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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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

31: How ChargeScape Will Pay For Your Charging And Rescue The Grid 26.02.2025

Join us as we talk with Joseph Vellone, CEO of ChargeScape – a company formed by BMW, Ford, Honda, and now, Nissan – which offers a global vehicle-grid integration platform that allows utilities to reduce your EV charging bill, and help keep the the grid healthy and humming along.

30: We Drive Both New Tesla Model Y & IONIQ 5 XRT - Which is better? PLUS Rivian Posts First Ever Profit 21.02.2025

On today's show, we'll be talking about Rivian posting its first gross profit Kia EV4 revealed in two configurations and Jordan drives the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT …and of course, much, much more.

29: Volvo EX30 Goes Cross Country, Rivian Van Now Available To All (Fleets) 14.02.2025

In today's episode, we talk about: ⦁ the Volvo EX30 going Cross Country ⦁ Rivian opening up its van to fleet orders ⦁ Tesla experiments with a way to stop cable cutting that's to dye for  • and much, MUCH more

28: I Want An EV As Quick As A Kia EV6 AWD, For Under $19,000 12.02.2025

In this episode we recommend an EV for:  • a family moving to Portugal who want an EV that looks like a normal car  • a viewer deciding between an older Nissan Leaf and a high-mileage Honda Civic   • and another viewer looking for an affordable used EV with beaucoup giddyup

27: CEO Of Ionna Visits For Official Launch, NEVI Federal Charger Program Halted 07.02.2025

In this episode: ⦁ CEO Seth Cutler visits as Ionna officially launches ⦁ NEVI, the federal charger funding program, gets halted ⦁ Mercedes gains access to Tesla Superchargers ⦁ Kyle tells us about Chinese Tesla Model Y competitor, the Onvo L60 from Nio ⦁ and of course, much, much more

26: Kyle Drives/Charges Awesome EVs In China, 2026 BMW iX Gets Bigger Battery 31.01.2025

This week: • Kyle goes wild in China, driving and charging all the EV things!  • BMW iX gets a bigger battery in its refresh • Lucid charging update and Supercharger access situation.

25: New Model Y On Sale In N.America and Europe 24.01.2025

Earlier today the refreshed Tesla Model Y, informally named 'Juniper', went on sale in North America and Europe. Join Batteries Included as they look at the pricing and details.

24: CyberFLOP or CyberSMASH? America's Top EV Truck Is Facing Headwinds 17.01.2025

Tesla’s Cybertruck ended 2024 as America’s most popular EV truck. But more recent monthly registration data show that growth slowing down. Plus, reports this week suggest that discounts are rising and factory workers are being moved off the Cybertruck lines as demand hasn’t met expectations. So where does that leave Tesla’s innovative and controversial pick-up truck? After a year on sale can we ca...

23: Tesla Model Y Refresh Revealed, Revised Honda 0 Series EVs Debut 10.01.2025

On this week's show, we talk about ⦁ the refreshed Tesla Model Y ⦁ Honda 0 Series Saloon and SUV at CES ⦁ Two more automakers announcing Supercharger integration dates ⦁ and of course, much, much more

22: Looking For Used Electric Luxury With The Biggest Depreciation Possible 08.01.2025

In this week's episode, we recommend an EV for: • a viewer looking for electric luxury on the cheap • a Wyoming family looking for an SUV with big range  • and a New York family wanting to replace their Toyota RAV4.

21: All The Electric Vehicles Coming In 2025! 03.01.2025

In this special episode, we talk about all the EVs coming to the US in 2025.

20: Stress Testing The Apex Ionna Rechargery, Ram 1500 Rev Gets Year Delay 20.12.2024

in this episode: • we talk about visiting the stress testing of the Ionna Rechargery in Apex, NC • RAM delaying the 1500 Rev all-electric pickup • Great end-of-year EV deals • and much much more!

19: How Rove Charging Created The Best Charging Hub Experience Yet 18.12.2024

In this special episode, Tom and Domenick sit down with William Reid, Chairman and CEO of Rove Charging, and Jeff Toon, Rove Charging Co-Founder and VP of E-mobility & Charging Infrastructure.  They ask how the company was born, what this initial charging hub site offers EV drivers, some of the technical electrical details, and if it can actually be profitable.

18: Cheapest Tesla Ever Coming 2025, Ionna To Bring DC Charging To Sheetz 13.12.2024

In this episode, we talk about: ⦁Tesla bringing its cheapest model ever in 2025 ⦁Sheetz partnering with Ionna for DC fast charging ⦁Tom interviewing Ionna's CEO, CPO, and Chief Engineer ⦁and of course, much, much more!

17: We Want An EV For A 2nd Car That Can Do It All (For Cheap) 11.12.2024

In this episode, we recommend an EV for: a family looking to add a 2nd car to their driveway  a viewer's sister who's totaled her Toyota Camry  and another viewer's friend, who is moving to Massachusetts from Canada.

16: Kyle Breaks The Electric Cannonball, Laycee On The Grounded RV Electric Motorhome 06.12.2024

Wicked awesome show for you today: • Miss GoElectric on the Grounded RV campervan • Kyle Conner on breaking the electric Cannonball • Tom Moloughney on the first Ionna Rechargery • and much, much more!

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