InsideEVs - Electric Vehicle News

In this episode: Volkswagen ID. Buzz Long Wheelbase debut We discuss how many amps home chargers need Kyle talks about visiting a Rivian DC Fast charger and the network rollout We talk about 12-volt battery issues in the Toyota bZ4X and other EVs Kyle talks about the "10% challenge" road-tripping test with the VW ID.4 62-kWh battery and rear-wheel drive and the Tesla Model 3 LFP battery and rear-wheel drive We talk about the Hyundai Motor Group Savannah plant under construction and the possibility it will produce the Kia EV4 Toyota announces it will build an all-electric 3-row SUV in the US Rivian R2S is teased We discuss an interview with the head designer for Scout Faraday Future launch edition priced at $309,000 Non-Tesla Surpcharging for Canada New Colorado $5,000 EV tax credit Lordstown Endurance EPA range rating show low efficiency

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In this episode: Tom talks about this intitial quality impressions of the Rivian R1S Tom's visit to an Ample battery swap demonstration We discuss how, exactly, DC charge station uptime should be defined Kyle drives the 2023 Volvo V60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Polestar Kyle drives the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Kyle drives the Genesis Electrified GV70 We talk about changes to the new Audi Q78 E-Tron Tesla teases its next new product Texas imposes a hefty registration fee on electric vehicles Tesla demolishing a Fremont production line to install new equipment Delaware State Supreme Court reverses a ban on Tesla store sales 2023 Honda e:Ny1 debuts in Europe Rimac Nevera smashes 23 different acceleration/braking records

In this episode we discuss: Driving the BMW XM (a plug-in hybrid) Renting the Manager's Special from Hertz - this time a refreshed Kia Niro EV the 2023 edition of the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) exposition and vehicles driven or checked out while there, including the Nikola Tre, an ambulance from Lightning eMotors, and a Brightdrop delivery van The re-opening of orders for the Ford Mustang Mach-E The re-opening of orders for the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor The possibility of a Porsche Taycan GT coming with the model's refresh The cross-country trip by Electrify America's CEO-elect

In this episode: We talk about Kyle's latest electric vehicle cannonball attempt with the Lucid Air, supported by the rare Polestar 1. Kyle visits a NXU (pronounced "new") and trying out its prototype 700 kW DC fast charger. Kyle explains how he found and is now buying a Coda electric vehicle that's been sitting on a car lot for 10 years. Tom talks about his impression of his new Rivian R1S. Tom goes over his experience with Ford's Blue Cruise 1.2 driver assistance systetm. We talk about Tom's latestt Ford Mustang Mach-E 70-MPH highway range test We talk about the Chevrolt Bolt EV/EUV being discontinued this Fall We discuss General Motors and Samsung SDI partnering on a $3 billion battery factory We talk about the debut of the Cupra Tavascan

In this episode: Tom takes delivery of his Rivian R1S Tom talks about Ford Mustang Mach E range test Tom discusses the improvments with BlueCruise 1.2 Tom talks about Ford Pro's customer outreach regarding towing with the F-150 Lightning Kyle doesn't talk about his Cannonball run (but will next week) Kyle talks about the SuperBase V mobile battery from Zendure Martyn talks about driving Polestar 2 We talk about the debut of the Volkswagen ID.7 We talk about the reveal of the Polestar 4 We talk about which cars the Treasury Department officially confirmed IRA tax credit eligibility for We talk about the BMW i7 M70 xDrive debut We talk about the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV

In this episode: Kyle talks about the Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid he's driving this week Tom joins from Ford's Blue Oval City to share his impressions of the work going on there and what Ford has said about its next-gen all-electric pickup truck Tom talks about his experiment with the cabin heating efficiency differences between the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Rivian R1T We discuss Kyle's visit with Tom and there deep dive into Tom's "wall of home charge units" and his unique integration of the Ford Intelligent Backup Power system Kyle talks about his friend Anna picking up a used Porsche Taycan Kyle talks about the used Lucid Air his father (Out of Spec Dave) just purchased Kyle's father also got a base Tesla Model 3 LFP this week and we discuss that car We talk about the debut of the Ford all-electric Explorer for Europe We discuss the freshly revealed Kia EV5

In this episode: Tom's visit to the General Motor's EVlive studio Kyle round steering wheel order from Tesla to replace the yoke in his Model S Plaid Kyle drives the very spicy Kia EV6 GT, and shares its 70-MPH highway range test result Kyle drive and review of Domenick's Tesla Model 3 in Tallahassee, Florida We discuss the Porsche GT4 e-Performance on display at SXSW Domenick talks about driving with Tesla's FSD beta for the first time We discuss the design debut of Kia EV9 We talk Volkswagen ID. 2all Concept We discuss the first V4 Tesla Supercharger coming online We talk about Tesla turning down $6 million from California for Supercharger sites

In this episode: Guest Miss GoElectric (Laycee) talks about driving the Nissan Ariya with the E-4orce all-wheel-drive powertrain. Laycee tells us about her interview with the founder and CEO of Lynk&Co and what we might expect if they begin operating in the US in 2024 as hoped. We talk about Laycee and Tom's experiences using the Tesla Supercharger with MagicDock to charge CCS vehicles. Domenick updates us about his Tesla Model 3 and the upfitted Ford F-150 Lightning he spotted at the dealer when he picked up his car. We discuss Tesla Investor Day highlights, including wireless charging, the coming 48-volt low power systems, the coming rare earth-free motors, and Tesla's $1 unlimited overnight charging deal for Texas. The panel talks about the refreshed Volkswagen ID. 3. We touch briefly on Nissan accelerating its electrification program.

