Batteries Included

137: Kia EV3 & Subaru Getaway: Two Massive Debuts for US Families

In this episode: The Kia EV3 makes its US debut Subaru reveals Getaway: a 3-row SUV  Driving Porsche Cayenne Electric And much, much more! Regular cohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ |  https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyKyle Conner from Out of Spec Studioshttps://outofspecstudios.com/Martyn Lee from EV News Dailyhttps://www.evnewsdaily.com/Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenickhttps://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick

136: 0 to 1,000 in a Year: Ionna CEO on Scaling to 30,000 by 2030

In this episode: Ionna CEO Seth Cutler talks about achieving growth targets Tesla Stops Making V3 Superchargers Uber buying 10,000 Rivian R2 for autonomous duties  And much, much more! Regular cohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ |  https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyKyle Conner from Out of Spec Studioshttps://outofspecstudios.com/Martyn Lee from EV News Dailyhttps://www.evnewsdaily.com/Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenickhttps://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick

135: BMW i3 Revealed: Birth of An Electric Ultimate Driving Machine

In this episode: Debut of the BMW i3  We see the Lucid Cosmos in person And much, much more! Regular cohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyKyle Conner from Out of Spec Studioshttps://outofspecstudios.com/Martyn Lee from EV News Dailyhttps://www.evnewsdaily.com/Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenickhttps://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick

134: Rivian R2 - Prices, Range & Specs Confirmed

All trims use an 87.9 kWh usable battery. Here are the trims in order of release date:Performance (Dual AWD) — $57,990 w/ Launch Package — Spring 2026656 hp / 609 lb-ft torque0–60 mph in 3.6sUp to 330 miles (EPA-estimated)Premium (Dual AWD) — $53,990 — Late 2026450 hp / 537 lb-ft torque0–60 mph in 4.6sUp to 330 miles (EPA-estimated)Standard RWD Long Range — $48,490 — Early 2027350 hp / 355 lb-ft torque0–60 mph in 5.9sUp to 345 miles (Rivian-estimated)Standard RWD (base) — ~$45,000 — Late 2027350 hp / 355 lb-ft torque0–60 mph in 5.9sUp to 275 miles (Rivian-estimated)All prices exclude the $1,495 destination and freight charge.Performance & CapabilityNearly 2,000 lbs lighter than R1 with a 115.6-inch wheelbase​9.6 inches of ground clearance, 25° approach angle, 26° departure angle​19.7 inches of wading depth​Up to 4,400 lbs towing capacity (optional on most trims)​Semi-active suspension exclusive to Performance trim​ChargingNative NACS port with Supercharger network access; CCS adapter support​10–80% charge in 29 minutes​TechnologyRivian Autonomy: L2 hands-free driving on 3.5M miles of US/Canada roads — $49.99/month or $2,500 one-time; free lifetime access included with Launch Package​11 HDR cameras (combined 65MP) + five-radar perception stack​200 sparse TOPS of edge AI compute for in-cabin experience (works offline)​Forthcoming Rivian Assistant voice AI running locally on the vehicle​Haptic Halo steering wheel dials (scroll, push, pull, tilt) — designed in-house​Dual digital displays (driver display + centre display)​OTA software updates via vertically integrated hardware/software stack​5G connected but offline-capable​Interior & UtilitySeating for 5 adults; 40.4 inches of rear legroom and headroom​90.1 cu ft total enclosed storage; 5.2 cu ft front trunk (fits carry-on + backpack)​Rear drop glass window lowers fully into liftgate (Performance & Premium only)​Fold-flat rear seats for level loading surface​Dual gloveboxes, removable USB-C power bank/hand warmer, door-mounted Rivian Torch flashlight​Upcycled Birch wood accents; headliner made from recycled ocean plastics​Launch DetailsReservations open now with $100 refundable deposit​On display at SXSW 2026 (March 13–18) at the Rivian Roadhouse​Online configurator opening in coming months​Pricing is US market only; Canadian details to follow closer to launch

133: Rivian Adventure Department Is RAD — BMW M and AMG Ambitions

In this episode: Rivian gets RAD, launches performance department  Porsche Taycan winter range test Volvo EX60 demand prompts production boost And much, much more! Regular cohosts:Tom Moloughney from State of Charge and EVchargingstations.comhttps://evchargingstations.com/ |  https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughneyKyle Conner from Out of Spec Studioshttps://outofspecstudios.com/Martyn Lee from EV News Dailyhttps://www.evnewsdaily.com/Domenick Yoney from Drive Electric with Domenickhttps://www.youtube.com/@DriveElectricWithDomenick