Batteries Included
Batteries Included
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Episodes (229)
50: Rivian Teases R2S, Ionna Charge Network Announces CEO And Big Ambitions
49: We Need A Cheap EV To Replace Our Old Pontiac Vibe | Battery Bargains
48: Refreshed Porsche Taycan Full Reveal, Mercedes eSprinter Launches
00:00:00 Intro00:01:51 Refreshed Porsche Taycan debuts https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/2024/products/02062024_The_new_2025-_Porsche_Taycan_models.html 00:29:16 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter launches https://media.mbusa.com/releases/release-f891765aa8baea491d32e240d746cdaa-first-fully-electric-van-from-mercedes-benz-the-all-new-esprinter-hits-the-road00:51:49 Tom talks about the development of the NACS to CCS1 adapters being developed by A2Z and Lectron https://youtu.be/4Ghl2ujn1UA https://youtu.be/IHvZk8uwLhA 01:07:33 Rivian introduces two new battery options: Standard and Standard + https://insideevs.com/news/708015/rivian-r1t-r1s-get-more-range-options/ 01:14:57 Ford has a "skunkworks" team developing a low-cost platform https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/09/cars/ford-skunk-works-designing-a-cheap-ev/index.html 01:19:11 Toyota increases its North American EV investment by $1.3 billion https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2024/02/06/toyota-georgetown-kentucky-electric-vehicle-production 01:26:37 Zeekr, a Geely brand, will sell cars in Mexico, leading to speculation about possibly manufacturing there and shipping to US https://insideevs.com/news/707832/zeekr-mexico-plans-china-geely/
47: Should I Trade My Nissan LEAF For A Tesla? | Battery Bargains
Finding more battery bargains for our podcast listeners.
46: Refreshed Porsche Taycan DC Charges Like A Beast, GM Plans To Revive Plug-In Hybrids
00:00:00 Intro00:01:46 EV News Daily Weekly Reporting Roundup00:06:41 Tom's Emporia Energy home charger giveaway00:10:17 Refreshed Porsche Taycan charges curve is crazy!00:26:47 Kyle tells us about experiencing the Honda Prologue (but not driving impressions)00:29:49 leasing a Vinfast VF8 https://youtu.be/s90qmaYjcIw00:37:09 Kyle talks about leasing the Chevrolet Silverado EV from Hertz00:43:49 GM plans to add plug-in hybrid option to some vehicles https://www.autonews.com/manufacturin...01:19:45 Ford confirms fee NACS-to-CCS adapters for owners coming this spring https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/gm-reverses-course-plug-hybrids01:31:27 Volvo EX30 launch is delayed in Europe https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/volvo-software-issue-stalls-ex30-small-suv-deliveries
45: Will My Kia EV6 Become An Expensive Brick | Battery Bargains
Case 1: Mike wants to replace his Toyota Prius with a Kia EV6, but has reliability concerns.Case 2: Adam's wife is considering swapping out her Toyota Prius for a very basic EV.Case 3: Thomas wants to replace his Honda Civic with an electric sedan or hatchback that's good for road tripping across Texas.
44: Electric Porsche Macan Debuts, Tom Gets First Peek At Next Lucid Vehicle
On this week's show, we're talking about: the global debut of the electric Porsche Macan Tom's visit to Lucid's newly expanded factory and the first teaser of its next product the new Tesla timeline for its next-generation, low-cost product and much, much more!
43: Highland Tesla Model 3 Performance VS Model S Plaid VS Porsche Taycan Turbo?
Finding more used EV bargains for our viewers and listeners.
42: The Great EV Freeze Fiasco, Ford Lightning Switchgear And Ram ProMaster EV debut
Tune in at 9:30 AM Eastern to catch the show live!
41: Want To Replace Our Volkswagen eGolf SE With An AWD EV
Want To Replace Our Volkswagen eGolf SE With An AWD EV
40: Every EV Coming To The US In 2024, Plus Porsche Macan Range Test
39: We Own A Tesla Model 3 And A Rivian R1S, But Now Need A Third EV
If you're looking for your own Battery Bargain, email us a couple short paragraphs at [email protected] with "find my EV" in the subject line, and tell us about your use case and budget.
38: World’s First Cybertruck Charging & Range Tests, Tax Credits Explained For 2024
37: My EV Left Me Stranded! I Need A 3-Row Plug In Hybrid Instead
36: Every Electric Vehicle That Debuted In US Showrooms In 2023
35: Test Drove A Tesla Model Y And Didn’t Love It, So Want A Good Alternative
34: Lucid CEO Talks Gravity SUV, Volkswagen Adopts Tesla NACS
33: I Want To Replace My RWD Tesla Model Y With Something More Capable
Finding three more listeners their perfect EVs.00:00:00 Intro 00:00:45 a previous case shares his final decision and photos of his two EVs00:01:23 Case 1: Australian needing AWD and ground clearance00:14:10 Case 2: Owner of two very large dogs wants an SUV with reliability to last a decade00:21:51 Case 3: 2022 Ford Mach-E (RWD/extended range) owner would like something smaller and sportier with over 300 miles of range
32: Porsche Macan EV Details Revealed, Cadillac Vistiq Confirmed
31: Finding Your Next EV - Fun Runarounds and 7 Seaters
On this show, we’ll find an EV for a Canadian musician, a family of four looking for a used EV, and another family looking for a six or seven seater.
30: Towing Two Antique EVs Across Country, Our Next Energy Boosts BMW iX Range To 608 Miles
29: Talking With Beam Global: A Unique Approach To Solar Charging
We talk with Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley about the unique product and proposition of the EV ARC, along with other activities of this growing company.
28: Need Suggestions For A Used Luxury EV, My Wife Hates Our Tesla Model Y
Welcome to Battery Bargains, where we answer YOUR EV buying questions. Case 1: Dad of two needs a bigger bootCase 2: Wife hates Tesla Model Y, wants luxuryCase 3: Couple with large dog want to replace Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
27: Cybertruck! Cybertruck! Cybertruck!
We're discussing the (kinda) final specs of the Cybertruck. Whilst a lot is still unknown, we finally found out the estimated price, trims and specs. Kyle joins us after being at the factory in person, to give us the full debrief on what he saw.