Batteries Included

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.

248 Episodes

179: Tesla, Rivian & CAFE After the Midterms: What’s Next for EVs?
11/6/2026
1:29:16
In this episode:● What the midterms mean for Tesla, Rivian and US EV sales, and whether CAFE penalties could come back● Automakers push Congress for a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles● Tesla winds down Cybertruck production to make room for Cybercab● Much, much moreGet pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevloHost:Martyn Lee from ev.newshttps://www.ev.news/podcastsCohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingStations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyDomenick Yoney from Drive Electric With Domenickhttps://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenickGuest:Michael E. Murphy, founder and CEO of EVs for All Americahttps://www.evsforallamerica.org/Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded
178: Ford Fathom Gets Trick Bidirectional Charging, Launches a Year After Slate
10/30/2026
1:07:27
In this episode:● Ford’s Fathom gets trick bidirectional charging, and a Q4 2027 launch date● Andrew Lambrecht on the Kia EV3● Tom’s Rivian R2 70 mph range test: 270 miles● Much much moreGet pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevloHost:Martyn Lee from ev.newshttps://www.ev.news/Cohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingStations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyDomenick Yoney from Drive Electric With Domenickhttps://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenickGuest:Andrew Lambrecht from Ever Carshttps://www.youtube.com/@evercarsofficialThank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded
Don't miss an episode of “Batteries Included” and subscribe to it in the GetPodcast app.
177: Mercedes-AMG GT SUV: 1,153 HP and a 12-Minute Charge
10/23/2026
1:16:39
In this episode:● Mercedes-AMG GT SUV makes 1,153 hp and charges 10-80% in 12 minutes● Geely is officially coming to Canada, and our guest Greg drove its cars● GM Forward puts the automaker’s next-generation EV plans on a timeline● Much, much moreGet pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevloHost:Martyn Lee from ev.newshttps://www.ev.news/Cohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyDomenick Yoney from Drive Electric With Domenickhttps://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenickGuest:Greg Prokopenko from Simply Gregster EVhttps://www.youtube.com/@SimplyGregsterEVThank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded
176: Tesla Roadster Flies, Arrives in 2028, Price TBD
10/16/2026
1:10:46
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 much moreGet pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevloHost:Martyn Lee from ev.newshttps://www.ev.news/Cohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyDomenick Yoney from Drive Electric With Domenickhttps://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenickGuest:William Jarbeaux from Out of Spec Roaminghttps://www.youtube.com/@OutofSpecRoamingThank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded
175: Volkswagen Ditches ID.4 — Meet ID. Tiguan, its Replacement
10/10/2026
1:24:50
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 powertrain● Q3 EV sales: how the US stacks up against Europe and China● Much much moreGet pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevloHost:Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric With Domenickhttps://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenickCohost:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyGuests:John Voelcker, Contributing Editor at Car and Driverhttps://www.caranddriver.com/author/227183/john-voelcker/Laycee from Miss GoElectric, host of The Currenthttps://www.youtube.com/@MissGoElectricThank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded
174: 2027 BMW i3 Now Goes Up to 468 Miles, Costs the Same as the iX3 SUV
10/2/2026
58:35
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 next-gen 750 kW charger• Much much moreGet pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevloHost:Martyn Lee from ev.newshttps://www.ev.news/Cohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyDomenick Yoney from Drive Electric With Domenickhttps://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenickThank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded
173: $15K Chinese EV Charges 2x Faster Than A $200K Bentley Torcal
9/25/2026
1:14:30
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 loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevloSpecial guest this week: Andrew Lambrecht of Ever Carshttps://evercars.com/Host:Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric With Domenickhttps://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenickCohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyIf Batteries Included helps you keep up with EVs, you can help keep it going — buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded 🔋
172: He's 58 and Never Bought the Car He Wanted. Should It Be a Rivian R2?
9/23/2026
39:52
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 SE, and the nearest Rivian service center is four hours from his home in Maine. Should he follow his heart?Also this episode: Cameron needs an EV that can cover 268 miles between chargers in northern Alberta at −40°, and Andy wants a Prius V replacement that can haul an upright bass, sound gear and a 60-lb dog through Sierra snow.Domenick is joined by Andrew Lambrecht from EverCars and Max Patton. Andrew also brings us the Ever Cars "Deal of the Week." https://www.evercars.com/cars/KNDC5DLE8P5117626?utm_source=batteriesincluded&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=battery-bargains-ep61&utm_content=deal-of-the-weekWant your own Battery Bargain? Email [email protected] with your needs and budget, and we may feature you on an upcoming episode.If Batteries Included helps you keep up with EVs, you can help keep it going — buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded 🔋
171: Tesla Euro Semi Specs Revealed, BYD Blade Beats It on Charging
9/18/2026
1:04:25
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 vehicle deal• Much much moreGet pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevloSpecial guest this week: Jaan Juurikas, founder and producer of EVwire.comHost:Martyn Lee from ev.newshttps://www.ev.news/Cohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ | / stateofchargewithtommoloughney Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric With Domenick / @driveelectricwithdomenick
170: Ford's $30K Fathom Truck Could Be Killed by Ban on CATL Battery Deal
9/11/2026
1:05:38
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• Much much moreThank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincludedCohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyMartyn Lee from EV News Dailyhttps://www.evnewsdaily.com/Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenickhttps://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick

More Episodes

Get the whole world of podcasts with the free GetPodcast app.

Subscribe to your favorite podcasts, listen to episodes offline and get thrilling recommendations.

A company from

Batteries Included

Batteries Included

248 Episodes

179: Tesla, Rivian & CAFE After the Midterms: What’s Next for EVs?

178: Ford Fathom Gets Trick Bidirectional Charging, Launches a Year After Slate

177: Mercedes-AMG GT SUV: 1,153 HP and a 12-Minute Charge

176: Tesla Roadster Flies, Arrives in 2028, Price TBD

175: Volkswagen Ditches ID.4 — Meet ID. Tiguan, its Replacement

174: 2027 BMW i3 Now Goes Up to 468 Miles, Costs the Same as the iX3 SUV

173: $15K Chinese EV Charges 2x Faster Than A $200K Bentley Torcal

172: He's 58 and Never Bought the Car He Wanted. Should It Be a Rivian R2?

171: Tesla Euro Semi Specs Revealed, BYD Blade Beats It on Charging

170: Ford's $30K Fathom Truck Could Be Killed by Ban on CATL Battery Deal