HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSTANG MACH-E, HYUNDAI'S PLAN FOR MORE EVS AND CHARGING NETWORKS DEBATED

EV Channels Review

The InsideEVs podcast episode 35 covers a range of EV news and discussions. A significant portion is dedicated to the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition, highlighted as an even hotter variant with 480 horsepower and an impressive 634 lb-ft of torque, enabling a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds. While this performance comes at the cost of reduced EPA range (234 miles), the hosts praise Ford's continuous improvements to the Mach-E lineup and its aggressive market introduction. The discussion also delves into Hyundai's new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), a flexible skateboard design for future Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EVs, promising over 500 km range, 3.5-second 0-60 times, and 18-minute 80% charging at 350 kW. Additionally, the episode features an in-depth conversation with Dedrick Roper of ChargePoint about the challenges and strategies for expanding public EV charging infrastructure, including the importance of signage, network reliability, and various business models. The hosts also touch upon winter tire performance for EVs, with specific examples from the BMW i3 and Tesla Model 3.