
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
Kyle Drives Audi SQ8 e-tron, Tesla Starts Charging Congestion Fees
11/24/2023
Intro
Kyle drives the Audi SQ8 e-tron
Martyn tells us about putting his Hyundai Kona Electric up for sale and what he might get to replace it
Discussion of Cybertruck and upcoming delivery event
Kyle talks about the used Mercedes-Benz B-Class he just bought
Kyle tells us about the Autel MaxiSYS- Ultra EV diagnostics tool he's acquired
Swapping in winter tires on the Out of Spec fleet
Tom's review of the ShockFlow EV Charger
Tesla imposes $1/minute congestion fees
Tesla open sources original Roadster technical data and service information
Ford scales back its planned LFP battery factory
Ford eases dealer's EV requirements
Ford F-150 Lightning October sales record after four months of low sales
Duration:01:39:48
Lucid Gravity Falls To Earth, Tom Drives Volkswagen ID. 7
11/17/2023
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:05 Lucid Gravity debuts at LA Auto Show
00:27:32 Lucid pickup truck clay model spotted
00:30:28 First Mercedes charging hub opens in Atlanta
00:41:25 First Alpitronic DC fast charger in US debuts at Circle K (it's pretty awesome)
00:48:17 Tom talks about driving the VW ID. 7
01:07:18 Tom talks about testing the ShockFlo home charging unit -full review coming soon to State of Charge
01:15:21 Cadillac Optiq confirmed for US market in 2025
01:16:02 Karma Kaveya coupe GT unveiled with news of other line up
01:18:50 Volvo EM90 debuts as a luxury minivan, which will sell in China first
01:20:18 Discussion about Electrify America and reliability
Duration:01:25:15
Smitten By The Mach-E Rally, But Worried About Range And Reliability
11/14/2023
We're back to help three more listeners solve their EV buying issues.
Duration:00:28:18
Kyle Drive And Charges The Rolls Royce Spectre, Ram 1500 Ramcharger Debuts
11/10/2023
On the podcast today:
➤ EV News Daily Weekly Reporting Roundup ➤ Kyle drives and charges the Rolls Royce Spectre and also puts BMW i4 and ➤ i5 through their paces on a track ➤ Kyle visits a privately owned and run boutique charging hub in Arkansas ➤ Kyle talks about the DC charging experience , driving from Denver, CO to Greenville, SC ➤ Tom talks about Ford F-150 Lightning ownership experience after 15,000-miles ➤ Ram 1500 Ramcharger debuts as a plug-in serial hybrid with a huge battery ➤ Rivian to begin selling its electric delivery vans to other companies in addition to Amazon ➤ Lucid creates a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) position and hires Marc Winterhoff a week before the debut of its second product, the Gravity SUV. It also adopts the Tesla NACS standard, as well as introduces vehicle to vehicle charging ➤ Tesla starts selling new inventory through Cars.com
Duration:01:36:12
Help Me Decide: Electric or Hybrid For My Next SUV?
11/6/2023
This week we're asked about charging, ID.4 software and EV vs hybrid.
Duration:00:44:21
Kyle Drives Tesla Model 3 Highland Refresh, VW ID.7 Tourer Revealed
11/3/2023
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:35 Kyle talks about attending SEMA, featuring aftermarket products and converted EVs
00:15:02 Kyle tells us about driving the Tesla Model 3 Highland refresh in Europe
00:36:35 We talk briefly about the Honda Motocompacto, which was featured on Out of Spec
00:38:31 Tom tells us about reviewing the Lectron V-Box 48-Amp EV Charger
00:58:33 Volkswagen ID. 7 Tourer revealed
01:17:17 Chevrolet Equinox EV pricing announced, with cheapest model $5,000 higher than expected
01:25:27 Tesla CEO Elon Musk drops a few more Cybertruck specs ahead of delivery event
01:30:28 VinFast VF 3, a subcompact two-door with an SUV shape, may be coming to the US
Duration:01:34:11
I Can Spend $130,000 On A Two-Electric-Car Garage, But No Tesla Please
11/2/2023
Welcome to episode #3 of Battery Bargains: a series from the Batteries Included Podcast 00:00:00 Intro
00:00:39 Case 1: Family car and commuter, budget $130,000
00:10:25 Case 2: Family of four, tough crossover for Bulgarian roads, budget 50,000 Euros
00:24:02 Case 3: Wants 2020 Audi e-tron Sportback but has questions and concerns
Duration:00:40:15
John McElroy: UAW Has Won The Battle, But It May Cost Detroit The War
10/30/2023
We talk with John McElroy (https://www.autoline.tv/) about the UAW strike and how it might effect electrification efforts at Detroit's automakers, as well as the industry as a hole.
Duration:00:40:14
Leaving My Leaf And I Need An Affordable Electric Road Tripper
10/23/2023
If you're looking for an EV and would like us to brainstorm a specific model, drop us a line at batterybargains@batteriesincludedpodcast.com with details about what you need from a car - how many passengers you typically carry, your approximate location, your driving distance profile, and budget and we'll see if can find just the right vehicle for you.
