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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. 1 day ago

    The Ferrari Luce EV Proves The Haters Wrong + Rivian R2 Tests Reveal Real-World Range & Charging

    Are autonomous vehicles actually safer than human drivers? On this week’s episode of the Plugged-In Podcast, Mack and Tim break down new research that reveals two things: Waymos crash less than human drivers, but autonomous vehicle crash data has big limitations.  Plus, early drive reviews are in for the Ferrari Luce EV, and they might shut up the haters. This thing seems to drive just like a Ferrari should. And real-world range and charging metrics for the Rivian R2 are finally emerging now that deliveries are underway. How does it stack up to the Tesla Model Y Performance? We also check out a game-changing battery from FAW that charges at mind-blowing speeds, and take a look at a new J.D. Power study showing EV drivers are significantly happier with their vehicles than gas car owners.Ferrari Luce Reviews Are In And Sorry, But It Actually Seems Pretty Great https://insideevs.com/news/803144/ferrari-luce-reviews-are-good/The Rivian R2 Is A Charging Beast. But It's 'Just Fine' At Road Trippinghttps://insideevs.com/news/802873/rivian-r2-charging-test/Out of Spec & RivianTrackr’s Rivian R2 range test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ar417CfeuA  Hybrids And Gas Cars Don't Make People As Happy As EVs Do: Study https://insideevs.com/news/802719/ev-buyers-happy-jd-power-survey/ This Chinese Automaker Just Beat BYD With An EV Battery That Recharges In 8 Minutes https://insideevs.com/news/803094/hongqi-four-minute-charging-test/ Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

    The Ferrari Luce EV Proves The Haters Wrong + Rivian R2 Tests Reveal Real-World Range & Charging

  2. 24 Jul

    Honda Kills The Prologue + Used EV Deals Are Disappearing!

    Honda just pulled the plug on the Prologue—leaving the brand with zero electric vehicles in the U.S. Mack and Tim break down Honda’s big pivot.  Plus, Mack bought a Chevy Blazer EV! He breaks down why he chose it, what other options he considered, and why going back to a gas car was out of the question. Also in this episode: if you've been waiting for a cheap used EV, bad news—the legendary cheap Tesla and Chevy Bolt deals are starting to dry up as prices rise across the pre-owned market. Tim and Mack dive into the numbers.  In Plus/Minus: Europe’s EV sales are going strong and the Tesla Diner is a surprise hit on the Supercharger network.  Chevy Blazer EV: Why I Traded My 20-Year-Old Gas Truck For Thishttps://insideevs.com/features/727637/chevy-blazer-ev-owner-review/Used EV Values Are Actually Rising. Why That's Good And Bad News.https://insideevs.com/news/802240/used-ev-depreciation-reversing-gas-prices/Honda Just Axed Its Last EV In The U.S.https://insideevs.com/news/801921/honda-prologue-discontinued-ev-2026/EVs Just Hit 25% Market Share In Europehttps://insideevs.com/news/802351/europe-ev-sales-half-year/The Tesla Diner Was The World's Most Utilized Supercharger In Its First Yearhttps://insideevs.com/news/802464/tesla-diner-most-used-supercharger/Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

    Honda Kills The Prologue + Used EV Deals Are Disappearing!

