Do High Miles Matter For Used EVs? + Slate Truck Slammed By Trump
Patrick and Tim talk about the fallout of the EV tax credit ending for one particular automaker: Slate. The new startup planned to sell its bare-bones electric pickup for under $20,000 after federal incentives starting in 2026. So what’s next for this company?
Then the guys recap InsideEVs’ recent talk with Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe, who had some harsh words for the legacy auto industry and its stance on EVs. Finally, they discuss used electric cars and why you probably shouldn’t worry about buying one with high mileage. Battery degradation just isn’t that big an issue, studies suggest.
Further reading: End of the EV tax credit hits the $20,000 Slate truck, Rivian CEO says automakers just want EVs to “go away,” RSEV study on battery degradation, comparison of a high-mileage and low-mileage Tesla Model 3
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The State of EVs in America w/ Electrification Coalition
We’re off for the July 4 holiday, so we’re bringing you a very exciting interview about this moment in EVs, recorded June 27.
Our guest this week is Ben Prochazka, the Executive Director of the Electrification Coalition, a nonprofit organization working to accelerate transportation decarbonization in the United States.
Ben helps break down the state of EV adoption in America, the increasing politicization of electric cars, the policy landscape that’s currently under threat, the importance of electrifying America’s commercial fleets and a whole lot more. We also talk about what's going right in the EV space and reasons to be optimistic.
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Patrick and Tim kick things off by recapping Tesla’s biggest news in years: The Robotaxi is finally here. Kind of. They share what they think about Tesla’s autonomous taxi pilot so far and the big questions Tesla still needs to answer. Then they explain why Ford’s LFP battery plant is caught up in controversy—and why bringing LFP battery production to America is so critical.
Finally, the guys talk about America’s cheapest EVs and Patrick’s new least favorite car.
Further reading: Tesla Robotaxi first impressions; Ford’s LFP plant takes shape, the Chevy Equinox EV is our EV of 2024.
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New Nissan Leaf + Why You Should Buy An EV Right Now
The new Nissan Leaf has been announced, and it's something completely different. Patrick and Tim discuss how it could be a game-changer in the world of affordable EVs, and whether or not it can turn things around for Nissan after a very rocky year.
Next, Congress is getting closer to passing a version of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and the boys consider what that will mean for the EV tax credit.
Finally, Ferrari is postponing their second EV, and Patrick and Tim try to figure out why they should care.
In Plus/Minus, it's a double positive with Waymo applying to operated in the Big Apple and the Kia EV4 coming right around the corner!
Further reading: Nissan Leaf First Look, Waymo is coming to the Big Apple, Congress is killing the EV Tax Credit
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Tesla Robotaxi Gets A Launch Date + The Trump/Musk Feud
Patrick and Tim discuss the war of words between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. They debate whether the dust up actually matters for Tesla’s business and explain how badly Musk’s foray into politics has backfired. Then the guys talk about Tesla’s robotaxi launch, which we now know is happening on June 22. Maybe.
Finally, they share their thoughts on the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and why it may be the best all-around EV you can buy right now.
In Plus/Minus, they discuss a promising new EV from BMW and a plan to tax EV owners $500 per year.
Further reading: The Trump/Musk conflict, everything we know about the Tesla Robotaxi launch, Tim’s review of the Hyundai Ioniq 9
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Every Friday, InsideEVs journalists Patrick George, Tim Levin and a rotating cast of experts and friends cover the latest in electric vehicles, autonomous cars, and the high-tech transformation of the auto industry. From InsideEVs and the Motorsport Network.
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