450-mile Cadillac Escalade IQ, Used Tesla Tax Credits & Bulletproof BMW i7

[@keithritter800]

Batteries Included Podcast may be a starving start-up right now, but the "vibe" seems a lot happier. Good move from my perspective:) Keep the faith! If you video it, they will come.

[@aifresnofresno]

I woke up to watch the inside EV’s Podcast and didn’t recognize anyone. I was looking for these 3 gents. Searched around a bit… Found you.

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

Glad you found us! Sorry we disappeared so suddenly.

[@DriveElectricWithDomenick]

Thanks for making the effort, and apologies we couldn't give you a heads up.

[@DirectCurrentRides]

Can't wait for the September shows to have the whole family together

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

Not long to wait! We’re extending a heartfelt thanks to everyone who subscribes to the channel over here. We’re excited to hear feedback prior to our launch in September.

[@jhalkias17]

Tom’s comments on the Lightning are spot on. I totally agree with mine- it is an awesome vehicle, comfortable and so versatile. LOVE my Lightning.

[@gmv0553]

It doesn't take much to satisfy you, does it?

[@protovack]

@@gmv0553 okay, your 2 hours of internet allowance are over. time to get off the computer, boy.

[@chyldstudios]

My favorite EV podcast. Great content guys, keep it up!

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

Thanks! We appreciate that.

[@DriveElectricWithDomenick]

Thank you!

[@JarredSutherland]

So glad I can still listen to you guys! I loaded up the latest other podcast and it was not what I expected. So glad you guys are still here!

[@Bud_Terence]

Glad i found you guys. Didn't know you do a new podcast. Ofcorse, instantly subscribed.👍

[@brandenflasch]

Wish I could’ve joined live but glad to to have another episode!

[@aaronhodgman]

Thanks guys for getting the show back on, I look forward to it every Friday.

[@ArtiePenguin1]

Awesome podcast. I agree with what Tom said regarding adapters after my recent stay at a hotel with AC chargers that needed repair. Even though it wasn't adapter related, it showed me that dealing with high voltage electricity is no joke. I can't imagine the damage 1000 DC volts would dp to a poorly made adapter. I really hope Kyle can show us the wear on his OEM Tesla CCS adapter. It didn't sound good to hear that it's "charred".

[@kerryandbill]

Good Luck with your new venture!! Enjoy every minute!

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

We would greatly appreciate it if you could subscribe to the channel. Your support means everything to us, and we’d welcome any feedback before our full launch in September.

[@pfd1970]

The segment on adapters was THE most important part of this video. There needs to be a shit ton of videos on this subject before NA CS becomes prevalent.

[@737Parkie]

Awesome to see you guys together. 👍🏻. Thought I was losing my mind when I listened to the InsideEV podcast the other day and it wasn’t you guys! 😱

[@pmac6584]

Informative and entertaining as usual. Thanks guys

[@PurpleSideBlack]

Glad to have you back.

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

Thanks! It would mean the world to us if you could subscribe to the channel, and we’d love to hear any feedback ahead of our full launch in September.

[@adamchalom3872]

Glad to have my Friday morning routine restored. Already subscribed, and watched both videos to the end (last time I looked, channel monetization required both subscribers and viewing time metrics). Good luck getting things started, keep up the great work and looking forward to new content too (interviews etc.) And having listened to some of Martyn’s EV News Daily podcasts, he may well be ChatGTP 😊

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

Hi! Great to have you along, and pleased your Friday morning routine is back to normal! We really appreciate your support.

[@andydeal]

The OGs are back!

[@gaz7560]

Glad your still together, went to listen to inside EVs to find you had gone. Took a while to find you but got there I;the end😊

[@RichardMillet-RM]

OMG! So glad you I found you folks! Phew!

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

We’re here, you’re here, let’s go!

[@matthewfe6671]

The chief engineer of the Escalade says its going to be CCS. A little too early to change over to NACS. After this, they will have one that is more squared off in the back.

[@ElectricCarAustralia]

Loving the new channel guys. 🔋☀️

[@TassieEV]

Looking forward to Martyn returning in September. I usually listen on Apple Podcasts but have watched the last bit and liked the show on YT. :)

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

Who’s Martyn? (that’s showbusiness!!). Only joking. He’ll be back in the treehouse soon.

[@jeromejax8675]

I think this vehicle is gorgeous. More offerings than ANY of the Euro, Japanese, Korean imports.

[@johnpoldo8817]

Love the show. Appreciate attention to a wide spectrum of EV pricing.

[@cole8124]

Was very disappointed to learn the news on the latest inside EVs podcast. Super happy you guys will continue here!

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

Thank you so much for finding us over here.

