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FamilyEV Podcast

by Jon Garside

This podcast is about our life experiences with long range, electric vehicles that are not Tesla's. We focus on getting the most out of them, road trips, family life and an element of sustainability.

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Episodes

  1. S2 E13 - Not dead yet, but feel it

    We explain our absence (again), and talk about whats been happening the past 2 months

  2. S2 E12 Wait, theres more

    Jon and Joe talk about the VW ID Buzz, the lack of EV news, and Jons EA experience across western US

  3. Update - Tax Credits

    Joe provides a quick update for the EV tax rebates

  4. S2 EP11 Miracles do happen !!!

    Jon finally gets a software update on his ID4 after a two year wait, and other news

  5. S2 EP10 - VW makes great software (April Fools)

    We talk about something other than charging - Bigger EV's, EV tax credits, VW Software and more

  6. S2 EP8 - The Magic Dock Lives - long live the magic dock

    After a brief absence, and a collective 7000 miles, the boys are back with tales of tesla, EA and misadventure

  7. S2 EP7 Charging - but not what you think

    Joe talks about his road trip to St Louis, and Jon gets caught up in Electrify America's upgrade program, plus commentary on EV news

  8. S2 EP6 - We dont only complain about Electrify America

    In this episode, Joe discusses his time at the Chicago Auto Show, we talk about real life DC fast charging, and road trips. Joe's video and channel here : https://youtu.be/wGv8QWdn43Q

  9. S2 Ep5 The IRS and the EPA had a meeting

    In this episode Jon and Joe talk about changes to the IRS rebate rules

  10. S2 EP 4 - Technically not an issue, but we lost Joe - Jons adventures in Portland and used EV prices

    In this episode, Jon had to re-record without Joe due to technical issues. But in it, I discuss recent adventures in Portland and the cutting of fuel lines to steal gas. Dogs being stolen, issues with international investment and battery manufacturing and used EV pricing in light of Tesla's new...

  11. S2 EP3 - Telsa Prices, Tax Credits and the Market

    With the recent an unexpected changes to Tesla prices, Jon and Joe jump into the pod to discuss

  12. S2 EP3 Trailer - Tesla Prices, Tax Credits and Market Changes

    Jon and Joe talk about the recent changes in Tesla prices, and what it means

  13. S2 EP 2 Time & Value

    In this episode, we talk about updates to the VW ID4 in the USA, plans for the ID Buzz, and Joe lets us know about the early days in his Telsa Model 3 SR and then go one to talk about what the difference is in timing with increased charging speeds and newer versions of the same vehicle.

  14. S2 EP 1 - Its a new year, and new tax credits

    Jon and Joe talk about Tesla's year, Joes new car, and then go in depth on the tax credit, and the confusion it may have caused

  15. EP35 - Jon is tired

    Its been well commented on, that Jon is yawning a lot. Jon is working his ass off, suffering jet lag, and raising a 6 year old. He fully supports having a drinking game for his yawns. In this episode we go much deeper than the past episodes topics.

  16. EP34 - This time with software

    Hi, its been too long, but family health crisis, work, and technology have conspired. In this episode, we talk about Joes new car, and the future episodes we are working on

  17. EP33 Joe got a new car, and infrastructure

    Due to a glitch, the last episode, only published in audio a few minutes before this one, will, which is why you should subscribe on YouTube. Then you can see us. That we understand why you would like the audio only version. This episode, Joe has purchased a Polestar2, and we talk about fully...

  18. EP 32 The Manchin Effect - Discussing the EV tax credit

    Jon and Joe discuss the effects and ramifications of the new EV tax credits, inflation and car values, and joe's decision to order 3 EV,s

  19. EP 31 A bit of everything

    Jon and Joe talk about vacations, ID4, Tesla and eTrons

  20. EP30 Covid and Lightenings

    John and Joe talk about the trip to Salt Lake City in Phoenix, the need for dealerships to charge over sticker, the cheapest new EV's in the US market and John wants you to come and see him perform at the Gotham comedy club June 20 7:30 PM https://www.showclix.com/event/new-talent-showcase2h0LU8Yi

  21. EP29 Live from Salt Lake City, and a meetup

    Joe and I are both in Salt Lake City - in this episode, we talk about what's been happening in our respective EV lives and we would like to invite you to a meetup at the Salt Lake City, Sams Club, Electrify America, 12:30pm May 20th 2022. Thanks for listening/watching

  22. EP28 How many ways can VW screw up OTA's. Oh, and Powerwalls

    Jon and Joe discuss the latest on the screwup that is VW and ID4 updates

  23. EP27 Tesla in Germany, and Jons renting a Bolt

    Jon and Joe talk about upcoming cars, and their upcoming adventures.

  24. EP26 - Starbucks and Charging ???

    In this epeisode Joe and Jon discuss the ID Buzz, and their next potential cars

  25. EP25 Just Jon

    Just me today, keeping you up to date on whats interesting in Family EV's

  26. EP24 Supply Chains and a new car ?

    No Joe this week - well thats not true, he appeared at the end. We talk about some potential changes to the houses roof, and solar system, a new car as well maybe. Then the is the usual comment on this weeks news from the EV world.

  27. EP23 Competition is good

    In this episode, Jon and Joe talk about Jons's recent road trip to Pasadena, using A Better Route Planner on Android Auto. We also talk about the latest, most interesting news from Tesla, Hummer, Kia, VW and the effect of increased registration fees in Texas. At the end, we go down the rabbit...

  28. EP22 Live from Chicago

    Jon was in Chicago for a meeting, so early in the morning we caught up to talk about SuperBowl commercials, Joes charging issues and so much more !!

