Batteries Included

In this episode: Mercedes EQS gets Cybertruck steering, over 500 miles of range Charging the Denza Z9GT to full and driving it Ionna takes over Circle K charging network And much, much more!

In this episode: Hosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick

In this episode: Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick

In this episode: Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick

In this episode: Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick

In this episode: Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick

All trims use an 87.9 kWh usable battery. Here are the trims in order of release date: Performance (Dual AWD) — $57,990 w/ Launch Package — Spring 2026 656 hp / 609 lb-ft torque 0–60 mph in 3.6s Up to 330 miles (EPA-estimated) Premium (Dual AWD) — $53,990 — Late 2026 450 hp / 537 lb-ft torque 0–60 mph in 4.6s Up to 330 miles (EPA-estimated) Standard RWD Long Range — $48,490 — Early 2027 350 hp / 355 lb-ft torque 0–60 mph in 5.9s Up to 345 miles (Rivian-estimated) Standard RWD (base) — ~$45,000 — Late 2027 350 hp / 355 lb-ft torque 0–60 mph in 5.9s Up to 275 miles (Rivian-estimated) All prices exclude the $1,495 destination and freight charge. Performance & Capability Nearly 2,000 lbs lighter than R1 with a 115.6-inch wheelbase​ 9.6 inches of ground clearance, 25° approach angle, 26° departure angle​ 19.7 inches of wading depth​ Up to 4,400 lbs towing capacity (optional on most trims)​ Semi-active suspension exclusive to Performance trim​ Charging Native NACS port with Supercharger network access; CCS adapter support​ 10–80% charge in 29 minutes​ Technology Rivian Autonomy: L2 hands-free driving on 3.5M miles of US/Canada roads — $49.99/month or $2,500 one-time; free lifetime access included with Launch Package​ 11 HDR cameras (combined 65MP) + five-radar perception stack​ 200 sparse TOPS of edge AI compute for in-cabin experience (works offline)​ Forthcoming Rivian Assistant voice AI running locally on the vehicle​ Haptic Halo steering wheel dials (scroll, push, pull, tilt) — designed in-house​ Dual digital displays (driver display + centre display)​ OTA software updates via vertically integrated hardware/software stack​ 5G connected but offline-capable​ Interior & Utility Seating for 5 adults; 40.4 inches of rear legroom and headroom​ 90.1 cu ft total enclosed storage; 5.2 cu ft front trunk (fits carry-on + backpack)​ Rear drop glass window lowers fully into liftgate (Performance & Premium only)​ Fold-flat rear seats for level loading surface​ Dual gloveboxes, removable USB-C power bank/hand warmer, door-mounted Rivian Torch flashlight​ Upcycled Birch wood accents; headliner made from recycled ocean plastics​ Launch Details Reservations open now with $100 refundable deposit​ On display at SXSW 2026 (March 13–18) at the Rivian Roadhouse​ Online configurator opening in coming months​ Pricing is US market only; Canadian details to follow closer to launch

In this episode: Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick

In this episode: Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick

In this episode: • Ford Universal EV Platform • Driving the Porsche Macan GTS • Polestar announces four new models • Much, much more! Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick

Fresh episode! • Rivian R2 prototype first drive revelations • Toyota Highlander debuts as a 3-row EV • Ferrari Luce interior revealed • Much, much more!

Hello and welcome to the Batteries Included Podcast. It's Friday, February the 6th, 2026 and this is episode number 125. On today's show, we'll be talking about: …and of course, much, much more I'm your host Martyn Lee from the EV News Daily Podcast Joining us today is the sapient Mr. Tom Moloughney, Senior Editor at InsideEVs and host of the YouTube channel State of Charge. We also have Domenick Yoney, long-time EV journalist and host of the YouTube channel Drive Electric With Domenick. Our special guest today is Emad Dlala, Senior Vice President, Engineering & Digital at Lucid Motors.

In this week's show: • Tesla kills Model S and X to make room for robots • Pilot partners with Tesla for a Semi charging network • The Chevy Bolt facing its demise in 18 months

In this episode: • Volvo EX60 and EX60 Cross Country debut • Tesla Replaces Autopilot With FSD Subscriptions • Charging The Lucid Gravity At The One True V4 Supercharger • Much, much more!

In this episode: • Chinese EVs are coming to America! • Chinese EVs are coming to Canada! • Rivian R2 rolls off the assembly line for the first time • Much, much more

In this episode: • The solid-state battery that could kill combustion cars • Volvo teasing the EX60 with big range promises • Racing 2,000 miles non-stop in a Lucid Gravity

In this episode: • We talk about every electric vehicle coming to the US in 2026 for the first time.

In this episode: · Ford kills its full-size electric trucks, developing an eREV replacement · Kyle drives the new Mercedes CLA · Europe ending its 2035 ban on ICE · Much much more

In this episode:

· Kyle drives the Neue BMW iX3 · Lexus shocks auto world with electric LFA · lowered CAFE standards vs promise of Kei cars · Much, much more!