{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"DAILY: Mercedes C-Class EV Preview, Musk Buys Cybertrucks For Himself and BMW Adds Plug&Charge | 17 Apr 2026 ","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/daily-mercedes-c-class-ev-preview-musk-buys-cybertrucks-for-himself-and-bmw-adds-plug-charge-17-apr-2026","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8891334.mp3?modified=1776435059&sid=5051980&source=rss","description":"Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon\nYou can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog\nSubscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms:➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart\nMERCEDES PREVIEWS ELECTRIC C-CLASS CABIN https://evne.ws/41Ar7XP\nMUSK COMPANIES PROPPED UP CYBERTRUCK Q4 https://evne.ws/4tL3pnu\nMAZDA6E UK PRICED FROM £38,995 https://evne.ws/3OoZeyY\nBMW ADDS CONTRACT-FREE PLUG & CHARGE IN GERMANY https://evne.ws/4tsBIAf\nBYD ADDS TWO SHARK 6 VARIANTS https://evne.ws/4mDGRTw\nALLEGO ADDS SMART OVERNIGHT CHARGING IN DUTCH MARKET https://evne.ws/4cQ351b\nFUEL SPIKE PUSHES DRIVERS TOWARDS EVS https://evne.ws/4tlNlce\nRIVIAN MAKES FOUR RAN SITES NACS-ONLY https://evne.ws/4cgCLx4\nHONDA SUPER-N SET FOR UK JULY LAUNCH https://evne.ws/3QvWctf\nMAV SYSTEMS LAUNCHES BAYIQ FOR EV BAYS https://evne.ws/3OJx5mg\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":0.0,"endTime":60.9,"type":"car","title":"Mercedes C-Class EV","url":"/cars/mercedes-benz/c-class","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ed/2016_Mercedes-Benz_C-Class%2C_Windsor%2C_Ontario%2C_2025-07-01.jpg","quote":"Welcome back to EV news daily on the podcast today, Mercedes Benz is previewing the C class electric cabin, Musk is buying Cybertrux for himself and BMW adds plug and charge","canonicalId":"car:mercedes-benz:c-class","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Mercedes C-Class is a compact executive sedan line, and this segment is previewing an all-electric version. 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They’re showing what the inside will look like and what tech features you’ll get before the full official reveal.","imageAttribution":"Crisco 1492 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":6.4,"endTime":13.8,"type":"term","title":"plug and charge","url":"/glossary/plug-and-charge","quote":"Musk is buying Cybertrux for himself and BMW adds plug and charge plus stay tuned later in the show I'll tell you how one British company is ready to tackle cars blocking EV charging bays next time you need to top up.","canonicalId":"term:plug-and-charge","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Plug and charge” is an EV charging feature where you plug in and the car automatically authenticates with the charger, so you don’t need to tap a card or use an app. It relies on secure communication between the vehicle and charging network to start charging quickly."}},{"startTime":26.6,"endTime":43.0,"type":"car","title":"Leapmotor D19","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/Leapmotor_D19_001.jpg","quote":"Over on EV news China our spin off podcast today we're talking about how large SUVs are dominating new models Leap motor one of those debuting the D19 that's a really high end","canonicalId":"car:leapmotor:d19","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The segment discusses Leapmotor’s large SUV debuting as the D19, framing it as a three-row, super-luxury style EV aimed at a lower price point. 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