{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"035 | Are EVs Failing? ⚡ Automakers Pull Back, Tesla Flood Test SHOCKS Drivers","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/035-are-evs-failing-automakers-pull-back-tesla-flood-test-shocks-drivers","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/1091187bc/podcast/play/119431419/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-3%2Fd932195b-04ee-9332-95fb-d3f0036a93fa.mp3","description":"In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, we break down the real truth about electric vehicles (EVs), including the growing debate around EV vs gas cars, EV range anxiety, and why major automakers like Ford and GM may be pulling back on EV production. We dive into a shocking real-world Tesla flood test in San Diego, where a Tesla Model 3 drives through deep water, raising questions about EV durability, safety, and performance. We also explore the future of the electric car industry, including EV charging infrastructure problems, EV road trip challenges, and the rise of Chinese EV companies leading global innovation. From Tesla, Cybertruck towing, and BMW EV driving experience to the reality of charging time, battery technology, and EV adoption trends, this episode covers everything you need to know about the future of cars. If you're researching electric cars 2026, EV problems, EV benefits, hybrid vs electric cars, or the future of transportation, this episode delivers a real, unfiltered perspective on the evolving automotive landscape. 🚗⚡This episode is brought to you by Podtastic Audio—offering professional podcast production, audio editing, and end-to-end podcast services to help you launch and grow your show with ease. 🎙️🚀 https://forms.gle/ZDT1kr3kXRjR5SUa6🔥 KEY TOPICS COVEREDelectric vehicles 2026EV vs gas cars debateTesla flood test San DiegoEV range anxiety explainedwhy automakers are pulling back EVEV charging infrastructure problemsfuture of electric carsChina EV market vs USATesla Model 3 road trip experienceEV trucks towing (Cybertruck)BMW EV driving experiencehybrid vs electric cars🌐 Connect & FollowStay up to date with everything Cool Cars with Chris—from car culture, EV talk, and automotive trends to new episodes every week:🚗 Website: https://coolcarswithchris.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cool_cars_with_chris619/📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoolCarswithChris619🔥 Follow Courage for more car content and builds:📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thedrivendad22/📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDriveNDad2200:00 🚗⚡ Welcome to Cool Cars with Chris – EV Episode Kickoff00:10 🔥 Electric Vehicles Take Over – Tesla Story & EV Debate Begins00:56 🎙️ Podcasting Made Easy – Podtastic Audio Sponsor02:06 👋 Meet Courage – Car Talk Returns02:35 🌧️ Driving in the Rain – Performance Cars vs Wet Roads04:03 🌊 Tesla Flood Test 😳 EV Drives Through Deep Water!07:09 ⚡ EV Discussion Begins – Are Electric Cars Worth It?08:24 📉 Why Automakers Are Pulling Back on EV Production10:30 ⛽ Gas Prices Surge – Should You Buy an Electric Car Now?12:04 🕰️ EV History Explained – How Long Have EVs Been Around?16:24 🏭 Inside EV Manufacturing – Why It’s So Expensive18:37 🔋 EV Batteries Explained – Who Really Makes Them?20:04 🚗 Tesla vs Traditional Car Brands – Who’s Winning?20:38 🐢 Slow Teslas?! What’s Causing This Trend?21:26 🇩🇪 BMW & German EV Strategy – Making EVs Feel Like Gas Cars23:21 🚛 Cybertruck Towing Test – Can EV Trucks Really Perform?25:05 🗺️ EV Road Trip Reality – Charging Stops & Planning Routes27:04 ⏱️ Charging Time Problem – Why EVs Slow You Down27:56 🏙️ City Life & EVs – Better Than Public Transportation?30:48 🚗 EVs vs Gas Cars – Passion vs Practicality31:55 🏕️ Off-Roading with EVs – Big Limitations Revealed33:19 🔌 Hybrid & Range Extenders – The Real Solution?34:04 🌍 Global EV Race – China vs USA Car Market35:24 🚘 Chinese EV Tech 😳 Is It WAY Ahead?36:48 🤔 Should the U.S. Compete in EV Innovation?37:30 📊 Why SUVs Still Dominate the Auto Industry39:32 💰 Follow the Money – Why Companies Shift Strategy40:06 🎤 Final Thoughts – EV Future & Closing Remarks#ElectricVehicles #EV #Tesla #EVvsGas #RangeAnxiety #EVCharging #Cybertruck #TeslaModel3 #CarPodcast #AutoIndustry #FutureOfCars #EVNews #CarTalk\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":38.4,"endTime":44.2,"type":"term","title":"range anxiety","url":"/glossary/range-anxiety","quote":"plus, you know\nMajor companies like the American car companies German car companies. Well, they're pulling back on their EV projects\n[33.1s] Why are they doing that at the same time? China is ramping up their EV projects\n[38.4s] You hear about that and of course topping it off. We're talking the reality of range anxiety","canonicalId":"term:range-anxiety","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Range anxiety is the fear that an EV won’t have enough battery charge to reach a destination or charging station. It’s a key factor in how people evaluate EVs, especially when charging infrastructure is uncertain or when trips are longer than typical daily driving.","simplifiedExplanation":"Range anxiety is the worry that your electric car’s battery won’t last long enough to get where you’re going. People feel this especially on longer trips or if they’re not sure where charging stations are."