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If so, we’ve got you covered.SHOW NOTESBYD brand Denza claims longest-range EV: https://electrek.co/2026/02/27/byds-new-luxury-ev-has-worlds-longest-range-at-1036-km/ VinFast launches Lac Hong upscale brand: https://www.electrive.com/2026/03/03/vinfast-formalises-lac-hong-ultra-luxury-car-brand-reveals-two-new-models/ Rivian launches Rivian Adventure Department (RAD): https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a70540244/rivian-rad-division-revealed/ Bill in Washington State would give Rivian and Lucid same status as Tesla: https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/03/02/for-rivian-and-lucid-path-finally-emerges-for-direct-to-consumer-car-sales/ Tesla announces major expansion of Megacharger network: https://insideevs.com/news/788598/tesla-megawatt-charger-rollout-us/ Tesla regains market share in Europe in February, still below historical benchmarks: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-gains-market-france-norway-february-2026-03-02/ BGR rounds up top 5 EVs sold in U.S. with lowest costs of maintenance: https://www.bgr.com/2109932/electric-vehicles-cheapest-maintenance/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. 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