TOWING TWO ANTIQUE EVS ACROSS COUNTRY, OUR NEXT ENERGY BOOSTS BMW IX RANGE TO 608 MILES

EV Channels Review

The Batteries Included podcast episode discusses several key EV developments. A significant portion is dedicated to the Tesla Cybertruck, focusing on its battery energy density compared to the Model S and the surprising reception from early reviewers. The hosts express confusion over the Cybertruck's energy density not exceeding older Tesla models and critique the overly positive, potentially biased reviews from select media outlets. The episode also covers the Electrify America app outage, praising EA's handling of the situation by defaulting to free charging and communicating effectively on social media. Additionally, the podcast touches on the opening of EVGo/Pilot Flying J/GM Ultium chargers, Rivian's planned battery pack revisions, and Volkswagen's OTA updates and V2G capabilities. A notable segment details Kyle Connor's cross-country towing experience with two antique Comuta-Cars, highlighting the challenges of towing with an EV, the cost of charging, and a personal iPhone data loss incident. The episode concludes with a mention of Our Next Energy's hybrid battery achieving 608 miles in a BMW iX, though this specific detail is brief.