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We’ve always said that if the Toyota bZ4X ever got some upgrades to its range, charging and performance, it could be a top-tier electric vehicle. Now, that finally seems to be happening, and Toyota also has a lot more EVs headed our way as sales take off. Is the electric era of Toyotathon upon us at last?

It’s Friday, and that means another episode of the Plugged-In Podcast. This week, we discuss what’s new at Toyota and Lexus after covering the news from the automaker’s Kenshiki Forum in Brussels last week. Let’s just say there’s a lot to be excited about soon, if the world’s largest automaker can deliver.

We’re also on deck to discuss President Donald Trump’s impromptu one-make White House auto show this week, and whether it will actually move the needle for Tesla’s sales—and maybe even change what some of Trump’s biggest fans think of EVs.

Finally, we’re debuting a new feature: reader mail! Or listener mail, in this case, I suppose. In this segment, Tim and I will answer all of your burning questions about the EV world—the market writ large, buying them, selling them, owning them, charging them and almost anything else you want to know. We’re kicking it off with a note from a listener who’s considering dumping his Toyota Sienna minivan for an EV. But is there any electric option that can replicate all of the long-distance driving and gear-hauling he does?

Consider our advice operation open for business. Got a question? Drop us a line at podcast@insideevs.com.

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INDEX GOES HERE
00:00 – Introduction
05:16 – Toyota’s EV Push: A New Era
10:31 – Toyota’s New EV Models and Naming Strategy
18:31 – Toyota’s Commitment to EVs and Market Trends
24:38 – The Impact of Tesla’s Backlash on the EV Market
27:14 – The Impact of Political Endorsements on EVs
33:33 – Elon Musk’s Vulnerability and Public Perception
39:24 – The Future of EVs and Consumer Choices
44:59 – Listener Questions and Insights on EV Longevity
49:13 – Wrap-Up and Future Prospects for EVs

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