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InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast

InsideEVs - Electric Vehicle News

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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67:45

Subaru Trailseeker, Donut Battery Tests, & The Future...

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2026/03/06

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

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56:12

Why Lamborghini Canceling Its EV Might Be A Good Idea

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2026/02/27

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

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42:41

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

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2026/02/20

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,

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36:17

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

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2026/02/13

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

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35:18

China’s War On Tesla Door Handles + Are Ford & Geely...

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2026/02/06

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

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34:36

Tesla Kills Model S & X, EV Charging’s Biggest Year...

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2026/01/30

This week, Patrick and Tim give a proper send-off to the Tesla Model S and Model X, which the company is canceling to make room for more Optimus robot production. Then they recap an astonishing year of growth for America’s EV charging network. Finally, Tim interviewed the CEOs of Slate Auto and Scout Motors this week, and he shares some takeaways. In Plus/Minus, the guys discuss Tesla’s growing energy business and new Trump tariffs. The Tesla Model S And X Are Dying Next Quarter To Make Room For

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44:03

Canada Lets In Chinese EVs, Volvo EX60 Revealed &...

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2026/01/23

Canada just struck a deal to reduce its hefty tariffs on China’s cars. Patrick and Tim unpack the consequences—and the backlash to the decision. The guys react to the new Volvo EX60, which looks super impressive with 400 miles of range and 370 kW charging. Plus, Lemonade is now offering discounted car insurance to Tesla drivers who use Full Self-Driving—and it’s a clear sign that autonomy will eventually disrupt all sorts of businesses. Canada Just Opened The Door To Cheap Chinese

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52:27

BMW M3 EV Revealed & Robocars At CES + Will EV Sales...

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2026/01/16

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67:58

Toyota, Rivian, Slate: The EVs We’re Most Excited For...

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2026/01/09

2026 will be a very big year for electric cars, with over 30 new ones hitting the road in the coming year. Today, we break down the most exciting entrants and talk about what makes them special. From the Slate truck and Rivian R2 to the new Chevy Bolt and Jeep EREV, there’s something new for everybody. In Plus/Minus, Tim and guest host Mack Hogan discuss the Sony-Honda Afeela SUV and promising news about solid-state batteries. Read Mack’s story: Over 20 New EVs Are Coming In 2026. These Are The

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46:31

Tesla, Slate Truck, Waymo: The 10 Biggest EV Stories...

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2025/12/26

It was a rollercoaster year in the EV space, full of challenges but also reasons for optimism. This week, Patrick and Tim break down the top 10 biggest stories in EVs, from Tesla’s wild year and the end of EV tax credits to Waymo’s rise and the growth of EV charging. At the end of the show, the guys offer predictions for what’s next in 2026. See you in two weeks! America's EV Charging Network Is About To Skyrocket https://insideevs.com/news/767059/record-ev-charger-deployment-q2-2025/ Over 20

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71:46

The 5 Best EVs We Drove In 2025 + Ford Kills The...

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2025/12/19

This week, we recognize the very best EVs of 2025. The InsideEVs Breakthrough Awards just dropped, and we discuss the pros and cons of each Editors’ Choice pick: the Cadillac Optiq, Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Lucid Gravity and Nissan Leaf. Plus we debate Ford’s epic EV strategy shift. Was cancelling the F-150 Lightning a good idea? And Patrick recaps his drive in the Mercedes-Benz CLA, one of the hottest EVs launching soon. Read all out Breakthrough Awards stories here: Cadillac Optiq:

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59:27

We Talked To Rivian's Head Of Autonomy About The R2,...

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2025/12/12

It's a big news week for Rivian! The EV startup announces that the new $45,000 R2 will get lidar, a big step forward for more affordable autonomy. Plus, it gets an in-car AI assistant, and other tweaks are coming to the R1S and R1T. Then Rivian's head of AI, James Philbin, explains how this all works to Patrick and Tim, as if they were children.

