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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Oct 16, 2026

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Episodes

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.

83: Slate's $25,000 Electric Pickup Truck Uncovered, We Charge Lucid Gravity 11.04.2025

In this episode: • The incredible charging abilities of the Lucid Gravity • Slate is making a $25,000 electric pickup • The arrival of a cheaper Cybertruck • Much, much more!

82: Tariffs On Imported Vehicles Hit, Hyundai Ioniq 6 Gets Refresh And N-Line Trim 04.04.2025

In this episode: • Tariffs now in effect on imported vehicles • Hyundai Ioniq 6 refresh and addition of N-Line trim • Two more Chinese automakers announce megawatt     chargers • and much more!

81: New Nissan LEAF Revealed As Crossover, 25% Tariff Imposed On Imported Autos 28.03.2025

On today's show, we'll be talking about: ➤ Nissan revealing the new LEAF design ➤ The US administration imposing a 25% tariffs on imported cars and parts ➤ Rivian spinning out a new micromobility company called Also …and of course, much, much more

37: BYD Introduces 5-Minute Fast Charging, Renault Debuts The Hottest Hatch 21.03.2025

On today's show: ⦁ the BYD launch of the Super e-Platform and Megawatt Flash Chargers ⦁ the debut of the Renault 5 Turbo 3E ⦁ Honda and Acura owners gaining Supercharger access ⦁ and of course, much, much more

36: How Recurrent Monitors Your EV Battery's Health And Makes EV Buying Better 19.03.2025

We talk with Recurrent founder and CEO Scott about how it helps owners manage electric vehicle battery health, as well as give you insight into the battery health of an EV you're considering buying. And more!

35: Mercedes-Benz CLA Makes Electric Debut, Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Details Revealed 14.03.2025

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

34: Why The 2025 Electrify Expo Is A Must-Go For EV Haters (And Lovers!) 12.03.2025

We sit down with Electrify Expo Founder and CEO BJ Birtwell and talk about the upcoming season of bigger and better electric vehicle events that kick off March 22-23 at the Orlando opener.

33: We Visit Telo For The Debut Of Its Prototype, Volvo ES90 Debuts With 800 Volts 07.03.2025

Welcome back to the Batteries Included Podcast. This week we're talking about teh new Volvo ES90, the tiny Telo truck, the updated Honda Prologue and an even bigger Cadillac Escalade IQL.

32: Kia EV4, PV5, And EV2 Concept Debut, Ramcharger Battery Secrets Spilled 01.03.2025

In this episode:  * the debut of Kia EV4, PV5, and EV2 concept * Ramcharger gets 92-kWh battery with a big buffer * Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson steps down

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