INSIDEEVS STAR AWARD WINNERS, VW MEB+ TO BOOST RANGE, CHARGING

EV Channels Review

The InsideEVs podcast episode 140 delves into the winners of the InsideEVs/Motor1.com Star Awards, highlighting significant EV achievements. The Ford F-150 Lightning was lauded as the Best Truck, praised for its potential to revolutionize the market by being a competent truck that happens to be electric, and its importance for commercial adoption. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 took home the Editor's Choice award, impressing the panel with its overall package, including driving dynamics, design, charging speed, range, and value, despite competing against powerful combustion vehicles. The discussion also touched upon the challenges of EV value perception, particularly concerning upfront costs versus total cost of ownership. Additionally, the podcast covered Volkswagen's announcement of the MEB+ platform, promising increased range (435 miles WLTP) and 200 kW charging speeds, though some hosts expressed skepticism about its competitiveness against existing offerings and the delay of the more advanced SSP platform.