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Batteries Included
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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.
Episodes
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175: Volkswagen Ditches ID.4 — Meet ID. Tiguan, its Replacement
In this episode: ● Volkswagen's ID. Tiguan arrives to replace the ID.4 ● Jaguar's Type 01 debuts with up to 400 miles of range ● BMW iX4 debuts at $66,200, and the iX3 and iX4 share a 603-hp M60 powertrain ● Q3 EV sales: how the US stacks up against Europe and China ● Much much more Get...
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174: 2027 BMW i3 Now Goes Up to 468 Miles, Costs the Same as the iX3 SUV
In this episode: • 2027 BMW i3 pricing revealed: $61,500 and an estimated range of up to 468 miles • Tom and Kyle Conner named co-captains of Ionna's new Driver Advisory Council • EVgo previews its next-gen 750 kW charger • Much much more Get pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU:...
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173: $15K Chinese EV Charges 2x Faster Than A $200K Bentley Torcal
In this episode: • Bentley reveals the Torcal, its first EV • Geely's AI-powered charging hits 10-70% in 4.5 minutes • BMW i3 US reservations open next week • Much much more Get pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevlo Special guest this week: Andrew...
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172: He's 58 and Never Bought the Car He Wanted. Should It Be a Rivian R2?
John is 58, his Kia Niro EV lease ends in March 2027, and he's never bought the car he actually wanted. His heart says Rivian R2, but he's also weighing the Ioniq 5, Volvo EX30 and Mini Countryman SE, and the nearest Rivian service center is four hours from his home in Maine. Should he follow his...
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171: Tesla Euro Semi Specs Revealed, BYD Blade Beats It on Charging
Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesinc... In this episode: • Tesla Semi Euro specs revealed • BYD debuts a Flash-charging big rig • Lucid Motors lands 25,000 autonomous vehicle deal • Much much more Get pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU:...
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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:...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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!...
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165: 2027 Kia EV3: $29,890 Opens the Door, 321-Mile Range Costs You More
In this episode: • Kia EV3 surprises with low price, big range • Lucid launches 1,076 HP Gravity GT-S • Ionna gets JD Power kudos • Much, much more!
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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
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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
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162: Mercedes GLA EV Revealed: The US Won't Get This $47,000 CUV for a Year
In this episode: • Mercedes-Benz GLA revealed • Ford partners with Geely for Europe • Global EV sales hit new record • Much, much more
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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/ |…
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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…
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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
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158: BMW iX5 Debuts: A 435-Mile Spec Monster Built in the USA
This episode: • The iX5 debuts with the biggest BMW battery ever • Tom’s initial Rivian R2 range and charge testing • Polestar gets the boot from the United States
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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…
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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/...
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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...
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154: Porsche Taycan Gains Virtual Gears and a Bigger Battery, Loses US Wagons
In this episode: 2027 Porsche Taycan updates and goodbye to Cross Turismo BMW M concept revealed Slate Truck’s official price leaks Much, much more!
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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
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152: Rivian R2 Road Tested: The New Face Of EVs In America
In this episode: We drive the new Rivian R2 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback reveal GM launches Energy Pass And much, much more!
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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...
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150: Electrify America Drops the Wallet: Your Trapped Cash Is Finally Free
In this episode: • Electrify America ditches pre-funding for pay-as-you-go • Rolls Royce debuts Spectre Series II • GMC floating a baby Hummer trial balloon? • much, much more Tune in and get up to speed! 🚗⚡️🏁 Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com...
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149: Ferrari Luce Launches To Everyone’s Disgust
In this episode: • Ferrari Luce launches and no one like it • Driving across America in a 2027 Chevy Bolt • Walmart’s monster charging network takes shape • much, much more! Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ |...
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148: We Drive Volvo EX60: How Swede It is!
This week, with special guest Alex Bessinger: • We drive Volvo EX60, • Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé launches • Rivian R2 configurator is live • much much more! Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ |...
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147: Lexus TZ Brings Extra Level Of Cushiness To Highlander
In this episode: • The Lexus TZ 3-row electric SUV makes its debut • The Tesla Semi battery sizes revealed • The best Chinese EVs in Europe • And much, much more!
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146: The Best EV Cruiser to Replace a Toyota Avalon for Under $25k
Battery Bargains is back! It's been some time, but we are back to help you shortcut the search for your perfect electric vehicle. In Episode 55, we’re hunting down incredible value in the used market and answering your specific EV buying questions: The Avalon Successor: What do you buy when your...
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145: BMW iX3 US Pricing & Range Impresses + Rivian R2 Truck Rumors Resurfacing!
In this episode: BMW official price and range figures for the iX3 revealed Rivian R2 variants confirmed, pickup speculated How the price of gas is or isn’t affecting EV sales in the US
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144: Beijing Auto Show Reactions w/ Lei Xing - Feels Like The Future Of EVs
In this episode, we talk with China auto expert Lei Xing and and our co-host Kyle Conner about the being at the Beijng Auto Show, the future of (super) fast charging, testing autonomous driving systems, and lots more. Our special guest Lei Xing is the co-host of China EVs & More...
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143: 5-Minute Charging For The Masses: China’s New EV Reality
In this episode: * EV tech at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show blows our minds * Testing Chinese FSD-like autonomous driving systems * The Porsche Cayenne Coupé debuts Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ |...
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139: Mercedes EQS Refresh Just Copied the Cybertruck's Best Tech
In this episode: Mercedes EQS gets Cybertruck steering, over 500 miles of range Charging the Denza Z9GT to full and driving it Ionna takes over Circle K charging network And much, much more!
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138: Rivian R2 Range Confirmed: Official EPA Results Beat Initial Estimates
In this episode: EPA says Rivian R2 beats Model Y in efficiency and range Rimac making battery packs for the BMW i7 Alpitronic’s megawatt charger in the US And much, much more! Hosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ |...
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137: Kia EV3 & Subaru Getaway: Two Massive Debuts for US Families
In this episode: The Kia EV3 makes its US debut Subaru reveals Getaway: a 3-row SUV Driving Porsche Cayenne Electric And much, much more! Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ |...
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136: 0 to 1,000 in a Year: Ionna CEO on Scaling to 30,000 by 2030
In this episode: Ionna CEO Seth Cutler talks about achieving growth targets Tesla Stops Making V3 Superchargers Uber buying 10,000 Rivian R2 for autonomous duties And much, much more! Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ |...
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135: BMW i3 Revealed: Birth of An Electric Ultimate Driving Machine
In this episode: Debut of the BMW i3 We see the Lucid Cosmos in person And 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...
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134: Rivian R2 - Prices, Range & Specs Confirmed
All trims use an 87.9 kWh usable battery. Here are the trims in order of release date: Performance (Dual AWD) — $57,990 w/ Launch Package — Spring 2026 656 hp / 609 lb-ft torque 0–60 mph in 3.6s Up to 330 miles (EPA-estimated) Premium (Dual AWD) — $53,990 — Late 2026 450 hp / 537 lb-ft torque…
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133: Rivian Adventure Department Is RAD — BMW M and AMG Ambitions
In this episode: Rivian gets RAD, launches performance department Porsche Taycan winter range test Volvo EX60 demand prompts production boost And much, much more! Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ |...
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132: We Drive Polestar 3 & 4 Back To Back! Tom's Snowblower Breaks The Internet, Again
In this episode: Driving Polestar 3 Upgraded and Polestar 4 A more affordable Tesla Cybertruck trim Donut Labs sharing its first testing results And much, much more! Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ |...
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131: Ford's Road To Their EV Future! Universal EV Platform Huge Updates, Polestar Revamps Lineup, & More
In this episode: • Ford Universal EV Platform • Driving the Porsche Macan GTS • Polestar announces four new models • Much, much more! Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ |...
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130: Rivian R2 Prototype: First Drive Revelations
Fresh episode! • Rivian R2 prototype first drive revelations • Toyota Highlander debuts as a 3-row EV • Ferrari Luce interior revealed • Much, much more!
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129: Fixing the Flaw of Gravity: Emad Dlala on Lucid’s 3.4.1 Solution
Hello and welcome to the Batteries Included Podcast. It's Friday, February the 6th, 2026 and this is episode number 125. On today's show, we'll be talking about: A pivotal Lucid Gravity software update with Senior Vice President, Engineering & Digital Emad Dlala Toyota C-HR’s new price tag a new...
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128: Tesla Model S And X Suffer Death By Robot
In this week's show: • Tesla kills Model S and X to make room for robots • Pilot partners with Tesla for a Semi charging network • The Chevy Bolt facing its demise in 18 months
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127: $65,000 Question: Buy Rivian R2 or Wait for Volvo EX60?
In this episode: • Volvo EX60 and EX60 Cross Country debut • Tesla Replaces Autopilot With FSD Subscriptions • Charging The Lucid Gravity At The One True V4 Supercharger • Much, much more!
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126: Made in America? Your Next Electric Vehicle Purchase Could Be A Zeekr 7GT
In this episode: • Chinese EVs are coming to America! • Chinese EVs are coming to Canada! • Rivian R2 rolls off the assembly line for the first time • Much, much more
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125: Donut Labs Could Kill Combustion With The Solid-State Battery in This Bike
In this episode: • The solid-state battery that could kill combustion cars • Volvo teasing the EX60 with big range promises • Racing 2,000 miles non-stop in a Lucid Gravity
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124: Every Electric Vehicle Coming To The US In 2026 For The First Time
In this episode: • We talk about every electric vehicle coming to the US in 2026 for the first time.
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