The EVs for Everyone Podcast

BMW and Mercedes dodge U.S. tariffs like one giant Uno Reverse card, keeping their EVs more affordable than other EU automakers thanks to some of their production happening in American factories. Honda’s N-One e:, a pint-sized kei car, brings WALL-E charm to Japan’s streets with a $15,000 price tag. Meanwhile, Tesla’s “affordable Model Y" gets some press, offering a budget-friendly ride but when will it be available to the public? Also, please enjoy yourboymoyo [https://www.instagram.com/yourboymoyo/] take his first Waymo ride in San Francisco. I don't think you understand how many times I listened to this. ______________________________ Don’t Let Your Message Get Lost in the Scroll Let’s team up to craft a campaign that’s as bold and dynamic as YOU. I’ll be your host, content creator, and corporate influencer, working side-by-side with your team to deliver a message that doesn’t just reach your audience—it hooks them. Whether you’re launching a new product, pitching to investors, or building new partnerships, I’ll make sure your message shines brighter than those crazy high beams on a highway. Schedule time with me here: https://evs4everyone.com/elena/ [https://evs4everyone.com/elena/] I have limited availability for Q4 2025 -> book now! [https://evs4everyone.com/elena/] _______________________________ Connect with Elena: https://evs4everyone.com/ [https://evs4everyone.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaciccotelli/ Let's talk on X: https://twitter.com/EVs_forEveryone Are you connected with the show on LinkedIn? https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-evs-for-everyone-podcast/ ________________________

Mike Murphy, Political Strategist, Head of EVPolitics.org [http://evpolitics.org/], The American EV Jobs Alliance and author of the most recent Los Angeles Times op-ed, "California can fix Trump’s EV mistake," is BACK on the show today - and thank goodness because you know Mike Murphy always brings the heat! Our episode today explored the ways in which California can lead the way in EV adoption during the Trump administration and how the state can potentially counter federal EV policy rollbacks with a $3,500 state-level credit and expanded charging infrastructure. Mike also talks about California’s unique market power, with 1 in 4 cars sold being electric, and its robust R&D ecosystem featuring companies like Tesla and Rivian. And of course, I can't let Mike go without playing a fun game of "Top 5" where I asked Mike to rank his favorite fast food / QSR joints *that should have* public EV charging. Press play for an edu-taining and thought provoking ride with the one and only, Mike Murphy! ______________________________ Link to Mike's op-ed in The Los Angeles Times, California Can Fix Trump's EV Mistake [https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2025-07-17/california-china-ev-electric-vehicle-donald-trump] Link to article on EVPolitics.org [https://www.evpolitics.org/news/in-the-news-ev-politics-ceo-mike-murphy-calls-on-california-to-counter-trumps-ev-rollback/] _______________________________ Connect with Mike Murphy on X [https://x.com/murphymike] Follow EVPolitics.org on X [https://x.com/EVPoliticsUSA] or go to their website [https://www.americanevjobs.org/] Listen to Mike's podcast, Hacks on Tap [https://www.hacksontap.com/] _________________________________ Dan Krassner // dan.krassner@evpolitics.org _________________________________ Connect with Elena: https://evs4everyone.com/ [https://evs4everyone.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaciccotelli/ Let's talk on X: https://twitter.com/EVs_forEveryone Are you connected with the show on LinkedIn? https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-evs-for-everyone-podcast/ ________________________

