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EV Startup Slate's $25,000 Truck + BYD Keeps Winning
Patrick and Tim kick off the show by recapping how tariffs are impacting the auto industry one week in. They offer up some buying advice for this wild time: Consider a used EV while prices are still …
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
What Do Tariffs Mean for Electric Cars? + Winners/Losers in the EV Market
Patrick and Tim kick off the episode by discussing the biggest news of the year in the auto industry: tariffs. They dissect what Trump's 25% tax on imported cars and parts means for the road to elect…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Can Mercedes-Benz Fix EV Charging? + Rivian's Big Bet On Small EVs
Patrick and Tim kick things off by discussing Rivian's entry into the micromobility space through a new spinoff called Also, which will make small electric vehicles like e-bikes. Then they talk about…
Published on 5 months ago
BYD's 5-Minute Charging Breakthrough & The Cadillac Escalade Goes Electric
China's EVs continue to absolutely smoke anything we get in the U.S., and it's starting to get embarrassing. Patrick and Tim kick off this episode by discussing BYD's impressive new 5-minute EV charg…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Is Toyota Finally Serious About EVs? + Trump Buys A Tesla
Everything's computer! Patrick and Tim kick off the show by discussing Toyota's latest EV announcements, including an improved bZ4X, a cheap crossover and maybe even a mystery pickup truck. Then they…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Tesla Sales Plummet, Waymo Hits Austin & Why Slow EV Charging Rules
Tim and guest host Kevin Williams kick things off by recapping Waymo's recent expansion in to Austin on the Uber platform, and how it's running circles around Tesla's self-driving efforts. They discu…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Republicans Hate EVs, A Solid-State Battery Breakthrough & Ramcharger EREV News
Patrick and Tim sit down with veteran Republican political strategist Mike Murphy to discuss how EVs got politicized, the "grim" outlook for EV tax credits under President Trump, and the threat of Ch…
Published on 6 months ago
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 + The Tesla Revolt
One of our favorite EVs just got even better. On this episode, Patrick recaps his experience driving the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and its new off-road, XRT edition. Patrick and Tim discuss the pros and …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Are EVs With Gas Engines The Future? + Trump's Charger Funding Freeze
Patrick and Tim chat about the problem with big-battery electric trucks, which Ford's CEO recently said have "unresolvable" economics. Then they discuss an exciting solution: extended-range EVs, whic…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
WTF Is Happening At Tesla? + Revel CEO On EV Charging In NYC
Patrick and Tim recap Tesla's latest earnings call, including the big news that Tesla will launch autonomous taxis to Austin streets in June. They discuss CEO Elon Musk's focus on making $10 trillion…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago