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165: 2027 Kia EV3: $29,890 Opens the Door, 321-Mile Range Costs You More Aug 14, 2026

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In this episode:
• Kia EV3 surprises with low price, big range
• Lucid launches 1,076 HP Gravity GT-S
• Ionna gets JD Power kudos
• Much, much more!

164: When an Audi Q6 e-tron is the Perfect Replacement for a Rivian R1T Aug 12, 2026

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In this episode:
• Home charger recommendation for cold weather
• Replacing a Toyota RAV4 hybrid with a Volvo EX40
• When it makes sense to swap out a Rivian R1T for an Audi Q6 e-tron
• Choosing between a Honda Prologue, Audi Q4 e-tron, and a Volkswagen ID.4

163: Ford’s $28,350 Electric Truck Is Real: Meet the Ford Fathom Aug 07, 2026

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In this episode:
• Ford's affordable electric truck gets an official name and starting price
• Driving Chinese EVs as they prepare for Canadian sales
• EVgo Adopts Tesla Superchargers

Our special guest this week is Greg Prokopenko from YouTube’s Simply Gregster EV

162: Mercedes GLA EV Revealed: The US Won't Get This $47,000 CUV for a Year Jul 31, 2026

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In this episode:
• Mercedes-Benz GLA revealed
• Ford partners with Geely for Europe
• Global EV sales hit new record
• Much, much more

161: Lucid Crashes 50% on Bankruptcy Rumor, Then Rockets Back — Plus VW's New ID. Cross Jul 17, 2026

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In this episode:
• Volkswagen ID Cross debuts
• Lucid bankruptcy rumor yoyo's its stock
• California EV incentive program signed into law

Cohosts:
Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.com
https://evchargingstations.com/ | https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney
Martyn Lee from EV News Daily
https://www.evnewsdaily.com/
Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenick
https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick

160: Mercedes AMG CLA: Brand's Cheapest Sedan Turned Super Sports Sedan Jul 10, 2026

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In this episode:
• Mercedes AMG CLA 45 debuts
• We Fast Charge the Rivian R2
• Fiat Topolino price revealed

159: The Tough Truth About Heavy Duty Electric Trucks Jul 08, 2026

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Welcome to Battery Bargains, where we shortcut your search for the perfect EV.
Episode 59
• Deal of the week X 2
• Jason needs a pickup with big towing capacity
• David's looking for a highway cruiser for a big commute
• Sarah & Marcus wonder if Rivian R1T is right for an off-grid solar situation

158: BMW iX5 Debuts: A 435-Mile Spec Monster Built in the USA Jul 03, 2026

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This episode:
• The iX5 debuts with the biggest BMW battery ever
• Tom’s initial Rivian R2 range and charge testing
• Polestar gets the boot from the United States

157: Chevy Bolt: Best Budget EV for Students Jul 01, 2026

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In this episode, we find:
• the deal of the week!!!
• an EV for a student looking for an affordable option with lots of range
• an electric replacement for the owner of a totaled Chevy Bolt
• an EV that's fun on twisty mountain roads

Our guests this week are Andrew Lambrecht from Ever Cars and Dave Conner from YouTube's Out of Spec Dave

156: Slate is America's Cheapest EV Truck: No One Will Buy the Base Jun 26, 2026

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