Patrick and Tim kick things off by recapping Tesla’s biggest news in years: The Robotaxi is finally here. Kind of. They share what they think about Tesla’s autonomous taxi pilot so far and the big questions Tesla still needs to answer.  Then they explain why Ford’s LFP battery plant is caught up in controversy—and why bringing LFP battery production to America is so critical.

Finally, the guys talk about America’s cheapest EVs and Patrick’s new least favorite car.

Further reading: Tesla Robotaxi first impressions; Ford’s LFP plant takes shape, the Chevy Equinox EV is our EV of 2024.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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On today's show, staff writer Suvrat Kothari joins Tim to discuss Slate’s new cheap EV! Tim checked out the truck in person and learned all about America's newest car startup. Next, Suvrat gives us the skinny on China's latest battery breakthrough from CATL. And finally, the guys discuss Tesla’s abysmal earnings and how the long-awaited cheap Tesla has been delayed again.

Check out our coverage of the Slate EV, CATL's fast-charging battery, its sodium-ion pack, Tesla's affordable models and the automaker's disappointing Q1 results. 

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