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One full year after federal EV tax credits vanished, the electric vehicle landscape looks completely different. On this week’s episode of The Plugged-In Podcast, Tim and guest host Suvrat step back to look at the big-picture trends shaping the market: which EVs died off (and which deserved it), how Tesla managed to stay strong, why Toyota is surging, the explosive growth of charging infrastructure, and how EV sales actually seem to be in the early stages of a comeback. 

Plus, in our Plus/Minus segment at the end of the show, we discuss a big Android Auto update that brings native EV route planning to Google Maps, plus an exciting update for the VW ID. Buzz. 

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Further reading: 

EV Sales Rebound To Their Highest Level In A Year
https://insideevs.com/news/811825/ev-sales-q3-2026/ 

Gen 3 EVs Are Coming
https://insideevs.com/features/781390/gen-3-electric-vehicles-report/ 

America Now Has More Than 80,000 Public Fast Charging Ports
https://insideevs.com/news/811678/us-ev-charging-growth-q3-2026/ 

The Next VW ID. Buzz Could Get More Tech And A Lower Price Tag
https://insideevs.com/news/811821/second-generation-vw-id-buzz/

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Is Jaguar’s radical rebrand genius? Or madness? On this week’s episode of The Plugged-In Podcast, we react to the reveal of Jaguar’s controversial Type 01 grand tourer. The design is impossible to ignore, but can this car and all-electric pivot save Jaguar? 

Plus, is Kia about to dominate the affordable EV segment? Tim reports back from his first drive in the brand-new Kia EV3. With its impressive range, aggressive pricing, and appealing design, is it better than the Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf? Tim thinks so. 

Plus, we tackle a listener question: Will the surge of electric cars actually crash or overwhelm the U.S. electrical grid?

Also on this week's episode:

Kia EV3 First Drive Review: The Best Cheap EV SUV Yet?
https://insideevs.com/reviews/810861/kia-ev3-review-drive-best-affordable-ev/

Jaguar Type 01 Revealed
https://insideevs.com/news/810839/jaguar-type-01-launch-ev/

Tesla Model 3 Or Model Y Can Now Power Your Home
https://insideevs.com/news/810989/tesla-model-y-model-3-home-backup-powershare/

Lucid Production Plunges As EV Maker Clears Inventory
https://insideevs.com/news/810884/lucid-sales-production-q3-2026/

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BMW’s next-generation electric sedan gets up to 468 miles of range on a single charge. But will it sell? On this week’s episode of The Plugged-In Podcast, Mack and Tim break down the mind-blowing specs for the all-new BMW i3—a car that promises more range than every Tesla on the market today. They react to its pricing and discuss whether it’ll be a hit during a tough time for electrification. 

Plus, we dive into the massive federal CAFE fuel economy rollback. What do far lower MPG targets mean for automakers, buyers, and the broader timeline for EV adoption? 

Also on this week's episode:

The BMW i3’s 468-Mile Range Demolishes Every Tesla https://insideevs.com/news/810281/bmw-i3-us-specs-revealed/

America's Clean Car Retreat Is Complete. The World Will Move On
https://insideevs.com/features/809886/us-fuel-economy-standards-rollback/

35,000 Cars: Now We Know How 'Limited' The Chevy Bolt's Run May Be
https://insideevs.com/news/810063/gm-35000-chevy-bolt-production-report/

Ionna Has Doubled Its Charging Network This Year. It's Not Slowing Down
https://insideevs.com/news/810062/ionna-doubled-in-size/

Tesla Patents 'Electric Fan Car' Weeks Before Roadster Reveal
https://insideevs.com/news/809920/tesla-roadster-reveal-event-delayed-october-15/

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Is the long-delayed Tesla Roadster finally happening? On this episode of The Plugged-In Podcast, Mack and Tim react to Tesla’s surprise announcement setting an official October 1 unveil date—almost a decade after the concept first debuted. We break down what to expect and whether it’s for real this time. 

Plus, we’re joined by Tiya Gordon, cofounder of the Brooklyn-based charging company It’s Electric, to talk about their major new contract with New York City to install hundreds of curbside EV chargers—and how street-level charging is solving the apartment-dweller dilemma.

Also on this week's show:

READ MORE:
2027 Mercedes GLC 400 Electric Review: The Best Mercedes EV Ever
https://insideevs.com/reviews/808381/mercedes-glc/ 

Tesla Confirms Next-Generation Roadster Reveal On October 1
https://insideevs.com/news/808054/tesla-roadster-ev-october-2026-reveal/ 

2028 Volvo XC60 And XC90 Plug-In Hybrids Get A Massive EV Range Boost
https://insideevs.com/news/807862/2028-volvo-xc60-xc90-long-range-plug-in-hybrid/ 

New York City Is Getting 700 EV Chargers Right On The Curb
https://insideevs.com/news/808264/new-york-ev-charging-its-electric-curbside/ 

Volkswagen Just Unveiled The Most Efficient EV Ever Tested
https://insideevs.com/news/808168/volkswagen-mission-efficiency-concept-range-charging-test/ 

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The Jeep Recon is here. With removable doors, chunky tires, and a charming look, does the first real Jeep EV hold a candle to the Wrangler? In some ways, the EV comes out on top.

On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast, the guys discuss Mack’s first impressions of the Recon after driving it both on- and off-road. They also break down the Tesla Cybercab’s long-awaited launch, what we learned last week, and the big questions that still stick out. They also recap the brutal letter Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent to Ford CEO Jim Farley about its ties to Chinese companies. 

Plus, Mack takes his first ride in Waymo’s new Ojai robotaxi in San Diego, and we drool over the wild SkyNomad N90 Max Studio, an SUV designed to double as a tiny apartment.

READ MORE:

The All-Electric Jeep Recon Beats The Wrangler In One Key Way. But It's Still Flawed.
https://insideevs.com/reviews/807485/jeep-recon-moab-first-drive/

'Deeply Alarmed': Trump Administration Slams Ford's Deal With Chinese Battery Company https://insideevs.com/news/807596/ford-china-trump-administration-catl/ 

Tesla’s Cybercab Is Finally Giving Paid Robotaxi Rides. Here’s What It Can And Can’t Do
https://insideevs.com/news/807174/tesla-cybercab-paid-robotaxi-rides-austin/

This Electric Camper SUV Has Heated Floors, A Loft, And Built-In Storage. See The SkyNomad N90 Max Studio.
https://insideevs.com/news/807526/skynomad-n90-max-studio-camper/

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How long do electric vehicle batteries really last in the real world? This week on The Plugged-In Podcast, Mack and Tim break down a massive new study analyzing over 500,000 EV battery health tests—and the data reveals a clear picture of long-term degradation, plus how specific EVs like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Tesla Model Y hold up after around 100,000 miles. 

Plus, we dive into:

EVs Hit A Record 98.7% Market Share In Norway. These Are The Top Sellers

https://insideevs.com/news/806799/norway-ev-sales-98-percent/ 

Nissan's 'Home Run' Hybrid SUV Arrives In November To Rival Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V

https://insideevs.com/news/806636/nissan-rogue-epower-hybrid-suv-launch-america/ 

This Study Covered 500,000 EV Batteries. Some Models Aged Much Better Than Others. https://insideevs.com/news/806798/ev-battery-aging-study-2026/

Waymo's Newest City Brings Its Biggest Challenge Yet: Rides In The Snow 

https://insideevs.com/news/806758/waymo-denver-san-diego-tampa-launch-day/

I Drove The $138,000 Range Rover Electric Off-Road. It Was Exceptional

https://insideevs.com/news/806401/range-rover-electric-specs-drive/