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Batteries Included
Batteries Included
Automotive
English
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.
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Episodes
Episodes
235
21 August 2026
166: Genesis GV90 First Look — Inside Korea’s New Flagship Luxury EV SUV
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 Schiefer from Kelly Blue Book https://www.youtube.com/@kbbThank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincludedCohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and...
1 h 17 min
14 August 2026
165: 2027 Kia EV3: $29,890 Opens the Door, 321-Mile Range Costs You More
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!
1 h 9 min
12 August 2026
164: When an Audi Q6 e-tron is the Perfect Replacement for a Rivian R1T
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 a Honda Prologue, Audi Q4 e-tron, and a Volkswagen ID.4
37 min
07 August 2026
163: Ford’s $28,350 Electric Truck Is Real: Meet the Ford Fathom
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 guest this week is Greg Prokopenko from YouTube’s Simply Gregster EV
1 h 12 min
31 July 2026
162: Mercedes GLA EV Revealed: The US Won't Get This $47,000 CUV for a Year
In this episode:• Mercedes-Benz GLA revealed • Ford partners with Geely for Europe• Global EV sales hit new record• Much, much more
1 h 11 min
17 July 2026
161: Lucid Crashes 50% on Bankruptcy Rumor, Then Rockets Back — Plus VW's New ID. Cross
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 EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyMartyn Lee from EV News Dailyhttps://www.evnewsdaily.com/Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with...
1 h 3 min
10 July 2026
160: Mercedes AMG CLA: Brand's Cheapest Sedan Turned Super Sports Sedan
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 EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyMartyn Lee from EV News Dailyhttps://www.evnewsdaily.com/Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with...
1 h 5 min
08 July 2026
159: The Tough Truth About Heavy Duty Electric Trucks
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 for a big commute• Sarah & Marcus wonder if Rivian R1T is right for an off-grid solar situation
49 min
03 July 2026
158: BMW iX5 Debuts: A 435-Mile Spec Monster Built in the USA
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
1 h 3 min
01 July 2026
157: Chevy Bolt: Best Budget EV for Students
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 that's fun on twisty mountain roadsOur guests this week are Andrew Lambrecht from Ever Cars and Dave Conner from YouTube's Out of Spec Dave
1 h 1 min