From InsideEVs.
Patrick finally got to drive his dream cheap EV and, well, he wasn’t impressed. The guys talk about the Volvo EX30 and how it keeps getting slammed by tariffs. Then they share their predictions and questions about the Tesla robotaxi’s launch, which is coming up in June. Finally, General Motors is investing big time in V8 engines. Patrick and Tim explain why that matters.
During Plus/Minus, they explain how to reserve a new electric DeLorean by buying crypto. Yes, really.
Bloomberg on the Tesla robotaxi launching June 12
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-28/tesla-targets-june-12-launch-of-robotaxi-service-in-austin
General Motors ditches EV motor plan for V8s
https://insideevs.com/news/760979/stellantis-filosa-ceo-cm/
Volvo EX30 can’t catch a break.Link to content
https://insideevs.com/news/760603/volvo-ex30-tariff-impact/
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00:00 Introduction and Week Recap
01:22 Exploring the Volvo EX30 Experience
03:46 The Impact of Tariffs on EV Pricing
06:53 The Future of Affordable EVs
09:34 Tesla’s RoboTaxi Launch Predictions
20:57 The Future of Self-Driving Cars
27:01 Tesla vs. Waymo: The Race for Autonomy
33:32 General Motors’ Shift: V8 Engines vs. EVs
45:51 The Challenges of Transitioning to Electric Vehicles
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