  3. 17 Jul

    The EV Winners & Losers Of 2026 So Far + Tesla’s Big Comeback

    The EV market isn't dead—but the landscape is changing faster than anyone expected.  In this week's episode of the Plugged-In Podcast, InsideEVs journalists Tim Levin and Mack Hogan break down the wild Q2 and H1 sales numbers. While some legacy automakers are suffering brutal 90%+ declines and pulling models, others are surging. We look at Toyota’s shocking rise up the leaderboard, Hyundai's continued success, and how Tesla managed a massive global comeback despite U.S. headwinds.  Plus, Toyota's CEO is proposing an unprecedented "alliance" among Japanese automakers. Will sharing basic components be enough to stop China's EV speed? Finally, we look at a quirky $15,000 EV called "Chip" that you can drive remotely, and discuss the costly impact of US clean energy rollbacks.  If you enjoyed this episode, please drop a LIKE, SUBSCRIBE for weekly EV news, and tell us in the comments: Do you think Japanese automakers collaborating on parts can actually stop China's momentum?  Tesla Pulled Off A Shocker Second Quarter. Can It Keep Sales Up?https://insideevs.com/news/801344/tesla-q2-sales-explained-2026/  U.S. EV Sales Rebound To Their Highest Level Since The Tax Credit Endedhttps://insideevs.com/news/801289/us-q2-ev-sales-post-tax-credit/  EV Startup Reveals $15,000 25-MPH Car That You'll Never Have To Parkhttps://insideevs.com/news/801772/chip-motors-ev-remote-driving-2026/  'Completely False': Lucid Denies Report That It's Weighing Bankruptcy After Shares Crashhttps://insideevs.com/news/801645/lucid-stock-crash-bankruptcy-rumor/  'We Will Not Survive': Toyota Boss Wants Japanese Automakers To Team Up To Beat Chinese EVshttps://insideevs.com/news/801643/toyota-koji-sato-japan-rival-chinese-ev/ Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

    The EV Winners & Losers Of 2026 So Far + Tesla’s Big Comeback

  4. 10 Jul

    What's Next For Tesla? Favorite EV We've Tested? We Answer Your Questions!

    Are fake engine sounds good for electric cars? Or just lame? On this week's show, we answer your EV questions. As always, drop a question in the comments and maybe we'll answer it on the show! We also discuss what's next for Tesla—just note, we recorded this before its latest sales release and the Model Y L announcement, which is why we don't talk about it! And we discuss the best EVs we've ever tested—and what we'd buy if money was no object. Porsche Taycan, anyone?

    What's Next For Tesla? Favorite EV We've Tested? We Answer Your Questions!

  5. 26 Jun

    We Rode In The $24,950 Slate EV Truck... Will It Actually Succeed?

    The Slate EV truck FINALLY has an official price tag: $24,950 before destination fees, making it America’s cheapest EV and its most affordable pickup. But can this newcomer actually survive and compete in the brutal electric truck market?  In this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast, Tim and Suvrat break down all the massive news surrounding Slate this week. They discuss whether its range, 205 miles, is enough for 2026. And they explain Slate’s new battery strategy (hello, LFP!) Plus, Tim actually got to see the truck in person and take a ride in it! He shares his first impressions on the interior, and whether the driving experience matches the hype.  What do you think? Is the Slate truck priced to win? Let us know in the comments! Slate's $24,950 EV Truck Will Test What America Really Wantshttps://insideevs.com/news/799661/slate-truck-pricing-official-2026/  Why The Slate Truck Will Use LFP Batteries After Allhttps://insideevs.com/news/799667/slate-truck-lfp-battery-range/  Slate Truck Vs. Chevy Bolt Vs. Nissan Leaf: Which Affordable EV Actually Wins?https://insideevs.com/reviews/799688/slate-truck-nissan-leaf-chevy-bolt-ev-comparison/  Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

    We Rode In The $24,950 Slate EV Truck... Will It Actually Succeed?

