Podcast Episodes

The Tough Truth About Heavy Duty Electric Trucks

Episode 159

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 …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

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BMW iX5 Debuts: A 435-Mile Spec Monster Built in the USA

Episode 158

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 Un…

2 months ago

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Chevy Bolt: Best Budget EV for Students

Episode 157

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 replaceme…

2 months ago

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Slate is America's Cheapest EV Truck: No One Will Buy the Base

Episode 156

In this episode: Slate reveals official truck price, opens orders Lucid cuts large chunk of employees. Again. Rivian kills cheapest R1 trims  Much, m…

2 months, 1 week ago

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The $19k 2023 Subaru Solterra: An EV Deal We Didn't Expect To Find

Episode 155

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 fa…

2 months, 1 week ago

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Porsche Taycan Gains Virtual Gears and a Bigger Battery, Loses US Wagons

Episode 154

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!

2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Audi e-Tron Bargains And The Motor Problem You Can’t Ignore

Episode 153

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 h…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Rivian R2 Road Tested: The New Face Of EVs In America

Episode 152

In this episode:
We drive the new Rivian R2
Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback reveal
GM launches Energy Pass
And much, much more!

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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GM Empowers EV Drivers: Energy Pass Unveiled & Free V2G Upgrades!

Episode 151

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 storag…

2 months, 4 weeks ago

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Electrify America Drops the Wallet: Your Trapped Cash Is Finally Free

Episode 150

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…

3 months ago

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