[@tedadamgreen]

All is right with the world again …

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

Aaaaand…relax!

[@alanhold2468]

Cool to see my favourite EV peep's doing their own thing. Guest ideas. It would be cool to get Bjorn on for a chat. Nice work fellas🙏👊

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

Bjorn would be AMAZING but we don’t see him doing many other channelS. Tends to tread his own path. But we’ll reach out.

[@RobinYeatman]

Love the chapters feature!

[@viplav76]

On the point of larger EVs with larger batteries, it’s surely going to hurt electrification. As batteries resources get pricier, hurting future adopters, manufacturer profitability & above all the grids! It’s all good when thinking on the ground. It’s more a policy perspective.

[@medivelmack]

I want a Rivian, Lightning, and Cybertruck race to Vegas.

[@barryw9473]

Great to get a discussion with technical details that I suspect is impossible to find elsewhere. I really appreciated your thoughts on CCS1 - NACS adapters. In your next show, might you be able to shed light on the Tesla - Volex licensing announcement? Is licensing required because it will have the Tesla name printed on it, because NACS is an open standard, right? Tom, I think you may need to get some more equipment so you can test the upcoming DCFC adapters.

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

Volex are a long time supplier to Tesla, and all the newcomers to NACS will want to sell their existing customers an adapter, so it makes sense to go to Tesla and ask them to provide that hardware for the OEMs to re-sell (hence the Volex deal). Suspect the OEMs could have gone out to the market and found their own suppliers but, with speed of the essence, seems reasonable to ask Tesla to supply the adapters.

[@daviidfm923]

The average suburban Tahoe, Yukon etc is well into the 70s and 80 tho new. Some even higher.

[@Bzzap83]

🔋 thanks

[@DriveElectricWithDomenick]

🔋🔋🔋🔋 Thank you!

[@joshlemons3662]

One issue I see with the EVJect is arc flash if somebody accidentally trips over the cable while charging, could be very dangerous!

[@CMCNestT]

More Sapphire content Please!

[@kcw9313]

Kyle is wrong. It’s 265/35/20 up front for the sapphire. Staggered width and diameter with 20s no less , 21s in the rear. Compare it to a track pack plaid.

[@jimparr5412]

Mystical Martyn 😊

[@e-care-books9867]

This episode is *so negative*. Ha ha. ;) Great to have you all back!

[@golfish8589]

It should be required to change to 50% once you get to the destination city. So you have range to drive around once you get there.

[@thomas203]

Please make the background black. Looks better on a TV, in a dark room, uses less energy, etc. The bright white is kills my eyes, battery, and causes burn in.

[@nevco8774]

I am still waiting for 2 weeks to hear the updated Coda content.

[@jorgegvb]

I was in a panic when I saw Inside EVS had new hosts. Glad I found you guys here and I just subscribed. Good luck with the new channel!

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

Thank you so much for your support. We really appreciate you finding over here, sorry we couldn’t do a final show at the other place.

[@EVsteve80]

We need wagon style sedans, such as the touring models from BMW, Audi and Mercedes. Way more efficient and aerodynamic.

[@StephenColes]

I’m curious, why no discussion of the Fisker event last week? Seems like there is plenty to talk about with their new lineup. I get the feeling EV insiders are really skeptical about the company and don’t want to waste any time on them?

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

We’re supportive of Fisker, and it’s a hard job they have. So let’s hope they succeed. Kyle has driven the Ocean and we can’t wait to see what they do next. With limited time each week we can’t talk about everything and, as you worked out, we made the editorial decision not to spend time on their product day. The Ocean looks promising, but they’ve got to scale and get them to customers. Now isn’t the time to spend on discussing three concepts (some say vaporware, if your being harsh) but let’s hear more about building and delivering the Ocean. We’d love to see that happen.

[@StephenColes]

@@BatteriesIncludedPodcast Got it. I think maybe even spending just 1 min to say something happened, and why it’s not so newsworthy yet, would be really educational on its own. Don’t have to dive into 20 mins on every item, even though I love when you do!

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

That’s true. We hear you. In the meantime we’re a fan of the Fiskerati channel, lots of good info there on one of the first cars delivered.

[@andydeal]

My neighbor has four kids and there’s really nothing in the market for him as far as EV’s go, so yes, looking forward to see larger SUVs being electrified

[@LionheartLivin]

Hi! Anyway to not have comments pop-up non-stop while hosts are talking? I find it rather distracting. There's 2 "data sources" streaming at the same time (comments and hosts speaking). Why not just have comments in a dedicated live comment box as is often practiced on YT that way the viewer can decide whether they want to look at the comments or focus solely on the conversation the hosts are having or if they choose, both. Thanks so much!

