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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54: Ford EVs Now Charge At Tesla Superchargers, Tom Drives The Polestar 3 02.03.2024

00:00:00 Intro 00:02:24 EV News Daily Weekly Reporting Roundup 00:07:06 Ford EV owners gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network 00:45:01 Tom drive Polestar 3 on a lake in the Arctic Circle 01:05:30 Kyle drives the 2024 Volkswagen ID. 4 01:21:09 Efficiency comparison between Kia EV9 RWD and AWD 01:24:54 EVIQO EVIPOWER 48-AMP EV Smart Charger review

53: I Need to Replace A Tesla Model 3 and Toyota Tundra With ONE EV | Battery Bargains 27.02.2024

Finding more battery bargains for our listeners.

52: Kyle Drives Honda Prologue, GM Reportedly Kills Small Pickup To Make Large PHEV 23.02.2024

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

51: I Need An EV With Big Range And Fast Charging (But Not A Tesla!) | Battery Bargains 21.02.2024

Finding more EV battery bargains for our listeners.

50: Rivian Teases R2S, Ionna Charge Network Announces CEO And Big Ambitions 16.02.2024
49: We Need A Cheap EV To Replace Our Old Pontiac Vibe | Battery Bargains 16.02.2024
48: Refreshed Porsche Taycan Full Reveal, Mercedes eSprinter Launches 09.02.2024

00:00:00 Intro 00:01:51 Refreshed Porsche Taycan debuts https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/2024/products/02062024_The_new_2025-_Porsche_Taycan_models.html 00:29:16 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter launches https://media.mbusa.com/releases/release-f891765aa8baea491d32e240d746cdaa-first-fully-electric-van-from-mercedes-benz-the-all-new-esprinter-hits-the-road 00:51:49 Tom talks about the development of the N...

47: Should I Trade My Nissan LEAF For A Tesla? | Battery Bargains 06.02.2024

Finding more battery bargains for our podcast listeners.

46: Refreshed Porsche Taycan DC Charges Like A Beast, GM Plans To Revive Plug-In Hybrids 02.02.2024

00:00:00 Intro 00:01:46 EV News Daily Weekly Reporting Roundup 00:06:41 Tom's Emporia Energy home charger giveaway 00:10:17 Refreshed Porsche Taycan charges curve is crazy! 00:26:47 Kyle tells us about experiencing the Honda Prologue (but not driving impressions) 00:29:49 leasing a Vinfast VF8 https://youtu.be/s90qmaYjcIw 00:37:09 Kyle talks about leasing the Chevrolet Silverado EV from Hertz 00:4...

45: Will My Kia EV6 Become An Expensive Brick | Battery Bargains 30.01.2024

Case 1: Mike wants to replace his Toyota Prius with a Kia EV6, but has reliability concerns. Case 2: Adam's wife is considering swapping out her Toyota Prius for a very basic EV. Case 3: Thomas wants to replace his Honda Civic with an electric sedan or hatchback that's good for road tripping across Texas.

44: Electric Porsche Macan Debuts, Tom Gets First Peek At Next Lucid Vehicle 26.01.2024

On this week's show, we're talking about: the global debut of the electric Porsche Macan Tom's visit to Lucid's newly expanded factory and the first teaser of its next product the new Tesla timeline for its next-generation, low-cost product and much, much more!

43: Highland Tesla Model 3 Performance VS Model S Plaid VS Porsche Taycan Turbo? 24.01.2024

Finding more used EV bargains for our viewers and listeners.

42: The Great EV Freeze Fiasco, Ford Lightning Switchgear And Ram ProMaster EV debut 19.01.2024

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

41: Want To Replace Our Volkswagen eGolf SE With An AWD EV 17.01.2024

Want To Replace Our Volkswagen eGolf SE With An AWD EV

40: Every EV Coming To The US In 2024, Plus Porsche Macan Range Test 12.01.2024
39: We Own A Tesla Model 3 And A Rivian R1S, But Now Need A Third EV 10.01.2024

If you're looking for your own Battery Bargain, email us a couple short paragraphs at batterybargains@batteriesincludedpodcast.com with "find my EV" in the subject line, and tell us about your use case and budget.

38: World’s First Cybertruck Charging & Range Tests, Tax Credits Explained For 2024 05.01.2024
37: My EV Left Me Stranded! I Need A 3-Row Plug In Hybrid Instead 04.01.2024
36: Every Electric Vehicle That Debuted In US Showrooms In 2023 30.12.2023
35: Test Drove A Tesla Model Y And Didn’t Love It, So Want A Good Alternative 27.12.2023
34: Lucid CEO Talks Gravity SUV, Volkswagen Adopts Tesla NACS 22.12.2023
33: I Want To Replace My RWD Tesla Model Y With Something More Capable 19.12.2023

Finding three more listeners their perfect EVs. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:45 a previous case shares his final decision and photos of his two EVs 00:01:23 Case 1: Australian needing AWD and ground clearance 00:14:10 Case 2: Owner of two very large dogs wants an SUV with reliability to last a decade 00:21:51 Case 3: 2022 Ford Mach-E (RWD/extended range) owner would like something smaller and sportier wit...

32: Porsche Macan EV Details Revealed, Cadillac Vistiq Confirmed 15.12.2023
31: Finding Your Next EV - Fun Runarounds and 7 Seaters 14.12.2023

On this show, we’ll find an EV for a Canadian musician, a family of four looking for a used EV, and another family looking for a six or seven seater.

30: Towing Two Antique EVs Across Country, Our Next Energy Boosts BMW iX Range To 608 Miles 08.12.2023

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