocks auto world with electric LFA · lowered CAFE standards vs promise of Kei cars · Much, much more!

120: Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Gets Green Light,Smoke Show Ensues 29.11.2025

In this episode, with special guest John Voelcker: Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe gets the green light Where is America’s $15,000 EV? Driving Lucid Gravity down the entire East Coast

119: How Porsche Nailed New Cayenne EV - And Why Jeep Recon Charging Issue Is Huge 23.11.2025

Porsche’s new Cayenne EV sets a fresh benchmark for luxury electric SUVs with blistering acceleration, remarkable range, and ultra-fast charging technology, but faces slow adoption due to it's price We also break down Jeep’s upcoming Recon EV—a rugged, trail-rated electric SUV debuting in 2026—highlighting its impressive off-road features but questioning its charging limitations and lack of a Tesl...

118: Toyota's New Hilux Pickup Is Electric; Tesla Execs Quit, Powerwall Recall 14.11.2025

This week's special guest is EV expert Felix Hamer. Tune in at 9:30 AM Eastern to catch the show live! 

117: Longbow Lightweights For Sports-Car Performance, Elon's $Trillion 07.11.2025

In this episode: • Longbow Speedster and Roadster  • Musk's trillion-dollar pay package approval  • Tesla shareholder meeting highlights • Rivian R2 update • Much more! Tune in and get up to speed 🏁🏁🏁

116: Kia EV4 Canceled For US; Slate, Toyota, Subaru Get Supercharger Access 31.10.2025

• Kia delays the EV4 for the US • Slate, Toyota, and Subaru get Supercharger access • Power your life with your Tesla, up to 3,500 watts • Much, much more!

115: Tesla Roadster vs BYD U9 Hypercar, Lucid Gravity Flunks Range Test, Volvo Offers Free Charging & more 24.10.2025

On today’s show: Tesla Roadster vs BYD U9 Hypercar Lucid Gravity Flunks Range Test Volvo Offers Free Home Charging …and of course, much, much more.

114: Jeep Reveals Grand Wagoneer REEV, Porsche Cayenne EV Prototype Road Tested 17.10.2025

In this episode: • 2026  Jeep Wagoneer gets a range-extended variant • Road testing Porsche Cayenne electric prototype • Guest host Andrew Lambrecht's Dodge Daytona lease • Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly-type ending (sorry, someone's hand slipped)

113: Chevy Bolt Is Back And Better, Tesla Model 3/Y Standard Debut To Skepticism 10.10.2025

In this episode: • Chevy Bolt is back, baby! • Tesla launches cheaper Standard trim Model 3/Y • Tom talks Bogota, Colombia EV scene • Much, much more!

112: US Tesla Model Y Performance Arrives Just In Time To Snag $7,500 Incentive 03.10.2025

In this eoisode: • Tesla Model Y Performance launches in US • First true V4 Supercharger opens...500 kW! • Post-incentive automakers deals  • Much, much more 

111: 2026 Volvo EX90 Gets Massive Upgrade, CATL Shenxing Pro Batteries - 12C? 26.09.2025

In this episode: • Volvo EX90 getting big upgrade for 2026 • Telo $20 million funding round • CATL Shenxing Pro batteries

110: Cadillac Optiq Gets More Power & RWD For 2026, Death Of EV Incentive Approaches 19.09.2025

In this episode: • Cadillac Optiq gets big power upgrade for 2026, RWD • EV incentives end on the 30th. Then what? • Rivian beginning construction of its Georgia factory • Much, much more

109: Awesome EVs Of IAA Munich Auto Show, Driving Lucid Sapphire At 200 MPH 12.09.2025

In this episode: • IAA Auto Show EVs, including Mercedes GLC EV and Polestar 5 • what it’s like to drive a Lucid Sapphire at 200 MPH • how much heavy EVs hurt roads  • much, much more!

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