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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.

108: BMW iX3 Shocks With 500 Mile Range, Audi Reveals TT-Inspired Concept C

In this episode: • BMW iX3 raises the bar for range and charging • Audi Concept C previews future convertible coupe • Tesla’s new airbag deployment strategy • Very much more

09-05
01:37:09

107: The $7,500 EV Incentive Extension Loophole Is Huge, Porsche Cayenne Charges Like A Beast

In this episode: The $7,500 EV incentive loophole Tesla Model Y Performance Debuts Porsche Cayenne tech specs revealed much, much more!

08-29
01:41:18

106: Ford Skunk Works Chief Talks 'Model T Moment', Nissan Leaf Pricing Drops

Great episode for you this week: • We talk with the head of Ford's EV skunk works  • Pricing for the new Nissan Leaf • Tesla Model YL launch • of course, much, much more

08-22
01:52:21

105: Acura RSX Prototype Debuts, Ford Announces $30k Midsize Electric Truck

In this episode: • Ford announces a $30,000 electric truck • The debut of the Acura RSX • Riding in Robotaxis • Much, much more!

08-15
01:44:55

104: Next Xpeng P7 Launches, Mercedes-Benz GLC EV Teased

This week, we talk:  • Xpeng Next P7 launches • Kyle's cool Toyota Rav4 EV • Ionna and Sheetz partnering • Much, much more  Tune in and get up to speed!

08-08
01:48:04

103: The Truth About Towing With Electric Trucks, Chevy Bolt First Tease Drops

The truth about towing with electric trucks The first Chevy Bolt tease Cupra US launch delay Much, much more!

08-01
01:58:28

102: Mercedes Stopping EV Production, Tom And Kyle Drive Cadillac Escalade

Fun episode this week! • Mercedes Ending EV Production (not all bad) • Driving Cadillac Escalade IQ (Lyriq V and Optiq V deets too) • Honda, Acura, and Lucid Get Supercharger Access • Much, much more! Get up to speed 🏁🏁🏁

07-25
01:33:15

101: Subaru Uncharted Compact Crossover Debuts, Lucid Partners With Uber And Nuro

In this episode: • The debut of Subaru Uncharted • Lucid Partners with Uber and Nuro • Panasonic opens its 2nd US battery factory • Much, much more!!! Tune in and get up to speed with the top electric vehicle news of the week.

07-18
01:22:12

100: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N And More Goodwood Debuts; Rivian Launches New R1 Quad

In this episode: •⁠  ⁠The debut of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N •⁠  ⁠Rivian launching its 2nd gen R1 Quad vehicles •⁠  ⁠Kia EV5 also getting its global debut •⁠  ⁠and much. much more!

07-11
01:36:58

99: Mobile DC Charging A Cheap EV Challenge, Tesla LFP Plant Nears Completion

In this episode: Mobile DC charging a cheap EV challenge Tesla nearing completion of an LFP battery cell manufacturing facility The death of the $7,500 EV tax credit at the end of September

07-09
01:12:40

98: United Chargers Announces Free Grizzl-E EV Charger Program For Canadians

Our guest Gleb Nikiforov, CEO of United Chargers, tells us about their new program that gives Canadians a free Grizzl-E charger, and maybe even pays a little extra.

07-01
33:47

97: Aptera CEO Joins For Major Milestone, Tesla Begins Robotaxi Service

In this episode: • Aptera hits major milestone • The Tesla Robotaxi program kicks off • Mercedes-AMG reveals Concept AMG GT XX  • Much, much more

06-27
01:29:17

96: New Nissan Leaf Has Landed, And We Drive The Kia EV4

This week, with special guest John Voelcker: • The debut of the new Nissan Leaf • Driving the Kia EV4 • Federal EV tax proposal dies, lease loophole closing Much, much more!

06-20
01:40:19

95: I Want The Biggest EV Bang For My Buck For Under $25,000

In this episode we recommend EVs for: • a hatchback guy with a $25K budget • an EV newbie looking to replace his Corolla • a family in need of 3 rows for under $40K

06-17
46:51

94: Cadillac Optiq-V Launches, BMW's Big Battery Supply Problem In The US

In this episode: The launch of the Cadillac Optiq-V BMW’s battery supply problem in the US Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda's funny hybrid emissions math  Much, much more!

06-14
01:33:00

93: Tesla Stock First Victim Of Musk/Trump Feud, Polestar 4 Now On Sale In US

• How The Trump/Musk Feud May Impact Tesla • 2026 Polestar 4 Now On Sale In The US • Tesla Superchargers Getting Ripped Out in New Jersey • and much, much more. Tune in and get up to speed⚡️

06-06
01:36:05

92: Tesla Testing Driverless Cars In Public, BMW i4 Gets More Power, Range

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05-30
01:33:28

91: Xiaomi YU7 Debuts, 4-Door Dodge Charger Launches, And EV Incentives Dying

On the show this week: •Debut of Xiaomi YU7 •Launch of the 4-door Dodge Charger • Coming death of EV incentives w/ Mike Murphy • Cadillac Vistiq w/OutOfSpec Jordan Much, much more!

05-23
02:04:27

90: Toyota Debuts Electric C-HR And bZ Woodland, GM Unveils LMR Battery

In this episode: • The debut of the Toyota C-HR Battery Electric Vehicle • The reveal of the Toyota Woodland SUV • General Motors unveiling its new LMR battery chemistry (and 2026 Hummer EV!) • Much, much more!

05-16
01:34:39

89: Should I Replace My GMC 2500HD Duramax With A GMC Hummer EV?

In our latest Battery Bargains episode (53), we recommend an EV for: • a viewer considering a GMC Hummer EV  • a couple torn between Kia EV6 and Tesla Model Y • a viewer wanting to replace their underwater Chevy Bolt EUV 

05-14
49:03

david clark

the more I listen to these podcast, the more I think that Tom gets paid by the word

12-13 Reply

david clark

drinking game ; drink every time Tom refers to himself or makes any story involve him

08-25 Reply

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