Porsche’s Battery Fail + How To Get The Best EV Deal | InsideEVs Podcast Ep39

Two more car companies are scaling back their plans for the future. But is that the right move?

On today’s show, Patrick and Tim discuss the news that Stellantis is shelving its hands-off, eyes-off driver assistance program. The company has been a laggard on EVs, but it’s also dealing with a lot of other problems right now. Plus, Porsche is scrapping plans to manufacture its own EV batteries as demand for electric cars slumps. And it’s not the only one.

Stick around for Patrick’s chat with longtime auto journalist Dave Undercoffler. Dave is now the editor-in-chief at Autolist and head of consumer insights at CarGurus, and he has a ton of interesting insights into the car market these days and how to get a great deal on an EV.

Stellantis shelves Level 3 driver-assistance program
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/stellantis-shelves-level-3-driver-assistance-program-it-downscales-software-2025-08-26/

‘Not Economically Viable’: Porsche Cancels Plans For In-House Battery Production
https://insideevs.com/news/770046/porsche-cancels-ev-battery-manufacturing-plans/

The Best EV Lease And Finance Deals In July 2025
https://insideevs.com/features/410039/best-electric-car-deals-this-month/

00:00 – Exploring EV Adoption in the UK
01:54 – Comparing EV Infrastructure: UK vs. US
04:33 – Stellantis Halts Level 3 Autonomy Program
07:39 – The Future of Autonomous Driving
10:22 – Consumer Demand and Market Trends
13:38 – Stellantis: Challenges and Opportunities
22:47 – Porsche’s Strategic Shift in Battery Production
30:03 – EV Market Dynamics and Future Outlook

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