  29. EP21 Someone is wearing a tie

    In this episode, we discuss the new Kia and Hyundai EV's the Subaru Solera, and then deep dive a better route planners new Bluetooth integration.

  30. EP20 Its very quiet !!!

    In this episode Jon and Joe talk about the release images of the Volkswagen ID Buzz, Tesla launch is it's new charging stats feature and makes superchargers available in Norway and France for CCS users. Kia EV6 reviews hit the inter-webs and the BMW i3 comes to a production close

  31. EP19 Austin got cancelled ????

    Lucid achieve 500 miles, GM invests 7billion in 4 plants in Michigan, Kia EV6 pricing, and an update on Fully Charged Austin

  32. EP18 The boys are back

    Sorry we gone for so long but family, the holidays, and Covid just made it hard for us to synchronize. So here is a six week catch up on all the interest us in the EV world. The cover our initial plans for Fully Charged in Austin

  33. EP16 - Joe and Jon meet in Pasadena

    Joe and I finally met in person at the beginning of the Pasadena EVSummit. Not wanting to waste a moment, we did this podcast while driving the new Mercedes EQS450.

  34. EP15 - Thats it, we are going to court !!!

    Joe returns from working too hard, and Jon goes off on a rant about unions, their value, but in his opinion misplaced priority in the BBB infrastructure bill. Also, we talk about Jons childhood fantasies of the Audi Quatro battling the Lancia's, and the announcement of the Lancia Delta EV 2022...

  35. EP14 - All on my own

    No Joe this week, so just me, alone, late at night, tired after too many 18 hour days. Firstly, at the end of the episode, you can catch the set, that I hope will be the start of my commercial comedy career - there is bad language. In the podcast - Tesla Prices Up, ID6 And Q5 Etron, Kia EV6...

  36. EP 13 - Will the Rivian get more OTA's than ID4

    Its been a short week in EV news and adventures. In this episode we cover the extended agreement between EVgo and GM, Rivian listing on the stock exchange, the bullshit that Herr Diess of VW talks about OTA updates for the VW ID4, and the frustrations of bad EA chargers. You can buy tickets for...

  37. EP12 Give me the OTA update or give me death

    In this episode, Jon and Joe talk about Tesla opening up the supercharger network to other vehicles, lucid and rivian shipping vehicles, The continuing joke that is why would you buy a Chevy Bolt, and where will you park it, before Jon goes on an epic rant about his own lack of confidence in...

  38. EP11 The Normal Episode

    In this episode, Jon & Joe talk about Joe's trip to Glacier National Parm the new infrastructure from Electrify America in Wyoming and the Dakotas. We also talk about DCFC manufacturer Freeewire, delivery of the first Rivian R1T trucks and the 100,000 EV order for Telsa from Hertz/Uber. Also Jon...

  39. EP10 - The Barry White edition

    Jon and Joe talk about the sales growth at VW and Porsche, the Tesal manufacturing growth, and the structural battery pack, then share a few stories and opinions on gas vs EV cross country road trips.

  40. EP9 OTA's and AWD

    We discuss the VW ID4 AWD, the potential arrival of OTA's for the ID4, and then cover our opinions on the weeks EV news including Tesla FSD Beta going public, Chevy Bolt Situation, 5 new Mercedes models, Lucid delays, while first Rivian deliveries happen, The lose Mustang roof issue and the sale…

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  41. EP8 We named the Podcast !!!!

    Joe takes a drive in the Ford F150 Lightning, Jon orders one as well, as a home powerwall. Jon is test driving the Mustang, and we talk about upcoming cars at the Frankfurt Motorshow (in Munich)

  42. EP6 We deep dive into Plugshare and A Better Route Planner

    In this episode, we deep dive into the two most important apps, Plugshare and A Better Route Planner (ABRP) These apps are essential to EV ownership.

  43. EP7 We talk about the channels, changes at EVGO, Circle K and the Ioniq 5

    In this episode, we talk too much about recent road trips, channel updates, and then the changes at EVGO, Circle K, the Ioniq 5, and updates to Polestar 2

  44. EP5 In conversation with EV Nomad, Branden Flasch

    In Episode 5 Jon & Joe meet Branden Flasch, from the EV Nomad channel, a long time, long-distance Telsa driver, who has made the jump to CCS and the ID4. They discuss the differences, the experience and his plans.

  45. EP4 How to get the most out of your DC Charging experience?

    In Episode 4, Jon and Joe take a deeper dive into DC Charging. In particular, we cover how to get the most out of your charging experience. This includes: What state of charge to arrive with? How long to charge? etc. These topics apply to all DC charging electric vehicles, not just the ID4.

  46. EP3 Real life DC Fast Charging Experiences #ElectrifyAmerica #EVGO

    In Episode 3 Jon & Joe discuss their experiences of DC Fast Charging, the networks, and some tips and trips for planning.

  47. EP2 Planning and driving VW ID4 across the country

    In Episode 2, Jon and Joe discuss their similar, but very different experiences of long-distance road tripping their VW ID's across the country. Joe drove from Chicago to Las Vegas, Jon from San Jose to New York.

  48. EP1 Why we chose the VW ID4

    In this first episode, Jon and Joe discuss why they chose the VW ID4 over the Tesla Model Y, the Ford Mustang Mach-E and other long range EV's

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This podcast is about our life experiences with long range, electric vehicles that are not Tesla's. We focus on getting the most out of them, road trips, family life and an element of sustainability.

HOSTED BY

Jon Garside

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