From InsideEVs.
Patrick and Tim talk about the fallout of the EV tax credit ending for one particular automaker: Slate. The new startup planned to sell its bare-bones electric pickup for under $20,000 after federal incentives starting in 2026. So what’s next for this company?
Then the guys recap InsideEVs’ recent talk with Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe, who had some harsh words for the legacy auto industry and its stance on EVs.
Finally, they discuss used electric cars and why you probably shouldn’t worry about buying one with high mileage. Battery degradation just isn’t that big an issue, studies suggest.
End of the EV tax credit hits the $20,000 Slate truck
https://insideevs.com/news/765197/slate-truck-ev-tax-credit/
Rivian CEO says automakers just want EVs to “go away”
https://insideevs.com/features/764569/rivian-ceo-dealers/
RSEV study on battery degradation
https://insideevs.com/news/748501/ev-degradation-study-rsev/
Comparison of a high-mileage and low-mileage Tesla Model 3
https://insideevs.com/news/763989/model-3-range-degradation-200,000-miles/
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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts
06:06 Holiday Experiences and EV Enthusiasm
10:48 The Porsche Taycan Experience
11:12 Slate Truck Overview and EV Tax Credit Changes
15:24 Impact of Tax Credit Changes on Slate Truck
19:27 Future of EV Manufacturing and American Jobs
22:29 Slate Truck’s Unique Selling Proposition
25:13 Current State of the EV Market and Industry Challenges
25:51 The Adversaries of EV Policies
27:12 RJ’s Candid Insights on the Auto Industry
29:32 Challenges Facing Traditional Car Companies
31:55 Profitability in the EV Market
34:50 The Spectrum of EV Adoption Among Automakers
39:58 Rivian’s Opportunity in a Limited EV Market
43:23 The Bargain of Used EVs
48:40 Battery Health and Longevity in EVs
54:27 Positive Developments in the EV World
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