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Are autonomous vehicles actually safer than human drivers? On this week’s episode of the Plugged-In Podcast, Mack and Tim break down new research that reveals two things: Waymos crash less than human drivers, but autonomous vehicle crash data has big limitations. 
Plus, early drive reviews are in for the Ferrari Luce EV, and they might shut up the haters. This thing seems to drive just like a Ferrari should. And real-world range and charging metrics for the Rivian R2 are finally emerging now that deliveries are underway. How does it stack up to the Tesla Model Y Performance?
We also check out a game-changing battery from FAW that charges at mind-blowing speeds, and take a look at a new J.D. Power study showing EV drivers are significantly happier with their vehicles than gas car owners.

Ferrari Luce Reviews Are In And Sorry, But It Actually Seems Pretty Great https://insideevs.com/news/803144/ferrari-luce-reviews-are-good/

The Rivian R2 Is A Charging Beast. But It's 'Just Fine' At Road Trippinghttps://insideevs.com/news/802873/rivian-r2-charging-test/

Out of Spec & RivianTrackr’s Rivian R2 range test: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ar417CfeuA 
Hybrids And Gas Cars Don't Make People As Happy As EVs Do: Study https://insideevs.com/news/802719/ev-buyers-happy-jd-power-survey/
This Chinese Automaker Just Beat BYD With An EV Battery That Recharges In 8 Minutes
https://insideevs.com/news/803094/hongqi-four-minute-charging-test/
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Honda just pulled the plug on the Prologue—leaving the brand with zero electric vehicles in the U.S. Mack and Tim break down Honda’s big pivot. 
Plus, Mack bought a Chevy Blazer EV! He breaks down why he chose it, what other options he considered, and why going back to a gas car was out of the question. Also in this episode: if you've been waiting for a cheap used EV, bad news—the legendary cheap Tesla and Chevy Bolt deals are starting to dry up as prices rise across the pre-owned market. Tim and Mack dive into the numbers. 
In Plus/Minus: Europe’s EV sales are going strong and the Tesla Diner is a surprise hit on the Supercharger network. 
Chevy Blazer EV: Why I Traded My 20-Year-Old Gas Truck For This

https://insideevs.com/features/727637/chevy-blazer-ev-owner-review/

Used EV Values Are Actually Rising. Why That's Good And Bad News.

https://insideevs.com/news/802240/used-ev-depreciation-reversing-gas-prices/

Honda Just Axed Its Last EV In The U.S.

https://insideevs.com/news/801921/honda-prologue-discontinued-ev-2026/

EVs Just Hit 25% Market Share In Europe

https://insideevs.com/news/802351/europe-ev-sales-half-year/

The Tesla Diner Was The World's Most Utilized Supercharger In Its First Year

https://insideevs.com/news/802464/tesla-diner-most-used-supercharger/

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The EV market isn't dead—but the landscape is changing faster than anyone expected. 
In this week's episode of the Plugged-In Podcast, InsideEVs journalists Tim Levin and Mack Hogan break down the wild Q2 and H1 sales numbers. While some legacy automakers are suffering brutal 90%+ declines and pulling models, others are surging. We look at Toyota’s shocking rise up the leaderboard, Hyundai's continued success, and how Tesla managed a massive global comeback despite U.S. headwinds. 
Plus, Toyota's CEO is proposing an unprecedented "alliance" among Japanese automakers. Will sharing basic components be enough to stop China's EV speed?
Finally, we look at a quirky $15,000 EV called "Chip" that you can drive remotely, and discuss the costly impact of US clean energy rollbacks. 
If you enjoyed this episode, please drop a LIKE, SUBSCRIBE for weekly EV news, and tell us in the comments: Do you think Japanese automakers collaborating on parts can actually stop China's momentum? 
Tesla Pulled Off A Shocker Second Quarter. Can It Keep Sales Up?
https://insideevs.com/news/801344/tesla-q2-sales-explained-2026/ 
U.S. EV Sales Rebound To Their Highest Level Since The Tax Credit Ended
https://insideevs.com/news/801289/us-q2-ev-sales-post-tax-credit/ 
EV Startup Reveals $15,000 25-MPH Car That You'll Never Have To Park
https://insideevs.com/news/801772/chip-motors-ev-remote-driving-2026/ 
'Completely False': Lucid Denies Report That It's Weighing Bankruptcy After Shares Crash
https://insideevs.com/news/801645/lucid-stock-crash-bankruptcy-rumor/ 
'We Will Not Survive': Toyota Boss Wants Japanese Automakers To Team Up To Beat Chinese EVs
https://insideevs.com/news/801643/toyota-koji-sato-japan-rival-chinese-ev/
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Are fake engine sounds good for electric cars? Or just lame? On this week's show, we answer your EV questions. As always, drop a question in the comments and maybe we'll answer it on the show!
We also discuss what's next for Tesla—just note, we recorded this before its latest sales release and the Model Y L announcement, which is why we don't talk about it! And we discuss the best EVs we've ever tested—and what we'd buy if money was no object. Porsche Taycan, anyone?

The Slate EV truck FINALLY has an official price tag: $24,950 before destination fees, making it America’s cheapest EV and its most affordable pickup. But can this newcomer actually survive and compete in the brutal electric truck market? 
In this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast, Tim and Suvrat break down all the massive news surrounding Slate this week. They discuss whether its range, 205 miles, is enough for 2026. And they explain Slate’s new battery strategy (hello, LFP!) Plus, Tim actually got to see the truck in person and take a ride in it! He shares his first impressions on the interior, and whether the driving experience matches the hype. 
What do you think? Is the Slate truck priced to win? Let us know in the comments!
Slate's $24,950 EV Truck Will Test What America Really Wants
https://insideevs.com/news/799661/slate-truck-pricing-official-2026/ 
Why The Slate Truck Will Use LFP Batteries After All
https://insideevs.com/news/799667/slate-truck-lfp-battery-range/ 
Slate Truck Vs. Chevy Bolt Vs. Nissan Leaf: Which Affordable EV Actually Wins?
https://insideevs.com/reviews/799688/slate-truck-nissan-leaf-chevy-bolt-ev-comparison/ 
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