Ep. 191: VOICE MEMO from LONDON -> EV9’s Out the Door Like Free Pizza, and Trump Tells California ‘Thanks But No Thanks'

I’m 5 hours into the future because I’m officially in LONDON: the land of water closets, lifts, grillled tomatoes for breakfast, tiny random jars of mayo and "ALUMINIUM." Oh and let's also talk about the 2025 Kia EV9’s lightning-fast sellout in the US. With over 22,000 units sold in 2024, driven by competitive pricing, federal tax credits, and upgrades like enhanced range, the Kia EV9 is killing it. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump signed resolutions on June 12, 2025, repealing California’s EV mandates, including an EPA waiver requiring 80% electric vehicle sales by 2035. Supported by automakers like GM, the move aims to ease industry burdens but faces backlash from California’s Governor Gavin Newsom, who plans a legal fight. The resolutions also nix rules for zero-emission trucks, impacting 40% of the US auto market led by California and allied states. _______________________________Watch Recharged's full TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@recharged.com/video/7513263208879197470_______________________________Come see me on stage at MOVE London next week!https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/move/speaker-elena-CICCOTELLI.stm_______________________________Connect with Elena:https://evs4everyone.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaciccotelli/Let's talk on X:https://twitter.com/EVs_forEveryoneAre you connected with the show on LinkedIn? https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-evs-for-everyone-podcast/________________________