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Summary Going electric is a one way journey for many people Assistance in going electric may be hard to come by The Plugged-In Podcast offers a new feature called E-Mail The podcast hosts answer questions about EVs, the auto industry, and technology Listeners can submit questions to podcast@insideevs.com and listen…

Summary Gas stations are still the norm for most drivers, but the EV charging experience is evolving China’s EV sector is ahead in terms of fast charging technology BYD has introduced five-minute DC fast charging with new affordable EVs Consumer Reports study reveals that American DC public fast charging is…

Summary New electric Mercedes CLA has compromises in terms of space, design, and weight Available as a pure EV or with hybrid power, with impressive range and efficiency claims Interior design is screen-centric, lacks soft-touch materials, and rear passengers may be uncomfortable in the electric variant The electric variant weighs…

Summary Toyota bZ4X is getting upgrades in range, charging, and performance, making it a top-tier electric vehicle Toyota has more EVs coming as sales increase Trump’s White House auto show may impact Tesla sales and attitudes towards EVs A new reader mail segment has been introduced in the podcast to…

Summary China’s dominance in the EV market is attributed to government investment, incentives for buyers, and opportunities for homegrown companies Chinese EV buyers are mostly first-time car buyers, freeing them from the baggage associated with traditional cars In the US, older, wealthier buyers have resistance to EVs due to issues…

Summary Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) is a part in Hyundai Ioniq 5 and other E-GMP-based EVs that can fail, causing the vehicle to lose power and require towing There have been recalls to fix the ICCU issue, but some drivers have reported failures even after repairs were done Technicians…

Summary Tesla’s sales in Europe are down significantly, with a 42% drop in Sweden, 48% in Norway, and 76% in Germany in February Possible reasons for the sales slump include Elon Musk’s political involvement, increased competition from Chinese EVs, and delays for the refreshed Model Y The decline in Model…

Summary Michigan is receiving a significant amount of private investments and job creation for electrified vehicles Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from Michigan, had to address skepticism about EVs in her election campaign The EV Politics Project and American EV Jobs Alliance aim to de-politicize EVs in the US GOP voters…

Summary Friend considering switching to an electric vehicle due to uncertainty with gas-powered vehicles Trump Administration policies have caused economic and political uncertainty Tax credit incentives are a significant factor for those considering EVs Tariffs on EVs and vehicles threaten affordability and availability of models Automakers and consumers face uncertainty…

Summary Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a favorite of the author Explores the updated features of the 2025 Ioniq 5 Discusses the Ioniq 5 XRT model and contrasts it with Tesla’s offerings Talks about upcoming Kia EV models and anti-Elon Musk demonstrations Podcast episodes are available on various platforms and new…