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176: Tesla Roadster Flies, Arrives in 2028, Price TBD
Oct 16, 2026
In this episode:● Tesla’s Roadster flies, arrives in 2028 and still has no price● Paris Motor Show: Europe counters China with cheap EVs● BYD’s Atto 8 brings 9-minute flash charging to Europe● Much…
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Casino/gambling promo (foreign language), Clean Energy Credit Union sponsor read
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175: Volkswagen Ditches ID.4 — Meet ID. Tiguan, its Replacement
Oct 10, 2026
In this episode:● Volkswagen's ID. Tiguan arrives to replace the ID.4● Jaguar's Type 01 debuts with up to 400 miles of range● BMW iX4 debuts at $66,200, and the iX3 and iX4 share a 603-hp M60…
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Clinique moisturizer ad, LoneStar Casino ad (1st)
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174: 2027 BMW i3 Now Goes Up to 468 Miles, Costs the Same as the iX3 SUV
Oct 02, 2026
In this episode:• 2027 BMW i3 pricing revealed: $61,500 and an estimated range of up to 468 miles• Tom and Kyle Conner named co-captains of Ionna's new Driver Advisory Council• EVgo previews its…
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Sponsor read – Clean Energy Credit Union, Self-promo – evchargingstations.com
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173: $15K Chinese EV Charges 2x Faster Than A $200K Bentley Torcal
Sep 25, 2026
In this episode:• Bentley reveals the Torcal, its first EV• Geely's AI-powered charging hits 10-70% in 4.5 minutes• BMW i3 US reservations open next week• Much much moreGet pre-approved for your EV…
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172: He's 58 and Never Bought the Car He Wanted. Should It Be a Rivian R2?
Sep 23, 2026
John is 58, his Kia Niro EV lease ends in March 2027, and he's never bought the car he actually wanted. His heart says Rivian R2, but he's also weighing the Ioniq 5, Volvo EX30 and Mini Countryman…
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171: Tesla Euro Semi Specs Revealed, BYD Blade Beats It on Charging
Sep 18, 2026
Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesinc...In this episode:• Tesla Semi Euro specs revealed• BYD debuts a Flash-charging big rig • Lucid Motors lands 25,000 autonomous…
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170: Ford's $30K Fathom Truck Could Be Killed by Ban on CATL Battery Deal
Sep 11, 2026
In this episode:• Ford Fathom’s future if US kills Chinese battery licensing deal• Americans warming up to EVs as charging infrastructure confidence grows• Chevy Bolt range testing at 70 and 80 MPH•…
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169: Range Rover Launches Electric. Geely Goes New Money Luxury.
Sep 04, 2026
In this episode:• Range Rover Electric finally launching• The Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700 sets new bar for bonkers• Tesla Cybercab battery chemistry change at launch• Much much moreSpecial guest this…
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168: Gas Prices Are Up. EV Sales Aren't. Why?
Sep 02, 2026
Gas Prices Are Up. EV Sales Aren't. Why?Gas has stayed above $4 a gallon nationally for five months since the Iran conflict shut down the Strait of Hormuz — historically the kind of price shock that…
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167: Santa Fe EREV Leads Hyundai's US Push, Europe Bets on BEVs
Aug 28, 2026
Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincludedIn this episode:• Hyundai's plans to launch 100 new and refreshed models by 2030• BYD celebrates 10,000 Flash Chargers installed…
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166: Genesis GV90 First Look — Inside Korea’s New Flagship Luxury EV SUV
Aug 21, 2026
In this episode:• Genesis GV90 makes a grand entrance• Driving the Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV• Raaaaange testing and charging the Mercedes CLA• Much much moreSpecial guest this week: Jordan…
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165: 2027 Kia EV3: $29,890 Opens the Door, 321-Mile Range Costs You More
Aug 14, 2026
In this episode:• Kia EV3 surprises with low price, big range • Lucid launches 1,076 HP Gravity GT-S• Ionna gets JD Power kudos• Much, much more!