[@KyleHubb]

I just subscribed. The Lucid Air Sapphire can never be twice the car the Plaid is. The only car beating the Plaid at the Nurburgring is the Jaguar XE Project 8, which came in at 7:21. This is with a "production intent" car. No other sedan is quicker. I'd like to see what the Sapphire will do on the 'Ring. Otherwise, it's just a dragster. It's going to take everything to beat the Plaid being that the thing weighs 5,400 lbs.

[@gmv0553]

Only in your dreams with the rattles included!

[@daviidfm923]

8000 pounds is likely enough towing. The rivian tows 11k but realistically it’s payload is too low to ever do it legally and safely.

[@kilpatds]

Gotta admit, having someone who's done the Cannonball suggest installing spyware on their car ... not what I'd have expected.

[@protovack]

great, but you guys need a dark background really bad. i couldn't watch it on my main TV without being blinded by white light.

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

Shouldn’t be a problem with 4 boxes on screen. August shows are just fine-tuning! 😀

[@williamerazo3921]

130k for a base Escalade EV nope

[@williamerazo3921]

What I expect from the Escalade EV like $110k not $130. As a fleet owner I’m disappointed

[@FactsAboutTheWorld.]

the first batch will be closer to 200k

[@williamerazo3921]

@@FactsAboutTheWorld.yikes. Fleet operators I talked too are disappointed

[@racheyl891]

What happened to inside EVS

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

We left and started our own show. InsideEVs has hired four new hosts and will continue with their own show.

[@anthonyarcher7268]

They need to be able to lie without being connected to a bigger brand. Easier to hide the pay to play.

[@havnfunb4]

Love you guys. I unsubscribed from the other channel

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

Your subscription over here would make a world of difference to us. We’re thrilled at the thought of your support, and we’re open to hearing your feedback before our big launch in September.

[@gmv0553]

Why? Their first show was pretty good!

[@havnfunb4]

@@gmv0553 I subscribe to a lot of EV channels and I find these guys are open and honest and tell it like it is. While the other channel may have knowledgeable folks running it, I would much rather spend my time following what I think are the leaders when it comes wealth of knowledge about EV’s and the industry. No offence to the other channel but Tom and Kyle are my main 2 guys.

[@kilpatds]

I'd like to 2nd Kyle's point of "sell vehicles where people are". Yes, I find the Yukon morally objectionable... but since people will buy it, sell it. I'd rather people bought EV Yukons than gas Yukons.... and the profit margin being there means that manufacturers can build real EV businesses that way.

[@DriveElectricWithDomenick]

💯

[@DougJessee]

The Ford F-150 Lightning is so great because it is 1/2 price truck. They were losing 100% per one sold... So yeah, not shocking it is so great.

[@antoinepageau8336]

Re the whole adapter issue, just another reason to only buy a Tesla. EA, Flow and the lot of them can disappear from Norths America as far as I’m concerned.

[@devandepew128]

An adapter shouldnt cost $500 just based off of materials of construction I fully disagree with Kyle on the escalade. The current one looks like poo. The IQ looks fantastic

[@CMCNestT]

LOL. The guys are against making the IQ more aerodynamic than the ICE Escalade because of styling!

[@mikoske]

The white background is hurting my eyes, would prefer darker shade!

[@evflyguy]

I hate driving large vehicles. Hate! I don't use that word lightly. That Escalade IQ is just as ridiculous as the ICE version so I'm sure it'll do well, but I could have Jeff Bezos money and I'd never buy one. 😅 The smaller the better for me. If I end up taking delivery of my Fisker Alaska it'll be the largest vehicle I've ever owned by far. 😅😬

[@whatchuwant77]

So Happy I found you, I just need to unsubsribe from insideevs. Keep up the good work guys.

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

You don’t HAVE to unsubscribe to inside Ev’s, but you’ll find us here every week. And sometimes more often! We have big plans, and we can’t wait to share them with you.

[@jasonduncan5372]

Sure wish ford would open their vehicles to 3rd party apps.

[@MistSoalar]

GM could price this Escalade $200k starting instead of $130k. These cars must pay tax for weight, bad aero, bad pedestrian safety, and transporting air in cabin.

[@gmv0553]

Seems like the same format as your last show! Definitely needs a change!!!

[@BatteriesIncludedPodcast]

Let us know suggestions for a new format?

[@ALRinaldi]

Ford needs to make an Excursion Lightning.

[@DriveElectricWithDomenick]

Kind of surprised that hasn't happened yet. They may be waiting to use the platform of T3 (next-gen electric pickup truck), when they'll also have increased battery supply.

[@gmv0553]

The first Excursion failed and why waste the money again? Ford will never be king of full size suvs! GM owns it!