Charge or Die

Charge or Die focuses on discussing the rapid changes coming through the automotive industry. From electrification of automobiles, charging solutions, segment changes, and more, all topics are fair game, and are explained in plain language. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Brad Ysseldyke (@yssman) is an independent podcaster who's been covering the automotive landscape for nearly five years.

3/8/21 - The One Where I Try to Remember Three Weeks of News

There's lots to talk about from Ioniq, Stellantis, Ford, Mitsubishi and more!

03-08
19:09

2/15/21 - Brad Likes the EUV, and You Should Too!

Lots of new details for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt and EUV!

02-16
21:25

2/10/21 - A $25k Tesla, Again?

Audi spilled the beans on the E-Tron GT, Tesla is talking about a $25k model again, and what’s life like with a PHEV in single digit temps and a foot of snow?

02-10
30:53

2/4/21 - Nissan FINALLY Shows Off the New Frontier!

After 15 years we have an all-new Frontier to talk about. Plus, Nissan also showed off the new Pathfinder, with significant improvements over the outgoing model

02-04
19:04

2/3/21 - GM is Going All Electric by 2035 (Some Restrictions Apply)

GM says they’re going all electric by 2035 - but what does that really mean? also, there’s a new Ford Raptor on the way for this summer!

02-04
27:15

1/27/21 - New Tesla, Not Quite the Same as the Old Tesla

There are some pretty big Model S changes on the way, GM has an official date for the Bolt EUV reveal, and a few thoughts on President Biden’s plan to electrify the entire federal vehicle fleet

01-28
29:11

1/18/21 - GM's ULTIUM SOLUTION

GM pulled back the curtain a little bit further on the Ultium project at CES last week, and boy, there was a ton to talk about! From final details on the new Hummer and Cadillac models to teeny-tiny previews of Buicks and Chevrolets... GM had deets! They also announced new luxury mobility concepts from Cadillac that were straight out of Westworld. Lastly, GM showed off their new EV business solutions that point to a weirdly optimistic future? OH YEAH, AND KIA HAS SEVEN NEW EVs COMING SOON.

01-19
32:42

1/11/21 - EV News Happens on the Weekend

A ton of news dropped over the weekend when it comes to electric vehicles. Tesla announced a cheaper, rear-drive Model Y, NIO pulled the wraps off the ET7, and Hyundai is about to ink a deal with Apple on a new EV project

01-12
34:18

Jeep’s All-New Grand Cherokee L is Ready for the Trail and the Target Parking Lot

Finally we have some details for the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee, starting with the new long-wheelbase L model. New chassis and new interior point toward an interesting and luxurious direction for Jeep...

01-08
19:55

Norway - Leading the Way!

We’ve rebranded the podcast with a new focus on electrification, EVs, and so much more. What a better way to kick things off than talk about the news that more than half of new vehicles sold in Norway were electric in 2020, there’s another electric pickup coming from Fisker, and some new EV potential from Stellantis.

01-06
17:56

12/31/2020 - 2020 Was A Year for Cars?

There was good news, there was bad news, and then there was some other stuff. Wind things down with me, won’t you?

01-01
01:21:06

12/18/2020 - The One Where I Babble About the Mach-E

Reviews and other things are out regarding the Mach-E, and boy, things are good! But there's still some lingering questions out there...

12-18
14:04

12/14/2020 - Electric Jeeps Are Here

Hey there, been a while! New Wrangler 4xEs are on the way, VW ID news, the Ford Bronco Sport, truck sizing.... and some potential changes for 2021?

12-15
41:29

10/27/2020 - Crossovers 15 Years Ahead of Their Time

Have you thought about the RDX and CX-7 lately?

10-27
15:33

10/24/2020 - More Hummer EVs, Bronco Pricing, and Defender SUVOTY

More details for the Hummer EV have come out, how could they not mess it up? Bronco pricing is out, how does it stack up with the Wrangler and Defender? Speaking of the Defender, it won Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year for 2020

10-24
41:15

10/20/2020 - There's a Hummer EV, and it's GOOD

GM pulled the wraps off their second Ultium project, the Hummer EV by GMC. It's huge, fast, and is maybe the coolest thing GM has done in a very long time

10-21
20:08

10/19/2020 - Tesla’s Lead Won’t Last

After reading a story about Tesla and their continued dominance in the EV sector, it’s important to remember that there’s a lot of money and experience behind the legacy brands.

10-20
28:22

10/7/2020 - Volvo and Mercedes Have A Bunch of EVs Coming

Volvo has an EPA range for the new XC40 EV, as well as a new "affordable" model on the way. Mercedes is going through a bit of an identity crisis, but has six new electric cars to talk about.

10-07
18:08

10/6/2020 - The One Where I Talk About the 2021 Nissan Rogue

First tests for the Rogue are out, and it's good! Is it the compact SUV to beat heading into the new year?

10-06
15:50

10/4/2020 - Toyota Hitting the Apex, VW's Taos Problem

There's a new hot Corolla in town, and it isn't that good? I've got mixed feelings about the forthcoming VW Taos, and remembering 20 years of BMW-owned MINI.

10-04
25:12

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