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155: The $19k 2023 Subaru Solterra: An EV Deal We Didn't Expect To Find Jun 24, 2026

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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 car

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

154: Porsche Taycan Gains Virtual Gears and a Bigger Battery, Loses US Wagons Jun 19, 2026

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In this episode:

2027 Porsche Taycan updates and goodbye to Cross Turismo
BMW M concept revealed
Slate Truck’s official price leaks
Much, much more!

153: Audi e-Tron Bargains And The Motor Problem You Can’t Ignore Jun 17, 2026

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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

152: Rivian R2 Road Tested: The New Face Of EVs In America Jun 12, 2026

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In this episode:
We drive the new Rivian R2
Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback reveal
GM launches Energy Pass
And much, much more!

151: GM Empowers EV Drivers: Energy Pass Unveiled & Free V2G Upgrades! Jun 09, 2026

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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.

150: Electrify America Drops the Wallet: Your Trapped Cash Is Finally Free Jun 05, 2026

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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
https://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick

149: Ferrari Luce Launches To Everyone’s Disgust May 29, 2026

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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!

148: We Drive Volvo EX60: How Swede It is! May 21, 2026

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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!

147: Lexus TZ Brings Extra Level Of Cushiness To Highlander May 15, 2026

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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
• And much, much more!

146: The Best EV Cruiser to Replace a Toyota Avalon for Under $25k May 13, 2026

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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.

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