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EV Insider is the trusted intersection between owners and the car market. Leaders from across the industry join the podcast to share insights and help EV owners make smart decisions when buying and selling electric cars.
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First-time EV buyers say they need 300 miles of range. Experienced EV drivers say they could have gotten by with 250. So who's right—and what does that mean for how dealerships sell electric cars? In this episode of EV Insider, Recurrent CEO Scott Case sits down with Nathan Shaver, Managing Partner of Shaver Automotive Group, to unpack what's really driving EV sales in 2026. They cover: Why the 300-mile requirement is a first-timer's myth What's actually happening in California's EV marke...
Tim Pohanka brings a perspective few in the auto industry can match. As Executive VP of Pohanka Automotive Group, one of America's oldest family-owned dealerships at 106 years, he watched his great-grandfather's horse stable become their first automotive shop. Now he's navigating another powertrain transition—and his take might surprise you. What We Cover: 🏛️ Multi-Generational Perspective – From horses to combustion engines to EVs: how this transition compares to past industry shifts 💰 Th...
Jeff Miller is crushing it with Subaru's Solterra EV—and he's not shy about why his competitors aren't. As CEO of Mark Miller's Subaru in Salt Lake City, Jeff sold 124 Solterras while the other three Subaru stores in his market combined have sold just 35. The difference? Commitment. In this episode, Jeff shares how his dealership leaned into EVs when others wouldn't, why he believes range anxiety is "retailer-driven," and the creative financing strategies (like one-pay leases) ...
What if the future of EV adoption doesn’t start with new cars — but with used ones? In this EV Insider episode, Scott Case sits down with Danny Papakalos, Corporate Director of Pre-Owned Operations at #1 Cochran, the largest automotive retailer in Western Pennsylvania. Danny has a unique view: his job only lives in the pre-owned space, and he believes used EVs will be the single biggest growth opportunity in 2026 and beyond. Danny explains why EV loyalty is shockingly strong, how affordabil...
Colorado has been one of the hottest EV markets in the country. At one point offering deals so aggressive that shoppers were leasing EVs for $19 a month. But now the incentives are gone, the “big beautiful bill” is behind us, and the entire region is entering a new chapter of EV adoption. In this episode of EV Insider, Scott Case sits down with Fred Emich, owner of four Colorado dealerships (Volkswagen, Kia, and Chevrolet) to unpack what really happened in Colorado’s EV surge — and what’s co...
BMW is developing new EV models that could eliminate range anxiety once and for all. In this episode, Parker Boice, General Sales Manager at BMW and Mini of Utah, reveals details about the upcoming iX3—a vehicle delivering 400+ miles of range at $60,000, powered by BMW's sixth-generation battery technology. We explore how BMW's diversified approach—offering BEVs, plug-in hybrids, and gas vehicles—is serving customers in Utah's unique EV market. Parker shares fascinating insights about the le...
The incentive rollercoaster created a challenge—but also an unprecedented opportunity for EV shoppers. Alex Perdikis, CEO of Koons Motors (Ford, Lincoln, Mazda) in the D.C. metro area, breaks down why 50–60% first-year depreciation on EVs is creating some of the best values in the automotive market—often outperforming ICE vehicles at the same price point. In this episode, Alex shares his dealer playbook for the current market: lease new EVs to hedge depreciation, buy used to capture incredi...
The federal EV tax credit expired on September 30th, 2025. Did the market collapse? No, but it did reveal who's really buying electric vehicles and why. In this episode of EV Insider, host Scott Case sits down with Jessica Caldwell, AVP of Insights at Edmunds, to unpack what happened after the incentive ended and what it means for the future of EV adoption in America. What We Cover: ✅ The "EV Reset" – How consideration dropped 30% overnight (but didn't disappear) ✅ Why EV lease rates are ST...
When most dealerships dropped electric cars after the federal rebates expired, Tony Lopez at IQ Autos in Atlanta went all-in... and started selling more than ever. In this episode of EV Insider, hosted by Scott Case of Recurrent, Tony explains how he turned a small independent dealership into one of the top EV resellers in the U.S.: ⚡ How IQ Autos built an 80–90% electric inventory ⚡ Why the end of the tax credit helped used EV prices ⚡ What shoppers should look for when buying or trading in ...
How do you sell EVs in a market full of diesel trucks and retirees? In this episode of EV Insider, hosted by Scott Case of Recurrent, we talk with JB Burnett, GM of the Millsboro Automotive Campus (Preston Automotive Group), about how he’s turning Maryland, Virginia and Delaware’s rural car market into an EV success story. Hear how JB: ⚡ Sold 45 Jeep Wagoneer S EVs when other dealers passed ⚡ Converts baby boomers into first-time EV owners ⚡ Uses real-world range demos to...
Used EVs are about to take over the market — and we’ve got the data to prove it. In this episode of EV Insider, Recurrent CEO Scott Case sits down with Melinda Zabritski, Head of Automotive Financial Insights at Experian, to unpack what’s coming in 2026: ⚡ Why 60% of new EVs were leased — and what that means for next year’s inventory ⚡ How shorter 24-month EV leases are creating a flood of low-mileage cars ⚡ What happens when the $7,500 federal credit disappears ⚡ Where used EVs will sell f...
What kind of person opens a used-EV dealership two weeks after all the federal rebates expire? Meet Shannon and Jenny, the founders of EcoAuto Northwest, a brand-new woman-owned dealership in Washington that’s rewriting how people buy and learn about electric cars. In this EV Insider episode, hosted by Scott Case of Recurrent, we explore: ⚡ How two former Tesla and Ford leaders are reinventing the dealership model ⚡ Why they launched after the $4,000 used-EV credit ended ⚡ How they’re helping...
When most dealers ran from electric vehicles after the tax credits ended, Joel Bassam of Easterns Automotive Group ran toward them, and turned uncertainty into opportunity. In this episode of EV Insider, hosted by Scott Case of Recurrent, we go behind the scenes with one of the East Coast’s top used-EV retailers to learn how Easterns: ⚡ Sold over 3,000 used EVs and redeemed $12 million in federal tax credits ⚡ Converted 90% of first-time EV buyers who didn’t plan to buy electric ⚡ Built lon...
Scott Case learns the tactics of top used electric car buyers in this discussion with Jay Clark from Ron Marhofer Auto Family. Jay started his career in California and brought many of the lessons to Ohio to create an EV leader in the Midwest. This episode is packed with insights whether you are a first-time EV shopper or you are a car dealer with decades of experience. There's so much to learn from Jay and Scott as they dissect the used EV market.
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