This week, Tim and guest host Suvrat break down Lucid’s entry into the robotaxi space. Uber agreed to invest $300 million into the EV startup and buy 20,000 of its Gravity SUVs. Then the guys recap a ton of battery news that dropped this week, including GM’s new LFP plant and why it matters.

Finally, Tim sits down with Stephanie Valdez Streaty, Director of Industry Insights at Cox Automotive, to unpack a rocky quarter for EV sales in the U.S. Tesla is way down, GM is way up, and everybody else is somewhere in the middle.

Further reading: Lucid teams up with Uber and Nuro for robotaxis, Panasonic opens a huge battery plant in Kansas, GM goes all-in on affordable LFP batteries, and GM and Redwood Materials sign a deal to reuse EV batteries.

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Patrick and Tim talk about the fallout of the EV tax credit ending for one particular automaker: Slate. The new startup planned to sell its bare-bones electric pickup for under $20,000 after federal incentives starting in 2026. So what’s next for this company?

Then the guys recap InsideEVs’ recent talk with Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe, who had some harsh words for the legacy auto industry and its stance on EVs. Finally, they discuss used electric cars and why you probably shouldn’t worry about buying one with high mileage. Battery degradation just isn’t that big an issue, studies suggest.

Further reading: End of the EV tax credit hits the $20,000 Slate truck, Rivian CEO says automakers just want EVs to “go away,” RSEV study on battery degradation, comparison of a high-mileage and low-mileage Tesla Model 3

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We’re off for the July 4 holiday, so we’re bringing you a very exciting interview about this moment in EVs, recorded June 27.

Our guest this week is Ben Prochazka, the Executive Director of the Electrification Coalition, a nonprofit organization working to accelerate transportation decarbonization in the United States.

Ben helps break down the state of EV adoption in America, the increasing politicization of electric cars, the policy landscape that’s currently under threat, the importance of electrifying America’s commercial fleets and a whole lot more. We also talk about what's going right in the EV space and reasons to be optimistic.

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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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