In this episode: Tom comes across an Amazon/Rivian delivery van Tom talks about his review of the Pergear P2 Portable EV Charger Tom conducts a Rivian R1T winter range test Kyle shares his adventure in a Waymo autonomous Chrysler Pacifica We discuss the Out of Spec Detailing thorough exam of Nissan Ariya Kyle tells us about an entire Supercharger station suddenly going offline Kyles shares his thoughts on the BMW i7 he's been driving this week Kyle talks about the Atlis Energy Solutions visit to check out its megawatt charging tech Domenick gives a brief update on his Tesla Model 3 We talk about Tesla opening its global engineering headquarters in California The first Tesla Supercharger with the CCS Magic Dock has been spotted Geely Galaxy brand has debuted in China, will start selling cars this year Toyota will build EVs in the US at its huge Kentucky factory Ram EV van teased, will go on sale later this year

In this episode: Kyle's crazy snow-driving day with a wide variety of electric vehicles Kyle discusses the first weekly @RateYourCharge report Tom talks a bit about GM's evlive.gm.com consumer education website Domenick talks about his decision to buy a Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD The debut of the much-improved 2024 Mercedes eSprinter Ford's entry in to Formula 1, how it fits with its electrification goals, and the tease of a high-performance demonstrator of the Ford F-150 Lightning Renault and Nissan renewing their Alliance to boost EVs 2023 Lexus RZ 450e pricing revealed ($59,650) Genesis now selling EVs in Colorado

➤ Kyle buys a Twizy ➤ EA Chargers Working In The Cold ➤ Heading To DC Fast Charge ➤ Why Free Electric Car Charging Should be Banned ➤ Genesis X Convertible Concept To Enter Production As Flagship EV ➤ Nissan Max-Out Concept Revealed As Futuristic Two-Seater Convertible EV ➤ Ford Slashes Mach-E Prices; Increases Production to 130,000 Units ➤ Volkswagen Group CEO: No Plan To Cut Prices To Follow Tesla ➤ 2024 Cadillac Lyriq Gets Cheaper Base Trim With Fewer Features ➤ Toyota Calls On Science To Tell EV-Only Extremists That They’re Wrong ➤ Volkswagen Rules Out Hydrogen Passenger Cars, Will Focus On EVs Instead ➤ Nissan Tells US Dealers Ariya Will Be In Limited Supply This Year ➤ Hyundai Ioniq 6 Receives Impressive EPA Range Ratings ➤ Here Are The Best Used EVs That Qualify For The $4,000 Tax Credit ➤ GMC Hummer EV SUV Enters Production, Deliveries To Start In Spring First ➤ 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV Sells For $500,000 At Auction ➤ Zeekr 003 Compact SUV Teased As Brand's First EV Coming To Europe

➤ Kyle’s New Twizy ➤ Rivian Thermal Management Rapidgate Issue ➤ Audi Ski-Tron On A Snowy Colorado Mountain Trip ➤ How Long Does It Take To Charge A Rivian R1T and R1S? ➤ Audi Activesphere Concept Revealed As Off-Road Coupe That Transforms Into A Pickup ➤ Tesla Confirms $3.6B Nevada Investment For Semi, 4680 Cell Production ➤ Tesla Confirms Next-Gen Vehicle Platform Is Under Development ➤ Toyota Said To Develop EV-Only Platform Just As CEO Steps Down ➤ Tesla Owners Punishing Peers Who Tie Up Superchargers Without Charging ➤ Public EV Charging Stations Must Quadruple In US By 2025: Report ➤ Tesla Supercharging Network: Almost 400 Stations Added In Q4 2022 ➤ Polestar 2 Gains RWD Variant, More Power And Range ➤ Lightyear 0 Production On Hold As Company Focuses On Affordable Model ➤ Shell Acquires Volta Dual Charging And Media Network

➤ Volvo XC40 And C40 Recharge Go RWD, Get Range And Charging Boost ➤ Volvo Planning To Launch Electric Minivan In China This Year ➤ Zeekr 009 MPV With 500+ Miles Of Range Enters Production In China ➤ Winnebago Debuts eRV2 All-Electric Motorhome Concept ➤ Volkswagen ID Buzz Becomes A Camper In Germany ➤ Wyoming Moves To Ban Sales Of New Electric Vehicles By 2035 ➤ Jeep's First EV Named European Car Of The Year ➤ Vanwall Vandervell S Revealed As All-Electric Hatchback With Up To 580 HP ➤ 59% Of Lincoln Dealers Agree To Sell EVs ➤ Tesla Cybertruck Is Finished “From A Design Perspective”, Chief Designer Says ➤ Tesla Design Boss Says Yoke "Makes A Lot Of Sense" For Cybertruck ➤ Tesla Roadster 2.0 To Improve On Every Metric Of 2017 Prototype