KYLE DRIVES LOTUS ELETRE R, DEBUTS FROM LAMBORGHINI, PININFARINA AND RIMAC

EV Channels Review

The "Batteries Included" podcast episode covers a range of EV news and reviews, with a significant focus on the Lotus Eletre R. The hosts praise the Eletre R's impressive performance, particularly its charging capabilities (350kW peak) and handling, noting it drove "amazing" and was "really fun on a back road." While acknowledging its high starting price and the "R" trim's $160-170k estimated US price, they suggest it offers good value compared to a Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, though less so against a Tesla Model X Plaid for straight-line speed. The review highlights the car's quietness, comfortable ride, and intricate design, though some traditional Lotus enthusiasts expressed reservations about its size and weight. The episode also touches on the Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum Black Edition, the ban on third-party charging adapters, the Volvo EX30's potential as a Model 3 competitor, and the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore's debut.