FORD'S DEALER ULTIMATUM, APTERA'S FULL DEBUT AND PEUGEOT E308

EV Channels Review

This episode of InsideEVs Podcast covers significant developments in the EV landscape. A major focus is Ford's ultimatum to its dealerships regarding EV sales, requiring substantial investment in charging infrastructure and training by October 31st to continue selling electric vehicles from January 1st, 2024. The discussion highlights Ford's attempt to bridge the gap with direct-sales competitors like Tesla by offering fixed pricing and online transactions, though dealers retain pricing control. The Aptera Gamma's public debut at Fully Charged Live is also covered, with a cautious outlook from the hosts who emphasize the need to see a production-ready vehicle before getting too excited, citing past startup struggles and unverified specs. Finally, the Peugeot e-308 and e-308 SW are introduced as essential, albeit pricey, family EVs for the European market, noted for their efficiency but modest performance and charging capabilities. BMW's upcoming Gen 6 batteries with cylindrical cells, promising 50% cost reduction and a 620-mile range, are also discussed, though their production is still a few years away.