QUESTIONS, COFFEE & CARS #135 // TRUMP, ELON AND EV REBATES

EV Channels Review

This episode of Questions, Coffee & Cars tackles a diverse range of automotive topics, from practical advice on winter car storage and tire choices to discussions on vehicle reliability and purchasing decisions. The hosts offer detailed tips for storing vehicles, emphasizing fuel stabilization, tire pressure, and critter prevention. They strongly advocate for dedicated winter or all-weather tires over all-season tires, highlighting the confusion in tire industry marketing. Reliability concerns are raised regarding Volvo, with the hosts noting its consistently low scores in dependability studies, though acknowledging subjective positive owner experiences. The discussion also touches on the potential for espionage from Chinese-connected cars and the implications for EV rebates under a potential Trump administration, with a strong suggestion that rebates are unlikely to continue indefinitely. Finally, in a rapid-fire comparison, the Chevrolet Equinox EV is recommended over the Hyundai Ioniq 5 primarily based on price and value, especially for an existing Bolt EUV owner.