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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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The robotaxi wars just got real. On this week's Plugged-In Podcast, hosts Mack and Tim break down everything you need to know about the race to own autonomous ride-hailing—and there's a LOT happening all at once.
Tesla's Cybercab specs are finally public thanks to EPA filings: a 48 kWh battery, 219 hp front-wheel-drive motor, and an astonishing 165 Wh/mi efficiency rating that makes it the most efficient EV ever certified. But EPA certification and commercial robotaxi deployment are very different things—and Tesla's fleet is still tiny.
Meanwhile, Uber is building a web of partnerships—Lucid, Nuro, Wayve, and Stellantis—that looks less like a ride-hail company and more like a platform play for the autonomous age. And Mobileye is making a stunning pivot: no longer just a sensor supplier, it's entering the robotaxi arena with its own fleet. And 
Who actually wins this race? The company with the best hardware? The best software? The best network? Mack and Tim dig in.
#Robotaxi #TeslaCybercab #Waymo #Mobileye #ElectricVehicles #FSD #AutonomousDriving #InsideEVs
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Mobileye, Supplier Of Robotaxi Tech, Is Launching Its Own Robotaxi Fleet In The U.S.
https://insideevs.com/news/798968/mobileye-robotaxi-us-launch-2027/ 
Lucid And Uber Will Bring Robotaxis To Houston Next
https://insideevs.com/news/798932/lucid-gravity-robotaxi-houston-expansion-uber-nuro/ 
Full Tesla Cybercab Specs: EPA Documents Confirm Battery Size, Weight, Power, And Preliminary Range
https://insideevs.com/news/798790/tesla-cybercab-specs/

Can the highly anticipated Rivian R2 turn Rivian into a profitable EV powerhouse? This week on the Plugged-In Podcast, Mack and Tim sit down with a very special guest: Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained!
Both Mack and Jason recently got behind the wheel of the Rivian R2, and they are breaking down exactly why they loved it—and what it means for the future of the company.
But it’s not all good news for EV startups. Jason opens up about his tumultuous experience owning a Lucid Air. We dive deep into the challenges facing both Rivian and Lucid as they fight to become mainstream automakers.
Jason’s channel:
https://www.youtube.com/engineeringexplained
Jason's Lucid Air Experience:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrz1LXNm9cI
Mack’s Rivian R2 review:
https://insideevs.com/reviews/798129/rivian-r2-first-drive-review/
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Is the internet overreacting to Ferrari’s first-ever electric car? In this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast, Mack and Tim break down the massive wave of public backlash hitting the newly unveiled Ferrari Luce. Tim shares his firsthand thoughts after actually seeing Maranello's Jony Ive-designed EV up close, and explains why he thinks it’s actually cool. (Sorry!)
Plus, we look at the positive side of the electric transition: the EV charging grid is officially getting a glow-up. From Rivian hitting a major infrastructure milestone to Walmart and Electrify America making charging less of a headache, things are moving fast. Finally, we unpack a Reuters investigation that suggests Tesla might still be years away from truly scaling full self-driving technology.
Reuters story on Tesla FSD
https://www.reuters.com/investigations/why-teslas-ai-trainers-dont-trust-its-self-driving-tech-or-its-safety-stats-2026-05-28/ 
Walmart’s Expanding EV Charging Network Is Getting Easier To Pay For (And Cheaper)
https://insideevs.com/news/796951/walmart-ev-fast-charging-expansion-card-discounts/ 
Rivian’s EV Charging Network Is Growing Fast, And It Just Hit A Major Milestone
https://insideevs.com/news/797654/rivian-ev-charging-network-growth-milestone/ 
It's Still Way More Expensive To Insure An EV. But That's Changing
https://insideevs.com/news/797585/ev-ownership-insurance-price-expensive/ 
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