InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast

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

  1. How Much EV Range Do You Really Need? + RIP Sony-Honda EVs

    3 GG FA

    How Much EV Range Do You Really Need? + RIP Sony-Honda EVs

    Mack and Tim unpack the latest from Faraday Future, once hailed as the next “Tesla killer.” FF is still doing cars, but it’s also selling Chinese robots now? Plus, RIP to the Sony-Honda Afeela 1. The guys explain why this was probably a good move—and debate the merits of an Apple car.  Mack and Tim also tackle the age-old question: How much EV range do you really need? 300 miles is becoming the new standard, but is that enough?  In Plus/Minus, the guys discuss hot new EVs from Mercedes.  The SEC drops its four-year-old investigation into EV startup Faraday Futurehttps://techcrunch.com/2026/03/22/the-sec-drops-its-four-year-old-investigation-into-ev-startup-faraday-future/  300 Miles Of EV Range Is The New Normal. Is 400 Next?https://insideevs.com/features/790876/300-mile-range-evs-400-2026/  Andrei reviews the Mercedes-Benz GLC EV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpcNYCw5nYE  Maybach Is Making An Ultra-Luxury Minivan. Here's Our First Glimpsehttps://insideevs.com/news/790984/mercedes-maybach-vls-teaser-image/  Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

    51 min
  2. The EV Graveyard, Explained + The BMW i3 Beats Tesla’s Range

    20 MAR

    The EV Graveyard, Explained + The BMW i3 Beats Tesla’s Range

    The EV cancellations and delays aren’t stopping in 2026. On today’s show, Mack and Tim break down why so many electric cars are getting pulled from the market, which probably deserved it, and what happens next. Then they run through some of the week’s biggest EV news, about high gas prices, the BMW i3, VinFast’s U.S. push, and the Lucid Cosmos.  Mack’s Honda story: I've Watched Honda Fail At EVs For Five Years. After Today, I'm Out Of Patiencehttps://insideevs.com/features/789888/honda-ev-strategy-retreat/ BMW i3 Revealed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27YSFeRQQ5E  Everything We Learned About The Lucid Cosmos:https://insideevs.com/news/790442/lucid-cosmos-everything-we-know/  Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

    1h 14m
  3. Rivian R2 Lands At $58k & We Drive The New Chevy Bolt

    13 MAR

    Rivian R2 Lands At $58k & We Drive The New Chevy Bolt

    After years of hype, the 2026 Rivian R2 has arrived. We discuss its final pricing and specs. Is the $45,000 R2 a good buy? How does the R2 Performance stack up to a Tesla Model Y?  Plus, Mack drove the 2027 Chevy Bolt and tells us why he liked the rebooted $28,995 EV. Chevy fixed a lot of the issues with the old model, but there’s one big catch: The new Bolt won’t be around for long.  In Plus/Minus, we cover Slate Auto’s surprise CEO change and debate whether Mercedes can bring back the minivan with the new VLE. The Rivian R2 Launches At $57,990 With 330 Miles Of Rangehttps://insideevs.com/news/789597/rivian-r2-launch-pricing-specs-2026/  Slate Names New CEO Months Before Launching Its Cheap EV Truckhttps://insideevs.com/news/789424/slate-new-ceo-peter-faricy-2026/  Can This Luxurious Mercedes Electric Van Take On The American SUV?https://insideevs.com/news/789508/mercedes-vle-electric-mpv/  Watch Mack’s 2027 Chevy Bolt review:https://youtu.be/IXt8wlwKAgo  Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

    44 min
  4. Subaru Trailseeker, Donut Battery Tests, & The Future Of Cars w/ Eclipse’s Jiten Behl

    6 MAR

    Subaru Trailseeker, Donut Battery Tests, & The Future Of Cars w/ Eclipse’s Jiten Behl

    Mack just drove the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, which is basically an electric Outback, and he tells Tim what he thought. Does it solve the shortcomings of Subaru’s earlier EVs? Then the guys discuss Donut Lab’s latest battery tests, and what questions they still have about its solid-state claims.  Finally, Mack and Tim speak with Jiten Behl, partner at the venture capital firm Eclipse and Rivian’s former chief growth officer. They ask Jiten about the future of the auto industry, who he thinks will win the autonomous race, and about his investment in Also, Rivian’s micromobility spin-off.  During Plus/Minus, the guys discuss Volkswagen’s sneaky EV success story and the car companies with the cleanest supply chains.  Want An Electric Outback? The Subaru Trailseeker Is Your Answerhttps://insideevs.com/reviews/788590/subaru-trailseeker-first-drive/  Which Automakers Build The Cleanest EVs? This Study Has Answershttps://insideevs.com/news/788992/cleanest-evs-automakers-supply-chain-study/  Volkswagen Is A Sneaky EV Success Storyhttps://insideevs.com/news/788767/vw-ev-sales-2-million-2026/  What Donut Lab’s Latest Solid-State EV Battery Test Actually Revealshttps://insideevs.com/news/788870/donut-lab-solid-state-battery-excessive-swell/  Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

