Episode Description:

In this episode of Kilowatt, we cover a variety of EV news and updates. Lucid Air owners can now enjoy Android Auto, while Rivian introduces the Maximus drive unit for its upcoming R2 and R3 vehicles. NIO is making moves in Europe with its economy Firefly brand and expansion into seven new countries. We delve into vehicle depreciation stats, revealing how EVs compare to gas-powered counterparts over five years. Chevrolet’s Equinox EV impresses with strong Q1 sales, and Tesla faces scrutiny over unsold inventory and a legal battle involving a former Optimus engineer. We wrap up with Cars.com’s 2025 American-Made Index, highlighting Tesla’s dominance at the top.

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News Links:

• Tesla dominates Cars.com's Made in America Index

• Cars.com 2025 American-Made Index

• NIO Expands into 7 More European Markets

• Tesla Sues Former Optimus Engineer

• Tesla Inventory Overflowing Across the U.S.

• Firefly Likely Coming to UK in October

• Chevy Equinox EV Selling Like Hotcakes

• Rivian R2 Details Unveiled

• Lucid Finally Adds Android Auto

• EVs Depreciate 30% Faster Than Gas Cars

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