InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast

Tesla’s new “more affordable models” are here. But they’re not actually new, and not that cheap. In this episode, Patrick and Tim break down the Model 3 Standard and Model Y Standard. They dig into what these cars are missing, what’s good about them, and whether they’re a good deal or not. 

Then Albert Gore, executive director of the Zero Emission Transportation Association, joins the show to chat about how America’s battery makers and EV brands are grappling with this current moment. 

In Plus/Minus, they discuss GM’s controversial EV tax credit play and Patrick’s impressions of the Lucid Gravity. 

Even Tesla Fans Are Slamming Its Hyped-Up Cheaper EVs
https://insideevs.com/news/775115/tesla-model-y-affordable-trash/ 

Tesla's New Cheap Models Drop Autopilot's Lane Centering
https://insideevs.com/news/775001/tesla-model-3-y-autosteer/

2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard: This Is It
https://insideevs.com/news/775007/tesla-model-3-standard/ 

2026 Tesla Model Y Standard: This Is It
https://insideevs.com/news/774980/2026-tesla-model-y-standard-affordable-ev/ 

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Hydrogen-powered cars have never quite gotten off the ground. But BMW thinks the new iX5 Hydrogen coming in 2028 can change that.

On this special episode of the InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast, brought to you in partnership with BMW, Patrick and Tim sit down with Dr. Michael Rath, the automaker’s VP of hydrogen vehicles.

They discuss the history of hydrogen-powered cars—from BMW’s first effort in the 1970s to its 12-cylinder engine that ran on liquified hydrogen to the iX5 Hydrogen going on sale soon. Dr. Rath explains why BMW is still betting big on hydrogen as a zero-emission option for people who can’t conveniently charge a conventional battery-powered EV.

The guys also ask about the challenges facing hydrogen fuel-cell EVs. What would it take to build out hydrogen fueling infrastructure in a major way? Will fuel-cell EVs ever be as popular as battery-powered ones? Are commercial vehicles the best application for this technology?

Stick around for this fascinating conversation about the future of BMW’s hydrogen-vehicle efforts.

Electric-vehicle tax credits are dead, and if you didn’t act fast, you’ll pay more than you would have a few months ago. Or so we thought! Car companies like Ford, General Motors and Hyundai are here for you, offering discounts, deals and price cuts on their most popular EVs. But for how long? 

Meanwhile, Porsche tells us why the new Cayenne Electric will be much more than just a bigger version of the new Macan. It’s going to be a high-tech flagship that reinvents the user experience, and rethinks how EV batteries are assembled. 

Finally, Patrick and Tim interview Elaine Buckberg, Senior Fellow at Harvard University’s Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability and former Chief Economist of General Motors, about what’s next in the EV market. 

Ford's EV sales had a record quarter
https://insideevs.com/news/774426/ford-ev-sales-q3-2025/

GM has already sold more EVs in 2025 than in all of 2024
https://insideevs.com/news/774389/gm-ev-sales-q3-2025/

The EV Tax Credit is dead. What's next?
https://insideevs.com/news/774413/ev-tax-credit-predictions-sales/

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That whole EV thing was fun while it lasted, right? America is going back to gas, as electric models from the Acura ZDX to the Nissan Ariya hit the chopping block. Patrick and Tim break down how we got to this moment, and why electric cars are here to stay. 

Plus, BMW announced the iX5 Hydrogen, hitting the market in 2028, and Volvo is trying to put the EX90’s software headaches behind it. 

In Plus/Minus, the guys discuss how the Yangwang U9 became the world’s fastest car and Warren Buffett’s big BYD investment. 

Automotive News on the end of the EV tax credit: 
https://www.autonews.com/ev/an-ev-tax-credit-impact-preview-0924/?utm_id=gfta-ur-250925&share-code=CHVO5P4255DBVPYFSYWDJNCBG4&user_id=4542845&customer_secondary_source=aac_articleGifting 

BMW Is Still Betting On Hydrogen SUVs
https://insideevs.com/news/773027/bmw-ix5-fuel-cell-2028/ 

'A Dumpster Fire Inside A Train Wreck:' Why Volvo Is Replacing Every EX90's Central Computer
https://insideevs.com/news/773202/volvo-ex90-software-issues/ 

A BYD EV Is Now The Fastest Car In The World
https://insideevs.com/news/773037/byd-yangwang-u9-extreme-fastest-car-world/

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The great EV pullback has begun. And the latest casualty is Ram’s electric pickup truck. Patrick and Tim debate whether canceling the 1500 REV was the right move—and whether the brand’s gas-powered EREV pickup can pick up the slack. 

Plus, U.S. regulators opened an investigation into whether Tesla’s electronic door handles are defective after a bombshell report. Tesla design chief Franz von Holzhausen even commented on the news, teasing a door-release redesign. 

To close out the show, Tim speaks with Joe Cohen, co-founder and CEO of Infinite Machine, a New York City-based micromobility company making some stunning and high-tech two-wheelers: P1 and the Olto. Joe talks about what made him start a mobility company, what’s wrong with today’s e-bikes and why it’s so important to get people out of cars. 

