Are messy garages hampering EV adoption? A recent article says yes, in fact, they are! We dive into why that might be the case. We also discuss a 3,000hp Yangwang, the Mercedes-AMG GT XX setting records, Porsche Cayenne EV hitting the road, and more!

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SHOW NOTES
Are junk-filled garages hampering EV adoption?: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/08/junk-filled-garages-hurt-ev-sales-as-people-dont-have-room-for-chargers/

3,000hp BYD Yangwang U9 Track Edition sets new EV top speed record: https://electrek.co/2025/08/26/byds-ferrari-slaying-supercar-shatters-ev-speed-record/

Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept sets a bunch of records: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65889576/mercedes-concept-amg-gt-xx-ev-records/

Porsche previews 2026 Cayenne EV: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a65810736/2026-porsche-cayenne-electric-prototype-drive/

RJ Scaringe says it doesn’t take a “huge amount of imagination” to envision an R2 pickup: https://insideevs.com/news/769584/rivian-r2-truck-rj-scaringe/

Tesla offers to re-install turn signal stalk in Highland Model 3s…for a price: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-bringing-back-something-it-took-from-model-3-for-a-price/

This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
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What is the real cost of ownership of an EV? This week, Ed goes through his experience with his 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR+, and he brings the receipts … literally. Has it been a good experience? Would he do it again? Will his next car be a Tesla, or even an EV? Listen to find out!

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SHOW NOTES
Here’s that one link we talked about in this episode: https://youtu.be/yaPZDvXnuxw?si=IFsQEfoAv5_I90nu

This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
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Ford unveils its universal EV platform, but when you consider where these vehicles will be made, it turns out we may be left with no Escape…literally. Also on this week’s podcast, is the Chevy Camaro returning as an EV, could Lucid be doomed, and is Tesla really, really going to mass produce the Semi…finally?

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SHOW NOTES
Ford reveals “Universal EV Platform”: https://www.wired.com/story/fords-answer-to-china-a-completely-new-way-of-making-cars/

GM hints the Camaro is returning…as an EV: https://electrek.co/2025/08/11/chevy-camaro-ev-will-bring-some-serious-muscle/

Is Lucid doomed?: https://www.jalopnik.com/1934644/lucid-trouble-saudis-might-not-rescue/

Tesla claims Semi is going into mass production in 2026: https://www.teslarati.com/elon-musk-reaffirms-tesla-semi-mass-production-in-2026/

This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
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Perhaps Chevrolet’s engineers were so busy trying to drive a Silverado EV 1,000+ miles on a single charge that they never asked whether they should. We discuss that, and propose what would perhaps be a better test for the powerhouse of an EV pickup. Also on this week’s podcast, the new Chevy Bolt is teased, Tesla sales are actually pretty good, and more!

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SHOW NOTES
GM teases spy shots of the ‘27 Chevy Bolt: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65551237/2027-chevy-bolt-teaser/

Chevy engineers top 1,000 miles in a Silverado EV. With some caveats: https://www.newsweek.com/chevy-silverado-just-went-1059-miles-one-fill-2107510

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Adrian Mardell announces retirement after controversial Jaguar re-launch: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/jlr-ceo-adrian-mardell-retires-after-35-years-firm

Tesla Model Y still best-selling EV in Europe by a significant margin: https://cleantechnica.com/2025/08/02/europe-ev-sales-report-tesla-has-1-plus-2-win-in-a-29-ev-share-market/

Tesla Model 3 (not the Model Y) out-sold the Toyota Camry in the first half of 2025, Model Y still the best-selling car in the Golden State:  https://cleantechnica.com/2025/08/03/tesla-still-stands-alone-in-california-ev-market/

Tesla board approves new pay package for Musk following strike down of previous package by Delaware court: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/tesla-approves-share-award-worth-29-billion-ceo-elon-musk-2025-08-04/

Mercedes-Benz shows off new “heritage-inspired” grille design for next-gen EVs: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65576696/mercedes-benz-new-grille-design/

Porsche reconsidering all-EV strategy for Macan: https://www.motor1.com/news/767676/porsche-gas-suv-2028-launch/

Rivian follows Scout in challenging franchise dealerships in Ohio: https://www.theverge.com/news/718186/rivian-ohio-lawsuit-direct-sales-ban

This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy Chevrolet
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The new, more affordable Tesla is coming…and it’s probably going to be a decontented Model Y. Could this generic future car be the next big thing for Tesla? We chew on that topic before discussing Texas-based chip manufacturing, more EV chargers coming to the US, Ferrari testing something unexpected, and more!