}},{"startTime":164.2,"endTime":168.2,"type":"term","title":"low-profile tires","url":"/glossary/low-profile-tires","quote":"It's one thing if you had a cool car with like low-profile tires, especially like summer tires\nYou do not want to take that car out in the rain.","canonicalId":"term:low-profile-tires","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Low-profile tires have a shorter sidewall height than typical tires. That usually improves steering response and looks, but it also means less cushioning when roads are wet or uneven, and they can be more vulnerable to damage in harsh conditions.","simplifiedExplanation":"Low-profile tires have a shorter rubber sidewall. 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In heavy rain, they can provide less grip and longer stopping distances than tires designed for wet weather."}},{"startTime":186.6,"endTime":190.4,"type":"term","title":"wet rating","url":"/glossary/wet-rating","quote":"They specifically say, you know, with their wet rating to not use them\nYou know really with any type of rain","canonicalId":"term:wet-rating","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A wet rating is a tire’s performance classification/labeling related to how well it grips and handles water on the road. It’s meant to indicate expected behavior in rain, and the speaker is emphasizing that the tire’s stated wet limits matter for safety.","simplifiedExplanation":"A wet rating is basically how well a tire is expected to handle rain. 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It’s brought up here because, around the early 2010s, only some companies were offering EVs at all.","imageAttribution":"Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":949.7,"endTime":958.6,"type":"car","title":"BMW i8","url":"/cars/bmw/i8-i12","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/26/BMW_i8_%2850635052106%29.jpg","quote":"The uh, I don't know if you remember the original i3\n[953.0s] The i3 and the i8 like both of those were like around 2012 2013 time frame","canonicalId":"car:bmw:i8","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car (not a pure EV) that was introduced in the early 2010s to show off electrified powertrains. In this segment, it’s grouped with the i3 as part of the early “EV experimentation” period when automakers were exploring electrification niches.","simplifiedExplanation":"The BMW i8 is an electrified BMW from the early 2010s. 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In this discussion, they’re saying some Kona trims are fully electric, while other Kona versions use non-EV powertrains.","imageAttribution":"S5A-0043 (CC BY 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1052.28,"endTime":1059.5,"type":"term","title":"chassis construction","url":"/glossary/chassis-construction","quote":"The weight of like these massive battery panels they have to go in and so there's for sure different chassis construction to accommodate for the fact of you know, this car weighs so much more because of his batteries","canonicalId":"term:chassis-construction","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Chassis construction is the way a car’s structural “skeleton” is engineered—where the frame members and reinforcements go. EVs often require different chassis construction because the battery pack adds weight and changes how forces and crash loads are managed.","simplifiedExplanation":"The chassis is the car’s main structure. With EVs, the battery pack changes the weight and safety needs, so the structure often has to be redesigned."}},{"startTime":1059.5,"endTime":1064.3,"type":"term","title":"weight distribution","url":"/glossary/weight-distribution","quote":"Versus like a gasoline car and just distribution of weight and all of that too. So","canonicalId":"term:weight-distribution","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.88,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Weight distribution is how a vehicle’s mass is spread front-to-rear and side-to-side. EVs typically have heavy battery packs low in the floor, which can change handling and ride behavior compared with gasoline cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"Weight distribution means how the car’s weight is balanced. 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