Have automakers been naming their EVs incorrectly all these years? By dropping the “ID” and swapping to its traditional naming conventions, VW seems to think so. Do we agree? We discuss. Also, VW’s upcoming electric GTI will retain its front-drive motivation, Trump’s administration looks to cut EV tax credits, GM flip-flops again, and more!
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SHOW NOTES
Future VW EVs will have “normal” names: https://www.carscoops.com/2025/05/no-more-ids-vws-evs-will-get-real-names/
EV VW GTI will remain front-wheel-drive: https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/golf/366808/confirmed-new-vw-golf-gti-will-be-electric-and-its-monster
Toyota RAV4 goes all-hybrid for 2026: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64704544/2026-toyota-rav4-revealed/
Trump’s bill has EV tax credits in its crosshairs: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2025/05/19/trump-big-beautiful-bill-electric-vehicle-tax-credit/83673329007/
GM changes its tune on California’s EV mandate: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/general-motors-company-gm-reportedly-012533059.html
Xiaomi to unveil YU7 SUV to accompany SU7 sedan: https://electrek.co/2025/05/19/xiaomi-launch-new-yu7-game-changing-suv/
CATL is 2025’s biggest IPO at $4.6 billion: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinas-catl-shares-set-jump-125-hong-kong-trading-debut-2025-05-20/
Waffle House getting DC fast chargers courtesy of BP Pulse: https://insideevs.com/news/760076/waffle-house-bp-pulse/
This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy Volkswagen
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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