Episodes

  • New Nissan Leaf + Why You Should Buy An EV Right Now

    New Nissan Leaf + Why You Should Buy An EV Right Now
    Jun 20 2025
    The new Nissan Leaf has been announced, and it's something completely different. Patrick and Tim discuss how it could be a game-changer in the world of affordable EVs, and whether or not it can turn things around for Nissan after a very rocky year.

    Next, Congress is getting closer to passing a version of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and the boys consider what that will mean for the EV tax credit.

    Finally, Ferrari is postponing their second EV, and Patrick and Tim try to figure out why they should care.

    In Plus/Minus, it's a double positive with Waymo applying to operated in the Big Apple and the Kia EV4 coming right around the corner!

    Further reading: Nissan Leaf First Look, Waymo is coming to the Big Apple, Congress is killing the EV Tax Credit

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    45 mins
  • Tesla Robotaxi Gets A Launch Date + The Trump/Musk Feud

    Tesla Robotaxi Gets A Launch Date + The Trump/Musk Feud
    Jun 13 2025
    Patrick and Tim discuss the war of words between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. They debate whether the dust up actually matters for Tesla’s business and explain how badly Musk’s foray into politics has backfired. Then the guys talk about Tesla’s robotaxi launch, which we now know is happening on June 22. Maybe.

    Finally, they share their thoughts on the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and why it may be the best all-around EV you can buy right now.

    In Plus/Minus, they discuss a promising new EV from BMW and a plan to tax EV owners $500 per year.

    Further reading: The Trump/Musk conflict, everything we know about the Tesla Robotaxi launch, Tim’s review of the Hyundai Ioniq 9

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    50 mins
  • BYD Seagull Driven + The Future Of Plug-In Hybrids

    BYD Seagull Driven + The Future Of Plug-In Hybrids
    Jun 6 2025
    Tim is on vacation this week so InsideEVs' Kevin Williams is back to talk about more of the EVs he tested in China. Most notably: China's best-selling car, the BYD Seagull, which starts around $8,000. It's headed to Europe and other places soon, and Kevin discusses how it drives—and why it's a game-changer. Plus, Patrick and Kevin test a plug-in hybrid that may be the future of plug-in hybrids.

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    56 mins
  • Will The Tesla Robotaxi Flop? + Driving The Volvo EX30

    Will The Tesla Robotaxi Flop? + Driving The Volvo EX30
    May 30 2025
    Patrick finally got to drive his dream cheap EV and, well, he wasn’t impressed. The guys talk about the Volvo EX30 and how it keeps getting slammed by tariffs. Then they share their predictions and questions about the Tesla robotaxi’s launch, which is coming up in June. Finally, General Motors is investing big time in V8 engines. Patrick and Tim explain why that matters.

    During Plus/Minus, they explain how to reserve a new electric DeLorean by buying crypto. Yes, really.

    Further reading: Bloomberg on the Tesla robotaxi launching June 12, General Motors ditches EV motor plan for V8s, and the Volvo EX30 can’t catch a break.

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    53 mins
  • Congress Sledgehammers EVs, Tesla’s Brand Destruction & New Toyota RAV4

    Congress Sledgehammers EVs, Tesla’s Brand Destruction & New Toyota RAV4
    May 23 2025
    Patrick and Tim kick off the show by discussing Toyota’s hybrid-only 2026 Toyota RAV4 and why it’s so huge for getting people into electrified vehicles. They recap Elon Musk’s media tour this week and fact-check his claim that Tesla sales are seeing a major rebound. They also dive into a brand reputation poll that did not turn out great for the EV brand.
    Finally, the guys explain why America’s EV industry is headed for a slowdown thanks to Trump’s tax bill and other policies.
    Further reading:
    • The 2026 RAV4 Hybrid
    • Bloomberg Interview with Elon Musk
    • Axios brand reputation poll
    • Congress Sledgehammers The EV Industry
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    49 mins
  • The Plan To Kill The EV Tax Credit, GM's Cheaper Batteries & Toyota's EV Push

    The Plan To Kill The EV Tax Credit, GM's Cheaper Batteries & Toyota's EV Push
    May 16 2025
    Tim and colleague Suvrat Kothari kick things off by discussing Suvrat's trip to General Motors' battery development center in Michigan. They explain why GM's new LMR batteries could be the key to cheaper electric trucks. Then the guys recap the House's latest move to end the $7,500 tax credit and talk the huge potential impact on the EV industry.

    Finally, they discuss Toyota's onslaught of new electric models and a very strange tweet from the head of the EPA.

    Further reading: GM's new batteries, why cutting the leasing credit would break the EV market, and our coverage of the Toyota bZ, bZ Woodland and C-HR.

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    55 mins
  • We Drove Chinese EVs From BYD & Nio! + Goodbye EV Tax Credit

    We Drove Chinese EVs From BYD & Nio! + Goodbye EV Tax Credit
    May 9 2025
    Patrick and Tim start the show by discussing the potential demise of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. They explain what that means for electric car sales and manufacturing jobs in America.

    Then the guys talk more about Patrick's mind-blowing trip to China. They're joined by InsideEVs Staff Writer Kevin Williams, a Chinese-car expert who helps break down the country's most exciting EV brands. Patrick and Kevin recap driving cars like the shockingly nice, $10,000 BYD Seagull and the luxurious Nio ET9.

    Further reading: Bloomberg story on the EV tax credit, REPEAT Project analysis on the EV tax credit, Kevin's story on dead Chinese car brands, and Patrick's megawatt charging experience and video

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    58 mins
  • How China Got So Good At EVs + Tesla Without Elon Musk?

    How China Got So Good At EVs + Tesla Without Elon Musk?
    May 2 2025
    Patrick just got back from the Shanghai auto show and he's MAD at how behind America's EVs are. He tells Tim all about experiencing China's dominant EVs for the first time, how they compare to Tesla, and why American automakers and consumers are basically screwed.

    The guys also discuss the big news of the week. They explain why it's such a big deal that Tesla's board initiated a search for a CEO to replace Elon Musk, according to The Wall Street Journal. Plus, they talk about why Waymo is teaming up with Toyota to develop self-driving cars.

    Further reading on the Shanghai Auto Show, and the Waymo-Toyota partnership, and Tesla's search for a new CEO.

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    1 hr and 7 mins