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SHOW NOTES
Tesla’s highly anticipated “low-cost” model is in fact a decontented Model Y: https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/2965/teslas-affordable-model-y-leaked-video-and-list-of-changes

Tesla, Samsung ink $16.5 billion chip deal: https://www.reuters.com/business/tesla-samsung-165-billion-supply-deal-may-spur-chipmakers-us-contract-business-2025-07-28/

U.S. on track to add more than 16,000 charging points this year: https://insideevs.com/news/767059/record-ev-charger-deployment-q2-2025/

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra seen at Ferrari’s Maranello headquarters for testing: https://www.carscoops.com/2025/07/ferrari-secretly-studying-worlds-fastest-ev-sedan-behind-closed-doors/

7/28/25: Rich Benoit of “Rich Rebuilds” fame drives a Zeekr 001 FR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTV_4aWRAJI

This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy Tesla
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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Scout Motors is taking the battle to the dealerships in an attempt to get a direct-to-consumer sales model launched. The dealers, as expected, are fighting back with their own claims that Scout is actually VW. Who will win? We don’t know, but we still discuss it on this week’s podcast. Also this week, Tesla opens its drive-in charger, China tackles Europe, and more!

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SHOW NOTES
Scout Motors (division of VW Group) takes gloves off in fight with NADA: https://autos.yahoo.com/articles/scout-motors-doj-letter-urges-171105390.html

Tesla diner opens: https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/2940/tesla-hollywood-diner-opens-a-look-at-the-food-merch-features-and-more-videos

Tesla making a Model YL for China: https://electrek.co/2025/07/16/tesla-announces-model-yl-larger-6-seater-suv-coming-fall/

Tesla gearing up to release extended range Model 3+ in China: https://electrek.co/2025/07/17/tesla-prepares-launch-model-3-plus-800-km-500-miles-range/
Subaru Uncharted: https://insideevs.com/news/766241/2026-subaru-uncharted-ev-crossover-coupe/

BYD’s premium Yangwang brand is coming to Europe: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/byd-primes-bentley-rivalling-yangwang-brand-european-launch

Mercedes-Benz “pausing” production of EQ models due to slow demand: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65450365/mercedes-cuts-eq-pricing-ends-us-production/

EU researchers claim to have developed “self-repairing” batteries: https://batteriesnews.com/self-repairing-batteries-promise-longer-life-and-range-for-electric-cars/

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Episode art courtesy Scout
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Bentley has unveiled its first EV, and it’s interesting. Featuring a blocky design, a ho-hum dashboard, a dog seat, and the ability to tailgate, we’re not sure who the target audience is for this one. Maybe rich rednecks? Also on this week’s podcast, VW halts ID. Buzz imports, Tesla enters India, Lucid unseats Tesla, and more!

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SHOW NOTES
Bentley shows off its EXP 15 EV concept: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/electric-three-door-exp-15-a-dog-bed-future-bentley-unless-you-hate-it

Exports of ID. Buzz to U.S. halted because tariffs: https://www.theautopian.com/wtf-is-going-on-with-the-volkswagen-id-buzz/

Tesla finally officially in India: https://insideevs.com/news/765873/tesla-india-model-y-price/

Lucid Air out-sells Tesla Model S in latest quarterly results: https://electrek.co/2025/07/14/lucid-air-tops-tesla-for-best-selling-luxury-ev-sedan-in-the-us/

Ioniq 6 N is finally here: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65365358/2026-hyundai-ioniq-6-n-revealed/

Mercedes-Benz unveils CLA shooting brake: https://www.motor1.com/news/765814/2026-mercedes-cla-shooting-brake/

GM will build LFP battery packs in Tennessee in conjunction with LG Energy Solution: https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/14/gm-to-challenge-chinas-lfp-monopoly-with-upgraded-battery-factory/

Panasonic opens claimed “world’s largest” battery cell plant in Kansas: https://insideevs.com/news/765796/panasonic-worlds-largest-battery-plant-tesla-kansas/

This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy Bentley
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For good and bad, Rivian’s in the news. From the return of Tank Turn to falling sales numbers and additional investments, Rivian’s on a rollercoaster of an adventure right now. Also in the news, Tesla builds another “world’s largest” supercharger, and this one’s off grid. Plus, Honda backtracks, and more!

