From InsideEVs.

China continues to absolutely smoke the U.S. when it comes to electric vehicles. Patrick and Tim kick off this week’s episode by discussing BYD’s new 5-minute EV charging tech, and how important it is to make filling an EV as quick as getting gas.

Plus, America’s iconic luxury SUV is going electric, baby. The guys talk about what Tim liked and didn’t like when he drove the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ.

They also check in with the state of America’s EV charging stations, recapping a ranking from Consumer Reports of the best and worst charging networks.

They wrap up the show by discussing Mark Rober’s viral Tesla Autopilot video and the problem with being a Tesla owner right now.

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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts
02:30 BYD’s Groundbreaking EV Charging Technology
05:13 Comparative Analysis of Charging Speeds
06:27 Concerns About Battery Health and Fast Charging
09:21 The Necessity of Fast Charging
12:29 Current State of EV Charging Networks in America
15:03 Consumer Reports on Charging Network Reliability
24:39 The American Luxury Vehicle Landscape
25:39 The Cadillac Escalade IQ: A New Era
27:59 Performance and Comfort in Electric SUVs
30:05 Innovative Features: Rear Wheel Steering and Arrival Mode
31:34 Environmental Considerations of Large EVs
32:03 Target Audience for the Escalade IQ
34:44 The Escalade’s Role in Urban Transportation
36:12 Closing Thoughts and Plus Minus Segment
36:18 Tesla Autopilot Controversies
41:23 Challenges Faced by Tesla Owners

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