Ep. 241: Jaguar's Full-Throttle EV Leap -> Live at Formula E in Miami with Brandon Baldassari

Live from the electric buzz of Formula E in Miami, I sat down with Brandon Baldassari, Head of Jaguar USA, for a no-holds-barred chat on why the Leaper is ditching gas for good. Jaguar isn't just dipping a paw into EVs, they're cannonballing in with a 100% electric future. We break down the design-first manifesto fueling their wild new 1,000HP four-door GT (yes, horsepower that high in a Jag), the upcoming EV SUV poised to rewrite the rulebook, and that billion-view Type 00 viral moment that had the internet simultaneously losing its mind and hitting refresh. And for the keyboard warriors typing "but reliability?" from their gas-guzzlers: Brandon drops real world receipts. Waymo's I-Pace fleet is casually clocking 150,000+ miles per car, proving Jaguar EVs can handle the daily grind (and then some). From keeping dealers engaged to keeping clients loyal during their "messy middle" era, Brandon's got the playbook and zero patience for doubters.____________________________Show note: After recording this episode, Jaguar TCS Racing’s Mitch Evans took his first win of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the Miami E-Prix, climbing from ninth on the grid on a damp track to take a memorable victory. It marked Mitch's 15th career win in Formula E, all with Jaguar, meaning he’s now taken the most victories in the championship’s 11-year history. The Jaguar TCS Racing #9 driver also took the fastest lap at the Miami International Autodrome, confirming his peerless form in difficult conditions._______________________________Shop the "Sorry Officer, It Was the Instant Torque" Men's TeeCheck out the entire EV4E merch store!https://evs4everyone-shop.fourthwall.com/_______________________________Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn_______________________________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/________________________