Duration:00:21:16
Musk Lowers Cybertruck Expectations, Toyota Joins NACS and GM Delays Silverado Production
10/20/2023
On the podast today:
➤ Toyota and Lexus adopting the Tesla North American Charging Standard ➤ General Motors delaying its electric truck program ➤ Tesla Cybertruck gets a delivery date and we're told to lower our expectations ➤ How Much Range Does A Tesla Lose After 100,000 miles? ➤ Rivian Software Update Exclusive: New Drive Mode Screen And More ➤ Ford Temporarily Cuts Shift At F-150 Lightning Production Plant In Michigan ➤ Get an offer for any used EV battery pack on Redwood Materials new pricing portal
Duration:01:42:37
Kia EV Day Reveals EV3 And EV4 Models, BMW iX2 Debuts
10/14/2023
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:26 EV News Daily Weekly Reporting Roundup
00:11:42 Kyle takes delivery of a 240 kW (322 horsepower!) DC fast charger
00:31:31 Tom talks about friend and viewer Pete Bremey's 2019 Tesla Model 3 that just hit 100,000 miles
00:38:28 Domenick talks about his 3,800-mile road trip he just completed in a Tesla Model 3
00:52:09 Kia holds EV Day and debuts EV3 and EV4, which shared the stage with the previously revealed EV5
01:02:46 BMW iX2 makes its debut
01:09:53 Mercedes-Benz Trucks eActros semi tractor debuts with a 621-kWh LFP battery
01:21:37 Genesis GV60 gets a more affordable rear-wheel drive trim level
01:23:31 We answer a Super Thanks Question: Found a 2019 e-tron Prestige for 34,000 with 46,600 miles should I get it? It’s the only one around us.
01:25:27 Kyle's experience with the Mercedes-Benz GLE plug-in hybrid
01:32:24 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y can now be factory-wrapped in colored paint protection film
Duration:01:39:49
Honda Prologue Debuts, BYD Dolphin Comes To N.America & More Open Superchargers
9/29/2023
➤ Intro ➤ NEW SEGMENT! EV News Daily Weekly Reporting Roundup ➤ Kyle drive the BMW i7 M70 ➤ Kyle spends time with Ioniq 6 ➤ New Audi Q8 e-Tron versus old original e-Tron SUV versus Merceds-Benz EQE SUV in highway range testing ➤ Tom thoroughly tests and reviews the FLO Home X5 EV Charger ➤ Honda Prologue debuts with 300 miles of range (in most efficient trim) ➤ The BYD Dolphin launches in Mexico amid word that the Chinese automaker is considering building a manufacturing plant there ➤ Kia EV9 pricing for the rear-wheel-drive Wind trim (with the smaller battery option) has been announced ➤ Tesla MagicDocks that allow cars with CCS plugs to charge at Tesla Superchargers are popping up everywhere!
Duration:01:41:52
Here’s Where Electric Trucks Will Charge! Solving The Mystery Of Commercial EV Charging
9/26/2023
We talk with TeraWatt Infrastructure Product Lead, Heavy Duty Charging, Emilia Sibley about rolling out the first US commercial vehicle charging network.
Duration:00:27:06
Toyota Turns To Tesla-Style Megacasting, 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron Updated For Europe Audio Extracted
9/22/2023
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:02 last week's Tesla Model 3 fire and EV fires generally
00:14:48 digress to discuss British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's announcement of a delay in implementing a "UK petrol car ban"
00:22:24 electric vehicle vs combustion fire stats
00:25:36 Domenick's test of Tesla FSD beta v11.4.7 in Tallahassee 00:28:36 Toyota learning from Tesla and bringing "giga casting" into its production system
00:45:33 "Run On Less" real-world commercial truck test update
00:51:46 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron updated for Europe
00:59:30 Fiat 600e specs and pricing announced for Europe
01:04:46 showing off the new NACS to CCS adaptor from A2Z EV 01:11:52 Jaguar announces it's adopting Tesla NACS
01:15:42 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV debuts with 28 miles of electric range 01:21:07 GM's Brightdrop commercial van production is halting until Spring 2024
01:22:29 Ryder deploys first Brightdrop Zevo 600 vehicles into its rental fleet
01:26:59 Blue Shock Race breaks production electric go-kart record. going over 100 MPH
01:29:36 Tesla offers powered liftgate retrofit for Model 3 built prior to 2021 (but it's sold out)
Duration:01:30:58
REE Automotive: Engineering A Dream Delivery Platform
9/20/2023
We talk with Peter Dow, Vice President Of Engineering at REE Automotive, about its commercial vehicle platform and the engineering behind it.
Duration:00:38:49
Kyle Melts Kia EV6 On Autobahn, Tesla Model 3 Actually Burns On Highway
9/16/2023
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:07 Kyle heat stresses Kia EV6 GT with Autobahn and DC fast charging
00:10:34 Tesla Model 3 burns on the highway after apparently hitting some road debris
00:25:39 Peugeot E-3008 debuts as the first vehicle on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform
00:40:45 an all-new Hyundai Kona Electric officially debuts in the US
00:54:05 Tesla Semi and a number of other assorted commercial trucks taking part in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) Run On Less program (www.runonless.com)
01:02:22 Honda Motocompacto debuts as a last-mile vehicle that pairs with electric Honda SUVs
01:08:34 Volkwagen ID.X concept
01:12:59 Tom's review of the Tesla Universal Wall Connector
01:43:22 European Commission is investigating whether to impose tariffs to protect EU automakers from cheaper Chinese EV imports it says benefit from state subsidies
Duration:01:30:29