Talking Cars 464: Live From CR’s Auto Test Center
The podcast panel focuses on the state of electric vehicles, sharing test insights and fielding viewer questions
This special "Talking Cars" podcast serves as a "recap" of our first-ever live episode of a show focused on the state of electric vehicles in 2025.
We welcomed live viewers and listeners who shared questions for real-time engagement with the panel. As you might imagine, there was plenty to talk about.
Conversation focused on whether or not the EV products on the market were ahead of the infrastructure and repair network needed to support them and how that affected consumers’ decision on whether or not to purchase an EV. Other key topics included new EV models that are on the horizon, EV incentives, EV tire wear, and are hybrids and plug-in hybrids the bridge to EV adoption in the U.S. Finally, the panel and audience weigh in on how battery technology, replacement, sourcing, and reliability will influence the EV market and the environment now and in the future.
Join us in re-viewing the inaugural "Talking Cars" Live.
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Recent Episodes
• Driving the Nissan Kicks, episode 463
• The Best and Worst Cars of 2024, episode 462
• Driving the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, episode 461
• Consumer Reports’ 2025 Automotive Report Card, episode 460
• Driving the 2025 Hyundai Sonata, episode 459
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