EPISODE · Jul 11, 2025 · 47 MIN
Do High Miles Matter For Used EVs? + Slate Truck Slammed By Trump
from InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast · host InsideEVs - Electric Vehicle News
Patrick and Tim talk about the fallout of the EV tax credit ending for one particular automaker: Slate. The new startup planned to sell its bare-bones electric pickup for under $20,000 after federal incentives starting in 2026. So what’s next for this company?Then the guys recap InsideEVs’ recent talk with Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe, who had some harsh words for the legacy auto industry and its stance on EVs. Finally, they discuss used electric cars and why you probably shouldn’t worry about buying one with high mileage. Battery degradation just isn’t that big an issue, studies suggest.Further reading: End of the EV tax credit hits the $20,000 Slate truck, Rivian CEO says automakers just want EVs to “go away,” RSEV study on battery degradation, comparison of a high-mileage and low-mileage Tesla Model 3Sign up for the InsideEVs newsletter and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X
What this episode covers
What does the end of the EV Tax Credit mean for Bezos' Slate startup? What does Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe think is holding back the EV industry? And does high mileage even matter with EVs?
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