InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast

By InsideEVs - Electric Vehicle News

Every Friday, InsideEVs journalists Patrick George, Tim Levin and a rotating cast of experts and friends cover the latest news in electric vehicles, autonomous cars, and the high-tech transformation o... more

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January 30, 2026Tesla Kills Model S & X, EV Charging’s Biggest Year Yet, & Scout EREV Update
This week, Patrick and Tim give a proper send-off to the Tesla Model S and Model X, which the company is canceling to make room for more Optimus robot production. Then they recap an astonishing year of growth for America’s EV charging network. Finally, Tim interviewed the CEOs of Slate Auto and Scout Motors this week, and he shares some takeaways.
In Plus/Minus, the guys discuss Tesla’s growing energy business and new Trump tariffs.
The Tesla Model S And X Are Dying Next Quarter To Make Room For Robots
https://insideevs.com/news/785761/tesla-model-s-x-discontinued-2026-earnings/
America’s EV Charging Network Just Had Its Biggest Year Of Growth Ever
https://insideevs.com/news/785615/america-ev-fast-charging-record-2025/
How Much Will Slate's EV Truck Cost? Slate Is Still Figuring That Out.
https://insideevs.com/news/785737/slate-truck-price-discussion-ceo/
Scout Motors EREVs Will 'Most Likely' Arrive Before Pure EVs, CEO Says
https://insideevs.com/news/785636/scout-motors-range-extender/
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January 23, 2026Canada Lets In Chinese EVs, Volvo EX60 Revealed & Tesla FSD Unlocks Cheap Insurance
Canada just struck a deal to reduce its hefty tariffs on China’s cars. Patrick and Tim unpack the consequences—and the backlash to the decision. The guys react to the new Volvo EX60, which looks super impressive with 400 miles of range and 370 kW charging.
Plus, Lemonade is now offering discounted car insurance to Tesla drivers who use Full Self-Driving—and it’s a clear sign that autonomy will eventually disrupt all sorts of businesses.
Canada Just Opened The Door To Cheap Chinese EVs
https://insideevs.com/news/784657/china-ev-tariff-canada/
Volvo EX60 Revealed: 'An End To Range Anxiety', With Next-Generation Seat Belts
https://insideevs.com/news/785050/2027-volvo-ex60-revealed-details/
Tesla FSD Super Users Can Now Get Half-Price Car Insurance
https://insideevs.com/news/785085/test-fsd-lemonade-cost-reduce/
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January 16, 2026 BMW M3 EV Revealed & Robocars At CES + Will EV Sales Crash In 2026?
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January 09, 2026Toyota, Rivian, Slate: The EVs We’re Most Excited For In 2026
2026 will be a very big year for electric cars, with over 30 new ones hitting the road in the coming year. Today, we break down the most exciting entrants and talk about what makes them special. From the Slate truck and Rivian R2 to the new Chevy Bolt and Jeep EREV, there’s something new for everybody.
In Plus/Minus, Tim and guest host Mack Hogan discuss the Sony-Honda Afeela SUV and promising news about solid-state batteries.
Read Mack’s story: Over 20 New EVs Are Coming In 2026. These Are The Seven I'm Most Excited About
https://insideevs.com/news/782572/2026-ev-predictions-best-cars/
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December 26, 2025Tesla, Slate Truck, Waymo: The 10 Biggest EV Stories Of 2025
It was a rollercoaster year in the EV space, full of challenges but also reasons for optimism. This week, Patrick and Tim break down the top 10 biggest stories in EVs, from Tesla’s wild year and the end of EV tax credits to Waymo’s rise and the growth of EV charging.

At the end of the show, the guys offer predictions for what’s next in 2026. See you in two weeks!

America's EV Charging Network Is About To Skyrocket
https://insideevs.com/news/767059/record-ev-charger-deployment-q2-2025/

Over 20 New EVs Are Coming In 2026. These Are The Seven I'm Most Excited About
https://insideevs.com/news/782572/2026-ev-predictions-best-cars/

Waymo's Driverless Taxis Are Going To Even More U.S. Cities. They'll Be In Over 20 Soon
https://insideevs.com/news/779467/waymo-20-cities-robotaxi-expansion/

Why Ford's 'Skunkworks' $30,000 Electric Truck Has To Save The Day Now
https://insideevs.com/news/781973/ford-skunkworks-silicon-valley-evs/

The EV Tax Credit Is Dead. 5 Predictions For What Happens Next
https://insideevs.com/news/774413/ev-tax-credit-predictions-sales/

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December 19, 2025The 5 Best EVs We Drove In 2025 + Ford Kills The F-150 Lightning
This week, we recognize the very best EVs of 2025. The InsideEVs Breakthrough Awards just dropped, and we discuss the pros and cons of each Editors’ Choice pick: the Cadillac Optiq, Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Lucid Gravity and Nissan Leaf.

