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.
34m Apr 03, 2024
34m
63: EV Truck Torture Testing, Genesis Launches Performance Cars and Fisker Discounts
1hr 32m Mar 29, 2024
1hr 32m
62: I Want A Cheap & Weird EV Just For Fun - What Should I Buy? | Battery Bargains
41m Mar 27, 2024
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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.
1hr 31m Mar 22, 2024
1hr 31m
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 Intro 00:00:12 Case 1: Patrick wants a plush riding electric v...
30m Mar 20, 2024
30m
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...
1hr 33m Mar 15, 2024
1hr 33m
58: We Want To Replace Our Lexus Hybrid - But With WHAT?
Finding more battery bargains for our listeners.
30m Mar 13, 2024
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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.
39m Mar 09, 2024
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56: Rivian Reveals R2, R3, And R3X plus Dodge Charger EV Launches
Tune in at 9:30 AM Eastern to watch the show live!    
1hr 27m Mar 09, 2024
1hr 27m
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 batterybargains@batteriesincludedpodcast.com and tell us your usage and budget, and we'll see about featuring your case on an upcoming episode.
30m Mar 05, 2024
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54: Ford EVs Now Charge At Tesla Superchargers, Tom Drives The Polestar 3
00:00:00 Intro 00:02:24 EV News Daily Weekly Reporting Roundup 00:07:06 Ford EV owners gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network 00:45:01 Tom drive Polestar 3 on a lake in the Arctic Circle 01:05:30 Kyle drives the 2024 Volkswagen ID. 4 01:21:09 Efficiency comparison between Kia EV9 RWD and AWD 01:24:54 EVIQO EVIPOWER 48-AMP EV Smart Charger review
1hr 33m Mar 02, 2024
1hr 33m
53: I Need to Replace A Tesla Model 3 and Toyota Tundra With ONE EV | Battery Bargains
Finding more battery bargains for our listeners.
44m Feb 27, 2024
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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!
1hr 31m Feb 23, 2024
1hr 31m
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.
40m Feb 21, 2024
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50: Rivian Teases R2S, Ionna Charge Network Announces CEO And Big Ambitions
1hr 43m Feb 16, 2024
1hr 43m
49: We Need A Cheap EV To Replace Our Old Pontiac Vibe | Battery Bargains
40m Feb 16, 2024
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48: Refreshed Porsche Taycan Full Reveal, Mercedes eSprinter Launches
00:00:00 Intro 00:01:51 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-road 00:51:49 Tom talks about the development of t...
1hr 32m Feb 09, 2024
1hr 32m
47: Should I Trade My Nissan LEAF For A Tesla? | Battery Bargains
Finding more battery bargains for our podcast listeners.
36m Feb 06, 2024
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46: Refreshed Porsche Taycan DC Charges Like A Beast, GM Plans To Revive Plug-In Hybrids
00:00:00 Intro 00:01:46 EV News Daily Weekly Reporting Roundup 00:06:41 Tom's Emporia Energy home charger giveaway 00:10:17 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/s90qmaYjcIw 00:37:09 Kyle talks about leasing the Chevrolet Silverado EV from Hertz 0...
1hr 35m Feb 02, 2024
1hr 35m
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.
36m Jan 30, 2024
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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!
1hr 32m Jan 26, 2024
1hr 32m
43: Highland Tesla Model 3 Performance VS Model S Plaid VS Porsche Taycan Turbo?
Finding more used EV bargains for our viewers and listeners.
40m Jan 24, 2024
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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!
1hr 47m Jan 19, 2024
1hr 47m
41: Want To Replace Our Volkswagen eGolf SE With An AWD EV
Want To Replace Our Volkswagen eGolf SE With An AWD EV
37m Jan 17, 2024
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40: Every EV Coming To The US In 2024, Plus Porsche Macan Range Test
2hr 3m Jan 12, 2024
2hr 3m
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 batterybargains@batteriesincludedpodcast.com with "find my EV" in the subject line, and tell us about your use case and budget.
56m Jan 10, 2024
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38: World’s First Cybertruck Charging & Range Tests, Tax Credits Explained For 2024
1hr 40m Jan 05, 2024
1hr 40m
37: My EV Left Me Stranded! I Need A 3-Row Plug In Hybrid Instead
36m Jan 04, 2024
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36: Every Electric Vehicle That Debuted In US Showrooms In 2023
1hr 59m Dec 30, 2023
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35: Test Drove A Tesla Model Y And Didn’t Love It, So Want A Good Alternative
44m Dec 27, 2023
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34: Lucid CEO Talks Gravity SUV, Volkswagen Adopts Tesla NACS
1hr 52m Dec 22, 2023
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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 EVs 00:01:23 Case 1: Australian needing AWD and ground clearance 00:14:10 Case 2: Owner of two very large dogs wants an SUV with reliability to last a decade 00:21:51 Case 3: 2022 Ford Mach-E (RWD/extended range) owner would like something smaller and sportier ...
31m Dec 19, 2023
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32: Porsche Macan EV Details Revealed, Cadillac Vistiq Confirmed
1hr 22m Dec 15, 2023
1hr 22m
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.
37m Dec 14, 2023
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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
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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
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26: We Need A Cheap EV For Our Daughter, But Luxury Is Her Middle Name
32m Nov 27, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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