FamilyEV Podcast
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis podcast is about our life experiences with long range, electric vehicles that are not Tesla's. We focus on getting the most out of them, road trips, family life and an element of sustainability.
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Episodes
S2 E13 - Not dead yet, but feel it
August 13, 2023 03:30 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBWe explain our absence (again), and talk about whats been happening the past 2 months
S2 E12 Wait, theres more
May 12, 2023 23:51 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBJon and Joe talk about the VW ID Buzz, the lack of EV news, and Jons EA experience across western US
Update - Tax Credits
April 20, 2023 19:34 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBJoe provides a quick update for the EV tax rebates
S2 EP11 Miracles do happen !!!
April 15, 2023 14:33 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBJon finally gets a software update on his ID4 after a two year wait, and other news
S2 EP10 - VW makes great software (April Fools)
April 03, 2023 02:08 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBWe talk about something other than charging - Bigger EV's, EV tax credits, VW Software and more
S2 EP8 - The Magic Dock Lives - long live the magic dock
March 18, 2023 03:24 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBAfter a brief absence, and a collective 7000 miles, the boys are back with tales of tesla, EA and misadventure
S2 EP7 Charging - but not what you think
February 21, 2023 06:05 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBJoe talks about his road trip to St Louis, and Jon gets caught up in Electrify America's upgrade program, plus commentary on EV news
S2 EP6 - We dont only complain about Electrify America
February 15, 2023 15:14 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBIn this episode, Joe discusses his time at the Chicago Auto Show, we talk about real life DC fast charging, and road trips. Joe's video and channel here : https://youtu.be/wGv8QWdn43Q
S2 Ep5 The IRS and the EPA had a meeting
February 06, 2023 18:20 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBIn this episode Jon and Joe talk about changes to the IRS rebate rules
S2 EP 4 - Technically not an issue, but we lost Joe - Jons adventures in Portland and used EV prices
January 24, 2023 02:45 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode, Jon had to re-record without Joe due to technical issues. But in it, I discuss recent adventures in Portland and the cutting of fuel lines to steal gas. Dogs being stolen, issues with international investment and battery manufacturing and used EV pricing in light of Tesla's new pricing changes. https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/news/read.cfm?id=452716
S2 EP3 - Telsa Prices, Tax Credits and the Market
January 14, 2023 08:41 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBWith the recent an unexpected changes to Tesla prices, Jon and Joe jump into the pod to discuss
S2 EP3 Trailer - Tesla Prices, Tax Credits and Market Changes
January 14, 2023 08:02 - 54 seconds - 844 KBJon and Joe talk about the recent changes in Tesla prices, and what it means
S2 EP 2 Time & Value
January 11, 2023 05:08 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBIn this episode, we talk about updates to the VW ID4 in the USA, plans for the ID Buzz, and Joe lets us know about the early days in his Telsa Model 3 SR and then go one to talk about what the difference is in timing with increased charging speeds and newer versions of the same vehicle.
S2 EP 1 - Its a new year, and new tax credits
January 01, 2023 22:04 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBJon and Joe talk about Tesla's year, Joes new car, and then go in depth on the tax credit, and the confusion it may have caused
EP36 - Happy Christmas (other holidays are available)
December 28, 2022 11:36 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBJon and Joe recap the 2022 year
EP35 - Jon is tired
November 12, 2022 15:56 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBIts been well commented on, that Jon is yawning a lot. Jon is working his ass off, suffering jet lag, and raising a 6 year old. He fully supports having a drinking game for his yawns. In this episode we go much deeper than the past episodes topics.
EP34 - This time with software
November 08, 2022 22:21 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBHi, its been too long, but family health crisis, work, and technology have conspired. In this episode, we talk about Joes new car, and the future episodes we are working on
EP33 Joe got a new car, and infrastructure
September 02, 2022 00:03 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBDue to a glitch, the last episode, only published in audio a few minutes before this one, will, which is why you should subscribe on YouTube. Then you can see us. That we understand why you would like the audio only version. This episode, Joe has purchased a Polestar2, and we talk about fully charged in San Diego. Then a discussion on the state of EV charging infrastructure.
EP 32 The Manchin Effect - Discussing the EV tax credit
September 01, 2022 23:43 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBJon and Joe discuss the effects and ramifications of the new EV tax credits, inflation and car values, and joe's decision to order 3 EV,s
EP 31 A bit of everything
July 13, 2022 19:31 - 43 minutes - 40 MBJon and Joe talk about vacations, ID4, Tesla and eTrons
EP30 Covid and Lightenings
June 04, 2022 21:37 - 34 minutes - 32 MBJohn and Joe talk about the trip to Salt Lake City in Phoenix, the need for dealerships to charge over sticker, the cheapest new EV's in the US market and John wants you to come and see him perform at the Gotham comedy club June 20 7:30 PM https://www.showclix.com/event/new-talent-showcase2h0LU8Yi
EP29 Live from Salt Lake City, and a meetup
May 20, 2022 05:16 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBJoe and I are both in Salt Lake City - in this episode, we talk about what's been happening in our respective EV lives and we would like to invite you to a meetup at the Salt Lake City, Sams Club, Electrify America, 12:30pm May 20th 2022. Thanks for listening/watching
EP28 How many ways can VW screw up OTA's. Oh, and Powerwalls
April 20, 2022 19:24 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBJon and Joe discuss the latest on the screwup that is VW and ID4 updates
EP27 Tesla in Germany, and Jons renting a Bolt
March 22, 2022 22:29 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBJon and Joe talk about upcoming cars, and their upcoming adventures.
EP26 - Starbucks and Charging ???
