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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.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 5 min
Latest: 10 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

175: Volkswagen Ditches ID.4 — Meet ID. Tiguan, its Replacement

In this episode: ● Volkswagen's ID. Tiguan arrives to replace the ID.4 ● Jaguar's Type 01 debuts with up to 400 miles of range ● BMW iX4 debuts at $66,200, and the iX3 and iX4 share a 603-hp M60 powertrain ● Q3 EV sales: how the US stacks up against Europe and China ● Much much more Get pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevlo Host: Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric With Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick Cohost: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ |…

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E174 · 2 Oct 2026 · 59 min
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 more Get pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevlo Host: Martyn Lee from ev.news https://www.ev.news/ Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric With Domenick…
E173 · 25 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
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 more Get pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevlo Special guest this week: Andrew Lambrecht of Ever Cars https://evercars.com/ Host: Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric With Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ |…
E172 · 23 Sep 2026 · 40 min
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 Alberta at −40°, and Andy wants a Prius V replacement that can haul an upright bass, sound gear and a 60-lb dog through Sierra snow. Domenick is joined by Andrew Lambrecht from EverCars and Max…
E171 · 18 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
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 more Get pre-approved for your EV loan at Clean Energy CU: https://sl.cleanenergycu.org/cevlo Special guest this week: Jaan Juurikas, founder and producer of EVwire.com Host: Martyn Lee from ev.news https://www.ev.news/ Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | / stateofchargewithtommoloughney Domenick Yoney…
E170 · 11 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
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 more Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick…
E169 · 4 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
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 more Special guest this week: Mark Rainford from Inside China Auto https://www.youtube.com/@InsideChinaAuto Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from…
E168 · 2 Sep 2026 · 47 min
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: the actual sales numbers, the affordability paradox (cheap EVs exist and still aren't selling), and the real — and more complicated than you'd think — political split in EV adoption. Guests: 🔋…
E167 · 28 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
167: Santa Fe EREV Leads Hyundai's US Push, Europe Bets on BEVs
Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded In 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 more Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick…
E166 · 21 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
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 more Special guest this week: Jordan Schiefer from Kelly Blue Book https://www.youtube.com/@kbb Thank you for your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/batteriesincluded Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick…
E165 · 14 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
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!
E164 · 12 Aug 2026 · 38 min
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
E163 · 7 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
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 Superchargers Our special guest this week is Greg Prokopenko from YouTube’s Simply Gregster EV
E162 · 31 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
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
E161 · 17 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
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 law Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
E160 · 10 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
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 revealed Cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
E159 · 8 Jul 2026 · 49 min
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
E158 · 3 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
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
E157 · 1 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
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 roads Our guests this week are Andrew Lambrecht from Ever Cars and Dave Conner from YouTube's Out of Spec Dave
E156 · 26 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
156: Slate is America's Cheapest EV Truck: No One Will Buy the Base
In this episode: Slate reveals official truck price, opens orders Lucid cuts large chunk of employees. Again. Rivian kills cheapest R1 trims Much, much more! Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
E155 · 24 Jun 2026 · 40 min
155: The $19k 2023 Subaru Solterra: An EV Deal We Didn't Expect To Find
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 family of four wants an EV for their secondary car Our guests this week are Andrew Lambrecht from Ever Cars and Dave Conner from Out of Spec Dave on YouTube
E154 · 19 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
154: Porsche Taycan Gains Virtual Gears and a Bigger Battery, Loses US Wagons
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!
E153 · 17 Jun 2026 · 36 min
153: Audi e-Tron Bargains And The Motor Problem You Can’t Ignore
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 highly depreciated German EV • Finding an electric pickup truck with decent range for Dale
E152 · 12 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
152: Rivian R2 Road Tested: The New Face Of EVs In America
In this episode: We drive the new Rivian R2 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback reveal GM launches Energy Pass And much, much more!
E151 · 9 Jun 2026 · 39 min
151: GM Empowers EV Drivers: Energy Pass Unveiled & Free V2G Upgrades!
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 storage. Now, he's back to update us on the evolution of GM's energy ecosystem. In this special mid-week edition of the podcast, Domenick Yoney and Tom Moloughney sit down with Aseem to discuss the real-world challenges and new solutions for EV owners today and what's on the way. We talk about the vehicle-to-grid enablement for GM cars to happen with an over-the-air update. We also tackle the critical issue of EV education at the dealership level and…
E150 · 5 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
150: Electrify America Drops the Wallet: Your Trapped Cash Is Finally Free
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 balloon? • much, much more Tune in and get up to speed! 🚗⚡️🏁 Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick…
E149 · 29 May 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
149: Ferrari Luce Launches To Everyone’s Disgust
In this episode: • Ferrari Luce launches and no one like it • Driving across America in a 2027 Chevy Bolt • Walmart’s monster charging network takes shape • much, much more! Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
E148 · 21 May 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
148: We Drive Volvo EX60: How Swede It is!
This week, with special guest Alex Bessinger: • We drive Volvo EX60, • Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé launches • Rivian R2 configurator is live • much much more! Regular cohosts: Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios https://outofspecstudios.com/ Martyn Lee from EV News Daily https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick
E147 · 15 May 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
147: Lexus TZ Brings Extra Level Of Cushiness To Highlander
In this episode: • The Lexus TZ 3-row electric SUV makes its debut • The Tesla Semi battery sizes revealed • The best Chinese EVs in Europe • And much, much more!
E146 · 13 May 2026 · 37 min
146: The Best EV Cruiser to Replace a Toyota Avalon for Under $25k
Battery Bargains is back! It's been some time, but we are back to help you shortcut the search for your perfect electric vehicle. In Episode 55, we’re hunting down incredible value in the used market and answering your specific EV buying questions: The Avalon Successor: What do you buy when your 2004 Toyota Avalon finally reaches the end of the road? We find a "basically new" electric cruiser with 300+ miles of range and ultra-fast charging for under $25,000. Tesla Software Alternatives: A Mustang Mach-E owner loves their car but misses the Tesla tech. We look at the best software-forward…

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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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Typical length: 1 hr 5 min
Latest episode: 10 Oct 2026
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