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Is Jaguar’s radical rebrand genius? Or madness? On this week’s episode of The Plugged-In Podcast, we react to the reveal of Jaguar’s controversial Type 01 grand tourer. The design is impossible to ignore, but can this car and all-electric pivot save Jaguar? 
Plus, is Kia about to dominate the affordable EV segment? Tim reports back from his first drive in the brand-new Kia EV3. With its impressive range, aggressive pricing, and appealing design, is it better than the Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf? Tim thinks so. 
Plus, we tackle a listener question: Will the surge of electric cars actually crash or overwhelm the U.S. electrical grid?
Also on this week's episode:

Tesla Powershare Expands: Tesla officially rolled out Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) power capabilities to the Model 3 and Model Y. 

Lucid’s Q3 Production Dip: Lucid has slashed production to better meet demand. What it all means. 

Kia EV3 First Drive Review: The Best Cheap EV SUV Yet?
https://insideevs.com/reviews/810861/kia-ev3-review-drive-best-affordable-ev/

Jaguar Type 01 Revealed
https://insideevs.com/news/810839/jaguar-type-01-launch-ev/
Tesla Model 3 Or Model Y Can Now Power Your Home
https://insideevs.com/news/810989/tesla-model-y-model-3-home-backup-powershare/

Lucid Production Plunges As EV Maker Clears Inventory
https://insideevs.com/news/810884/lucid-sales-production-q3-2026/
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BMW’s next-generation electric sedan gets up to 468 miles of range on a single charge. But will it sell? On this week’s episode of The Plugged-In Podcast, Mack and Tim break down the mind-blowing specs for the all-new BMW i3—a car that promises more range than every Tesla on the market today. They react to its pricing and discuss whether it’ll be a hit during a tough time for electrification. 
Plus, we dive into the massive federal CAFE fuel economy rollback. What do far lower MPG targets mean for automakers, buyers, and the broader timeline for EV adoption? 
Also on this week's episode:

Chevy Bolt’s Limited Run: Reports reveal production of the 2027 Chevy Bolt EV may be capped at just 35,000 units. Why is GM holding back on its most affordable EV?

Ionna Hits 180 Sites: The automaker-backed charging coalition has doubled its footprint this year and shows no sign of slowing down.

Tesla Roadster Event Delayed (Again): Tesla postpones its next-gen Roadster reveal event yet again. 

The BMW i3’s 468-Mile Range Demolishes Every Tesla https://insideevs.com/news/810281/bmw-i3-us-specs-revealed/

America's Clean Car Retreat Is Complete. The World Will Move On
https://insideevs.com/features/809886/us-fuel-economy-standards-rollback/

35,000 Cars: Now We Know How 'Limited' The Chevy Bolt's Run May Be
https://insideevs.com/news/810063/gm-35000-chevy-bolt-production-report/

Ionna Has Doubled Its Charging Network This Year. It's Not Slowing Down
https://insideevs.com/news/810062/ionna-doubled-in-size/
Tesla Patents 'Electric Fan Car' Weeks Before Roadster Reveal
https://insideevs.com/news/809920/tesla-roadster-reveal-event-delayed-october-15/

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Bentley has officially entered the electric era. On this week's episode of The Plugged-In Podcast, Mack and Tim team react to the debut of the Bentley Torcal—an 875-horsepower luxury SUV with 400 kW charging and over 300 miles of range.

Plus, we break down a fascinating new study revealing that the real split in EV adoption isn't political party—it's age. A generational divide in EV sentiment is shaping the future of cars.  

Also on this week's episode:

Geely's 2.2 MW Ultra-Fast Charger: Geely unveils a mind-boggling 2.25 megawatt charging system that promises 10% to 70% top-ups in under 5 minutes and one-ups BYD.

Saudi Arabia's Wild "Exobot" EVs: A look at Ceer's futuristic, wedge-shaped sedan and SUVs with gullwing doors.

