Batteries Included

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.

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20 episodes
Updated Friday

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Friday · 1 hr 11 min
162: Mercedes GLA EV Revealed: The US Won't Get This $47,000 CUV for a Year
In this episode: • Mercedes-Benz GLA revealed • Ford partners with Geely for Europe • Global EV sales hit new record • Much, much more
July 17 · 1 hr 3 min
161: Lucid Crashes 50% on Bankruptcy Rumor, Then Rockets Back — Plus VW's New ID. Cross
In this episode: • Volkswagen ID Cross debuts • Lucid bankruptcy rumor yoyo's its stock • California EV incentive program signed into law Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
July 10 · 1 hr 5 min
160: Mercedes AMG CLA: Brand's Cheapest Sedan Turned Super Sports Sedan
In this episode: • Mercedes AMG CLA 45 debuts • We Fast Charge the Rivian R2 • Fiat Topolino price revealed Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
July 8 · 49 min
159: The Tough Truth About Heavy Duty Electric Trucks
Welcome to Battery Bargains, where we shortcut your search for the perfect EV. Episode 59 • Deal of the week X 2 • Jason needs a pickup with big towing capacity • David's looking for a highway cruiser for a big commute • Sarah & Marcus wonder if Rivian R1T is right for an off-grid solar situation
July 3 · 1 hr 3 min
158: BMW iX5 Debuts: A 435-Mile Spec Monster Built in the USA
This episode: • The iX5 debuts with the biggest BMW battery ever • Tom’s initial Rivian R2 range and charge testing • Polestar gets the boot from the United States
July 1 · 1 hr 1 min
157: Chevy Bolt: Best Budget EV for Students
In this episode, we find: • the deal of the week!!! • an EV for a student looking for an affordable option with lots of range • an electric replacement for the owner of a totaled Chevy Bolt • an EV that's fun on twisty mountain roads Our guests this week are Andrew Lambrecht from Ever Cars and Dave Conner from YouTube's Out of Spec Dave
June 26 · 1 hr 8 min
156: Slate is America's Cheapest EV Truck: No One Will Buy the Base
In this episode: Slate reveals official truck price, opens orders Lucid cuts large chunk of employees. Again. Rivian kills cheapest R1 trims Much, much more! Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
June 24 · 39 min
155: The $19k 2023 Subaru Solterra: An EV Deal We Didn't Expect To Find
In this episode of Battery Bargains: • a Volvo EX30 lessee looks to move up to mid-size • a gas car owner wants to go electric for under $20,000 • a family of four wants an EV for their secondary car Our guests this week are Andrew Lambrecht from Ever Cars and Dave Conner from Out of Spec Dave on YouTube
June 19 · 1 hr 20 min
154: Porsche Taycan Gains Virtual Gears and a Bigger Battery, Loses US Wagons
In this episode: 2027 Porsche Taycan updates and goodbye to Cross Turismo BMW M concept revealed Slate Truck’s official price leaks Much, much more!
June 17 · 36 min
153: Audi e-Tron Bargains And The Motor Problem You Can’t Ignore
In this episode of Battery Bargains: • EV Bargain of the Week! • An 800-volt EV under $30,000 for Marcus • Considering the wisdom of Sarah buying a highly depreciated German EV • Finding an electric pickup truck with decent range for Dale
June 12 · 1 hr 30 min
152: Rivian R2 Road Tested: The New Face Of EVs In America
In this episode: We drive the new Rivian R2 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback reveal GM launches Energy Pass And much, much more!
June 9 · 39 min
151: GM Empowers EV Drivers: Energy Pass Unveiled & Free V2G Upgrades!
A year ago, we spoke with GM Energy Chief Revenue Officer Aseem Kapur about the company's vehicle-to-home (V2H) system with PowerBank battery storage. Now, he's back to update us on the evolution of GM's energy ecosystem. In this special mid-week edition of the podcast, Domenick Yoney and Tom Moloughney sit down with Aseem to discuss the real-world challenges and new solutions for EV owners today and what's on the way. We talk about the vehicle-to-grid enablement for GM cars to happen with an over-the-air update. We also tackle the critical issue of EV education at the dealership level and how GM's 3D virtual "EV Concierge" is designed to simplify the process for buyers. Finally, we look at how GM plans to resolve public charging fragmentation using the new GM Energy Pass—unifying access to major networks like Tesla and Ionna directly through the vehicle's native platform.
June 5 · 1 hr 5 min
150: Electrify America Drops the Wallet: Your Trapped Cash Is Finally Free
In this episode: • Electrify America ditches pre-funding for pay-as-you-go • Rolls Royce debuts Spectre Series II • GMC floating a baby Hummer trial balloon? • much, much more Tune in and get up to speed! 🚗⚡️🏁 Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
May 29 · 1 hr 27 min
149: Ferrari Luce Launches To Everyone’s Disgust
In this episode: • Ferrari Luce launches and no one like it • Driving across America in a 2027 Chevy Bolt • Walmart’s monster charging network takes shape • much, much more! Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
May 21 · 1 hr 2 min
148: We Drive Volvo EX60: How Swede It is!
This week, with special guest Alex Bessinger: • We drive Volvo EX60, • Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé launches • Rivian R2 configurator is live • much much more! Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
May 15 · 1 hr 5 min
147: Lexus TZ Brings Extra Level Of Cushiness To Highlander
In this episode: • The Lexus TZ 3-row electric SUV makes its debut • The Tesla Semi battery sizes revealed • The best Chinese EVs in Europe • And much, much more!
May 13 · 36 min
146: The Best EV Cruiser to Replace a Toyota Avalon for Under $25k
Battery Bargains is back! It's been some time, but we are back to help you shortcut the search for your perfect electric vehicle. In Episode 55, we’re hunting down incredible value in the used market and answering your specific EV buying questions: The Avalon Successor: What do you buy when your 2004 Toyota Avalon finally reaches the end of the road? We find a "basically new" electric cruiser with 300+ miles of range and ultra-fast charging for under $25,000. Tesla Software Alternatives: A Mustang Mach-E owner loves their car but misses the Tesla tech. We look at the best software-forward alternatives available for under $30k. The Kia EV9 "Lemon" Gamble: Used EV9 prices are dropping fast, especially for manufacturer buybacks. We discuss the risks of the ICCU issue, warranty transfers, and whether these "lemons" are actually the best deal on the market. Have a request? Email us your needs and budget, and you might be featured in a future episode!
May 7 · 1 hr 7 min
145: BMW iX3 US Pricing & Range Impresses + Rivian R2 Truck Rumors Resurfacing!
In this episode: BMW official price and range figures for the iX3 revealed Rivian R2 variants confirmed, pickup speculated How the price of gas is or isn’t affecting EV sales in the US
May 6 · 58 min
144: Beijing Auto Show Reactions w/ Lei Xing - Feels Like The Future Of EVs
In this episode, we talk with China auto expert Lei Xing and and our co-host Kyle Conner about the being at the Beijng Auto Show, the future of (super) fast charging, testing autonomous driving systems, and lots more. Our special guest Lei Xing is the co-host of China EVs & More https://www.chinaevsandmore.com/ He can also be found at https://x.com/leixing77 and https://www.youtube.com/@leixing77
May 1 · 1 hr 23 min
143: 5-Minute Charging For The Masses: China’s New EV Reality
In this episode: * EV tech at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show blows our minds * Testing Chinese FSD-like autonomous driving systems * The Porsche Cayenne Coupé debuts Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick

