Batteries Included

Leisure EN ↓ 246 episodes

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.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: batteriesincludedpodcast.com

Author

Batteries Included

Episodes

96: Help! I Need An EV To Pile On The Miles AND Carry Dogs | Battery Bargains 31.07.2024 38:04

This week we're finding new and used battery bargains for three more of our listeners.

95: Cadillac Sollei Concept Is A Dream Convertible, Rivian Slashes LFP Battery Charge Time 26.07.2024 1:38:03

94: Porsche Macan Gets "Affordable" And 4S Trims, Hyundai Ioniq 5 Refresh Changes Revealed 19.07.2024 1:39:37

93: Tired Of Taycan Troubles And Want A New EV_ But It Has To Be A Great Drivers Car 17.07.2024 41:25

On this show, we'll recommend an EV for a viewer tired of troubles with his Porsche Taycan, an underwater Nissan LEAF owner looking for a nicer ride, and a Canadian shopping for a second electric. Want your own EV recommendation? Send us a short clip telling us about your needs and situation, or a short email at batterybargains@batteriesincludedpodcast.com

92: Polestar 6 Previewed In BST Mode, Tesla Model 3 RWD LR Returns But Robotaxi Event Reportedly Delayed 12.07.2024 1:34:30

91: EV Sales Surge Looks Real Despite Tesla's Q2 Lag, Cybertruck Motor Study Replacement? 05.07.2024 1:29:32

90: Can Hydrogen Save The EV Revolution And Make DC Charging Profitable? 04.07.2024 42:32

We talk with the Founder and CEO of United Chargers, Gleb Nikiforov, about the challenges of EV adoption and his thoughts on using hydrogen to power DC charging hubs.

89: Electric Vehicle Battery Types And What Every EV Owner Should Know To Make Them Last 02.07.2024 42:05

UC Berkley Associate Professor Scott Moura joins us to talk about different EV battery chemistries – lithium-ion, LFP, sodium-ion, and solid-state – and how to take care of the one in your car.

88: Rivian + VW Group Software, Tesla Tax Credit Battery Situation, DC Charger Cable Cutting Nightmare! 29.06.2024 1:51:55

87: Pikes Peak Preview Of Ford Lightning SuperTruck, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, And Rivian R1T 21.06.2024 1:34:58

86: Should I Buy A Subaru Solterra From Hertz To Replace My Ford C-Max Energi? | Battery Bargains 19.06.2024 36:44

85: Ford Axes Model e Dealership Program, Tesla Shareholders Approve $45 B Pay Package 14.06.2024 1:26:30

84: Living With The Worst-Reviewed EV: VinFast VF8 SUV 13.06.2024 38:58

We talk with Francie from the Out of Spec Podcast about her experiences living with the VinFast VF8, the first vehicle from the young Vietnamese automaker to come to the US, and which probably received the worst critical reviews in recent history.

83: I Want The Most Analog EV Out There | Battery Bargains 12.06.2024 34:32

82: Rivian Second-Generation R1 Platform Is More Than A Refresh. Much More. 07.06.2024 1:38:54

81: Need An AWD EV With Three Isofix Latches In 2nd Row, And Room For A Dog | Battery Bargains 05.06.2024 39:52

80: We Talk Ford F-150 Lightning with VP of Global EVs, Driving 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT and Rally 31.05.2024 1:50:05

Monster episode this week! Besides talking with Ford's VP of Global EV programs about F-150 lightning, we're talking about driving the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT and Mach-E Rally, driving Tesla Model 3 Performance, driving the Chevy Equinox EV. All that, and the reveals of the Cadillac Optiq and Jeep Wagoneer S!

79: Kia EV3 Makes Its Debut, Kyle Drives Chevrolet Silverado EV RST 24.05.2024 1:24:44

78: Waiting For Rivian R2, So What Electric Vehicle Should I Get In The Meantime? | Battery Bargains 22.05.2024 38:21

77: Kia EV6 Gets A Refresh, Chinese EVs Face 100% Tariffs 17.05.2024 1:36:27

76: Am I Crazy For Considering A Used Mazda MX-30 For $16k? 15.05.2024 39:27

75: Tesla Launches New RWD Model Y, Kyle Lives With Tesla Model 3 Refresh 10.05.2024 1:30:52

74: Florida Man Wants To Replace Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid With An EV | Battery Bargains 08.05.2024 35:01

73: Your Future Uber May Be An Aircraft From Joby 07.05.2024 8:02

We caught up with Joby Aviation Chief Product Officer (CPO) Eric Allison at #DriftX 2024 to bring us up to speed with the progress the company is making with its aircraft and its future role as an air taxi.

72: Tesla Has Fired Most Of Its Supercharger Network Team! 03.05.2024 1:39:04

A few days ago, Tesla CEO fired the executive in charge of its Supercharger network and most of the people working for her, throwing the entire industry into a state of confusion. We talk about that decision and what we've learned about it since. We also talk about driving the Acura ZDX and other EV news of the week. But, mostly about the Tesla Supercharger network.