InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast - Electric Vehicle News

InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast - Electric Vehicle News

Every Friday, InsideEVs journalists Patrick George, Tim Levin and a rotating cast of experts and friends cover the latest in electric vehicles, autonomous cars, and the high-tech transformation of the auto industry. From InsideEVs and the Motorsport Network.

Episodes

Tesla Robotaxi Gets A Launch Date + The Trump/Musk Feud

June 13, 2025 • 49 mins
Patrick and Tim discuss the war of words between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. They debate whether the dust up actually matters for Tesla’s business and explain how badly Musk’s foray into politics has backfired. Then the guys talk about Tesla’s robotaxi launch, which we now know is happening on June 22. Maybe.

Finally, they share their thoughts on the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and why it may be the best all-a...
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BYD Seagull Driven + The Future Of Plug-In Hybrids

June 6, 2025 • 55 mins
Tim is on vacation this week so InsideEVs' Kevin Williams is back to talk about more of the EVs he tested in China. Most notably: China's best-selling car, the BYD Seagull, which starts around $8,000. It's headed to Europe and other places soon, and Kevin discusses how it drives—and why it's a game-changer. Plus, Patrick and Kevin test a plug-in hybrid that may be the future of plug-in hybrids.

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    Will The Tesla Robotaxi Flop? + Driving The Volvo EX30

    May 30, 2025 • 52 mins
    Patrick finally got to drive his dream cheap EV and, well, he wasn’t impressed. The guys talk about the Volvo EX30 and how it keeps getting slammed by tariffs. Then they share their predictions and questions about the Tesla robotaxi’s launch, which is coming up in June. Finally, General Motors is investing big time in V8 engines. Patrick and Tim explain why that matters.

    During Plus/Minus, they explain how to reserve ...
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    Congress Sledgehammers EVs, Tesla’s Brand Destruction & New Toyota RAV4

    May 23, 2025 • 49 mins
    Patrick and Tim kick off the show by discussing Toyota’s hybrid-only 2026 Toyota RAV4 and why it’s so huge for getting people into electrified vehicles. They recap Elon Musk’s media tour this week and fact-check his claim that Tesla sales are seeing a major rebound. They also dive into a brand reputation poll that did not turn out great for the EV brand.
    Finally, the guys explain why America’s EV industry is headed for a s...
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    The Plan To Kill The EV Tax Credit, GM's Cheaper Batteries & Toyota's EV Push

    May 16, 2025 • 55 mins
    Tim and colleague Suvrat Kothari kick things off by discussing Suvrat's trip to General Motors' battery development center in Michigan. They explain why GM's new LMR batteries could be the key to cheaper electric trucks. Then the guys recap the House's latest move to end the $7,500 tax credit and talk the huge potential impact on the EV industry.

    Finally, they discuss Toyota's onslaught of new electric models and a v...
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    We Drove Chinese EVs From BYD & Nio! + Goodbye EV Tax Credit

    May 9, 2025 • 58 mins
    Patrick and Tim start the show by discussing the potential demise of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. They explain what that means for electric car sales and manufacturing jobs in America.

    Then the guys talk more about Patrick's mind-blowing trip to China. They're joined by InsideEVs Staff Writer Kevin Williams, a Chinese-car expert who helps break down the country's most exciting EV brands. Patrick and Kevin recap ...
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    How China Got So Good At EVs + Tesla Without Elon Musk?

    May 2, 2025 • 67 mins
    Patrick just got back from the Shanghai auto show and he's MAD at how behind America's EVs are. He tells Tim all about experiencing China's dominant EVs for the first time, how they compare to Tesla, and why American automakers and consumers are basically screwed.

    The guys also discuss the big news of the week. They explain why it's such a big deal that Tesla's board initiated a search for a CEO to replace Elon Musk,...
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    Slate’s Sub-$20K EV Revealed! + Where Is Tesla's Cheaper Car?

    April 25, 2025 • 46 mins
    On today's show, staff writer Suvrat Kothari joins Tim to discuss Slate’s new cheap EV! Tim checked out the truck in person and learned all about America's newest car startup. Next, Suvrat gives us the skinny on China's latest battery breakthrough from CATL. And finally, the guys discuss Tesla’s abysmal earnings and how the long-awaited cheap Tesla has been delayed again.

    Check out our coverage of the Slate EV, CATL's...
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    Is The Lucid Gravity America's Best Electric SUV? + Subaru Reveals Hot New EVs

    April 18, 2025 • 44 mins
    Patrick and Tim check out the updated Subaru Solterra and the all-new Trailseeker EV at the New York Auto Show. They seem pretty great! And one is basically an electric Outback wagon. Plus, Tim is pretty blown away by the 2026 Lucid Gravity. Finally, what happens if a new bill successfully bans Chinese cars in America? We'll weigh the benefits of that plan—and the consequences.

    Subaru Solterra + Trailseeker: https://i...
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    EV Startup Slate's $25,000 Truck + BYD Keeps Winning

    April 11, 2025 • 40 mins
    Patrick and Tim kick off the show by recapping how tariffs are impacting the auto industry one week in. They offer up some buying advice for this wild time: Consider a used EV while prices are still low. 