Batteries Included

162: Mercedes GLA EV Revealed: The US Won't Get This $47,000 CUV for a Year

161: Lucid Crashes 50% on Bankruptcy Rumor, Then Rockets Back — Plus VW's New ID. Cross

160: Mercedes AMG CLA: Brand's Cheapest Sedan Turned Super Sports Sedan

159: The Tough Truth About Heavy Duty Electric Trucks

158: BMW iX5 Debuts: A 435-Mile Spec Monster Built in the USA

157: Chevy Bolt: Best Budget EV for Students

156: Slate is America's Cheapest EV Truck: No One Will Buy the Base

155: The $19k 2023 Subaru Solterra: An EV Deal We Didn't Expect To Find

154: Porsche Taycan Gains Virtual Gears and a Bigger Battery, Loses US Wagons

153: Audi e-Tron Bargains And The Motor Problem You Can’t Ignore

152: Rivian R2 Road Tested: The New Face Of EVs In America

151: GM Empowers EV Drivers: Energy Pass Unveiled & Free V2G Upgrades!

150: Electrify America Drops the Wallet: Your Trapped Cash Is Finally Free

149: Ferrari Luce Launches To Everyone’s Disgust

148: We Drive Volvo EX60: How Swede It is!

147: Lexus TZ Brings Extra Level Of Cushiness To Highlander

146: The Best EV Cruiser to Replace a Toyota Avalon for Under $25k

145: BMW iX3 US Pricing & Range Impresses + Rivian R2 Truck Rumors Resurfacing!

144: Beijing Auto Show Reactions w/ Lei Xing - Feels Like The Future Of EVs

143: 5-Minute Charging For The Masses: China’s New EV Reality