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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:

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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.

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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/ 

Many EV startups have failed. But Telo thinks it can succeed.

On this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast, Mack sits down with Jason Marks and Forrest North, the co-founders of Telo Trucks. Their first product, the MT1, is set to arrive later this year, albeit in small numbers.

The micro-truck promises the bed length of a Toyota Tacoma in an overall footprint that’s only as long as a two-door Mini Cooper. Despite that, Telo says the MT1 will offer up to 350 miles of range, around 500 horsepower, and 400 kW charging.

Is this company the real deal? You’ll have to watch to find out.

Telo's Tiny Electric Truck Moves Closer To Reality With An Important New Partner
https://insideevs.com/news/798776/telo-mt1-production-update-partnership/ 

Telo Says Its Tiny EV Truck Can Tow More Than A Base Ford F-150
https://insideevs.com/news/803579/telo-tiny-ev-pickup-tow-capacity-update/ 

Slate Vs. Telo: How The EV Truck Startups Stack Up
https://insideevs.com/reviews/758472/slate-vs-telo-ev-truck/ 

The Telo MT1 May Be Tiny, But It's Still Built For Hard Work
https://insideevs.com/news/757997/telo-mt1-350-miles-japan-kei-trucks/

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Ford just revealed the price and name of its brand-new affordable electric pickup truck coming next year. The Ford Fathom starts at under $30,000, but can Ford’s new Universal Production System beat out cheap EV competitors like the Slate Truck?

Plus, Tim and Suvrat break down Slate’s first drives, Lucid’s major $1.4B operational reset (and delay of the Cosmos EV), and why BMW is putting Spider-Man ads directly inside its cars.

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Are autonomous vehicles actually safer than human drivers? On this week’s episode of the Plugged-In Podcast, Mack and Tim break down new research that reveals two things: Waymos crash less than human drivers, but autonomous vehicle crash data has big limitations. 

Plus, early drive reviews are in for the Ferrari Luce EV, and they might shut up the haters. This thing seems to drive just like a Ferrari should. And real-world range and charging metrics for the Rivian R2 are finally emerging now that deliveries are underway. How does it stack up to the Tesla Model Y Performance?

We also check out a game-changing battery from FAW that charges at mind-blowing speeds, and take a look at a new J.D. Power study showing EV drivers are significantly happier with their vehicles than gas car owners.

Ferrari Luce Reviews Are In And Sorry, But It Actually Seems Pretty Great https://insideevs.com/news/803144/ferrari-luce-reviews-are-good/

The Rivian R2 Is A Charging Beast. But It's 'Just Fine' At Road Trippinghttps://insideevs.com/news/802873/rivian-r2-charging-test/

Out of Spec & RivianTrackr’s Rivian R2 range test: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ar417CfeuA 

Hybrids And Gas Cars Don't Make People As Happy As EVs Do: Study https://insideevs.com/news/802719/ev-buyers-happy-jd-power-survey/

This Chinese Automaker Just Beat BYD With An EV Battery That Recharges In 8 Minutes
https://insideevs.com/news/803094/hongqi-four-minute-charging-test/

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