213: Borderline Irresponsible

What do you get when you combine 1,527hp with something that’s massively affordable? With crazy levels of power at door-buster pricing, is the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra borderline irresponsible? Furthermore, should it be China’s first move into the U.S.? We discuss that, plus the Kia EV4, Ford EV sales, Tesla car alarms, and more, on this week’s podcast.

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SHOW NOTES
Details emerge on the Kia EV4: https://insideevs.com/news/751879/2026-kia-ev4-official-specs/

New bang-for-the-buck EV champ, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145870_2025-xiaomi-su7-ultra-price

Trademark application for “Mach 4” filed by Ford: https://fordauthority.com/2025/02/mach-4-trademark-filing-suggests-four-door-ford-mustang-incoming/

Year-to-date Ford Mustang Mach-E sales gain 62%: https://www.thedrive.com/news/ford-mustang-sales-fall-34-while-mach-e-extends-lead-to-start-2025

Tesla car alarm?: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-mulls-adding-new-feature-vandals-anti-elon-musk-protests/

Ben & Jerry’s debut Rivian ice cream truck: https://electrek.co/2025/03/04/rivian-ben-and-jerrys-team-up-sweet-ev-ice-cream-truck/

This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy Xiaomi
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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