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72:48

BMW iX3, Trump Cuts MPG Rules & Future of Commercial...

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2025/12/05

Bust out those skinny jeans because Donald Trump is taking fuel economy rules back to 2013. This week, Patrick and Tim explain why the rollback of CAFE standards won’t actually make your car cheaper. Tim recaps his time in the extremely impressive BMW iX3, and the guys discuss whether it can succeed in the EV slowdown of 2026. Then Tim speaks with John Harris, cofounder and CEO of Harbinger Motors, about the future of commercial EVs and what automakers are getting wrong about electric cars. We

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52:24

Can A Wrangler EV Save Jeep? + Why EV Batteries Last...

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2025/11/21

This week, Patrick and Tim break down two big electric debuts: the Porsche Cayenne EV and Jeep Recon. Can an electric sibling to the Wrangler be a hit—even with only 250 miles of range? Plus, they recap some new research about EV battery health and explain why you shouldn’t worry about replacing the battery in a new EV. And the driverless car space is moving faster than ever, with news this week from Waymo, Zoox and Tesla. In Plus/Minus, the guys debate whether Tesla should add Apple CarPlay and

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56:22

America’s EV Battery Bust, Tesla Execs Quit, &...

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2025/11/14

This week, Tim is joined by InsideEVs Deputy Editor Mack Hogan. They discuss why there’s way too much capacity to build EV batteries, and what happens next. Tim spent a day with the folks at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies and shares an update on how that joint venture is going. Plus, leaders of Tesla’s Model Y and Cybertruck programs just quit, right after Elon Musk got his $1 trillion pay package. We Built Too Many EV Battery Factories. Here's What Happens

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39:54

Rivian R2 Launch, EV Tax Credit Hangover & Tesla’s...

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2025/11/07

On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast, the EV tax credit party ended in September. So what did October’s hangover month look like? Well, sales of all-electric models weren’t great, even for mainstays like the Hyundai Ioniq 5. But we’re convinced there are bigger things at stake here—and that the whole car market needs to shift a certain way. Plus, we get more details about the Launch Edition for the Rivian R2, and discuss Tesla’s apparent flying car dreams. Can the new Tesla Roadster really fly? Will it

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45:12

Toyota Reveals Corolla EV, Slate’s Service Deal +...

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2025/10/31

This week, Patrick and Tim recap discuss Toyota’s game-changing Corolla EV concept, plus other reveals from the Japan Mobility Show. Slate answered one of the biggest questions about its mini electric truck: where you can get it fixed. And Nvidia is going hard into the autonomous car game through new tech and a bunch of partnerships, including a deal with Lucid Motors to give its upcoming midsize crossover Level 4 self-driving capability. In Plus/Minus the guys break down layoffs at GM and

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62:07

Rivian Breaks Into The E-Bike Game, GM’s Tech Glow-Up...

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2025/10/24

This week on the Plugged-In Podcast, Patrick and Tim have lots of news: General Motors' big tech push at its GM Forward event, including Super Cruise where you don't have to watch the road, and Rivian's exciting new e-bike spinoff Also. Is Rivian about to deliver a reset on how e-mobility works? Tim tested one, and he loved it.Also on this episode: Patrick talks to Matias Giannini, the CEO of Horse Powertrain. It's a new engine joint venture from Renault and the Geely Group. Why is our podcast

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37:36

Why BMW Is Doubling Down On Battery Recycling - BONUS...

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2025/10/22

On this special bonus episode of the Plugged-In Podcast recorded at Climate Week NYC, Patrick and Tim sit down with two BMW executives to discuss “circularity” in automotive manufacturing and what that means.Nils Hesse, BMW’s vice president of product sustainability, and Glenn Schmidt, its vice president of global sustainability, break down the automaker’s efforts across battery recycling and recycled materials—and how those principles came to life in the BMW iX3. They talk about the need to create

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58:22

GM President Mark Reuss On 2027 Chevy Bolt, Cheaper...

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2025/10/17

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

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