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164: When an Audi Q6 e-tron is the Perfect Replacement for a Rivian R1T
Aug 12, 2026
In this episode:• Home charger recommendation for cold weather • Replacing a Toyota RAV4 hybrid with a Volvo EX40• When it makes sense to swap out a Rivian R1T for an Audi Q6 e-tron• Choosing between…
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163: Ford’s $28,350 Electric Truck Is Real: Meet the Ford Fathom
Aug 07, 2026
In this episode:• Ford's affordable electric truck gets an official name and starting price • Driving Chinese EVs as they  prepare for Canadian sales• EVgo Adopts Tesla SuperchargersOur  special…
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162: Mercedes GLA EV Revealed: The US Won't Get This $47,000 CUV for a Year
Jul 31, 2026
In this episode:• Mercedes-Benz GLA revealed • Ford partners with Geely for Europe• Global EV sales hit new record• Much, much more
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161: Lucid Crashes 50% on Bankruptcy Rumor, Then Rockets Back — Plus VW's New ID. Cross
Jul 17, 2026
In this episode:• Volkswagen ID Cross debuts• Lucid bankruptcy rumor yoyo's its stock• California EV incentive program signed into lawCohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and…
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160: Mercedes AMG CLA: Brand's Cheapest Sedan Turned Super Sports Sedan
Jul 10, 2026
In this episode:• Mercedes AMG CLA 45 debuts• We Fast Charge the Rivian R2 • Fiat Topolino price revealedCohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and…
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159: The Tough Truth About Heavy Duty Electric Trucks
Jul 08, 2026
Welcome to Battery Bargains, where we shortcut your search for the perfect EV.Episode 59• Deal of the week X 2• Jason needs a pickup with big towing capacity• David's looking for a highway cruiser…
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158: BMW iX5 Debuts: A 435-Mile Spec Monster Built in the USA
Jul 03, 2026
This episode:• The iX5 debuts with the biggest BMW battery ever• Tom’s initial Rivian R2 range and charge testing• Polestar gets the boot from the United States
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157: Chevy Bolt: Best Budget EV for Students
Jul 01, 2026
In this episode, we find: • the deal of the week!!!• an EV for a student looking for an affordable option with lots of range • an electric replacement for the owner of a totaled Chevy Bolt • an EV…
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156: Slate is America's Cheapest EV Truck: No One Will Buy the Base
Jun 26, 2026
In this episode: Slate reveals official truck price, opens orders Lucid cuts large chunk of employees. Again. Rivian kills cheapest R1 trims  Much, much more! Regular cohosts:Tom Moloughney from…
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155: The $19k 2023 Subaru Solterra: An EV Deal We Didn't Expect To Find
Jun 24, 2026
In this episode of Battery Bargains:• a Volvo EX30 lessee looks to move up to mid-size• a gas car owner wants to go electric for under $20,000• a family of four wants an EV for their secondary carOur…
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154: Porsche Taycan Gains Virtual Gears and a Bigger Battery, Loses US Wagons
Jun 19, 2026
In this episode: 2027 Porsche Taycan updates and goodbye to Cross Turismo BMW M concept revealed Slate Truck’s official price leaks Much, much more!
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153: Audi e-Tron Bargains And The Motor Problem You Can’t Ignore
Jun 17, 2026
In this episode of Battery Bargains: • EV Bargain of the Week!• An 800-volt EV under $30,000 for Marcus  • Considering the wisdom of Sarah buying a highly depreciated German EV• Finding an electric…
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152: Rivian R2 Road Tested: The New Face Of EVs In America
Jun 12, 2026
In this episode: We drive the new Rivian R2 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback reveal GM launches Energy Pass And much, much more!
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151: GM Empowers EV Drivers: Energy Pass Unveiled & Free V2G Upgrades!
Jun 09, 2026
A year ago, we spoke with GM Energy Chief Revenue Officer Aseem Kapur about the company's vehicle-to-home (V2H) system with PowerBank battery storage.Now, he's back to update us on the evolution of…
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150: Electrify America Drops the Wallet: Your Trapped Cash Is Finally Free
Jun 05, 2026
In this episode:• Electrify America ditches pre-funding for pay-as-you-go  • Rolls Royce debuts Spectre Series II • GMC floating a baby Hummer trial balloon? • much, much moreTune in and get up to…
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149: Ferrari Luce Launches To Everyone’s Disgust
May 29, 2026
In this episode:• Ferrari Luce launches and no one like it• Driving across America in a 2027 Chevy Bolt• Walmart’s monster charging network takes shape• much, much more!Regular cohosts:Tom Moloughney…
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148: We Drive Volvo EX60: How Swede It is!
May 21, 2026
This week, with special guest Alex Bessinger:• We drive Volvo EX60, • Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé launches• Rivian R2 configurator is live• much much more!Regular cohosts:Tom Moloughney from State…
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147: Lexus TZ Brings Extra Level Of Cushiness To Highlander
May 15, 2026
In this episode: • The Lexus TZ 3-row electric SUV makes its debut • The Tesla Semi battery sizes revealed • The best Chinese EVs in Europe • And much, much more!
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