    1h 8m
  5. Why Lamborghini Canceling Its EV Might Be A Good Idea

    27 FEB

    Why Lamborghini Canceling Its EV Might Be A Good Idea

    This week, Tim and new cohost Mack Hogan break down the news that Lamborghini is canceling its first EV project, the Lanzador. The Lanzador looks cool, but do supercar buyers really want EVs? Then they recap Uber’s big news this week: an Autonomous Services division that helps self-driving car companies scale up.  Tim speaks with Honda Home Energy Solutions Lead Andrea Saucedo about the future of vehicle-to-grid tech, or V2G.  In Plus/Minus, the guys chat about Lucid’s growth plans and the indefinite delay of the bargain Nissan Leaf S.  Lamborghini Abandons Its EV Planshttps://insideevs.com/news/788019/lamborghini-lanzador-electric-vehicle-dead/  Uber Wants To Win The Autonomous Vehicle Race. So It's Betting On All Of The Horseshttps://insideevs.com/news/787935/how-uber-plans-to-win-the-autonomous-vehicle-race/ Exclusive: Nissan's Most Affordable EV Just Got Delayed Indefinitelyhttps://insideevs.com/news/787926/nissan-leaf-delayed/  Why Lucid Needs Its $50,000 Midsize EV More Than Everhttps://insideevs.com/news/788289/lucid-production-guidance-gravity-midsize-2026/  Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

    56 min
  6. Ford’s $30K EV Truck: We Talk To The Guy Running The Project

    20 FEB

    Ford’s $30K EV Truck: We Talk To The Guy Running The Project

    This week, Patrick and Tim sit down with Alan Clarke, the head of Ford’s skunkworks EV program that’s developing its next-generation EV platform. They discuss the brand’s upcoming $30,000 EV pickup, why it chose to start with a truck, what Alan learned from Tesla that he’s bringing to Ford, and why the pickup will get LFP battery cells.  Stay tuned for Plus/Minus, in which Tim talks about Toyota and Patrick bids farewell to InsideEVs. Don’t worry — the podcast will continue with a new cohost, InsideEVs Deputy Editor Mack Hogan.  Ford's $30,000 Electric Truck Platform: We Have A Lot More Detailshttps://insideevs.com/features/787450/ford-uev-platform-details/  Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

    43 min
  7. Rivian R2 Launch + Toyota Makes A Three-Row EV In America

    13 FEB

    Rivian R2 Launch + Toyota Makes A Three-Row EV In America

    Patrick was among the first people outside of Rivian to drive the R2. He tells us what he thought about Rivian’s upcoming SUV in the flesh, from its 650+ horsepower to its new user interface. The guys also discuss the 2027 Toyota Highlander, which was revealed this week and will only be available as an EV. Tim saw it in person and explains why it’s a big deal for the electric space.  In Plus/Minus, Patrick and Tim talk about the EPA’s war on climate science and Stellantis’ $26 billion EV write-off.  Read/watch Patrick’s review of the Rivian R2https://insideevs.com/reviews/786814/rivian-r2-prototype-first-drive/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0iJXfooaws  2027 Toyota Highlander: An American-Made, 320-Mile Electric Three-Row SUVhttps://insideevs.com/news/786882/2027-toyota-highlander-ev-suv-specs-charging/  Standard description links: Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

    36 min
  8. China’s War On Tesla Door Handles + Are Ford & Geely Teaming Up?

    6 FEB

    China’s War On Tesla Door Handles + Are Ford & Geely Teaming Up?

    China has banned hidden, pop-out door handles like you find on Teslas, and Patrick is thrilled. He and Tim explain why regulators are cracking down globally on electronic door handles. Then the guys explore reporting of a potential partnership between Ford and China’s Geely Group. Finally, Tim spent the day at QuantumScape’s headquarters and saw the future of solid-state battery production.  In Plus/Minus, the guys chat about the new BMW i3 sedan and Patrick’s impressions of the very strange Polestar 4.  Reuters story on Ford/Geely talks: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-geely-talks-manufacturing-technology-partnership-sources-say-2026-02-04/  China Just Banned One Of The Most Controversial Car Features Everhttps://insideevs.com/news/786170/china-ev-door-handles-banned/  BMW's Most Important Electric Car Is One Big Step Closer To Your Drivewayhttps://insideevs.com/news/786373/bmw-i3-production-start-munich/  Patrick’s review of the Polestar 4, “America’s weirdest EV”https://insideevs.com/reviews/786314/2026-polestar-4-review/  Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

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

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  • Creatore
    InsideEVs - Electric Vehicle News
  • Anni di attività
    2020 - 2026
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    284
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    InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast

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