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

108: BMW iX3 Shocks With 500 Mile Range, Audi Reveals TT-Inspired Concept C 05.09.2025

In this episode: • BMW iX3 raises the bar for range and charging • Audi Concept C previews future convertible coupe • Tesla’s new airbag deployment strategy • Very much more

107: The $7,500 EV Incentive Extension Loophole Is Huge, Porsche Cayenne Charges Like A Beast 29.08.2025

In this episode: The $7,500 EV incentive loophole Tesla Model Y Performance Debuts Porsche Cayenne tech specs revealed much, much more!

106: Ford Skunk Works Chief Talks 'Model T Moment', Nissan Leaf Pricing Drops 22.08.2025

Great episode for you this week: • We talk with the head of Ford's EV skunk works  • Pricing for the new Nissan Leaf • Tesla Model YL launch • of course, much, much more

105: Acura RSX Prototype Debuts, Ford Announces $30k Midsize Electric Truck 15.08.2025

In this episode: • Ford announces a $30,000 electric truck • The debut of the Acura RSX • Riding in Robotaxis • Much, much more!

104: Next Xpeng P7 Launches, Mercedes-Benz GLC EV Teased 08.08.2025

This week, we talk:  • Xpeng Next P7 launches • Kyle's cool Toyota Rav4 EV • Ionna and Sheetz partnering • Much, much more  Tune in and get up to speed!

103: The Truth About Towing With Electric Trucks, Chevy Bolt First Tease Drops 01.08.2025

The truth about towing with electric trucks The first Chevy Bolt tease Cupra US launch delay Much, much more!

102: Mercedes Stopping EV Production, Tom And Kyle Drive Cadillac Escalade 25.07.2025

Fun episode this week! • Mercedes Ending EV Production (not all bad) • Driving Cadillac Escalade IQ (Lyriq V and Optiq V deets too) • Honda, Acura, and Lucid Get Supercharger Access • Much, much more! Get up to speed 🏁🏁🏁

101: Subaru Uncharted Compact Crossover Debuts, Lucid Partners With Uber And Nuro 18.07.2025

In this episode: • The debut of Subaru Uncharted • Lucid Partners with Uber and Nuro • Panasonic opens its 2nd US battery factory • Much, much more!!! Tune in and get up to speed with the top electric vehicle news of the week.

100: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N And More Goodwood Debuts; Rivian Launches New R1 Quad 11.07.2025

In this episode: •⁠  ⁠The debut of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N •⁠  ⁠Rivian launching its 2nd gen R1 Quad vehicles •⁠  ⁠Kia EV5 also getting its global debut •⁠  ⁠and much. much more!

99: Mobile DC Charging A Cheap EV Challenge, Tesla LFP Plant Nears Completion 09.07.2025

In this episode: Mobile DC charging a cheap EV challenge Tesla nearing completion of an LFP battery cell manufacturing facility The death of the $7,500 EV tax credit at the end of September

98: United Chargers Announces Free Grizzl-E EV Charger Program For Canadians 01.07.2025

Our guest Gleb Nikiforov, CEO of United Chargers, tells us about their new program that gives Canadians a free Grizzl-E charger, and maybe even pays a little extra.

97: Aptera CEO Joins For Major Milestone, Tesla Begins Robotaxi Service 27.06.2025

In this episode: • Aptera hits major milestone • The Tesla Robotaxi program kicks off • Mercedes-AMG reveals Concept AMG GT XX  • Much, much more

96: New Nissan Leaf Has Landed, And We Drive The Kia EV4 20.06.2025

This week, with special guest John Voelcker: • The debut of the new Nissan Leaf • Driving the Kia EV4 • Federal EV tax proposal dies, lease loophole closing Much, much more!

95: I Want The Biggest EV Bang For My Buck For Under $25,000 17.06.2025

In this episode we recommend EVs for: • a hatchback guy with a $25K budget • an EV newbie looking to replace his Corolla • a family in need of 3 rows for under $40K

94: Cadillac Optiq-V Launches, BMW's Big Battery Supply Problem In The US 14.06.2025

In this episode: The launch of the Cadillac Optiq-V BMW’s battery supply problem in the US Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda's funny hybrid emissions math  Much, much more!

93: Tesla Stock First Victim Of Musk/Trump Feud, Polestar 4 Now On Sale In US 06.06.2025

• How The Trump/Musk Feud May Impact Tesla • 2026 Polestar 4 Now On Sale In The US • Tesla Superchargers Getting Ripped Out in New Jersey • and much, much more. Tune in and get up to speed⚡️

92: Tesla Testing Driverless Cars In Public, BMW i4 Gets More Power, Range 30.05.2025

Tune in at 9:30 AM Eastern to catch the show live and participate.

91: Xiaomi YU7 Debuts, 4-Door Dodge Charger Launches, And EV Incentives Dying 23.05.2025

On the show this week: •Debut of Xiaomi YU7 •Launch of the 4-door Dodge Charger • Coming death of EV incentives w/ Mike Murphy • Cadillac Vistiq w/OutOfSpec Jordan Much, much more!

90: Toyota Debuts Electric C-HR And bZ Woodland, GM Unveils LMR Battery 16.05.2025

In this episode: • The debut of the Toyota C-HR Battery Electric Vehicle • The reveal of the Toyota Woodland SUV • General Motors unveiling its new LMR battery chemistry (and 2026 Hummer EV!) • Much, much more!

89: Should I Replace My GMC 2500HD Duramax With A GMC Hummer EV? 14.05.2025

In our latest Battery Bargains episode (53), we recommend an EV for: • a viewer considering a GMC Hummer EV  • a couple torn between Kia EV6 and Tesla Model Y • a viewer wanting to replace their underwater Chevy Bolt EUV 

88: Massive Rivian R2 And Earnings Update, Jeep Compass Debuts For...Europe? 10.05.2025

On this week's Friday episode, we are joined by Isaiah from Rivian Updates. We discuss: • The debut of the Jeep Compass • Rivian R2 and learnings from the earnings (report) • Tesla Model Y RWD already available to order • Much, more more

87: Tesla Semi And Megacharger Update, All About UL-Certified Amphenol Adapter 02.05.2025

In this episode: • Tesla Semi and Megacharger network update • The UL-Certified Amphenol NACS To CCS1 Adapter • Musk Leaving Tesla Rumour • Much, much more.

86: Slate Electric Truck Debuts, Walmart To Blanket America In Charging Stations 25.04.2025

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

85: QuantumScape Solid State Battery Mysteries EXPLAINED By CTO 22.04.2025

Dr. Tim Holme, cofounder and CTO of QuantumScape, joins Domenick Yoney and Tom Moloughney and explains how its solid-state batteries work and the promising future the technology may hold. We discuss: • Anode-less design • Cell mechanics • Power density • Energy density • Longevity • Cost • Future possibilities • And more!

84: Subaru Trailseeker Revealed, Kia EV4 Makes Its US Debut 18.04.2025

In this episode: The US debut of Kia EV4 The refresh of the Subaru Solterra The reveal of the Subaru Trailseeker …and of course, much, much more We were happy to have Kyle Conner join us for the show, and Gleb Nikiforov also joins us for some time at the top.

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