Plus we debate Ford’s epic EV strategy shift. Was cancelling the F-150 Lightning a good idea? And Patrick recaps his drive in the Mercedes-Benz CLA, one of the hottest EVs launching soon.

Read all out Breakthrough Awards stories here:

Cadillac Optiq: https://insideevs.com/features/781838/cadillac-optiq-luxury-value-breakthrough-finalist/

Tesla Model Y: https://insideevs.com/features/782023/tesla-model-y-2025-breaktrhough/

Lucid Gravity: https://insideevs.com/features/782036/lucid-gravity-breakthrough-awards-2026/

Hyundai Ioniq 5: https://insideevs.com/features/781195/hyundai-ioniq-5-breakthrough-awards/

Nissan Leaf: https://insideevs.com/features/781873/nissan-leaf-breakthrough-ev-of-the-year/

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1h 12min
December 12, 2025 We Talked To Rivian's Head Of Autonomy About The R2, Lidar & Self-Driving Cars
It's a big news week for Rivian! The EV startup announces that the new $45,000 R2 will get lidar, a big step forward for more affordable autonomy. Plus, it gets an in-car AI assistant, and other tweaks are coming to the R1S and R1T. Then Rivian's head of AI, James Philbin, explains how this all works to Patrick and Tim, as if they were children.
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December 05, 2025 BMW iX3, Trump Cuts MPG Rules & Future of Commercial EVs w/ Harbinger Motors
Bust out those skinny jeans because Donald Trump is taking fuel economy rules back to 2013. This week, Patrick and Tim explain why the rollback of CAFE standards won’t actually make your car cheaper. Tim recaps his time in the extremely impressive BMW iX3, and the guys discuss whether it can succeed in the EV slowdown of 2026.

Then Tim speaks with John Harris, cofounder and CEO of Harbinger Motors, about the future of commercial EVs and what automakers are getting wrong about electric cars.

We Drove The BMW iX3: It's BMW's Best Electric Car Ever
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhtrIehnDwE

Trump Promises To Make Cars Cheaper, By Making You Pay More For Gas
https://insideevs.com/news/780761/trump-fuel-efficiency-standards-rollback/

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November 21, 2025Can A Wrangler EV Save Jeep? + Why EV Batteries Last Longer Than You Think | InsideEVs Podcast Ep51
This week, Patrick and Tim break down two big electric debuts: the Porsche Cayenne EV and Jeep Recon. Can an electric sibling to the Wrangler be a hit—even with only 250 miles of range?

Plus, they recap some new research about EV battery health and explain why you shouldn’t worry about replacing the battery in a new EV. And the driverless car space is moving faster than ever, with news this week from Waymo, Zoox and Tesla.

In Plus/Minus, the guys debate whether Tesla should add Apple CarPlay and explain why it’s such a big deal that Xiaomi’s EVs are profitable after less than two years.

Watch our Porsche Cayenne Electric first look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00lgxIK0DvI

The 2026 Jeep Recon Is The Off-Road EV We’ve Been Waiting For
https://insideevs.com/news/779196/2026-jeep-recon-ev-offroad-stellantis/

San Francisco's Latest Robotaxi Has No Steering Wheel Or Pedals. Yes, Really
https://insideevs.com/news/779322/zoox-san-francisco-robotaxi-launch-public-rides/

Most Automakers Lose Money on EVs. How Is Xiaomi Turning a Profit Already?
https://insideevs.com/news/779416/xiaomi-profit-toyota-tesla-xai/

The Facts Are In: You Shouldn't Worry About EV Battery Replacements
https://insideevs.com/news/779210/ev-battery-replacements-data-tesla/

Tesla May Add CarPlay. Here's Why It's A Smart Move
https://insideevs.com/news/778894/tesla-adding-carplay-bloomberg-report/

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November 14, 2025America’s EV Battery Bust, Tesla Execs Quit, & Rivian-VW Updates
This week, Tim is joined by InsideEVs Deputy Editor Mack Hogan. They discuss why there’s way too much capacity to build EV batteries, and what happens next. Tim spent a day with the folks at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies and shares an update on how that joint venture is going. Plus, leaders of Tesla’s Model Y and Cybertruck programs just quit, right after Elon Musk got his $1 trillion pay package.

We Built Too Many EV Battery Factories. Here's What Happens Next
https://insideevs.com/news/778532/battery-capacity-outpacing-demand/

The Rivian-Volkswagen Partnership Will Go Even Further Than We Expected
https://insideevs.com/news/778750/rivian-volkswagen-joint-venture-strong-progress-evs/

The Tesla Cybertruck And Model Y Bosses Both Just Quit
https://insideevs.com/news/778529/tesla-cybertruck-model-y-executives-exit/

Elon Musk Isn't Going Anywhere
https://insideevs.com/news/778231/tesla-shareholder-vote-elon-musk/

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