InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast - Electric Vehicle News

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 circular supply chains, not just for sustainability reasons but also to make a resilient business.

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: InstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueSkyX

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.

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: InstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueSkyX

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.

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: InstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueSkyX

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: InstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueSkyX

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: InstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueSkyX

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: InstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueSkyX

Tesla’s “Master Plan Part IV” dropped this week, filled with vague notions about “sustainable abundance” and lacking the concrete goals of Tesla’s prior mission statements. Patrick and Tim break down what it says about Tesla right now—and whether the X post was written by Grok. Then, they discuss August’s EV surge, led by GM and fueled by expiring tax credits. Plus, InsideEVs Staff Writer Kevin Williams joins the show to talk about his tour of Slate Auto’s upcoming factory and his chat with its CCO. In Plus/Minus, the guys gas up Audi’s stunning electric concept car. Tesla's New 'Master Plan 4' Puts EVs On The Backburner https://insideevs.com/news/770810/tesla-master-plan-part-4/ Tesla Master Plan 4 Teases Possible Cybervan, Cyber-SUV https://insideevs.com/news/770897/tesla-cybertruck-additional-designs-leaked/ General Motors Knows Its EV Party Won't Last https://insideevs.com/news/770950/gm-ev-sales-record-august/ Slate Says Some People Will Still Get Its Truck For Under $20,000. Here's How https://insideevs.com/news/770963/slate-truck-state-tax-incentive/ Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: InstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueSkyX

Another day, another car company scaling back plans for the future. But is that the right move? On today’s show, Patrick and Tim discuss the news that Stellantis is shelving its hands-off, eyes-off driver assistance program. The company has been a laggard on EVs, but it’s also dealing with a lot of other problems right now. Plus, Porsche is scrapping plans to manufacture its own EV batteries as demand for electric cars slumps. And it’s not the only one. Stick around for Patrick’s chat with longtime auto journalist Dave Undercoffler. Dave is now the editor-in-chief at Autolist and head of consumer insights at CarGurus, and he has a ton of interesting insights into the car market these days and how to get a great deal on an EV. Further reading: Stellantis shelves L3 plans; Porsche cancels battery manufacturing Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: InstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueSkyX

This week, we sit down for a fascinating conversation with Rivian founder and CEO R.J. Scaringe. R.J. takes us back to the startup's origins in 2009 and talks about what he’s working on next, like the R2, R3, R4 and R5. He breaks down how AI is revolutionizing self-driving technology and explains where he sees battery tech going next. We chat about the looming threat of Chinese EVs, why America needs more great electric cars that aren't Teslas and how policy shifts will reshape the U.S. EV landscape for years to come. Further Reading: Rivian CEO On What’s Holding Back EVs In The U.S., Rivian R2 Live Deep-Dive Impressions: It's Going To Be A Hit, Rivian, Lucid And Slate Face A Tough Road Ahead Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: InstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueSkyX

This week, Ford announced it's "Model T" - a whole new assembly process that it promises will revolutionize the industry. Staff Writer Suvrat Kothari traveled to Kentucky for the reveal, and the boys discuss his findings, including Ford's new $30k EV truck. Next, Tim and Patrick talk about EV adoption rates around the world, and how they compare to the US. And finally, America's Federal EV charging program is BACK! Further reading: Ford's $30k EV Bet & the "Model T" Moment to Revolutionize Manufacturing, EV Public Charging is Finally Working Like it Should, America's Federal EV Charger Funding Isn't Dead After All Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of transportation news and find us online: InstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueSkyX

Summer is hot, and so are the tariffs and supply chain hang-ups, baby! Patrick and Tim discuss how the unique challenges facing EV upstarts Lucid, Rivian and Slate in the Trumpian era of tariffs. They then preview Ford’s big announcement set for Monday in Louisville, where the automaker is supposed to show off a new EV and EV platform combo described as a “Model T moment.” Finally, is Elon Musk worth $30 billion just to stay “focused” on Tesla? Our hosts dig in. Further reading: Rivian, Lucid, and Slate Face a Tough Road Ahead, What’s Going on with Lucid Gravity Production?, Ford to Unveil its “Model T Moment” on August 11th, Tesla’s $243M Autopilot Crash Verdict, A Chevy Silverado EV goes over 1000 Miles on a Single Charge, Volvo Sales are Spiraling. Sign up for the InsideEVs newsletter and find us online: InstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueSkyX

