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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.

  1. GM President Mark Reuss On 2027 Chevy Bolt, Cheaper Future EVs & China

    16 HR AGO

    GM President Mark Reuss On 2027 Chevy Bolt, Cheaper Future EVs & China

    This week on the Plugged-In Podcast, Patrick and Tim are joined by Mark Reuss, President of General Motors. He gets candid about the new 2027 Chevy Bolt, how GM is tackling this chaotic moment, and why GM is “absolutely” getting ready for Chinese EV brands to hit the U.S. Patrick asks about an electric Corvette and Tim wants to know about what other affordable cars are coming after the Bolt.  The guys also break down Patrick’s driving impressions of the overhauled Nissan Leaf. And they discuss the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, which we now know will be America’s first modern EREV.  2027 Chevy Bolt: Meet America's Cheapest New EV https://insideevs.com/news/775172/2027-chevrolet-bolt-range-price-revealed/  The 2027 Chevy Bolt Will Be ‘Limited Run’ Only  https://insideevs.com/news/775256/2027-chevrolet-bolt-limited-run-only/  The New Chevy Bolt Is Much Better At Fast-Charging. But That's Not All https://insideevs.com/news/775280/2027-chevy-bolt-ev-fast-charging-improvements/  The 2026 Nissan Leaf After A Week: Surprisingly Great, Slightly Maddening  https://insideevs.com/reviews/775427/2026-nissan-leaf-5-things-we-love/  This Jeep Is America's First Extended-Range Electric SUV https://insideevs.com/news/775742/jeep-wagoneer-range-extender-announced/  Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

    58 min
  2. Why The BMW iX3's Grille Is Such A Big Deal - BONUS EP!

    2 DAYS AGO

    Why The BMW iX3's Grille Is Such A Big Deal - BONUS EP!

    Do you know where all the parts on your car come from, and how they got there? Most carmakers don't, actually. But BMW is working to change this. Starting with the grille on the new electric iX3, it's finding ways to track the carbon emissions of its entire supply chain—from raw minerals to the final product.  This episode features a discussion about supply chain innovations and investments in future technologies, including sustainable materials. As part of our Climate Week NYC partnership with BMW, you can hear more about how the carmaker tackles its decarbonization goals and integrates these efforts into its business strategy.

    34 min
  3. Tesla’s ‘Cheaper’ Standard Models Land With A Thud + ZETA’s Albert Gore

    10 OCT

    Tesla’s ‘Cheaper’ Standard Models Land With A Thud + ZETA’s Albert Gore

    Tesla’s new “more affordable models” are here. But they’re not actually new, and not that cheap. In this episode, Patrick and Tim break down the Model 3 Standard and Model Y Standard. They dig into what these cars are missing, what’s good about them, and whether they’re a good deal or not.  Then Albert Gore, executive director of the Zero Emission Transportation Association, joins the show to chat about how America’s battery makers and EV brands are grappling with this current moment.  In Plus/Minus, they discuss GM’s controversial EV tax credit play and Patrick’s impressions of the Lucid Gravity.  Even Tesla Fans Are Slamming Its Hyped-Up Cheaper EVs https://insideevs.com/news/775115/tesla-model-y-affordable-trash/  Tesla's New Cheap Models Drop Autopilot's Lane Centering https://insideevs.com/news/775001/tesla-model-3-y-autosteer/ 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard: This Is It https://insideevs.com/news/775007/tesla-model-3-standard/  2026 Tesla Model Y Standard: This Is It https://insideevs.com/news/774980/2026-tesla-model-y-standard-affordable-ev/  Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

    1h 8m
  4. Why BMW Is Still Betting Big On Hydrogen Cars - BONUS EP!

    8 OCT

    Why BMW Is Still Betting Big On Hydrogen Cars - BONUS EP!

    Hydrogen-powered cars have never quite gotten off the ground. But BMW thinks the new iX5 Hydrogen coming in 2028 can change that. On this special episode of the InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast, brought to you in partnership with BMW, Patrick and Tim sit down with Dr. Michael Rath, the automaker’s VP of hydrogen vehicles. They discuss the history of hydrogen-powered cars—from BMW’s first effort in the 1970s to its 12-cylinder engine that ran on liquified hydrogen to the iX5 Hydrogen going on sale soon. Dr. Rath explains why BMW is still betting big on hydrogen as a zero-emission option for people who can’t conveniently charge a conventional battery-powered EV. The guys also ask about the challenges facing hydrogen fuel-cell EVs. What would it take to build out hydrogen fueling infrastructure in a major way? Will fuel-cell EVs ever be as popular as battery-powered ones? Are commercial vehicles the best application for this technology? Stick around for this fascinating conversation about the future of BMW’s hydrogen-vehicle efforts.

    34 min
  5. What Happens Next After The EV Tax Credit? + Porsche Cayenne’s Battery Glow-Up

    3 OCT

    What Happens Next After The EV Tax Credit? + Porsche Cayenne’s Battery Glow-Up

    Electric-vehicle tax credits are dead, and if you didn’t act fast, you’ll pay more than you would have a few months ago. Or so we thought! Car companies like Ford, General Motors and Hyundai are here for you, offering discounts, deals and price cuts on their most popular EVs. But for how long?  Meanwhile, Porsche tells us why the new Cayenne Electric will be much more than just a bigger version of the new Macan. It’s going to be a high-tech flagship that reinvents the user experience, and rethinks how EV batteries are assembled.  Finally, Patrick and Tim interview Elaine Buckberg, Senior Fellow at Harvard University’s Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability and former Chief Economist of General Motors, about what’s next in the EV market.  Ford's EV sales had a record quarter https://insideevs.com/news/774426/ford-ev-sales-q3-2025/ GM has already sold more EVs in 2025 than in all of 2024 https://insideevs.com/news/774389/gm-ev-sales-q3-2025/ The EV Tax Credit is dead. What's next? https://insideevs.com/news/774413/ev-tax-credit-predictions-sales/ Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

    59 min
  6. America’s Back-To-Gas Era, BMW’s Hydrogen X5 + Volvo’s Software Botch

    26 SEPT

    America’s Back-To-Gas Era, BMW’s Hydrogen X5 + Volvo’s Software Botch

    That whole EV thing was fun while it lasted, right? America is going back to gas, as electric models from the Acura ZDX to the Nissan Ariya hit the chopping block. Patrick and Tim break down how we got to this moment, and why electric cars are here to stay.  Plus, BMW announced the iX5 Hydrogen, hitting the market in 2028, and Volvo is trying to put the EX90’s software headaches behind it.  In Plus/Minus, the guys discuss how the Yangwang U9 became the world’s fastest car and Warren Buffett’s big BYD investment.  Automotive News on the end of the EV tax credit:  https://www.autonews.com/ev/an-ev-tax-credit-impact-preview-0924/?utm_id=gfta-ur-250925&share-code=CHVO5P4255DBVPYFSYWDJNCBG4&user_id=4542845&customer_secondary_source=aac_articleGifting  BMW Is Still Betting On Hydrogen SUVs https://insideevs.com/news/773027/bmw-ix5-fuel-cell-2028/  'A Dumpster Fire Inside A Train Wreck:' Why Volvo Is Replacing Every EX90's Central Computer https://insideevs.com/news/773202/volvo-ex90-software-issues/  A BYD EV Is Now The Fastest Car In The World https://insideevs.com/news/773037/byd-yangwang-u9-extreme-fastest-car-world/ Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

    49 min
  7. Tesla Door Probe, Ram Kills EV Truck + The Future Of E-Bikes w/ Infinite Machine

    19 SEPT

    Tesla Door Probe, Ram Kills EV Truck + The Future Of E-Bikes w/ Infinite Machine

    The great EV pullback has begun. And the latest casualty is Ram’s electric pickup truck. Patrick and Tim debate whether canceling the 1500 REV was the right move—and whether the brand’s gas-powered EREV pickup can pick up the slack.  Plus, U.S. regulators opened an investigation into whether Tesla’s electronic door handles are defective after a bombshell report. Tesla design chief Franz von Holzhausen even commented on the news, teasing a door-release redesign.  To close out the show, Tim speaks with Joe Cohen, co-founder and CEO of Infinite Machine, a New York City-based micromobility company making some stunning and high-tech two-wheelers: P1 and the Olto. Joe talks about what made him start a mobility company, what’s wrong with today’s e-bikes and why it’s so important to get people out of cars.  Bloomberg investigation into Tesla door handles https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-tesla-dangerous-doors/  Ram Has Canceled Its Electric Pickup Truck https://insideevs.com/news/772186/ram-1500-rev-dead/ Ram Killed Its Electric Truck. That's The Smartest Thing It's Done In Years https://insideevs.com/features/772485/why-ram-killed-its-electric-truck/  Tim’s Take On The Infinite Machine Olto https://insideevs.com/news/762597/infinite-machine-olto-electric-bike/ Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

    1h 19m
  8. Mercedes GLC EQ & BMW iX3 + Chinese EVs Steamroll Europe

    12 SEPT

    Mercedes GLC EQ & BMW iX3 + Chinese EVs Steamroll Europe

    Patrick just got back from IAA Mobility, Europe’s biggest auto show. We run through the expo’s biggest EV reveals, including the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ technology. Both are next-gen efforts with 400 miles of range, super-fast charging and way better tech than before.  But are they enough to stand up to the flood of Chinese cars hitting Europe? BYD, GAC, Xpeng, CATL and more had major announcements at the show, proving that these Chinese firms aren’t messing around.  In Plus/Minus, we recap Patrick’s Polestar 5 drive and chat about solid-state batteries.  The New BMW iX3 Gets On Rivian And Tesla's Level To Battle China's EVs https://insideevs.com/news/771106/bmw-ix3-preview-video-iaa-munich/  2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV: A 440-Mile Electric Do-Over With 'Multi-Agent' AI https://insideevs.com/news/771403/mercedes-glc-ev-reveal/  Volkswagen Is Finally Headed In The Right Direction https://insideevs.com/features/771608/volkswagen-headed-in-the-right-direction/  'This Model Does Not Work Anymore': Volkswagen Group CEO Gets Candid On EVs And Future Plans https://insideevs.com/news/771546/volkswagen-ceo-blume-interview-iaa-munich/  'This Is Game-Changing': BYD Brings EV Production, Megawatt Charging To Europe https://insideevs.com/news/771756/byd-iaa-megawatt-europe-seal/  New CATL EV Battery Tech Lasts 600,000 Miles, Charges In 10 Minutes https://insideevs.com/news/771621/catl-lfp-battery-charging-degradation/  First Drive: The Polestar 5 Isn't Just A Porsche Taycan Fighter. It's Even More Interesting https://insideevs.com/reviews/770315/polestar-5-first-drive-prototytpe/  This New Solid-State EV Battery Charges Quicker Than Getting Gas https://insideevs.com/news/771520/rimac-solid-state-battery-specs/  A Solid-State Battery Mercedes EQS Went 749 Miles On A Charge. It Still Had Range Left https://insideevs.com/news/771682/mercedes-eqs-solid-state-range-over-700-miles/  Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: Instagram Threads YouTube BlueSky X

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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.

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