In this episode: Mercedes adopts Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) and announces its own global charging network NHTSA Reopens Tesla unintended acceleration investigation Riding the Taiga Orca personal water craft Cadillac Lyriq 70-MPH range test results Tesla Model 3 RWD LFP 70-MPH range test results Kyle's encounters a dead Supercharger location on 4,500-mile Tesla road trip Ameren Missouri Chargepoint DC fast charger derate issue Fiat 600e debut Fiat Topolino (based on Citroen Ami...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 177
In this episode: We talk about the Chevrolet Silverado EV WT (Work Truck), the new pricing, how it drives, the interior, how it tows, and its off-board charging capability. We talk with Kyle's Mom about replacing her Genesis GV60 with a Tesla Model Y Tom talks about driving the Cadillac Lyriq, including the results from his 70-MPH range test and charging experience. We discuss Electrify America, along with Volvo and Polestar, adopting the Tesla NACS charging connector.
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 176
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Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 175
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Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 174
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 173
In this episode: Volkswagen ID. Buzz Long Wheelbase debut We discuss how many amps home chargers need Kyle talks about visiting a Rivian DC Fast charger and the network rollout We talk about 12-volt battery issues in the Toyota bZ4X and other EVs Kyle talks about the "10% challenge" road-tripping test with the VW ID.4 62-kWh battery and rear-wheel drive and the Tesla Model 3 LFP battery and rear-wheel drive We talk about the Hyundai Motor Group Savannah plant under construction and the possibili...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 172
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May 26, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 171
In this episode: Tom talks about this intitial quality impressions of the Rivian R1S Tom's visit to an Ample battery swap demonstration We discuss how, exactly, DC charge station uptime should be defined Kyle drives the 2023 Volvo V60 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Polestar Kyle drives the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Kyle drives the Genesis Electrified GV70 We talk about changes to the new Audi Q78 E-Tron Tesla teases its next new product Texas imposes a hefty registration fee on electric vehicles Tesl...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 170
May 12, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 169
In this episode we discuss: Driving the BMW XM (a plug-in hybrid) Renting the Manager's Special from Hertz - this time a refreshed Kia Niro EV the 2023 edition of the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) exposition and vehicles driven or checked out while there, including the Nikola Tre, an ambulance from Lightning eMotors, and a Brightdrop delivery van The re-opening of orders for the Ford Mustang Mach-E The re-opening of orders for the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor The possibility of a Po...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 168
In this episode: We talk about Kyle's latest electric vehicle cannonball attempt with the Lucid Air, supported by the rare Polestar 1. Kyle visits a NXU (pronounced "new") and trying out its prototype 700 kW DC fast charger. Kyle explains how he found and is now buying a Coda electric vehicle that's been sitting on a car lot for 10 years. Tom talks about his impression of his new Rivian R1S. Tom goes over his experience with Ford's Blue Cruise 1.2 driver assistance systetm. We talk about Tom's l...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 167
In this episode: Tom takes delivery of his Rivian R1S Tom talks about Ford Mustang Mach E range test Tom discusses the improvments with BlueCruise 1.2 Tom talks about Ford Pro's customer outreach regarding towing with the F-150 Lightning Kyle doesn't talk about his Cannonball run (but will next week) Kyle talks about the SuperBase V mobile battery from Zendure Martyn talks about driving Polestar 2 We talk about the debut of the Volkswagen ID.7 We talk about the reveal of the Polestar 4 We talk a...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 166
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 165
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 164
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 163
In this episode: Kyle talks about the Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid he's driving this week Tom joins from Ford's Blue Oval City to share his impressions of the work going on there and what Ford has said about its next-gen all-electric pickup truck Tom talks about his experiment with the cabin heating efficiency differences between the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Rivian R1T We discuss Kyle's visit with Tom and there deep dive into Tom's "wall of home charge units" and his unique integration of the F...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 162
In this episode: Tom's visit to the General Motor's EVlive studio Kyle round steering wheel order from Tesla to replace the yoke in his Model S Plaid Kyle drives the very spicy Kia EV6 GT, and shares its 70-MPH highway range test result Kyle drive and review of Domenick's Tesla Model 3 in Tallahassee, Florida We discuss the Porsche GT4 e-Performance on display at SXSW Domenick talks about driving with Tesla's FSD beta for the first time We discuss the design debut of Kia EV9 We talk Volkswagen I...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 161
