This week, we spot Lucids in the wild. We also discuss towing with EVs, including a recent claim that a Tesla Model X towed a flashy $285,000 travel trailer while retaining 71% of its range. In other news…
BY PHIL ROYLE
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This week, we spot Lucids in the wild. We also discuss towing with EVs, including a recent claim that a Tesla Model X towed a flashy $285,000 travel trailer while retaining 71% of its range. In other news…
BY PHIL ROYLE
The reviews are in, and it looks like the Ford F-150 Lightning is a hit! But still, there’s an elephant in the room that needs addressing — so that’s what we do. Beyond that, Ford is considering using LFP batteries…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Home charging woes continue for co-host Edward A. Sanchez, although the latest news is good news. After that, it’s into the news we go, discussing CATL possibly coming to the States, Ford making a stand…
BY PHIL ROYLE
a refreshing turn of events, a Lexus (and Toyota by proxy) representative admits that the future is EV. Ford sees a bright electric future, too, especially with its Home Integration System…
BY PHIL ROYLE
This week, Phil Royle spots a super rare EV in the wild while Ed Sanchez gets interviewed by CNET’s Roadshow – and that’s not even the biggest EV news of the week…
BY PHIL ROYLE
We’re a day late with the podcast, but we have a good excuse – and good EV stories to chew on. But first, Ed explains how life has served him a giant snowball of misery when it comes to his personal EV nirvana…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Prompted by a provably misleading social media meme, this week we tackle truths and fictions surrounding electric vehicles. Be warned, this episode is not all battery-powered rainbows and unicorns…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Is the Lotus Eletre electric SUV the end for Lotus? Is VinFast going to be the next big non-American American automotive manufacturer? What does GM’s and Honda’s new deal mean for the Sony car? Is the Chevy…
BY PHIL ROYLE
This week, we crunch the numbers to determine just how expensive charging an EV is, as well as offer some tips for those looking to outfit their home for their first EV. From there, it’s onto the news…
BY PHIL ROYLE
This week see’s a Tesla OTA update received, as well as Ford F-150 Lightning economy numbers leaked. Beyond that, Audi unveils its stunning A6 Avant e-tron concept, Porsche primes its fans for an all-electric 718…
BY PHIL ROYLE
This week’s show gets right to the point – following a digression about spotting a Mercedes-Benz EQB in the wild, as well as a tire rotation on a Tesla Model 3. Then we get to the point: Rivian…
BY PHIL ROYLE
On this episode, we geek out over the recently unveiled VW ID.Buzz. Sure, it’s basically a gussied up minivan, but this years-in-the-making retro people mover is exactly what the world needs…
BY PHIL ROYLE
This week’s podcast involves Ukrainian supply chain issues doubled with public EV chargers in Russia getting hacked. From there, podcast cohost Phil Royle speaks for the Tesla owners who cannot speak for themselves…
BY PHIL ROYLE
From seeing rare EVs in the wild to answering reader’s letters, this week’s The Watt Car Podcast jumps right into the good stuff. From there, we discuss the possibility of a range-extended Ram electrified pickup…
BY PHIL ROYLE
This week, we dive deep into a Mustang EV conversion with AEM’s Director of Marketing and PR Lawson Mollica. From AEM’s EV line of electronics to the nuts and bolts of the company’s “Testang”…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Welcome to the rEVolution, Ram! On this weeks The Watt Car Podcast, we discuss Ram’s entrance into the EV truck space, along with 3G connectivity issues for public EV chargers, Hyundai reentering…
BY PHIL ROYLE
The search for a budget EV for a friend takes The Watt Car Podcast hosts on a journey that leads them to the Hyundai Kona Electric. From there, it’s towing talk with a Rivian R1T…
BY PHIL ROYLE
This week, we begin by reviewing the good and the bad from our weeklong evaluation of the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition. Plus, we dive into the very real struggle of EV ownership…
BY PHIL ROYLE
This week, Phil Royle fails at home charging with a Ford Mustang Mach-E, while Edward A. Sanchez has more juice for his Tesla Model 3 than his car can handle. Also in the news…
BY PHIL ROYLE
This week, a displaced Edward A. Sanchez laments his temporary loss of Level 2 home charging, and is now forced to live a life on public chargers – at least, for a month or two. Meanwhile…
BY PHIL ROYLE