Bloomberg investigation into Tesla door handles
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-tesla-dangerous-doors/ 

Ram Has Canceled Its Electric Pickup Truck
https://insideevs.com/news/772186/ram-1500-rev-dead/

Ram Killed Its Electric Truck. That's The Smartest Thing It's Done In Years
https://insideevs.com/features/772485/why-ram-killed-its-electric-truck/ 

Tim’s Take On The Infinite Machine Olto
https://insideevs.com/news/762597/infinite-machine-olto-electric-bike/

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Patrick just got back from IAA Mobility, Europe’s biggest auto show. We run through the expo’s biggest EV reveals, including the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ technology. Both are next-gen efforts with 400 miles of range, super-fast charging and way better tech than before. 

But are they enough to stand up to the flood of Chinese cars hitting Europe? BYD, GAC, Xpeng, CATL and more had major announcements at the show, proving that these Chinese firms aren’t messing around. 

In Plus/Minus, we recap Patrick’s Polestar 5 drive and chat about solid-state batteries. 

The New BMW iX3 Gets On Rivian And Tesla's Level To Battle China's EVs
https://insideevs.com/news/771106/bmw-ix3-preview-video-iaa-munich/ 

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV: A 440-Mile Electric Do-Over With 'Multi-Agent' AI
https://insideevs.com/news/771403/mercedes-glc-ev-reveal/ 

Volkswagen Is Finally Headed In The Right Direction
https://insideevs.com/features/771608/volkswagen-headed-in-the-right-direction/ 

'This Model Does Not Work Anymore': Volkswagen Group CEO Gets Candid On EVs And Future Plans
https://insideevs.com/news/771546/volkswagen-ceo-blume-interview-iaa-munich/ 

'This Is Game-Changing': BYD Brings EV Production, Megawatt Charging To Europe
https://insideevs.com/news/771756/byd-iaa-megawatt-europe-seal/ 

New CATL EV Battery Tech Lasts 600,000 Miles, Charges In 10 Minutes
https://insideevs.com/news/771621/catl-lfp-battery-charging-degradation/ 

First Drive: The Polestar 5 Isn't Just A Porsche Taycan Fighter. It's Even More Interesting
https://insideevs.com/reviews/770315/polestar-5-first-drive-prototytpe/ 

This New Solid-State EV Battery Charges Quicker Than Getting Gas
https://insideevs.com/news/771520/rimac-solid-state-battery-specs/ 

A Solid-State Battery Mercedes EQS Went 749 Miles On A Charge. It Still Had Range Left
https://insideevs.com/news/771682/mercedes-eqs-solid-state-range-over-700-miles/ 

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Tesla’s “Master Plan Part IV” dropped this week, filled with vague notions about “sustainable abundance” and lacking the concrete goals of Tesla’s prior mission statements. Patrick and Tim break down what it says about Tesla right now—and whether the X post was written by Grok.

Then, they discuss August’s EV surge, led by GM and fueled by expiring tax credits. Plus, InsideEVs Staff Writer Kevin Williams joins the show to talk about his tour of Slate Auto’s upcoming factory and his chat with its CCO. In Plus/Minus, the guys gas up Audi’s stunning electric concept car.

Tesla's New 'Master Plan 4' Puts EVs On The Backburner
https://insideevs.com/news/770810/tesla-master-plan-part-4/

Tesla Master Plan 4 Teases Possible Cybervan, Cyber-SUV
https://insideevs.com/news/770897/tesla-cybertruck-additional-designs-leaked/

General Motors Knows Its EV Party Won't Last
https://insideevs.com/news/770950/gm-ev-sales-record-august/

Slate Says Some People Will Still Get Its Truck For Under $20,000. Here's How
https://insideevs.com/news/770963/slate-truck-state-tax-incentive/

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Another day, another car company scaling back plans for the future. But is that the right move? On today’s show, Patrick and Tim discuss the news that Stellantis is shelving its hands-off, eyes-off driver assistance program. The company has been a laggard on EVs, but it’s also dealing with a lot of other problems right now. Plus, Porsche is scrapping plans to manufacture its own EV batteries as demand for electric cars slumps. And it’s not the only one.

Stick around for Patrick’s chat with longtime auto journalist Dave Undercoffler. Dave is now the editor-in-chief at Autolist and head of consumer insights at CarGurus, and he has a ton of interesting insights into the car market these days and how to get a great deal on an EV.

Further reading: Stellantis shelves L3 plans; Porsche cancels battery manufacturing

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This week, we sit down for a fascinating conversation with Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe. RJ takes us back to the startup's origins in 2009 and talks about what he’s working on next, like the R2, R3, R4 and R5.

He breaks down how AI is revolutionizing self-driving technology and explains where he sees battery tech going next. We chat about the looming threat of Chinese EVs, why America needs more great electric cars that aren't Teslas and how policy shifts will reshape the U.S. EV landscape for years to come.

Further Reading: Rivian CEO On What’s Holding Back EVs In The U.S., Rivian R2 Live Deep-Dive Impressions: It's Going To Be A Hit, Rivian, Lucid And Slate Face A Tough Road Ahead

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This week, Ford announced its next "Model T moment"—a whole new assembly process and "universal EV platform" that it promises will revolutionize the industry. Staff Writer Suvrat Kothari traveled to Kentucky for the reveal, and the boys discuss his findings, including everything we know about Ford's upcoming $30,000 EV truck.

Next, Tim and Patrick talk about EV adoption rates around the world, and how they compare to the U.S. And finally, America's federal EV charging program is BACK! Patrick and Tim break down what that means for this critical industry.

Further reading: Ford's $30k EV Bet & the "Model T" Moment to Revolutionize Manufacturing, EV Public Charging is Finally Working Like it Should, America's Federal EV Charger Funding Isn't Dead After All
 
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