INSIDEEVS PODCAST 183: PRESERVING YOUR BATTERY, GM DELAYS TRUCKS, CHARGEPOINT, CYBERTRUCK

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The InsideEVs Podcast episode #183 delves into critical topics for EV owners and the industry. A significant portion discusses battery preservation, highlighting a user's success in maintaining 95% capacity after 135,000 miles through careful charging habits (Level 1/2, 80% limit) and advising against excessive DC fast charging. The hosts emphasize that battery degradation is normal but manageable with proper care, noting Tesla's strong performance in this area. The podcast also covers GM's substantial delays in launching its Ultium-based electric trucks, attributing the setbacks to the need for cost reduction and re-engineering, which leaves the brand significantly behind competitors. A major discussion point is ChargePoint's strategy to adapt to the widespread adoption of Tesla's NACS connector, with CEO Pasqual Romano expressing confidence in integrating both CCS and NACS plugs at stations to maintain relevance. Finally, the episode touches on Tesla's Q3 earnings, with a cautious outlook on the Cybertruck's profitability and production challenges, while hinting at a future, more conventional, and affordable entry-level EV and robotaxi platform.