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Bentley's First EV Charges Faster Than You Can Finish Lunch
https://insideevs.com/news/809318/bentley-torcal-midsize-suv-fast-charging/

Geely's New EV Charger Is Absurdly Powerful: 2.2 Megawatts
https://insideevs.com/news/809271/geely-2-megawatt-smart-charging-system/

These Absolutely Wild-Looking EVs Are Saudi Arabia's First Domestic Cars
https://insideevs.com/news/809011/ceer-exobot-sedan-suv/

ZETA Generational EV Divide Study
https://www.zeta.org/news/ahead-of-climate-week-new-poll-finds-ev-divide-is-more-generational-than-political

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Is the long-delayed Tesla Roadster finally happening? On this episode of The Plugged-In Podcast, Mack and Tim react to Tesla’s surprise announcement setting an official October 1 unveil date—almost a decade after the concept first debuted. We break down what to expect and whether it’s for real this time. 
Plus, we’re joined by Tiya Gordon, cofounder of the Brooklyn-based charging company It’s Electric, to talk about their major new contract with New York City to install hundreds of curbside EV chargers—and how street-level charging is solving the apartment-dweller dilemma.
Also on this week's show:

Mercedes-Benz GLC First Drive: Mack takes the wheel of the all-new electric GLC and gives his hands-on verdict.

VW Mission Efficiency Concept: Volkswagen’s EV prototype reminds us of the hyper-efficient VW XL1. 

Volvo’s Next-Gen PHEVs: A look at Volvo’s latest long-range plug-in hybrids.

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2027 Mercedes GLC 400 Electric Review: The Best Mercedes EV Ever
https://insideevs.com/reviews/808381/mercedes-glc/ 
Tesla Confirms Next-Generation Roadster Reveal On October 1
https://insideevs.com/news/808054/tesla-roadster-ev-october-2026-reveal/ 
2028 Volvo XC60 And XC90 Plug-In Hybrids Get A Massive EV Range Boost
https://insideevs.com/news/807862/2028-volvo-xc60-xc90-long-range-plug-in-hybrid/ 
New York City Is Getting 700 EV Chargers Right On The Curb
https://insideevs.com/news/808264/new-york-ev-charging-its-electric-curbside/ 
Volkswagen Just Unveiled The Most Efficient EV Ever Tested
https://insideevs.com/news/808168/volkswagen-mission-efficiency-concept-range-charging-test/ 
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The Jeep Recon is here. With removable doors, chunky tires, and a charming look, does the first real Jeep EV hold a candle to the Wrangler? In some ways, the EV comes out on top.
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast, the guys discuss Mack’s first impressions of the Recon after driving it both on- and off-road. They also break down the Tesla Cybercab’s long-awaited launch, what we learned last week, and the big questions that still stick out. They also recap the brutal letter Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent to Ford CEO Jim Farley about its ties to Chinese companies. 
Plus, Mack takes his first ride in Waymo’s new Ojai robotaxi in San Diego, and we drool over the wild SkyNomad N90 Max Studio, an SUV designed to double as a tiny apartment.

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The All-Electric Jeep Recon Beats The Wrangler In One Key Way. But It's Still Flawed.
https://insideevs.com/reviews/807485/jeep-recon-moab-first-drive/

'Deeply Alarmed': Trump Administration Slams Ford's Deal With Chinese Battery Company https://insideevs.com/news/807596/ford-china-trump-administration-catl/ 
Tesla’s Cybercab Is Finally Giving Paid Robotaxi Rides. Here’s What It Can And Can’t Do
https://insideevs.com/news/807174/tesla-cybercab-paid-robotaxi-rides-austin/
This Electric Camper SUV Has Heated Floors, A Loft, And Built-In Storage. See The SkyNomad N90 Max Studio.
https://insideevs.com/news/807526/skynomad-n90-max-studio-camper/

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