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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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  • #170
    Friday · 1 hr 5 min

    170: Ford's $30K Fathom Truck Could Be Killed by Ban on CATL Battery Deal

    In this episode: • Ford Fathom’s future if US kills Chinese battery licensing deal • Americans warming up to EVs as charging infrastructure confidence grows • Chevy Bolt range testing at 70 and 80 MPH • Much much more Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded 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

  • #169
    September 4 · 1 hr 2 min

    169: Range Rover Launches Electric. Geely Goes New Money Luxury.

    In this episode: • Range Rover Electric finally launching • The Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700 sets new bar for bonkers • Tesla Cybercab battery chemistry change at launch • Much much more Special guest this week: Mark Rainford from Inside China Auto https://www.youtube.com/@InsideChinaAuto Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded 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

  • #168
    September 2 · 47 min

    168: Gas Prices Are Up. EV Sales Aren't. Why?

    Gas Prices Are Up. EV Sales Aren't. Why? Gas has stayed above $4 a gallon nationally for five months since the Iran conflict shut down the Strait of Hormuz — historically the kind of price shock that spikes EV sales, and it still is in Europe, Southeast Asia, and China. In the US, EV sales have basically stayed collapsed since the $7,500 federal tax credit expired last September. We dig into why: the actual sales numbers, the affordability paradox (cheap EVs exist and still aren't selling), and the real — and more complicated than you'd think — political split in EV adoption. Guests: 🔋 Laycee ("Miss GoElectric") — product expert and educator https://www.youtube.com/@MissGoElectric 🔋 Matthew Hunsinger — Social psychologist at Pacific University 🔋 Nikki Stern — Chief Analyst at Escalent and author of their EVForward reports https://escalent.co/industries/automotive-and-mobility/ Enjoyed the show? Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded Got a take on any of this? Drop it in the comments — we read them all. If you liked the show, please push all our buttons. 🔔👍

  • #167
    August 28 · 1 hr 9 min

    167: Santa Fe EREV Leads Hyundai's US Push, Europe Bets on BEVs

    Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded In this episode: • Hyundai's plans to launch 100 new and refreshed models by 2030 • BYD celebrates 10,000 Flash Chargers installed - nine-minute charge to full! • EVGo CEO speaks out on charger reliability & the future • Much much more 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

  • #166
    August 21 · 1 hr 17 min

    166: Genesis GV90 First Look — Inside Korea’s New Flagship Luxury EV SUV

    In this episode: • Genesis GV90 makes a grand entrance • Driving the Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV • Raaaaange testing and charging the Mercedes CLA • Much much more Special guest this week: Jordan Schiefer from Kelly Blue Book https://www.youtube.com/@kbb Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded 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

  • #164
    August 12 · 37 min

    164: When an Audi Q6 e-tron is the Perfect Replacement for a Rivian R1T

    In this episode: • Home charger recommendation for cold weather • Replacing a Toyota RAV4 hybrid with a Volvo EX40 • When it makes sense to swap out a Rivian R1T for an Audi Q6 e-tron • Choosing between a Honda Prologue, Audi Q4 e-tron, and a Volkswagen ID.4

  • #163
    August 7 · 1 hr 12 min

    163: Ford’s $28,350 Electric Truck Is Real: Meet the Ford Fathom

    In this episode: • Ford's affordable electric truck gets an official name and starting price • Driving Chinese EVs as they prepare for Canadian sales • EVgo Adopts Tesla Superchargers Our special guest this week is Greg Prokopenko from YouTube’s Simply Gregster EV

  • #161
    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

  • #160
    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

  • #159
    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

  • #157
    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

  • #156
    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

  • #155
    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

  • #153
    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

  • #151
    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.

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