
Batteries Included
Technology Podcasts
Join your fellow EV enthusiasts to talk about the biggest stories each week, as well as the cars we’ve been driving, and the chargers we’ve been testing.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Technology Podcasts
Description:
Join your fellow EV enthusiasts to talk about the biggest stories each week, as well as the cars we’ve been driving, and the chargers we’ve been testing.
Twitter:
@batteriesincpod
Language:
English
Episodes
86: Slate Electric Truck Debuts, Walmart To Blanket America In Charging Stations
4/25/2025
Tune in Friday at 9:30 AM Eastern to catch the show live!
Duration:01:30:50
85: QuantumScape Solid State Battery Mysteries EXPLAINED By CTO
4/22/2025
Dr. Tim Holme, cofounder and CTO of QuantumScape, joins Domenick Yoney and Tom Moloughney and explains how its solid-state batteries work and the promising future the technology may hold.
We discuss:
• Anode-less design
• Cell mechanics
• Power density
• Energy density
• Longevity
• Cost
• Future possibilities
• And more!
Duration:00:33:13
84: Subaru Trailseeker Revealed, Kia EV4 Makes Its US Debut
4/18/2025
In this episode:
We were happy to have Kyle Conner join us for the show, and Gleb Nikiforov also joins us for some time at the top.
Duration:01:34:36
83: Slate's $25,000 Electric Pickup Truck Uncovered, We Charge Lucid Gravity
4/11/2025
In this episode:
• The incredible charging abilities of the Lucid Gravity
• Slate is making a $25,000 electric pickup
• The arrival of a cheaper Cybertruck
• Much, much more!
Duration:01:44:14
82: Tariffs On Imported Vehicles Hit, Hyundai Ioniq 6 Gets Refresh And N-Line Trim
4/4/2025
In this episode:
• Tariffs now in effect on imported vehicles
• Hyundai Ioniq 6 refresh and addition of N-Line trim
• Two more Chinese automakers announce megawatt
chargers
• and much more!
Duration:01:32:14
81: New Nissan LEAF Revealed As Crossover, 25% Tariff Imposed On Imported Autos
3/28/2025
On today's show, we'll be talking about:
➤ Nissan revealing the new LEAF design
➤ The US administration imposing a 25% tariffs on imported cars and parts
➤ Rivian spinning out a new micromobility company called Also
…and of course, much, much more
Duration:01:32:57
37: BYD Introduces 5-Minute Fast Charging, Renault Debuts The Hottest Hatch
3/21/2025
On today's show:
⦁ the BYD launch of the Super e-Platform and Megawatt Flash Chargers
⦁ the debut of the Renault 5 Turbo 3E
⦁ Honda and Acura owners gaining Supercharger access
⦁ and of course, much, much more
Duration:01:32:02
36: How Recurrent Monitors Your EV Battery's Health And Makes EV Buying Better
3/19/2025
We talk with Recurrent founder and CEO Scott about how it helps owners manage electric vehicle battery health, as well as give you insight into the battery health of an EV you're considering buying. And more!
Duration:00:35:08
35: Mercedes-Benz CLA Makes Electric Debut, Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Details Revealed
3/14/2025
Tune in Friday at 9:30 AM Eastern to catch the show live!
Duration:01:24:52
34: Why The 2025 Electrify Expo Is A Must-Go For EV Haters (And Lovers!)
3/12/2025
We sit down with Electrify Expo Founder and CEO BJ Birtwell and talk about the upcoming season of bigger and better electric vehicle events that kick off March 22-23 at the Orlando opener.
Duration:00:29:22
33: We Visit Telo For The Debut Of Its Prototype, Volvo ES90 Debuts With 800 Volts
3/7/2025
Welcome back to the Batteries Included Podcast. This week we're talking about teh new Volvo ES90, the tiny Telo truck, the updated Honda Prologue and an even bigger Cadillac Escalade IQL.
Duration:01:25:08
32: Kia EV4, PV5, And EV2 Concept Debut, Ramcharger Battery Secrets Spilled
2/28/2025
In this episode:
* the debut of Kia EV4, PV5, and EV2 concept
* Ramcharger gets 92-kWh battery with a big buffer
* Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson steps down
Duration:01:19:35
31: How ChargeScape Will Pay For Your Charging And Rescue The Grid
2/26/2025
Join us as we talk with Joseph Vellone, CEO of ChargeScape – a company formed by BMW, Ford, Honda, and now, Nissan – which offers a global vehicle-grid integration platform that allows utilities to reduce your EV charging bill, and help keep the the grid healthy and humming along.
Duration:00:35:05
30: We Drive Both New Tesla Model Y & IONIQ 5 XRT - Which is better? PLUS Rivian Posts First Ever Profit
2/21/2025
On today's show, we'll be talking about
Duration:01:39:17
29: Volvo EX30 Goes Cross Country, Rivian Van Now Available To All (Fleets)
2/14/2025
In today's episode, we talk about:
⦁ the Volvo EX30 going Cross Country
⦁ Rivian opening up its van to fleet orders
⦁ Tesla experiments with a way to stop cable cutting that's to dye for
• and much, MUCH more
Duration:01:31:55
28: I Want An EV As Quick As A Kia EV6 AWD, For Under $19,000
2/12/2025
In this episode we recommend an EV for:
• a family moving to Portugal who want an EV that looks like a normal car
• a viewer deciding between an older Nissan Leaf and a high-mileage Honda Civic
• and another viewer looking for an affordable used EV with beaucoup giddyup
Duration:00:39:52
27: CEO Of Ionna Visits For Official Launch, NEVI Federal Charger Program Halted
2/7/2025
In this episode:
⦁ CEO Seth Cutler visits as Ionna officially launches
⦁ NEVI, the federal charger funding program, gets halted
⦁ Mercedes gains access to Tesla Superchargers
⦁ Kyle tells us about Chinese Tesla Model Y competitor, the Onvo L60 from Nio
⦁ and of course, much, much more
Duration:01:44:05
26: Kyle Drives/Charges Awesome EVs In China, 2026 BMW iX Gets Bigger Battery
1/31/2025
This week:
• Kyle goes wild in China, driving and charging all the EV things!
• BMW iX gets a bigger battery in its refresh
• Lucid charging update and Supercharger access situation.
Duration:01:58:24
25: New Model Y On Sale In N.America and Europe
1/24/2025
Earlier today the refreshed Tesla Model Y, informally named 'Juniper', went on sale in North America and Europe. Join Batteries Included as they look at the pricing and details.
Duration:01:30:50
24: CyberFLOP or CyberSMASH? America's Top EV Truck Is Facing Headwinds
1/17/2025
Tesla’s Cybertruck ended 2024 as America’s most popular EV truck. But more recent monthly registration data show that growth slowing down. Plus, reports this week suggest that discounts are rising and factory workers are being moved off the Cybertruck lines as demand hasn’t met expectations.
So where does that leave Tesla’s innovative and controversial pick-up truck? After a year on sale can we call it a success or a failure yet? And what will 2025 look like with the federal tax credit now in place for lower price versions and indications that cheaper models are on the way?
Duration:01:32:51