InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast

This week, Patrick and Tim sit down with Alan Clarke, the head of Ford’s skunkworks EV program that’s developing its next-generation EV platform. They discuss the brand’s upcoming $30,000 EV pickup, why it chose to start with a truck, what Alan learned from Tesla that he’s bringing to Ford, and why the pickup will get LFP battery cells. 
Stay tuned for Plus/Minus, in which Tim talks about Toyota and Patrick bids farewell to InsideEVs. Don’t worry — the podcast will continue with a new cohost, InsideEVs Deputy Editor Mack Hogan. 
Ford's $30,000 Electric Truck Platform: We Have A Lot More Details
https://insideevs.com/features/787450/ford-uev-platform-details/ 
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Patrick was among the first people outside of Rivian to drive the R2. He tells us what he thought about Rivian’s upcoming SUV in the flesh, from its 650+ horsepower to its new user interface. The guys also discuss the 2027 Toyota Highlander, which was revealed this week and will only be available as an EV. Tim saw it in person and explains why it’s a big deal for the electric space. 
In Plus/Minus, Patrick and Tim talk about the EPA’s war on climate science and Stellantis’ $26 billion EV write-off. 
Read/watch Patrick’s review of the Rivian R2
https://insideevs.com/reviews/786814/rivian-r2-prototype-first-drive/ 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0iJXfooaws 
2027 Toyota Highlander: An American-Made, 320-Mile Electric Three-Row SUV
https://insideevs.com/news/786882/2027-toyota-highlander-ev-suv-specs-charging/ 
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China has banned hidden, pop-out door handles like you find on Teslas, and Patrick is thrilled. He and Tim explain why regulators are cracking down globally on electronic door handles. Then the guys explore reporting of a potential partnership between Ford and China’s Geely Group. Finally, Tim spent the day at QuantumScape’s headquarters and saw the future of solid-state battery production. 
In Plus/Minus, the guys chat about the new BMW i3 sedan and Patrick’s impressions of the very strange Polestar 4. 
Reuters story on Ford/Geely talks: 
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-geely-talks-manufacturing-technology-partnership-sources-say-2026-02-04/ 
China Just Banned One Of The Most Controversial Car Features Ever
https://insideevs.com/news/786170/china-ev-door-handles-banned/ 
BMW's Most Important Electric Car Is One Big Step Closer To Your Driveway
https://insideevs.com/news/786373/bmw-i3-production-start-munich/ 
Patrick’s review of the Polestar 4, “America’s weirdest EV”
https://insideevs.com/reviews/786314/2026-polestar-4-review/ 
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China has banned hidden, pop-out door handles like you find on Teslas, and Patrick is thrilled. He and Tim explain why regulators are cracking down globally on electronic door handles. Then the guys explore reporting of a potential partnership between Ford and China’s Geely Group. Finally, Tim spent the day at QuantumScape’s headquarters and saw the future of solid-state battery production. 
In Plus/Minus, the guys chat about the new BMW i3 sedan and Patrick’s impressions of the very strange Polestar 4. 
Reuters story on Ford/Geely talks: 
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-geely-talks-manufacturing-technology-partnership-sources-say-2026-02-04/ 
China Just Banned One Of The Most Controversial Car Features Ever
https://insideevs.com/news/786170/china-ev-door-handles-banned/ 
BMW's Most Important Electric Car Is One Big Step Closer To Your Driveway
https://insideevs.com/news/786373/bmw-i3-production-start-munich/ 
Patrick’s review of the Polestar 4, “America’s weirdest EV”
https://insideevs.com/reviews/786314/2026-polestar-4-review/ 
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