The EVs for Everyone Podcast

Slide on your Louis V loafers and sharpen your pencils because today’s episode is a double dose of awesome! First, we’ve got Michael Wood, General Manager at Jaguar and Land Rover of Virginia Beach, who joined me on stage at ASOTU CON for a lively chat. Then, Alex Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of The EV Group (EV Auto, EV Service, and BuyMyEV.com), got behind the mic for another no-filter convo. We’re dishing on everything from JLR’s electric dreams to used EV price tags and what’s parked in everyone’s driveway these days. Special thanks to the ASOTU crew for inviting me to record on-site during ASOTU CON. It's always a good time and I'm truly appreciative of your support! ______________________________ Connect with Michael Wood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-l-wood-3a053a43/ Connect with Alex Lawrence: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evautoalex/ _______________________________ 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/ ________________________

I’m 5 hours into the future because I’m officially in LONDON: the land of water closets, lifts, grillled tomatoes for breakfast, tiny random jars of mayo and "ALUMINIUM." Oh and let's also talk about the 2025 Kia EV9’s lightning-fast sellout in the US. With over 22,000 units sold in 2024, driven by competitive pricing, federal tax credits, and upgrades like enhanced range, the Kia EV9 is killing it. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump signed resolutions on June 12, 2025, repealing California’s EV mandates, including an EPA waiver requiring 80% electric vehicle sales by 2035. Supported by automakers like GM, the move aims to ease industry burdens but faces backlash from California’s Governor Gavin Newsom, who plans a legal fight. The resolutions also nix rules for zero-emission trucks, impacting 40% of the US auto market led by California and allied states. _______________________________ Watch Recharged's full TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@recharged.com/video/7513263208879197470 _______________________________ Come see me on stage at MOVE London next week! https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/move/speaker-elena-CICCOTELLI.stm _______________________________ 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/ ________________________

Political strategist, NBC News Analyst and head honcho over at EVPolitics.org, Mike Murphy is BACK on the show to talk about the explosive feud between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. Ignited by Trump’s spending bill that cut EV tax credits, Musk resigned from his White House advisory role and slammed the bill as a “disgusting abomination.” We explore whether this “Galactic Hissyfit,” as Murphy termed it on X, is a policy dispute or an ego clash, and analyze Trump’s threats to slash Tesla’s subsidies and SpaceX contracts, which triggered a 14% Tesla stock drop and a 5% rebound. Murphy weighs the impact of Musk’s provocative moves, like threatening to decommission SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, on his credibility with Trump’s base and Tesla’s customers. We also discuss the feud’s potential to disrupt GOP fundraising and political alliances ahead of the midterms, questioning if Musk and Trump can reconcile or if this rift will reshape Tesla’s future. ______________________________ Follow Mike Murphy: https://x.com/murphymike https://x.com/EVPoliticsUSA https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelemurphy/ The Hacks on Tap Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hacks-on-tap/id1467297559 _______________________________ 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 week was ultra spicy. I'm talking 500,000+ scoville spicy. First, a ship carrying 70 EVs and 681 hybrids catches fire in the Pacific, turning into a real-life Pirates of the Caribbean disaster movie. Next, EV road trips surge with 27% of owners hitting the road, thanks to better battery range and charging, outshining National Lampoon’s Vacation antics. Finally, a Fortune report reveals a six-year low in EV buyer interest, with 63% of Americans hesitant to go electric. Thank you for tuning in every week. Your support means the world to me. ❤️ _______________________________ Automotive News Article: https://www.autonews.com/china/an-ship-fire-update-0605/ Fortune Article: https://fortune.com/2025/06/04/electric-car-buyer-interest-dries-up-tesla/ _______________________________ 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/ ________________________

We're on-site at ASOTU CON for today's episode and I'm sharing the stage with Experian's Michael Kraut, VP of Data Advertising Solutions and Andrea Lloyd, Director of Data Advertising Solutions to talk about how dealerships can supercharge their sales by tapping into data-driven marketing to target EV-curious buyers. Both Michael and Andrea stress that dealers need to get savvy about EV tech and master the art of merchandising used EVs as more hit the lots. Precision marketing, powered by first-party data, is the key to zeroing in on what makes EV shoppers tick. The conversation highlights a generational shift: younger buyers are all-in on EVs, shrugging off range anxiety like it’s no big deal. Tune in for a jolt of insights (and a few Godfather references). ______________________________ 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: https://www.experian.com/automotive/ev-resource-center?cmpid=EVS_for_Everyone _______________________________ 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 at https://www.experian.com/automotive/ev-resource-center?cmpid=EVS_for_Everyone _______________________________ 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/ ________________________ Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-kraut-1b9b3/ Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloydandrea/