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  • Is Elon Musk's Tesla Master Plan IV Just AI Slop? + Inside Slate's EV Factory

    Is Elon Musk's Tesla Master Plan IV Just AI Slop? + Inside Slate's EV Factory
    Sep 5 2025
    Tesla’s “Master Plan Part IV” dropped this week, filled with vague notions about “sustainable abundance” and lacking the concrete goals of Tesla’s prior mission statements. Patrick and Tim break down what it says about Tesla right now—and whether the X post was written by Grok.

    Then, they discuss August’s EV surge, led by GM and fueled by expiring tax credits. Plus, InsideEVs Staff Writer Kevin Williams joins the show to talk about his tour of Slate Auto’s upcoming factory and his chat with its CCO. In Plus/Minus, the guys gas up Audi’s stunning electric concept car.

    Tesla's New 'Master Plan 4' Puts EVs On The Backburner
    https://insideevs.com/news/770810/tesla-master-plan-part-4/

    Tesla Master Plan 4 Teases Possible Cybervan, Cyber-SUV
    https://insideevs.com/news/770897/tesla-cybertruck-additional-designs-leaked/

    General Motors Knows Its EV Party Won't Last
    https://insideevs.com/news/770950/gm-ev-sales-record-august/

    Slate Says Some People Will Still Get Its Truck For Under $20,000. Here's How
    https://insideevs.com/news/770963/slate-truck-state-tax-incentive/

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  • Porsche Scraps Battery Plans, Stellantis Pulls Back + How To Get The Best EV Deal

    Porsche Scraps Battery Plans, Stellantis Pulls Back + How To Get The Best EV Deal
    Aug 29 2025
    Another day, another car company scaling back plans for the future. But is that the right move? On today’s show, Patrick and Tim discuss the news that Stellantis is shelving its hands-off, eyes-off driver assistance program. The company has been a laggard on EVs, but it’s also dealing with a lot of other problems right now. Plus, Porsche is scrapping plans to manufacture its own EV batteries as demand for electric cars slumps. And it’s not the only one.

    Stick around for Patrick’s chat with longtime auto journalist Dave Undercoffler. Dave is now the editor-in-chief at Autolist and head of consumer insights at CarGurus, and he has a ton of interesting insights into the car market these days and how to get a great deal on an EV.

    Further reading: Stellantis shelves L3 plans; Porsche cancels battery manufacturing

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    1 h y 11 m
  • Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe On Future EVs, Tesla, China & More

    Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe On Future EVs, Tesla, China & More
    Aug 22 2025
    This week, we sit down for a fascinating conversation with Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe. RJ takes us back to the startup's origins in 2009 and talks about what he’s working on next, like the R2, R3, R4 and R5.

    He breaks down how AI is revolutionizing self-driving technology and explains where he sees battery tech going next. We chat about the looming threat of Chinese EVs, why America needs more great electric cars that aren't Teslas and how policy shifts will reshape the U.S. EV landscape for years to come.

    Further Reading: Rivian CEO On What’s Holding Back EVs In The U.S., Rivian R2 Live Deep-Dive Impressions: It's Going To Be A Hit, Rivian, Lucid And Slate Face A Tough Road Ahead

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    1 h y 37 m
  • Ford's $30k EV Bet + Trump Unfreezes EV Charger Money

    Ford's $30k EV Bet + Trump Unfreezes EV Charger Money
    Aug 15 2025
    This week, Ford announced its next "Model T moment"—a whole new assembly process and "universal EV platform" that it promises will revolutionize the industry. Staff Writer Suvrat Kothari traveled to Kentucky for the reveal, and the boys discuss his findings, including everything we know about Ford's upcoming $30,000 EV truck.

    Next, Tim and Patrick talk about EV adoption rates around the world, and how they compare to the U.S. And finally, America's federal EV charging program is BACK! Patrick and Tim break down what that means for this critical industry.

    Further reading: Ford's $30k EV Bet & the "Model T" Moment to Revolutionize Manufacturing, EV Public Charging is Finally Working Like it Should, America's Federal EV Charger Funding Isn't Dead After All

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    56 m
  • Rivian And Lucid’s Growing Pains + Elon Musk’s $30 Billion Payday

    Rivian And Lucid’s Growing Pains + Elon Musk’s $30 Billion Payday
    Aug 8 2025
    Summer is hot, and so are the tariffs and supply chain hang-ups, baby! Patrick and Tim discuss how the unique challenges facing EV upstarts Lucid, Rivian and Slate in the Trumpian era of tariffs. They then preview Ford’s big announcement set for Monday in Louisville, where the automaker is supposed to show off a new EV and EV platform combo described as a “Model T moment.” Finally, is Elon Musk worth $30 billion just to stay “focused” on Tesla? Our hosts dig in.

    Further reading: Rivian, Lucid, and Slate Face a Tough Road Ahead, What’s Going on with Lucid Gravity Production?, Ford to Unveil its “Model T Moment” on August 11th, Tesla’s $243M Autopilot Crash Verdict, A Chevy Silverado EV goes over 1000 Miles on a Single Charge, Volvo Sales are Spiraling.

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  • EV Charging Keeps Booming, EPA Attacks Its Own Pollution Regs & Hands-Free Driving Takes Off

    EV Charging Keeps Booming, EPA Attacks Its Own Pollution Regs & Hands-Free Driving Takes Off
    Aug 1 2025
    Patrick and Tim talk about one area of the EV world that isn’t slowing down: fast charging. The U.S. is adding chargers at a record pace this year, despite the end of the EV tax credit and other headwinds.

    Then they unpack the EPA’s controversial proposal to axe its “endangerment finding” on climate change. Will getting rid of greenhouse gas emission rules for cars and trucks actually create more consumer choice in America?

    Finally, the guys dig into the future of hands-free driver assistance systems, which are now the most in-demand feature among car buyers. In Plus/Minus, Patrick and Tim chat about electric school buses and what’s going right at Tesla these days.
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  • Tesla’s Cheaper EV Coming Soon: What We Know + GM's EV Strategy Takes Off

    Tesla’s Cheaper EV Coming Soon: What We Know + GM's EV Strategy Takes Off
    Jul 25 2025
    Patrick and Tim start the show with the latest from General Motors’ earnings. EV sales are up across brands like Cadillac, but profits are down thanks to Trump’s tariffs. Then they recap Tesla’s Q2 earnings. They debate whether Tesla’s upcoming cheaper car—which Elon Musk just admitted is “just a Model Y”—is enough to turn things around.

    Finally, they chat about semi-solid-state batteries from China, Tesla’s awesome new diner-themed Supercharger and why Mercedes is pulling its EQ cars from the U.S. market.

    Further reading: GM’s U.S. EV sales doubled in Q2, Tesla’s brutal earnings, Elon Musk says Tesla’s cheaper car is the Model Y, Affordable cars are getting solid-state batteries now, Mercedes will pause production of EQ EVs for America, Tesla’s retro diner opens in Hollywood.

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  • Lucid And Uber Team Up On Robotaxis + A Rocky Quarter For EV Sales

    Lucid And Uber Team Up On Robotaxis + A Rocky Quarter For EV Sales
    Jul 18 2025
    This week, Tim and guest host Suvrat break down Lucid’s entry into the robotaxi space. Uber agreed to invest $300 million into the EV startup and buy 20,000 of its Gravity SUVs. Then the guys recap a ton of battery news that dropped this week, including GM’s new LFP plant and why it matters.

    Finally, Tim sits down with Stephanie Valdez Streaty, Director of Industry Insights at Cox Automotive, to unpack a rocky quarter for EV sales in the U.S. Tesla is way down, GM is way up, and everybody else is somewhere in the middle.

    Further reading: Lucid teams up with Uber and Nuro for robotaxis, Panasonic opens a huge battery plant in Kansas, GM goes all-in on affordable LFP batteries, and GM and Redwood Materials sign a deal to reuse EV batteries.

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    1 h y 6 m