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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.

121: We Drive The Most Important BMW For 2026: the iX3

· Kyle drives the Neue BMW iX3 · Lexus shocks auto world with electric LFA · lowered CAFE standards vs promise of Kei cars · Much, much more!

12-08
01:14:54

120: Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Gets Green Light,Smoke Show Ensues

In this episode, with special guest John Voelcker: Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe gets the green light Where is America’s $15,000 EV? Driving Lucid Gravity down the entire East Coast

11-29
01:31:15

119: How Porsche Nailed New Cayenne EV - And Why Jeep Recon Charging Issue Is Huge

Porsche’s new Cayenne EV sets a fresh benchmark for luxury electric SUVs with blistering acceleration, remarkable range, and ultra-fast charging technology, but faces slow adoption due to it's price We also break down Jeep’s upcoming Recon EV—a rugged, trail-rated electric SUV debuting in 2026—highlighting its impressive off-road features but questioning its charging limitations and lack of a Tesla NACS plug. Plus: the latest on KGM’s affordable Aussie ute, Hyundai’s wild Crater concept, industry awards for the best home EV chargers, and a  discussion on the future balance between BEVs and plug-in hybrids.

11-23
01:06:15

118: Toyota's New Hilux Pickup Is Electric; Tesla Execs Quit, Powerwall Recall

This week's special guest is EV expert Felix Hamer. Tune in at 9:30 AM Eastern to catch the show live! 

11-14
01:19:12

117: Longbow Lightweights For Sports-Car Performance, Elon's $Trillion

In this episode: • Longbow Speedster and Roadster  • Musk's trillion-dollar pay package approval  • Tesla shareholder meeting highlights • Rivian R2 update • Much more! Tune in and get up to speed 🏁🏁🏁

11-07
01:23:38

116: Kia EV4 Canceled For US; Slate, Toyota, Subaru Get Supercharger Access

• Kia delays the EV4 for the US • Slate, Toyota, and Subaru get Supercharger access • Power your life with your Tesla, up to 3,500 watts • Much, much more!

10-31
01:27:15

115: Tesla Roadster vs BYD U9 Hypercar, Lucid Gravity Flunks Range Test, Volvo Offers Free Charging & more

On today’s show: Tesla Roadster vs BYD U9 Hypercar Lucid Gravity Flunks Range Test Volvo Offers Free Home Charging …and of course, much, much more.

10-24
01:08:54

114: Jeep Reveals Grand Wagoneer REEV, Porsche Cayenne EV Prototype Road Tested

In this episode: • 2026  Jeep Wagoneer gets a range-extended variant • Road testing Porsche Cayenne electric prototype • Guest host Andrew Lambrecht's Dodge Daytona lease • Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly-type ending (sorry, someone's hand slipped)

10-17
01:19:10

113: Chevy Bolt Is Back And Better, Tesla Model 3/Y Standard Debut To Skepticism

In this episode: • Chevy Bolt is back, baby! • Tesla launches cheaper Standard trim Model 3/Y • Tom talks Bogota, Colombia EV scene • Much, much more!

10-10
01:40:29

112: US Tesla Model Y Performance Arrives Just In Time To Snag $7,500 Incentive

In this eoisode: • Tesla Model Y Performance launches in US • First true V4 Supercharger opens...500 kW! • Post-incentive automakers deals  • Much, much more 

10-03
01:26:03

111: 2026 Volvo EX90 Gets Massive Upgrade, CATL Shenxing Pro Batteries - 12C?

In this episode: • Volvo EX90 getting big upgrade for 2026 • Telo $20 million funding round • CATL Shenxing Pro batteries

09-26
01:43:28

110: Cadillac Optiq Gets More Power & RWD For 2026, Death Of EV Incentive Approaches

In this episode: • Cadillac Optiq gets big power upgrade for 2026, RWD • EV incentives end on the 30th. Then what? • Rivian beginning construction of its Georgia factory • Much, much more

09-19
01:12:27

109: Awesome EVs Of IAA Munich Auto Show, Driving Lucid Sapphire At 200 MPH

In this episode: • IAA Auto Show EVs, including Mercedes GLC EV and Polestar 5 • what it’s like to drive a Lucid Sapphire at 200 MPH • how much heavy EVs hurt roads  • much, much more!

09-12
01:39:44

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
01:37:11

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
01:41:43

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
01:51:56

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
01:32:57

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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