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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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243
02 October 2026
174: 2027 BMW i3 Now Goes Up to 468 Miles, Costs the Same as the iX3 SUV
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...
58 min
25 September 2026
173: $15K Chinese EV Charges 2x Faster Than A $200K Bentley Torcal
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...
1 h 14 min
23 September 2026
172: He's 58 and Never Bought the Car He Wanted. Should It Be a Rivian R2?
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...
39 min
18 September 2026
171: Tesla Euro Semi Specs Revealed, BYD Blade Beats It on Charging
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...
1 h 4 min
11 September 2026
170: Ford's $30K Fathom Truck Could Be Killed by Ban on CATL Battery Deal
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/ |...
1 h 5 min
04 September 2026
169: Range Rover Launches Electric. Geely Goes New Money Luxury.
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 week: Mark Rainford from Inside China Auto https://www.youtube.com/@InsideChinaAuto Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincludedCohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and...
1 h 2 min
02 September 2026
168: Gas Prices Are Up. EV Sales Aren't. Why?
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 spikes EV sales, and it still is in Europe, Southeast Asia, and China. In the US, EV sales have basically stayed collapsed since the $7,500 federal tax credit expired last September. We dig into why:...
47 min
28 August 2026
167: Santa Fe EREV Leads Hyundai's US Push, Europe Bets on BEVs
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 - nine-minute charge to full!• EVGo CEO speaks out on charger reliability & the future• Much much moreCohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and...
1 h 9 min
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