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SHOW NOTES
World’s largest Supercharger will be (at least partially) off-grid: https://insideevs.com/news/764997/worlds-largest-tesla-supercharger-project-oasis/

Tesla prototypes send the fanboys into a frenzy: https://electrek.co/2025/07/04/tesla-prototype-sparks-speculation-a-model-y-maybe-slightly-smaller/

Tesla forced to reimburse FSD cost to a Washington Tesla owner: https://share.google/kne4ito2OCgRuFxI8

Honda’s planned “Project 0” large SUV reportedly delayed due to market conditions and “political factors”: https://www.electrive.com/2025/07/07/honda-reportedly-halts-plans-for-large-electric-suv/

Rivian Q2 not so hot: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/rivian-reports-22-fall-quarterly-deliveries-tariffs-hit-demand-2025-07-02/

Rivian gets another $1 billion from VW: https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/02/rivian-receives-the-next-1b-from-volkswagen-as-sales-struggles-continue/

Rivian finally brings Tank Turn to market: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a65252188/2026-rivian-r1t-r1s-quad-motor-drive/

Hagerty’s EV vs ICE video is a great physics lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di68seGJHTU

This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy Rivian
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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Under optimal conditions, anything can happen. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype can smash a Nürburgring record, the Escalade IQ can go more than 600 miles on a charge, and Tesla can deliver a car autonomously. This week’s podcast covers those, plus Toyota knocking Tesla down a rung, and more!

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SHOW NOTES
Toyota RAV4 knocks Model Y off the global sales leader board: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/toyota-rav4-topples-tesla-model-y-as-worlds-best-selling-car

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra tops its own Nürburgring record: https://insideevs.com/news/763959/xiaomi-su7-prototype-ring-record-broken/

Mercedes unveils AMG GT XX prototype, said to preview production EV model aimed at Porsche Taycan: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65182945/mercedes-amg-gt-xx-concept-revealed/

Xiaomi YU7 receives 240,000 orders in first 18 hours on sale: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/shares-chinas-xiaomi-surge-after-launch-electric-vehicle-yu7-2025-06-27/

Tesla claims first autonomous customer delivery: https://www.engadget.com/transportation/tesla-shows-off-its-first-fully-autonomous-delivery-to-convince-us-its-self-driving-cars-work-163805707.html

Cadillac delivers Celestiq VIN 001: https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-340000-cadillac-celestiq-is-officially-out-in-the-wild

Tom Molougney range test on the Escalade IQ at 60 mph: https://youtu.be/HTOB_AwzpxI?si=fz39nenf7TSjliAE

This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy Xiaomi
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Tesla finally made a deadline! Or did it? Yes, autonomous Teslas are driving around Austin by the date promised, but with safety passengers riding shotgun ready to hit the “oh crap” button and back-seat passengers being invite only, is this the future we were promised? In other news, Toyota plans for multiple three-row EV SUVs, the Escalade IQ goes the extra mile, and more!

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SHOW NOTES
Tesla Robotaxi service “officially” launches in Austin, initially available on an invite-only basis: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-officially-launches-robotaxi-service-with-no-driver/

Toyota reportedly planning two three-row EV SUVs for North American market: https://electrek.co/2025/06/24/toyota-tweaks-ev-plans-again-with-two-new-3-row-electric-suvs/

Tom Moloughney tests Escalade IQ. Achieves 482 miles of range: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icrG3KQwSwE

National Electrical Code to require home EVSE installation by professional electricians: https://www.motortrend.com/news/nec-2026-diy-home-ev-charger-install-ban

Senate considering dropping C.A.F.E. standard requirement: https://www.autoblog.com/news/us-senate-might-kill-automotive-fuel-economy-rules

This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy Tesla
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