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 160
In this episode: Guest Miss GoElectric (Laycee) talks about driving the Nissan Ariya with the E-4orce all-wheel-drive powertrain. Laycee tells us about her interview with the founder and CEO of Lynk&Co and what we might expect if they begin operating in the US in 2024 as hoped. We talk about Laycee and Tom's experiences using the Tesla Supercharger with MagicDock to charge CCS vehicles. Domenick updates us about his Tesla Model 3 and the upfitted Ford F-150 Lightning he spotted at the dealer...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 159
In this episode: Tom comes across an Amazon/Rivian delivery van Tom talks about his review of the Pergear P2 Portable EV Charger Tom conducts a Rivian R1T winter range test Kyle shares his adventure in a Waymo autonomous Chrysler Pacifica We discuss the Out of Spec Detailing thorough exam of Nissan Ariya Kyle tells us about an entire Supercharger station suddenly going offline Kyles shares his thoughts on the BMW i7 he's been driving this week Kyle talks about the Atlis Energy Solutions visit to...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 158
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 157
In this episode: Kyle's crazy snow-driving day with a wide variety of electric vehicles Kyle discusses the first weekly @RateYourCharge report Tom talks a bit about GM's evlive.gm.com consumer education website Domenick talks about his decision to buy a Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD The debut of the much-improved 2024 Mercedes eSprinter Ford's entry in to Formula 1, how it fits with its electrification goals, and the tease of a high-performance demonstrator of the Ford F-150 Lightning Renault and...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 156
➤ Kyle buys a Twizy ➤ EA Chargers Working In The Cold ➤ Heading To DC Fast Charge ➤ Why Free Electric Car Charging Should be Banned ➤ Genesis X Convertible Concept To Enter Production As Flagship EV ➤ Nissan Max-Out Concept Revealed As Futuristic Two-Seater Convertible EV ➤ Ford Slashes Mach-E Prices; Increases Production to 130,000 Units ➤ Volkswagen Group CEO: No Plan To Cut Prices To Follow Tesla ➤ 2024 Cadillac Lyriq Gets Cheaper Base Trim With Fewer Features ➤ Toyota Calls On Science To Tel...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 155
➤ Kyle’s New Twizy ➤ Rivian Thermal Management Rapidgate Issue ➤ Audi Ski-Tron On A Snowy Colorado Mountain Trip ➤ How Long Does It Take To Charge A Rivian R1T and R1S? ➤ Audi Activesphere Concept Revealed As Off-Road Coupe That Transforms Into A Pickup ➤ Tesla Confirms $3.6B Nevada Investment For Semi, 4680 Cell Production ➤ Tesla Confirms Next-Gen Vehicle Platform Is Under Development ➤ Toyota Said To Develop EV-Only Platform Just As CEO Steps Down ➤ Tesla Owners Punishing Peers Who Tie Up Sup...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 154
➤ Volvo XC40 And C40 Recharge Go RWD, Get Range And Charging Boost ➤ Volvo Planning To Launch Electric Minivan In China This Year ➤ Zeekr 009 MPV With 500+ Miles Of Range Enters Production In China ➤ Winnebago Debuts eRV2 All-Electric Motorhome Concept ➤ Volkswagen ID Buzz Becomes A Camper In Germany ➤ Wyoming Moves To Ban Sales Of New Electric Vehicles By 2035 ➤ Jeep's First EV Named European Car Of The Year ➤ Vanwall Vandervell S Revealed As All-Electric Hatchback With Up To 580 HP ➤ 59% Of Li...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 153
In this episode: Topdon PulseQ charger review Audi Q4 E-Tron charging Freewire DC fastcharging We Drive Fisker Ocean Touring the Volvo EX90 Polestar 3 tour We drive VinFast VF 8 VinFast VF 6 and VF 7 specs revealed Huge Tesla price cuts 1:04:45 Hyundai Ioniq 5 with e-Corner modules Ram 1500 EV range extender option Buick Electra E4 design leaks Mazda MX-30 back on sale in California
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 152
➤ Deep Freezing A Nissan LEAF ➤ Ram Reveals 1500 Revolution BEV Electric Truck Concept At CES ➤ Camouflaged Volkswagen ID.7 Debuts At CES ➤ Sony And Honda Name Their New EV Car Brand Afeela, Show Prototype ➤ BMW i Vision Dee Debuts At CES As Window Into Neue Klasse Of EVs ➤ Five-Seat Tesla Model Y Does Not Qualify For New Federal Tax Credit ➤ US Tax Credit Supports Gassers Over Tesla Model Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E ➤ Mercedes-Benz Will Build Its Own Fast-Charge Network With Over 10,000 Stalls ➤ Wai...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 151
On this episode: Kyle talks about charging a solidly frozen Tesla Kyle talks about DC fast charging issues over the holiday week Kyle talks about visiting a Jule DC fast charger with 180 kWh of battery storage Kyle talks about a "heat-up" race between a Tesla Model 3 with a heat pump and one with a resistive heater Tom talks about his Christmas Day efficiency test and journey in the Ford F-150 Lightning in cold weather We talk about all the electric vehicles coming to dealers in 2023....
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 150
On the podcast today: Electric Kona Refresh US Incentives Delay Buick Electra E5 ...and more!
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 149
On today's podcast: ➤ Lightyear 0 Solar EV Enters Production At A Rate Of One Per Week ➤ Toyota Hilux Revo BEV Concept Likely Previews Electric Pickup ➤ Hyundai To Implement Virtual Dual-Clutch Gearbox In Its Performance EVs ➤ Hyundai Motor Group And SK On Select Site For Its Battery JV In Georgia ➤ Hyundai Ioniq 6 Priced In The UK, But Only With The Big Battery ➤ Hyundai’s E-GMP EVs To Get Better Range And Improved Performance ➤ Ultium Cells' Factory In Tennessee To Produce More Battery Cells ➤...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 148
