The EVs for Everyone Podcast

Holy Q3 Batman. According to Automotive News, EVs floored it with a 21% sales surge to 410,000 units, snagging 10% market share last quarter. Buyers dashed like caffeinated squirrels to hoard $7,500 tax credits before Uncle Sam yanked the cord. Meanwhile, Tesla's still the boss with 463,000 global deliveries, but growth seems to be idling like a Cybertruck in traffic. Enter GM's glow-up: 66,000 EVs sold—double last year—with the Equinox EV dethroning all non-Tesla vehicles. Ford's Mustang Mach-E revved up 50% to 20,000 sales and Rivian's cranking deliveries toward 15,000 vehicles, though tariff threats from China and expired tax credits might zap the momentum. But hold the phone. Dealers and execs braced for a sales cliff, but here's the plot twist: GM and Ford are flipping the script with slick leasing programs that stretch the credit's life. Their financing arms are fronting down payments on EVs to snag the $7,500 subsidy upfront, then passing the savings to lessees through lower monthly rates – keeping the party going for months. Ford's aiming to hold competitive leases via Ford Credit through December 31, while GM Financial is doing the same, buying vehicles in bulk to qualify before matching them with customers. It's a loophole love letter to EV adoption, potentially softening the post-credit hangover. ______________________________ Today's guest outro is "Surprise Me" by Zach Zimmerman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3J60D-JPSM _______________________________ Automotive News "GM sets record for EVs in Q3 as total U.S. sales rise 8% [https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-gm-q3-2025-sales-1001/]" "GM, Ford work around EV tax credit expiration with Q4 lease programs [https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-gm-q3-2025-sales-1001/]" _______________________________ 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/ ________________________

The $7,500 federal EV tax credit is about to get the Avengers: Endgame snap—today's your panic-buying buzzer-beater day before it goes away for good. Did you lock it in? Oh, and have you seen used EV prices lately? Wow. Insane. Also, let's talk about the EY analysis which highlighted China's aggressive EV adoption, with plug-in hybrids and new energy vehicles (NEVs) expected to reach 50% of sales this year and potentially over 90% by 2034. In contrast, the United States is lagging behind, (are we even surprised though?) with BEV adoption pushed to 2039, five years later than initial projections. P.S. How are you? It's been a minute since the last voice memo. _____________________________ Intro by @adminearth and EY press release, "China races ahead in EV transition as Europe recalibrates and US stalls [https://www.ey.com/en_gl/newsroom/2025/09/china-races-ahead-in-ev-transition-as-europe-recalibrates-and-us-stalls-ey-analysis]" ______________________________ Are you organizing a "frunk or treat" at your dealership? Email me at elena@evs4everyone.com and let's do an episode! _______________________________ 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/ ________________________

Kirsten Von Busch, Director of Product Marketing at Experian is back on the show today to talk all things EV consumer trends (and a few other fun side quests). In Q2 2025, EV sales took a tiny dip but held steady overall, with SUVs stealing the show at 69% of new registrations. Tesla's still the king of the EV castle with a 46% market share, but Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, and Honda are heating up the competition. Listen til the end when Kirsten and I play a quick game of "What Do You Meme?"—pairing EV data with familiar memes. With a jolt of humor and a whole lot of data, this is your unofficial study guide for everything you need to know about EVs (through June 30, 2025). _____________________________ What Do You Meme? Vlog on LinkedIn here [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/the-evs-for-everyone-podcast_youll-never-look-at-an-experian-automotive-activity-7374112214191984640-lYX0?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAHndtAB77-kgco6A2UAPEeZdiEr89Ywa88] ______________________________ Q2 2025 Automotive Consumer Trends Report What electric vehicles (EVs) are on the road and who is buying them? Vehicles in Operation overview and Consumer Analysis by fuel type for U.S. light duty vehicles through June 30, 2025. Download here [https://www.experian.com/automotive/auto-consumer-trends-form] _______________________________ Check out Experian's EV Resource Page [https://www.experian.com/automotive/ev-resource-center?cmpid=EVS_for_Everyone] for all things electric vehicle data _______________________________ This episode is sponsored by Experian. Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. Experian helps to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using their unique combination of data, analytics and software. Learn more here [https://www.experian.com/automotive/ev-resource-center?cmpid=EVS_for_Everyone] _______________________________ Connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-von-busch-5512767/] or send her an email: kirsten.vonbusch@experian.com _______________________________ 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/ ________________________

Detroit based stand-up comedian, Joel Sankey joins the show to humorously explore the eccentric world of EVs, delivering laughs and sharp commentary. He muses on whether Batman would swap his legendary Batmobile for Mahindra's BE 6 Batman Edition, which features "Bat Signal" puddle lights and custom engine sounds, available to just 300 fortunate buyers. We also poke fun at the ridiculousness of a Dodge Charger EV driver receiving a ticket for a non-existent loud exhaust. Then the conversation shifts to Tesla's Optimus robot, comparing its unsettling hands to a scene from a sci-fi film and discussing whether or not "getting a Coke in SalesForce's kitchen" is the beginning of the end of the human race. Finally, Joel examines Car and Driver's list of upcoming EVs, speculating which might actually hit the roads and when he can put his order in for the Mercedes Luxury Van (2026). Need a laugh today? We gotchu. __________________________ Mahindra's BE 6 Batman EV [https://www.motortrend.com/news/2025-mahindra-be-6-batman-edition-ev-suv-first-look-review] A Dodge Charger EV Driver Got a Ticket for a Loud Exhaust [https://www.thedrive.com/news/can-an-ev-get-a-ticket-for-a-loud-exhaust-only-if-its-a-dodge-charger] Tesla's Optimus Robot [https://x.com/SawyerMerritt/status/1963266390678208624] Car and Driver article [https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g29994375/future-electric-cars-trucks/] __________________________ This episode is sponsored by The Merlin Group, your go-to partner for B2B success. We help companies tackle complex challenges quickly by connecting you with hard-to-reach decision makers, accessing exclusive resources, and boosting demand like nobody else. Our mission? To make your business growth simple by linking you with the key players who can take it to the next level. Learn more here [https://www.themerlingroup.co/]: https://www.themerlingroup.co/ _______________________________ Follow Joel on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/joelthecomedian?igsh=eXZsemVndWZxb2Fr], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@joelthecomedian] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@joelthecomedian?_t=zt-8vjleacsyl0&_r=1&fbclid=PAVERFWAMmmuRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp_WjJ_VALBMCDcyD1Yi1JbG56ruE3EbdmaYskFg4pxtuMjClKEWh0kRT6lky_aem_txUi-4VAzDwWhSYwzfvtEg] _______________________________ 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/ ________________________

It's fall y'all, let's get into it! BYD, the Chinese EV giant, faces its first consecutive production drop since 2020, signaling a market shift despite strong global sales. Nissan’s ambitious EV rollout hits a snag, leaving their next-gen models in limbo as they navigate fierce competition. Friendly Chevrolet in Dallas unveils a game-changing EV charging hub, offering fast chargers and a comfy vibe for all EV drivers. And finally, Costco and Volvo are breaking the mold with a nation-wide discount on certain certified pre-owned vehicles, including the Volvo EX30 and EX90 EVs. _______________________________ Pringles are the superior chip [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DML5ZDsMF_M/?igsh=MTk2amVqaGVkOWQxcA==] // Grock Warren _______________________________ 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/ ________________________