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Every Friday, InsideEVs journalists Tim Levin, Mack Hogan, and a rotating cast of experts and friends cover the latest news in electric vehicles, autonomous cars, and the high-tech transformation of the auto industry. From InsideEVs and the Motorsport Network.

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How Rivian Thrives In The Trump Era Of EVs 31.01.2025 41:33

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has a lot to say about where the EV scene is headed next. In this episode, Patrick and Tim chat Rivian's survival plan; General Motors' good news on EVs; and the new king of EV fast-charging in America, the Lucid Gravity.

Trump's War On The 'EV Mandate,' Explained 24.01.2025 40:55

Is the electric vehicle boom over in America now that President Trump is in office? On the contrary. In this episode, Patrick and Tim explain what the new administration has planned for Biden's so-called "EV" mandate, plus what's coming this year from troubled-but-promising brand Polestar.

The New Tesla Model Y, Toyota's EV Struggles & A Rivian Roadtrip 17.01.2025 44:38

Patrick and Tim discuss the hotly anticipated new Tesla Model Y, debating whether it's enough to boost Tesla's sales after a disappointing 2024 and whether it can stand up to Chinese EV rivals. They talk about why Toyota's pivot to making electric cars may be harder than anybody thinks. The guys close out the show by chatting about Patrick's Rivian roadtrip, Polestar's uncertain future in the U.S....

The Best Cars At CES 2025 & Tesla's Sales Slump 10.01.2025 52:05

Patrick and Tim recap the biggest car news out of CES 2025, including a $100,000 Sony EV and Honda's latest prototypes. Patrick explains why he's so impressed with Chinese EVs from Zeekr and Xpeng. Finally, the guys break down why Tesla's deliveries dropped in 2024 while other brands hit record EV sales.

2024 Recap: The Biggest EV Stories Of The Year 03.01.2025 38:09

Happy New Year! On this special episode recorded in late December, Patrick and Tim reflect on a jam-packed and absolutely wild year for the EV world. They debate the big winners and losers in the EV space and offer up their predictions for what'll happen in 2025.

China's EV Takeover: Why They're Winning The Electric Race 27.12.2024 51:26

As they start to wrap up 2024, Tim and Patrick cover one of the biggest stories that defined the car industry this year: the rise of China's EV sector. How did they get so good so quickly? InsideEVs Staff Writer Kevin Williams, who's been to China twice and tested dozens of their best EVs, is here to explain.

Dodge Charger EV, Electric Road Trips, Honda-Nissan Merger? 20.12.2024 51:40

Is the Dodge Charger EV destined to be a failed experiment, or is it cooler than you think? On this week's episode, Tim and Patrick discuss the merits of an electric muscle car, plus an EV road trip and why Honda and Nissan may be seeking a merger.

Tesla Model Q, Lucid Gravity and 2024's Best Electric Vehicles 13.12.2024 1:05:49

Telsa Model... Q? Maybe so. This week, Patrick and Tim discuss Tesla's supposed $30,000 new EV, plus the Lucid Gravity. And they're joined by special guests Abigail Bassett and Mack Hogan to chat about the 2024 InsideEVs Breakthrough Awards, saluting the year's best EVs.

Jaguar's Controversial EV Reboot, Stellantis Struggles, California VS. Trump 06.12.2024 47:42

The InsideEVs Podcast gets a reboot of its own as the Plugged-In Podcast. This week, Patrick and Tim chat about the controversy around Jaguar, Stellantis' losing battle and California's governor picking a fight with Elon Musk—and maybe President-elect Trump, too.

207: Renault 5 Debuts, Retro Fiats, Ford NACS Launches, Apple Car Is Dead 01.03.2024 1:00:13

InsideEVs is proud to present episode 200 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST. Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEV...

206: Honda Prologue First Drive, Ultium Issues And Dacia Debuts A New Spring 23.02.2024 1:02:10

InsideEVs is proud to present episode 199 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST. Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEV...

205: Rusty Tesla Cybertrucks, And Why The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is So Special 16.02.2024 1:00:06

InsideEVs is proud to present episode 198 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST. Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEV...

204: The New Porsche Taycan Impresses and Ford's Cheap EV 09.02.2024 1:00:49

InsideEVs is proud to present episode 197 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , iHeart Radio , and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook , Twitch , Twitter , and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST. Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric ,” an insightful veteran of the...

203: Which 'Cheap' Electric Cars With Over 250 Miles Of Range Would We Buy? 02.02.2024 48:14

InsideEVs is proud to present episode 196 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST. Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEV...

202: Electric Porsche Macan Is Daring, Powerful And Packs Plenty Of Range 26.01.2024 1:01:34

InsideEVs is proud to present episode 195 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST. Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEV...

201: Cold Weather Charging Woes, Rideshare Drivers Hog Stations, Cybertruck Called A Dud 19.01.2024 1:02:11

InsideEVs is proud to present episode 194 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, X, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST. Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEVs Podc...

200: Highlights From CES, Tesla Model 3 Highland Launches In U.S., And AI Mishaps 12.01.2024 1:07:37

InsideEVs is proud to present episode 193 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST. Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEV...

199: 2024 Electric Car Tax Credits, EV Sales And Cybertruck Charging 05.01.2024 1:05:00

InsideEVs is proud to present episode 192 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST. Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEV...

198: Chevy Blazer EV Leaves Us Stranded, Tesla's Defective Parts, VW Gets Buttons 22.12.2023 59:48

InsideEVs is proud to present episode 191 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST. Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEV...

197: We Drive The Chevy Blazer EV, Porsche Macan EV And Discuss The Cadillac Vistiq 15.12.2023 1:07:51

InsideEVs is proud to present episode 190 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST. Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEV...

196: 1.2 Million-Mile Tesla Model S, Cybertruck Foundation Series Pricing Announced 08.12.2023 1:06:29

InsideEVs is proud to present episode 189 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST. Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEV...

195: Tesla Cybertruck Debut And Delivery Event 01.12.2023 1:02:19

InsideEVs is proud to present episode 188 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST. Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEV...

194: Lucid Gravity Revealed, Cadillac Announces Optiq, Renault Twingo EV 17.11.2023 1:00:14

InsideEVs is proud to present episode 187 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST. Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEV...

193: InsideEVs Podcast Featuring Doug DeMuro: Tesla Cybertuck Gaps, Leaked Specs, Ramcharger 10.11.2023 1:10:19

InsideEVs is proud to present episode 186 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 1:00 PM EST. Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEV...

192: Chevy Equinox Priced, Cybertruck Stops An Arrow, Ford, Toyota, Chevy, VW Suffer EV Setbacks 03.11.2023 1:15:01

InsideEVs is proud to present episode 184 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST. Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEV...