30: Towing Two Antique EVs Across Country, Our Next Energy Boosts BMW iX Range To 608 Miles
1hr 36m Dec 08, 2023
1hr 36m
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.
41m Dec 06, 2023
41m
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
38m Dec 04, 2023
38m
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.
1hr 32m Dec 01, 2023
1hr 32m
26: We Need A Cheap EV For Our Daughter, But Luxury Is Her Middle Name
32m Nov 27, 2023
32m
25: Kyle Drives Audi SQ8 e-tron, Tesla Starts Charging Congestion Fees
Intro Kyle drives the Audi SQ8 e-tron Martyn tells us about putting his Hyundai Kona Electric up for sale and what he might get to replace it Discussion of Cybertruck and upcoming delivery event Kyle talks about the used Mercedes-Benz B-Class he just bought Kyle tells us about the Autel MaxiSYS- Ultra EV diagnostics tool he's acquired Swapping in winter tires on the Out of Spec fleet Tom's revi...
1hr 39m Nov 25, 2023
1hr 39m
24: Battery Bargains: Buy My Leased Chevy Bolt Or A Used Tesla Model 3 Instead
25m Nov 21, 2023
25m
23: Lucid Gravity Falls To Earth, Tom Drives Volkswagen ID. 7
00:00:00 Intro 00:02:05 Lucid Gravity debuts at LA Auto Show 00:27:32 Lucid pickup truck clay model spotted 00:30:28 First Mercedes charging hub opens in Atlanta 00:41:25 First Alpitronic DC fast charger in US debuts at Circle K (it's pretty awesome) 00:48:17 Tom talks about driving the VW ID. 7 01:07:18 Tom talks about testing the ShockFlo home charging unit -full review coming soon to State o...
1hr 25m Nov 17, 2023
1hr 25m
22: Smitten By The Mach-E Rally, But Worried About Range And Reliability
We're back to help three more listeners solve their EV buying issues.
28m Nov 14, 2023
28m
21: Kyle Drive And Charges The Rolls Royce Spectre, Ram 1500 Ramcharger Debuts
On the podcast today: ➤ EV News Daily Weekly Reporting Roundup➤ Kyle drives and charges the Rolls Royce Spectre and also puts BMW i4 and ➤ i5 through their paces on a track➤ Kyle visits a privately owned and run boutique charging hub in Arkansas➤ Kyle talks about the DC charging experience , driving from Denver, CO to Greenville, SC➤ Tom talks about Ford F-150 Lightning ownership experience aft...
1hr 36m Nov 11, 2023
1hr 36m
20: Help Me Decide: Electric or Hybrid For My Next SUV?
This week we're asked about charging, ID.4 software and EV vs hybrid.
44m Nov 06, 2023
44m
19: Kyle Drives Tesla Model 3 Highland Refresh, VW ID.7 Tourer Revealed
00:00:00 Intro 00:04:35 Kyle talks about attending SEMA, featuring aftermarket products and converted EVs 00:15:02 Kyle tells us about driving the Tesla Model 3 Highland refresh in Europe 00:36:35 We talk briefly about the Honda Motocompacto, which was featured on Out of Spec 00:38:31 Tom tells us about reviewing the Lectron V-Box 48-Amp EV Charger 00:58:33 Volkswagen ID. 7 Tourer revealed 01:1...
1hr 34m Nov 03, 2023
1hr 34m
18: I Can Spend $130,000 On A Two-Electric-Car Garage, But No Tesla Please
Welcome to episode #3 of Battery Bargains: a series from the Batteries Included Podcast00:00:00 Intro 00:00:39 Case 1: Family car and commuter, budget $130,000 00:10:25 Case 2: Family of four, tough crossover for Bulgarian roads, budget 50,000 Euros 00:24:02 Case 3: Wants 2020 Audi e-tron Sportback but has questions and concerns
40m Nov 03, 2023
40m
17: John McElroy: UAW Has Won The Battle, But It May Cost Detroit The War
We talk with John McElroy (https://www.autoline.tv/) about the UAW strike and how it might effect electrification efforts at Detroit's automakers, as well as the industry as a hole.
40m Oct 30, 2023
40m
16: Tesla Sells V4 Superchargers to BP, Japanese Auto Can’t Get Away From Concepts
1hr 30m Oct 27, 2023
1hr 30m
15: Leaving My Leaf And I Need An Affordable Electric Road Tripper
If you're looking for an EV and would like us to brainstorm a specific model, drop us a line at batterybargains@batteriesincludedpodcast.com with details about what you need from a car - how many passengers you typically carry, your approximate location, your driving distance profile, and budget and we'll see if can find just the right vehicle for you.
21m Oct 23, 2023
21m
14: Musk Lowers Cybertruck Expectations, Toyota Joins NACS and GM Delays Silverado Production
On the podast today:   ➤ Toyota and Lexus adopting the Tesla North American Charging Standard➤ General Motors delaying its electric truck program➤ Tesla Cybertruck gets a delivery date and we're told to lower our expectations➤ How Much Range Does A Tesla Lose After 100,000 miles? ➤ Rivian Software Update Exclusive: New Drive Mode Screen And More ➤ Ford Temporarily Cuts Shift At F-150 Lightning ...
1hr 42m Oct 20, 2023
1hr 42m
13: Kia EV Day Reveals EV3 And EV4 Models, BMW iX2 Debuts
00:00:00 Intro 00:03:26 EV News Daily Weekly Reporting Roundup 00:11:42 Kyle takes delivery of a 240 kW (322 horsepower!) DC fast charger 00:31:31 Tom talks about friend and viewer Pete Bremey's 2019 Tesla Model 3 that just hit 100,000 miles 00:38:28 Domenick talks about his 3,800-mile road trip he just completed in a Tesla Model 3 00:52:09 Kia holds EV Day and debuts EV3 and EV4, which shared ...
