Subaru Trailseeker, Donut Battery, & The Future of Cars w/ Eclipse’s Jiten Behl | InsideEVs Podcast

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Mack just drove the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, which is basically an electric Outback, and he tells Tim what he thought. Does it solve the shortcomings of Subaru’s earlier EVs? Then the guys discuss Donut Lab’s latest battery tests, and what questions they still have about its solid-state claims.

Finally, Mack and Tim speak with Jiten Behl, partner at the venture capital firm Eclipse and Rivian’s former chief growth officer. They ask Jiten about the future of the auto industry, who he thinks will win the autonomous race, and about his investment in Also, Rivian’s micromobility spin-off.

During Plus/Minus, the guys discuss Volkswagen’s sneaky EV success story and the car companies with the cleanest supply chains.

Want An Electric Outback? The Subaru Trailseeker Is Your Answer
https://insideevs.com/reviews/788590/subaru-trailseeker-first-drive/

Which Automakers Build The Cleanest EVs? This Study Has Answers
https://insideevs.com/news/788992/cleanest-evs-automakers-supply-chain-study/

Volkswagen Is A Sneaky EV Success Story
https://insideevs.com/news/788767/vw-ev-sales-2-million-2026/

What Donut Lab’s Latest Solid-State EV Battery Test Actually Reveals
https://insideevs.com/news/788870/donut-lab-solid-state-battery-excessive-swell/

00:00 Introduction
00:41 Reviewing the Subaru Trail Seeker
08:59 Comparative Analysis of EVs and Market Positioning
11:38 Enhancing the EV Experience
20:18 The Future of Solid State Batteries
30:57 Interview w/ Jiten Behl
40:56 Autonomy: The Next Wave
47:22 The Rise of Micromobility
01:03:05 Plus/Minus

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