INSIDEEVS PODCAST #200: FORD NACS, APPLE CAR DEAD, RENAULT 5, FIAT PANDA

EV Channels Review

The InsideEVs Podcast discusses the significant news of Ford EVs gaining access to Tesla's Supercharger network via the NACS adapter. The hosts express considerable enthusiasm for this development, highlighting the seamless integration, free adapter offer, and the substantial expansion of charging options for Ford owners. They praise Ford's execution, noting the ease of use without the Tesla app and the inclusion of Plug & Charge. While acknowledging potential minor issues like charging port placement, the consensus is that this move dramatically improves the EV ownership experience for Ford customers and positions Tesla as a major charging network provider. The podcast also covers the definitive end of Apple's Project Titan, with the hosts largely agreeing that building cars is exceptionally difficult and that Apple's focus on generative AI is a more logical next step. The Renault 5 EV is lauded for its retro design, competitive pricing (around €25,000), and respectable range (up to 248 miles WLTP), based on the new AMPR platform. Finally, the discussion touches on Fiat's new Panda family of vehicles, which will offer EV, hybrid, and ICE options, and Consumer Reports' positive assessment of plug-in hybrids as a viable, albeit complex, gateway to EV ownership.