1hr 39m Oct 14, 2023
1hr 39m
12: BMW i5 Debuts And Kyle Drives It, Rivian Max Pack Drops & Disappoints
1hr 22m Oct 06, 2023
1hr 22m
11: Honda Prologue Debuts, BYD Dolphin Comes To N.America & More Open Superchargers
➤ Intro➤ NEW SEGMENT! EV News Daily Weekly Reporting Roundup➤ Kyle drive the BMW i7 M70➤ Kyle spends time with Ioniq 6➤ New Audi Q8 e-Tron versus old original e-Tron SUV versus Merceds-Benz EQE SUV in highway range testing➤ Tom thoroughly tests and reviews the FLO Home X5 EV Charger➤ Honda Prologue debuts with 300 miles of range (in most efficient trim)➤ The BYD Dolphin launches in Mexico amid ...
1hr 41m Sep 29, 2023
1hr 41m
10: Here’s Where Electric Trucks Will Charge! Solving The Mystery Of Commercial EV Charging
We talk with TeraWatt Infrastructure Product Lead, Heavy Duty Charging, Emilia Sibley about rolling out the first US commercial vehicle charging network.
27m Sep 26, 2023
27m
9: Toyota Turns To Tesla-Style Megacasting, 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron Updated For Europe Audio Extracted
00:00:00 Intro 00:02:02 last week's Tesla Model 3 fire and EV fires generally 00:14:48 digress to discuss British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's announcement of a delay in implementing a "UK petrol car ban" 00:22:24 electric vehicle vs combustion fire stats 00:25:36 Domenick's test of Tesla FSD beta v11.4.7 in Tallahassee 00:28:36 Toyota learning from Tesla and bringing "giga casting" into its pr...
1hr 30m Sep 22, 2023
1hr 30m
8: REE Automotive: Engineering A Dream Delivery Platform
We talk with Peter Dow, Vice President Of Engineering at REE Automotive, about its commercial vehicle platform and the engineering behind it.
39m Sep 20, 2023
39m
7: Kyle Melts Kia EV6 On Autobahn, Tesla Model 3 Actually Burns On Highway
00:00:00 Intro 00:03:07 Kyle heat stresses Kia EV6 GT with Autobahn and DC fast charging 00:10:34 Tesla Model 3 burns on the highway after apparently hitting some road debris 00:25:39 Peugeot E-3008 debuts as the first vehicle on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform 00:40:45 an all-new Hyundai Kona Electric officially debuts in the US 00:54:05 Tesla Semi and a number of other assorted commerc...
1hr 30m Sep 16, 2023
1hr 30m
6: Top Cars And Concepts From IAA, Kyle Drives VW ID 7 And Updated VW ID 4
On today's podcast: Lotus Emeya debuts Kyle drives the NIO ET5 Volkswagen GTI Concept debut at IAA Volkswagen updates 82-kWh ID.4 and Kyle drives it Kyle drives the Volkswagen ID.7 Volkswagen ID.X Performance debut Kyle checks out Tesla Model 3 refresh in person Mercedes Benz Concept CLA Class BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept debuts Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally full debut Tom talks about charging th...
1hr 38m Sep 08, 2023
1hr 38m
5: Tesla Model 3 Project Highland Refresh Debuts, Kyle Tests Rivian Dual Motor Truck
Tesla Model 3 Project Highland refresh Tesla price drops FSD price drop and current capability Cadillac Lyriq 80-MPH range test and comparison to previous 70-MPH test Mini Cooper EV and Mini Countryman EV debuts Kyle's visit to Rivian and his comparison of the original 4-motor powertrain with the new dual motor powertrain Tesla Supercharger stress test during a Europe-wide free day of charging...
1hr 39m Sep 01, 2023
1hr 39m
4: Kyle Drives Lotus Eletre R, Debuts From Lamborghini, Pininfarina and Rimac
Today, we're joined by Out Of Spec Dave to discuss what we've been driving and the big news of the week.
1hr 38m Aug 25, 2023
1hr 38m
3: Acura ZDX Debuts, Cheaper Tesla Model S And Model X Trims Arrive.mp3
In this episode: Liv Leigh and Patrick Anderson from Mach-E Vlog join us.  We talk about their experience with Kyle's Nissan Leaf with its newly replaced onboard charger Discuss meeting up with Ford CEO Jim FarleyKyle's Rivian R1T tries out a rooftop tentTesla FSD Beta takes on the Hogback Challenge and we discuss Mach-E Vlog's first FSD Beta experienceTom tells us about the new Tesla Universal...
1hr 17m Aug 18, 2023
1hr 17m
2: 450-mile Cadillac Escalade IQ, Used Tesla Tax Credits & Bulletproof BMW i7
Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to our video podcast channel too so you never miss a show. You can stay up to date by following all our social channels. Find links to all our platforms at www.batteriesincludedpodcast.com   On today's podcast: Intro What we've been driving this week Lucid Air Sapphire One year of F-150 Lightning ownership Banned charging adapters Cadillac Escalade IQ Tesl...
1hr 21m Aug 11, 2023
1hr 21m
1: We’re Back! Tesla Accused Of Suppressing Driving Range Complaints, A New Charging Network Emerges
Welcome to the new Batteries Included Podcast! Consider these first few episodes as a sort of "soft opening," leading up to our official launch on September 1. In this episode, we talk about: ➤ Driving Cadillac Lyriq ➤ Driving GMC Hummer EV ➤ Driving a Tesla-powered classic Mini Cooper ➤ Tesla accused of suppressing driver range complaints ➤ Seven automakers join forces to create a new fast-cha...
1hr 7m Aug 04, 2023
1hr 7m