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In this episode of Battery Bargains:
• a Volvo EX30 lessee looks to move up to mid-size
• a gas car owner wants to go electric for under $20,000
• a family of four wants an EV for their secondary carOur guests this week are Andrew Lambrecht from Ever Cars and Dave Conner from Out of Spec Dave on YouTube
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In this episode:2027 Porsche Taycan updates and goodbye to Cross TurismoBMW M concept revealedSlate Truck’s official price leaksMuch, much more!
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In this episode of Battery Bargains:
• EV Bargain of the Week!
• An 800-volt EV under $30,000 for Marcus
• Considering the wisdom of Sarah buying a highly depreciated German EV
• Finding an electric pickup truck with decent range for Dale -
In this episode:
We drive the new Rivian R2
Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback reveal
GM launches Energy Pass
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A year ago, we spoke with GM Energy Chief Revenue Officer Aseem Kapur about the company's vehicle-to-home (V2H) system with PowerBank battery storage.
Now, he's back to update us on the evolution of GM's energy ecosystem. In this special mid-week edition of the podcast, Domenick Yoney and Tom Moloughney sit down with Aseem to discuss the real-world challenges and new solutions for EV owners today and what's on the way.
We talk about the vehicle-to-grid enablement for GM cars to happen with an over-the-air update. We also tackle the critical issue of EV education at the dealership level and how GM's 3D virtual "EV Concierge" is designed to simplify the process for buyers.
Finally, we look at how GM plans to resolve public charging fragmentation using the new GM Energy Pass—unifying access to major networks like Tesla and Ionna directly through the vehicle's native platform.
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In this episode:
• Electrify America ditches pre-funding for pay-as-you-go
• Rolls Royce debuts Spectre Series II
• GMC floating a baby Hummer trial balloon?
• much, much more
Tune in and get up to speed! 🚗⚡️🏁Regular cohosts:
Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com
https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios
https://outofspecstudios.com/
Martyn Lee from EV News Daily
https://www.evnewsdaily.com/
Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick
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In this episode:
• Ferrari Luce launches and no one like it
• Driving across America in a 2027 Chevy Bolt
• Walmart’s monster charging network takes shape
• much, much more!Regular cohosts:
Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com
https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios
https://outofspecstudios.com/
Martyn Lee from EV News Daily
https://www.evnewsdaily.com/
Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick
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This week, with special guest Alex Bessinger:
• We drive Volvo EX60,
• Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé launches
• Rivian R2 configurator is live
• much much more!Regular cohosts:
Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com
https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios
https://outofspecstudios.com/
Martyn Lee from EV News Daily
https://www.evnewsdaily.com/
Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick
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In this episode:
• The Lexus TZ 3-row electric SUV makes its debut
• The Tesla Semi battery sizes revealed
• The best Chinese EVs in Europe
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Battery Bargains is back! It's been some time, but we are back to help you shortcut the search for your perfect electric vehicle.
In Episode 55, we’re hunting down incredible value in the used market and answering your specific EV buying questions:
The Avalon Successor: What do you buy when your 2004 Toyota Avalon finally reaches the end of the road? We find a "basically new" electric cruiser with 300+ miles of range and ultra-fast charging for under $25,000.
Tesla Software Alternatives: A Mustang Mach-E owner loves their car but misses the Tesla tech. We look at the best software-forward alternatives available for under $30k.
The Kia EV9 "Lemon" Gamble: Used EV9 prices are dropping fast, especially for manufacturer buybacks. We discuss the risks of the ICCU issue, warranty transfers, and whether these "lemons" are actually the best deal on the market.
Have a request? Email us your needs and budget, and you might be featured in a future episode!
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In this episode, we talk with China auto expert Lei Xing and and our co-host Kyle Conner about the being at the Beijng Auto Show, the future of (super) fast charging, testing autonomous driving systems, and lots more.
Our special guest Lei Xing is the co-host of China EVs & More https://www.chinaevsandmore.com/
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In this episode:
* EV tech at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show blows our minds
* Testing Chinese FSD-like autonomous driving systems
* The Porsche Cayenne Coupé debutsRegular cohosts:
Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com
https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios
https://outofspecstudios.com/
Martyn Lee from EV News Daily
https://www.evnewsdaily.com/
Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick
https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick -
In this episode:
Mercedes EQS gets Cybertruck steering, over 500 miles of range
Charging the Denza Z9GT to full and driving it
Ionna takes over Circle K charging network
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In this episode:EPA says Rivian R2 beats Model Y in efficiency and range Rimac making battery packs for the BMW i7 Alpitronic’s megawatt charger in the USAnd much, much more!
Hosts:
Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com
https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios
https://outofspecstudios.com/
Martyn Lee from EV News Daily
https://www.evnewsdaily.com/
Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick
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In this episode:The Kia EV3 makes its US debutSubaru reveals Getaway: a 3-row SUV Driving Porsche Cayenne ElectricAnd much, much more!
Regular cohosts:
Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com
https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios
https://outofspecstudios.com/
Martyn Lee from EV News Daily
https://www.evnewsdaily.com/
Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick
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In this episode:Ionna CEO Seth Cutler talks about achieving growth targetsTesla Stops Making V3 SuperchargersUber buying 10,000 Rivian R2 for autonomous duties And much, much more!
Regular cohosts:
Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com
https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios
https://outofspecstudios.com/
Martyn Lee from EV News Daily
https://www.evnewsdaily.com/
Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick
https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick -
In this episode:Debut of the BMW i3 We see the Lucid Cosmos in personAnd much, much more!
Regular cohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com
https://evchargingstations.com/
https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyKyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios
https://outofspecstudios.com/Martyn Lee from EV News Daily
https://www.evnewsdaily.com/Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick
https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick -
All trims use an 87.9 kWh usable battery. Here are the trims in order of release date:
Performance (Dual AWD) — $57,990 w/ Launch Package — Spring 2026
656 hp / 609 lb-ft torque
0–60 mph in 3.6s
Up to 330 miles (EPA-estimated)Premium (Dual AWD) — $53,990 — Late 2026
450 hp / 537 lb-ft torque
0–60 mph in 4.6s
Up to 330 miles (EPA-estimated)Standard RWD Long Range — $48,490 — Early 2027
350 hp / 355 lb-ft torque
0–60 mph in 5.9s
Up to 345 miles (Rivian-estimated)Standard RWD (base) — ~$45,000 — Late 2027
350 hp / 355 lb-ft torque
0–60 mph in 5.9s
Up to 275 miles (Rivian-estimated)All prices exclude the $1,495 destination and freight charge.
Performance & Capability
Nearly 2,000 lbs lighter than R1 with a 115.6-inch wheelbase
9.6 inches of ground clearance, 25° approach angle, 26° departure angle
19.7 inches of wading depth
Up to 4,400 lbs towing capacity (optional on most trims)
Semi-active suspension exclusive to Performance trimCharging
Native NACS port with Supercharger network access; CCS adapter support
10–80% charge in 29 minutesTechnology
Rivian Autonomy: L2 hands-free driving on 3.5M miles of US/Canada roads — $49.99/month or $2,500 one-time; free lifetime access included with Launch Package
11 HDR cameras (combined 65MP) + five-radar perception stack
200 sparse TOPS of edge AI compute for in-cabin experience (works offline)
Forthcoming Rivian Assistant voice AI running locally on the vehicle
Haptic Halo steering wheel dials (scroll, push, pull, tilt) — designed in-house
Dual digital displays (driver display + centre display)
OTA software updates via vertically integrated hardware/software stack
5G connected but offline-capableInterior & Utility
Seating for 5 adults; 40.4 inches of rear legroom and headroom
90.1 cu ft total enclosed storage; 5.2 cu ft front trunk (fits carry-on + backpack)
Rear drop glass window lowers fully into liftgate (Performance & Premium only)
Fold-flat rear seats for level loading surface
Dual gloveboxes, removable USB-C power bank/hand warmer, door-mounted Rivian Torch flashlight
Upcycled Birch wood accents; headliner made from recycled ocean plasticsLaunch Details
Reservations open now with $100 refundable deposit
On display at SXSW 2026 (March 13–18) at the Rivian Roadhouse
Online configurator opening in coming months
Pricing is US market only; Canadian details to follow closer to launch - Visa fler
