Ep. 284: The Model S and Chevy Bolt Deep Dive You Never Asked For (But Actually Need) with Andrew Lambrecht

The Tesla Model S didn’t just make EVs cool, it rewrote the entire rulebook and proved what an electric car could be. In today’s episode, fellow EV nerd, YouTuber, and Ever project engineer Andrew Lambrecht joins me to give the Model S a proper Viking send-off and break down what its evolution means for your EV strategy right now. We talked about why Andrew calls the Model S “the most consequential car of the 2010s,” how it doubled horsepower, shed weight, gained range, cut cost, and turned “software-defined vehicle” into a real thing you can feel behind the wheel. We also get real about which used EVs and model years to avoid, how battery management and cell imbalance show up in the real world, and what not to do when shopping for a used EV. Next up is a close look at the Chevy Bolt and why the new 2027 Bolt is a huge upgrade over an already solid crossover, especially if you care about LFP chemistry, fast charging, and long-term battery health. And finally we wrap with the “Darwinism” of the EV market: the good EVs are still winning, the bad ones are getting left behind and the real opportunity in used EVs. If you’re in auto retail and need to talk about EVs with confidence (not vibes) this episode is for you!_______________________________Watch Andrew's videos on YouTube:Every Tesla Model S Year Compared (2012 to 2026)We Compared The Old Bolt To The New One — Here's The VerdictConnect with Andrew 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/________________________