Patrick and Tim talk about one area of the EV world that isn’t slowing down: fast charging. The U.S. is adding chargers at a record pace this year, despite the end of the EV tax credit and other headwinds. Then they unpack the EPA’s controversial proposal to axe its “endangerment finding” on climate change. Will getting rid of greenhouse gas emission rules for cars and trucks actually create more consumer choice in America? Finally, the guys dig into the future of hands-free driver assistance systems, which are now the most in-demand feature among car buyers. In Plus/Minus, Patrick and Tim chat about electric school buses and what’s going right at Tesla these days.

Patrick and Tim start the show with the latest from General Motors’ earnings. EV sales are up across brands like Cadillac, but profits are down thanks to Trump’s tariffs. Then they recap Tesla’s Q2 earnings. They debate whether Tesla’s upcoming cheaper car—which Elon Musk just admitted is “just a Model Y”—is enough to turn things around. Finally, they chat about semi-solid-state batteries from China, Tesla’s awesome new diner-themed Supercharger and why Mercedes is pulling its EQ cars from the U.S. market. Further reading: GM’s U.S. EV sales doubled in Q2, Tesla’s brutal earnings, Elon Musk says Tesla’s cheaper car is the Model Y, Affordable cars are getting solid-state batteries now, Mercedes will pause production of EQ EVs for America, Tesla’s retro diner opens in Hollywood. Sign up for the InsideEVs newsletter and find us online: InstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueSkyX

This week, Tim and guest host Suvrat break down Lucid’s entry into the robotaxi space. Uber agreed to invest $300 million into the EV startup and buy 20,000 of its Gravity SUVs. Then the guys recap a ton of battery news that dropped this week, including GM’s new LFP plant and why it matters. Finally, Tim sits down with Stephanie Valdez Streaty, Director of Industry Insights at Cox Automotive, to unpack a rocky quarter for EV sales in the U.S. Tesla is way down, GM is way up, and everybody else is somewhere in the middle. Further reading: Lucid teams up with Uber and Nuro for robotaxis, Panasonic opens a huge battery plant in Kansas, GM goes all-in on affordable LFP batteries, and GM and Redwood Materials sign a deal to reuse EV batteries. Sign up for the InsideEVs newsletter and find us online: InstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueSkyX

Patrick and Tim talk about the fallout of the EV tax credit ending for one particular automaker: Slate. The new startup planned to sell its bare-bones electric pickup for under $20,000 after federal incentives starting in 2026. So what’s next for this company? Then the guys recap InsideEVs’ recent talk with Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe, who had some harsh words for the legacy auto industry and its stance on EVs. Finally, they discuss used electric cars and why you probably shouldn’t worry about buying one with high mileage. Battery degradation just isn’t that big an issue, studies suggest. Further reading: End of the EV tax credit hits the $20,000 Slate truck, Rivian CEO says automakers just want EVs to “go away,” RSEV study on battery degradation, comparison of a high-mileage and low-mileage Tesla Model 3 Sign up for the InsideEVs newsletter and find us online: InstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueSkyX

We’re off for the July 4 holiday, so we’re bringing you a very exciting interview about this moment in EVs, recorded June 27. Our guest this week is Ben Prochazka, the Executive Director of the Electrification Coalition, a nonprofit organization working to accelerate transportation decarbonization in the United States. Ben helps break down the state of EV adoption in America, the increasing politicization of electric cars, the policy landscape that’s currently under threat, the importance of electrifying America’s commercial fleets and a whole lot more. We also talk about what's going right in the EV space and reasons to be optimistic. Sign up for the InsideEVs newsletter and find us online: InstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueSkyX

Patrick and Tim kick things off by recapping Tesla’s biggest news in years: The Robotaxi is finally here. Kind of. They share what they think about Tesla’s autonomous taxi pilot so far and the big questions Tesla still needs to answer. Then they explain why Ford’s LFP battery plant is caught up in controversy—and why bringing LFP battery production to America is so critical. Finally, the guys talk about America’s cheapest EVs and Patrick’s new least favorite car. Further reading: Tesla Robotaxi first impressions; Ford’s LFP plant takes shape, the Chevy Equinox EV is our EV of 2024. Sign up for the InsideEVs newsletter and find us online: InstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueSkyX