Batteries Included

Batteries Included

Batteries Included

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Episodes (229)

75: Tesla Launches New RWD Model Y, Kyle Lives With Tesla Model 3 Refresh

E75 May 10, 2024 90 min

74: Florida Man Wants To Replace Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid With An EV | Battery Bargains

E74 May 08, 2024 35 min

73: Your Future Uber May Be An Aircraft From Joby

We caught up with Joby Aviation Chief Product Officer (CPO) Eric Allison at #DriftX 2024 to bring us up to speed with the progress the company is making with its aircraft and its future role as an air taxi.

E73 May 07, 2024 8 min

72: Tesla Has Fired Most Of Its Supercharger Network Team!

A few days ago, Tesla CEO fired the executive in charge of its Supercharger network and most of the people working for her, throwing the entire industry into a state of confusion. We talk about that decision and what we've learned about it since.We also talk about driving the Acura ZDX and other EV news of the week. But, mostly about the Tesla Supercharger network.

E72 May 03, 2024 99 min

71: Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV, Tesla Model 3 Performance and Tom Gets A Cybertruck!

E71 Apr 26, 2024 81 min

70: Finding An EV For A Soccer Dad Who Wants Performance | Battery Bargains

Tom and Martyn are back with three more listener emails to find them the perfect EV.

E70 Apr 24, 2024 26 min

69: Ford Mustang Mach-E Chief Engineer Explains 2024 Changes, Kyle Drives Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

E69 Apr 19, 2024 99 min

68: I Need A Family-Sized EV - Should I Lease? | Battery Bargains

The team are back with three more listeners emails hoping to find themselves the perfect battery bargain.

E68 Apr 17, 2024 30 min

67: New Mercedes EQS And Ford Mustang Mach-E Get Upgraded, Not Refreshed

Tune in and get up to speed with our Podcast crew and the top EV news of the week!

E67 Apr 12, 2024 101 min

66: Should I Buy A Jaguar I-PACE or Audi e-tron? | Battery Bargains

Dom, Tom and Martyn are back with three more listeners who need our help choosing their next EV purchase.

E66 Apr 09, 2024 33 min

65: Chevy Silverado EV Gets New Price And Revised Range_ Ford Delays Big EVs

Catch up with our Podcast crew and the top EV news of the week!

E65 Apr 05, 2024 105 min

64: Done With Our Diesel Pickup, But Tesla Cybertruck Range Disappoints | Battery Bargains

We choose an EV for a viewer who wants something to drive up mountain trails, a Kia Soul EV owner considering on trading up to a Chevy Bolt EV, and a Canadian farmer who wants to replace his diesel truck for an electric one with good range that can tow.

E64 Apr 03, 2024 33 min

63: EV Truck Torture Testing, Genesis Launches Performance Cars and Fisker Discounts

E63 Mar 29, 2024 92 min

62: I Want A Cheap & Weird EV Just For Fun - What Should I Buy? | Battery Bargains

E62 Mar 27, 2024 40 min

61: Audi Q6 e-tron Debuts, Rivian Gains Access To Tesla Supercharger Network

Get up to speed with the top EV news of the week and the electric shenanigans of our podcast crew.

E61 Mar 22, 2024 91 min

60: I Want A Tesla Model Y But Worried About 4680 Cells

This week on Battery Bargains we help three more viewers find their perfect electric vehicle.Dom, Tom and Martyn advise one particular viewer who is interested in buying a Tesla, but is worried their 4680 cells are not up to the job for rapid charging. Should he be worried? Or do our team recommend one of those vehicles? 00:00:00 Intro00:00:12 Case 1: Patrick wants a plush riding electric vehicle for under $60,00000:07:56 Case 2: Growing family with a Golden looking for a spacious EV for under $45,00000:19:30 Case 3: Ryan P. is very interested in a Tesla Model Y, but is concerned about getting one with 4680 that charges slower

E60 Mar 20, 2024 30 min

59: Inside The Ford-Tesla Connector And Supercharger Deal, Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Unleashed

➤ Update on last weekend's cross country, 4-electric-pickup, "race"➤ Inside the deal that allowed Ford to adopt the Tesla charge connector and gain Supercharger access➤ Record-setting Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (and GT with Weissach package) unleashed.➤ Porsche Macan EV reservation "overwhelm" the automaker➤ Rivian R2 receives 68,000 pre-orders in initial 24 hours after review➤ Audi Q4 e-tron gets refreshed and features more power and range➤ Kyle rejoins us from the Tesla Cybertruck after connection issues, gives us a short tour and discussion➤ Fisker stock takes a huge hit after rumors of it talking with bankruptcy consultants➤ Viewer has news of CHAdeMO-to-CCS adaptor, which kicks off short discussion around NACS-to-CCS adaptor testing Tom is doing➤ Chevrolet Blazer EV back on sale, and at a reduced price➤ Hyundai Ioniq 5 N will have a price starting at $67,475➤ Volkswagen reveals (for Europe) ID. 3 GTX and ID. 7 Tourer GTX

E59 Mar 15, 2024 93 min

58: We Want To Replace Our Lexus Hybrid - But With WHAT?

Finding more battery bargains for our listeners.

E58 Mar 13, 2024 29 min

57: Inside The Race To Florida - Two Identical Trucks, Two Different Charge Networks

Tom and Kyle race identical Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks 1,000 miles –from New Jersey to Florida – with one truck limited to using Tesla Superchargers, and the other using only CCS chargers, which turned out to be exclusively Electrify America stations.

E57 Mar 09, 2024 39 min

56: Rivian Reveals R2, R3, And R3X plus Dodge Charger EV Launches

Tune in at 9:30 AM Eastern to watch the show live!  

E56 Mar 09, 2024 87 min

55: I'm Underwater In My Problem-Prone Ford Mustang Mach-E | Battery Bargains

If you're looking for your own Battery Bargain, drop us a line at [email protected] and tell us your usage and budget, and we'll see about featuring your case on an upcoming episode.

E55 Mar 05, 2024 29 min

54: Ford EVs Now Charge At Tesla Superchargers, Tom Drives The Polestar 3

00:00:00 Intro00:02:24 EV News Daily Weekly Reporting Roundup00:07:06 Ford EV owners gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network00:45:01 Tom drive Polestar 3 on a lake in the Arctic Circle01:05:30 Kyle drives the 2024 Volkswagen ID. 401:21:09 Efficiency comparison between Kia EV9 RWD and AWD01:24:54 EVIQO EVIPOWER 48-AMP EV Smart Charger review

E54 Mar 02, 2024 93 min

53: I Need to Replace A Tesla Model 3 and Toyota Tundra With ONE EV | Battery Bargains

Finding more battery bargains for our listeners.

E53 Feb 27, 2024 44 min

52: Kyle Drives Honda Prologue, GM Reportedly Kills Small Pickup To Make Large PHEV

Tune in at 9:30 AM Eastern to catch the show live!

E52 Feb 23, 2024 91 min

51: I Need An EV With Big Range And Fast Charging (But Not A Tesla!) | Battery Bargains

Finding more EV battery bargains for our listeners.

E51 Feb 21, 2024 39 min