  6. 19 Jun

    The Robotaxi Race Is ON — Tesla Cybercab Specs REVEALED & Uber Bets Big On Lucid

    The robotaxi wars just got real. On this week's Plugged-In Podcast, hosts Mack and Tim break down everything you need to know about the race to own autonomous ride-hailing—and there's a LOT happening all at once. Tesla's Cybercab specs are finally public thanks to EPA filings: a 48 kWh battery, 219 hp front-wheel-drive motor, and an astonishing 165 Wh/mi efficiency rating that makes it the most efficient EV ever certified. But EPA certification and commercial robotaxi deployment are very different things—and Tesla's fleet is still tiny. Meanwhile, Uber is building a web of partnerships—Lucid, Nuro, Wayve, and Stellantis—that looks less like a ride-hail company and more like a platform play for the autonomous age. And Mobileye is making a stunning pivot: no longer just a sensor supplier, it's entering the robotaxi arena with its own fleet. And  Who actually wins this race? The company with the best hardware? The best software? The best network? Mack and Tim dig in. #Robotaxi #TeslaCybercab #Waymo #Mobileye #ElectricVehicles #FSD #AutonomousDriving #InsideEVs Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X Mobileye, Supplier Of Robotaxi Tech, Is Launching Its Own Robotaxi Fleet In The U.S.https://insideevs.com/news/798968/mobileye-robotaxi-us-launch-2027/  Lucid And Uber Will Bring Robotaxis To Houston Nexthttps://insideevs.com/news/798932/lucid-gravity-robotaxi-houston-expansion-uber-nuro/  Full Tesla Cybercab Specs: EPA Documents Confirm Battery Size, Weight, Power, And Preliminary Rangehttps://insideevs.com/news/798790/tesla-cybercab-specs/

    The Robotaxi Race Is ON — Tesla Cybercab Specs REVEALED & Uber Bets Big On Lucid

  7. 12 Jun

    Will The R2 Be The Hit Rivian Needs? w/ Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained

    Can the highly anticipated Rivian R2 turn Rivian into a profitable EV powerhouse? This week on the Plugged-In Podcast, Mack and Tim sit down with a very special guest: Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained!Both Mack and Jason recently got behind the wheel of the Rivian R2, and they are breaking down exactly why they loved it—and what it means for the future of the company.But it’s not all good news for EV startups. Jason opens up about his tumultuous experience owning a Lucid Air. We dive deep into the challenges facing both Rivian and Lucid as they fight to become mainstream automakers. Jason’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/engineeringexplained Jason's Lucid Air Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrz1LXNm9cI Mack’s Rivian R2 review: https://insideevs.com/reviews/798129/rivian-r2-first-drive-review/ Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

    Will The R2 Be The Hit Rivian Needs? w/ Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained

  8. 5 Jun

    Tesla’s FSD Problems, Ferrari EV Backlash, & Rivian’s Charging Glow-Up

    Is the internet overreacting to Ferrari’s first-ever electric car? In this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast, Mack and Tim break down the massive wave of public backlash hitting the newly unveiled Ferrari Luce. Tim shares his firsthand thoughts after actually seeing Maranello's Jony Ive-designed EV up close, and explains why he thinks it’s actually cool. (Sorry!) Plus, we look at the positive side of the electric transition: the EV charging grid is officially getting a glow-up. From Rivian hitting a major infrastructure milestone to Walmart and Electrify America making charging less of a headache, things are moving fast. Finally, we unpack a Reuters investigation that suggests Tesla might still be years away from truly scaling full self-driving technology. Reuters story on Tesla FSDhttps://www.reuters.com/investigations/why-teslas-ai-trainers-dont-trust-its-self-driving-tech-or-its-safety-stats-2026-05-28/  Walmart’s Expanding EV Charging Network Is Getting Easier To Pay For (And Cheaper)https://insideevs.com/news/796951/walmart-ev-fast-charging-expansion-card-discounts/  Rivian’s EV Charging Network Is Growing Fast, And It Just Hit A Major Milestonehttps://insideevs.com/news/797654/rivian-ev-charging-network-growth-milestone/  It's Still Way More Expensive To Insure An EV. But That's Changinghttps://insideevs.com/news/797585/ev-ownership-insurance-price-expensive/  Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

    Tesla’s FSD Problems, Ferrari EV Backlash, & Rivian’s Charging Glow-Up
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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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    InsideEVs - Electric Vehicle News
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    2020 - 2026
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