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Global EV Charging Grows, BMW Kicks Off Gen6 Motors and US EV Sales Ahead Of Tax Credit Sunset | 21 Aug 2025

Global EV Charging Grows, BMW Kicks Off Gen6 Motors and US EV Sales Ahead Of Tax Credit Sunset | 21 Aug 2025

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Global EV charging infrastructure is set for significant growth, with projections indicating a rise to over 206 million charging ports by 2040, primarily driven by residential installations. BMW has launched its sixth-generation EV motor, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Meanwhile, US EV sales are surging as consumers rush to take advantage of expiring tax credits. Rivian is moving forward with a new factory in Georgia, while battery swapping technology gains traction in China. The episode also covers the latest in EV insurance trends and the return of a turn signal feature for Tesla's Model 3.

Topics: ev charging growth bmw gen 6 motors us ev sales rivian factory plans battery swapping ev insurance trends tesla model 3 features
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6e

"...t its powertrain facility in Austria. The new Gen 6e motor will improve vehicle efficiency by 20% on t..."
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iX3 (G08)
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iX3 (G08)

"weight down by 10%. The first vehicle is the IX3. I think it's gonna be the IX3 50X drive."
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Renault 4
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Renault 4

"the Renault Scenic E-Tex ad views were up by 47%, Renault 4 up by 20% interest, Mocha from Vauxhall slash Ope..."
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Citroën ë-C3
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Citroën ë-C3

"Citroen models seeing a higher interest, EC3, also the EC5 Aircross. Some car makers adding ex..."
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Chevrolet C10
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Chevrolet C10

"... Motor has cut 3,750 pounds from the big one, the C10, that's the SUV and 1,500 quid off the T03."
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T3 Leap Motor T03

"...cheapest car in the UK now to buy a new EV is the Leap Motor T03, but also I did see some stellar deals"
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Dacia Spring

"but also I did see some stellar deals on the Dacia Spring too, but Leap Motor ad views are up 124% on AutoT..."
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Rivian R2
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Rivian R2

"...illion Evie factory in Georgia to produce its new R2 crossover model. Workers are preparing the 2,000 ..."
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Subaru Uncharted

"standard equipment as it grows and it's entering uncharted waters. CATL estimates China will need about 30,0..."
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Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Model 3

"...ousand pounds a year on a Tesla on the long range Model 3 and all wheel drive and"
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Byd Shark 6
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Byd Shark 6

"the BYD Shark 6 that's a plug-in hybrid that's another example ..."
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Tesla Model Y
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Tesla Model Y

"...n the central touchscreen when Tesla launched the Model Y in China"
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