Jamie Butters, newly appointed Detroit Bureau Chief at the Wall Street Journal (and former Executive Editor at Automotive News) joined me for a candid conversation about the current state of EV assembly plant projects in the U.S. Jamie and I tackled the bumpy road automakers are navigating, with political curveballs and shrinking government support throwing some serious shade on EV production. Hyundai, General Motors, and many others are caught in a high-stakes game of "EV or not EV," juggling their electric ambitions with high margin ICE vehicles. Jamie and I also talked about how the Inflation Reduction Act’s fade-out is giving automakers a serious case of whiplash. Plus, we took a slight detour to ponder Tesla’s semi-truck production delays—because apparently, even Elon’s big rigs are stuck in a battery-powered traffic jam. With Jamie’s wit, wisdom, and gracious demeanor, this episode is a must-listen! ______________________________ ⭐️ Wishing Jamie nothing but continued success in his new role at The Wall Street Journal! Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-butters-909ba45/ _______________________________ Link to Automotive News Intelligence Report // EV Assembly Plant Projects Face an Uncertain Market [https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/an-intelligence-report-ev-assembly-plants-0630/] ________________________________ Connect with Elena: https://evs4everyone.com/ [https://evs4everyone.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaciccotelli/ Let's talk on X: https://twitter.com/EVs_forEveryone Are you connected with the show on LinkedIn? https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-evs-for-everyone-podcast/ ________________________

This one starts out cheesy but I promise we *do* get down to business. First, let's talk about the Uber / Lucid / Nuro partnership that was just announced yesterday that will mark the start of these companies officially entering the AV (autonomous vehicle) robotaxi fight. It's been reported Uber will invest $300 million into Lucid as part of the arrangement. Then, can we also talk about the fact that Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) is now lending his voiceover talents to Veloz? Veloz is a nonprofit focused on EV adoption, and has launched a $43.5 million "Electric For All" campaign on July 14, 2025, to educate consumers about electric vehicle benefits. And finally, The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing major automakers, has urged the U.S. Department of Justice to review state franchise laws, arguing they restrict competition and increase vehicle and repair costs for consumers. The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) strongly opposes this, defending the franchise system as cost-effective and essential for consumer protection and economic stability, citing a 2024 Oliver Wyman study. The dispute highlights a broader tension between automakers and dealers over control of the retail auto market, especially as electric vehicle sales models evolve. ______________________________ Link to Larry Vellequette's Automotive News Column: In ‘holy war’ between dealers, automakers over warranty rates, nobody wins [https://www.autonews.com/opinion/columns/an-column-nada-automakers-warranty-reimbursement-0717/?utm_content=twt%3Aread&utm_medium=soc-own&utm_campaign=aware%3Aupr%3Apgv%3Aall%3Aalways&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1752782725] _______________________________ Connect with Elena: https://evs4everyone.com/ [https://evs4everyone.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaciccotelli/ Let's talk on X: https://twitter.com/EVs_forEveryone Are you connected with the show on LinkedIn? https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-evs-for-everyone-podcast/ ________________________

✨ NEW SERIES! Each month, I’m unleashing a fresh comedian on the show to roast the latest EV and auto tech news like it’s a bad Tinder date. Trust me, it’s gonna be so fun. This month, I'm excited to introduce you to Charles McBee. Charles appeared on Gotham Comedy Live, was a standout on FOX’s Laughs and Punchline (Seasons 1 & 2), and has written for everything from VH1's Hip Hop Honors to MTV's VMAs and The Golden Globes. He most recently served as Head Writer for Comedy Central’s Hell of a Week with Charlamagne Tha God, earning a Writers Guild Award nomination, and was a creative consultant on Nick Cannon’s Wild' N Out. _____________________________ In this episode, Charles and I commented on Waymo expanding its testing to Philly and NYC, Slate Auto showcasing their 90's junk in the frunk with vintage items like Mall Madness, Beanie Babies, and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots in tow and Bentley's new limousine concept car. If you're a millennial (or a Xennial) you'll definitely enjoy this fun trip down memory lane because apparently we all had the same childhood! _______________________________ Go see Charles in a city near you! Jersey / Philly / Seattle / Atlanta / Stamford https://www.charlesmcbee.com/new-events Follow Charles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlesmcbee/ Follow Charles on X: https://x.com/CharlesMcBee Listen to his podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A8UF52uD7SbzI4fFG70IF _______________________________ Connect with Elena: https://evs4everyone.com/ [https://evs4everyone.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaciccotelli/ Let's talk on X: https://twitter.com/EVs_forEveryone Are you connected with the show on LinkedIn? https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-evs-for-everyone-podcast/ ________________________