    Then the guys discuss a new American EV startup that’s coming out of stealth soon, according to a report from TechCrunch. Slate Auto is backed by Amazon's Jeff Bezos and plans to launch a $25,000 electric pickup truc...
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    What Do Tariffs Mean for Electric Cars? + Winners/Losers in the EV Market

    April 4, 2025 • 42 mins
    Patrick and Tim kick off the episode by discussing the biggest news of the year in the auto industry: tariffs. They dissect what Trump's 25% tax on imported cars and parts means for the road to electrification and software-defined vehicles. They also recap the winners and losers in the EV market in Q1, and break down why Tesla had its worst quarter in years. Then the guys highlight reporting from Reuters about how Toyota's hyb...
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    Can Mercedes-Benz Fix EV Charging? + Rivian's Big Bet On Small EVs

    March 28, 2025 • 68 mins
    Patrick and Tim kick things off by discussing Rivian's entry into the micromobility space through a new spinoff called Also, which will make small electric vehicles like e-bikes. Then they talk about the opening of Hyundai's gigantic new plant in Georgia, breaking down why its timing couldn't have been better. In the back half of the show, they're joined by Andrew Cornelia, CEO of Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging. They discus...
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    BYD's 5-Minute Charging Breakthrough & The Cadillac Escalade Goes Electric

    March 21, 2025 • 43 mins
    China's EVs continue to absolutely smoke anything we get in the U.S., and it's starting to get embarrassing. Patrick and Tim kick off this episode by discussing BYD's impressive new 5-minute EV charging tech, and why it's important to make filling an EV as quick as getting gas. Meanwhile, America's EV charging companies can't get their acts together. The guys cover a recent study that named the country's best (Tesla) and worst...
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    Is Toyota Finally Serious About EVs? + Trump Buys A Tesla

    March 14, 2025 • 52 mins
    Everything's computer! Patrick and Tim kick off the show by discussing Toyota's latest EV announcements, including an improved bZ4X, a cheap crossover and maybe even a mystery pickup truck. Then they recap the extremely weird Tesla marketing event Elon Musk and President Trump hosted at the White House this week. They debate: Was that enough to boost Tesla's sales and save its plummeting stock price?

    The guys close ou...
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    Tesla Sales Plummet, Waymo Hits Austin & Why Slow EV Charging Rules

    March 7, 2025 • 46 mins
    Tim and guest host Kevin Williams kick things off by recapping Waymo's recent expansion in to Austin on the Uber platform, and how it's running circles around Tesla's self-driving efforts. They discuss why you shouldn't sleep on Level 1 EV charging, and why an old Mitsubishi EV is one of Kevin's favorite cars despite earning a 2/10 from Car & Driver. 

    Then they chat about why Tesla's sales are cratering in Europe,...
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    Why Republicans Hate EVs, A Solid-State Battery Breakthrough & Ramcharger EREV News

    February 28, 2025 • 73 mins
    Patrick and Tim sit down with veteran Republican political strategist Mike Murphy to discuss how EVs got politicized, the "grim" outlook for EV tax credits under President Trump, and the threat of Chinese cars. The guys also chat about a Mercedes-Benz prototype with game-changing solid-state batteries, along with extended-range EV news from Scout and Ram. 

    To close out the show, they recap Volkswagen's epic EV comeba...
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    The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 + The Tesla Revolt

    February 21, 2025 • 44 mins
    One of our favorite EVs just got even better. On this episode, Patrick recaps his experience driving the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and its new off-road, XRT edition.  Patrick and Tim discuss the pros and cons (mostly pros) of bringing Tesla's NACS charging port to the Ioniq 5. 

    Plus, the guys talk about new Kia EVs dropping next week, and they recap the anti-Elon Musk protests that rocked Tesla showrooms over the weekend....
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    Are EVs With Gas Engines The Future? + Trump's Charger Funding Freeze

    February 14, 2025 • 45 mins
    Patrick and Tim chat about the problem with big-battery electric trucks, which Ford's CEO recently said have "unresolvable" economics. Then they discuss an exciting solution: extended-range EVs, which are basically electric cars with gas-powered generators.

    The guys also recap President Trump's move to freeze federal funding for EV chargers, and game out what happens next. Plus, they talk about how Elon Musk's new ro...
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    WTF Is Happening At Tesla? + Revel CEO On EV Charging In NYC

    February 7, 2025 • 56 mins
    Patrick and Tim recap Tesla's latest earnings call, including the big news that Tesla will launch autonomous taxis to Austin streets in June. They discuss CEO Elon Musk's focus on making $10 trillion from humanoid robots and wonder where exactly new Teslas are. 

    In the second half of the show, the guys chat with Revel cofounder and CEO Frank Reig about bringing EV charging to America's densest cities. 

    Chec...
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    How Rivian Thrives In The Trump Era Of EVs

    January 31, 2025 • 41 mins
    Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has a lot to say about where the EV scene is headed next. In this episode, Patrick and Tim chat Rivian's survival plan; General Motors' good news on EVs; and the new king of EV fast-charging in America, the Lucid Gravity.
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