March 16, 2022 15:02 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBIn this epeisode Joe and Jon discuss the ID Buzz, and their next potential cars
EP25 Just Jon
March 16, 2022 05:26 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBJust me today, keeping you up to date on whats interesting in Family EV's
EP24 Supply Chains and a new car ?
March 02, 2022 01:51 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBNo Joe this week - well thats not true, he appeared at the end. We talk about some potential changes to the houses roof, and solar system, a new car as well maybe. Then the is the usual comment on this weeks news from the EV world.
EP23 Competition is good
February 23, 2022 01:58 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBIn this episode, Jon and Joe talk about Jons's recent road trip to Pasadena, using A Better Route Planner on Android Auto. We also talk about the latest, most interesting news from Tesla, Hummer, Kia, VW and the effect of increased registration fees in Texas. At the end, we go down the rabbit warren of new 100+ KW chargers in the USA, that are not Electrify America, and look at planning an assault on Highway 50. This is the ODB Dongle Jon is using for ABRP - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XGB...
EP22 Live from Chicago
February 15, 2022 15:57 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBJon was in Chicago for a meeting, so early in the morning we caught up to talk about SuperBowl commercials, Joes charging issues and so much more !!
EP21 Someone is wearing a tie
February 15, 2022 15:52 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss the new Kia and Hyundai EV's the Subaru Solera, and then deep dive a better route planners new Bluetooth integration.
EP20 Its very quiet !!!
February 01, 2022 23:15 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode Jon and Joe talk about the release images of the Volkswagen ID Buzz, Tesla launch is it's new charging stats feature and makes superchargers available in Norway and France for CCS users. Kia EV6 reviews hit the inter-webs and the BMW i3 comes to a production close
EP19 Austin got cancelled ????
January 25, 2022 23:54 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBLucid achieve 500 miles, GM invests 7billion in 4 plants in Michigan, Kia EV6 pricing, and an update on Fully Charged Austin
EP18 The boys are back
January 22, 2022 22:56 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBSorry we gone for so long but family, the holidays, and Covid just made it hard for us to synchronize. So here is a six week catch up on all the interest us in the EV world. The cover our initial plans for Fully Charged in Austin
EP16 - Joe and Jon meet in Pasadena
December 06, 2021 23:08 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBJoe and I finally met in person at the beginning of the Pasadena EVSummit. Not wanting to waste a moment, we did this podcast while driving the new Mercedes EQS450.
EP15 - Thats it, we are going to court !!!
December 02, 2021 16:42 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBJoe returns from working too hard, and Jon goes off on a rant about unions, their value, but in his opinion misplaced priority in the BBB infrastructure bill. Also, we talk about Jons childhood fantasies of the Audi Quatro battling the Lancia's, and the announcement of the Lancia Delta EV 2022 World Rally Cross Entry, Chevy Bolts continue to explode, Doug DeMuro Highest Ever Pickup Score for Rivian R1T, Update to Ford Mustang - Fast Charges above 80, VW ID4 - Wy wife is using mine all the ti...
EP14 - All on my own
November 21, 2021 06:37 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBNo Joe this week, so just me, alone, late at night, tired after too many 18 hour days. Firstly, at the end of the episode, you can catch the set, that I hope will be the start of my commercial comedy career - there is bad language. In the podcast - Tesla Prices Up, ID6 And Q5 Etron, Kia EV6 achieves 250 miles, Chevy closes Bolt plant for rest of year, working through recall, Enphase acquires Clippercreek, Lucid Car of the Motor Trent Car of the Year and 303Kw , 1M EVs Sold in California, Fo...
EP 13 - Will the Rivian get more OTA's than ID4
November 11, 2021 04:20 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIts been a short week in EV news and adventures. In this episode we cover the extended agreement between EVgo and GM, Rivian listing on the stock exchange, the bullshit that Herr Diess of VW talks about OTA updates for the VW ID4, and the frustrations of bad EA chargers. You can buy tickets for Jons comedy shows at Britishjon.com
EP12 Give me the OTA update or give me death
November 06, 2021 17:14 - 1 hour - 119 MBIn this episode, Jon and Joe talk about Tesla opening up the supercharger network to other vehicles, lucid and rivian shipping vehicles, The continuing joke that is why would you buy a Chevy Bolt, and where will you park it, before Jon goes on an epic rant about his own lack of confidence in Volkswagens leadership, the launch of the ID5 and the complete lack of transparency, information or commitment to delivering much needed updates to the ID4. You can find Joe's road trip video here https:/...
EP11 The Normal Episode
October 27, 2021 23:52 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this episode, Jon & Joe talk about Joe's trip to Glacier National Parm the new infrastructure from Electrify America in Wyoming and the Dakotas. We also talk about DCFC manufacturer Freeewire, delivery of the first Rivian R1T trucks and the 100,000 EV order for Telsa from Hertz/Uber. Also Jon threatened to get naked and soapy on video if VW don't deliver an OTA very soon.
EP10 - The Barry White edition
October 18, 2021 14:53 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBJon and Joe talk about the sales growth at VW and Porsche, the Tesal manufacturing growth, and the structural battery pack, then share a few stories and opinions on gas vs EV cross country road trips.
EP9 OTA's and AWD
September 23, 2021 06:46 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBWe discuss the VW ID4 AWD, the potential arrival of OTA's for the ID4, and then cover our opinions on the weeks EV news including Tesla FSD Beta going public, Chevy Bolt Situation, 5 new Mercedes models, Lucid delays, while first Rivian deliveries happen, The lose Mustang roof issue and the sale of Cadilac Lyrics. You can find the audiopodcast at https://anchor.fm/familyev or search Spotify for FamilyEV. Coming soon to Apple Podcasts
EP8 We named the Podcast !!!!
September 14, 2021 15:28 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBJoe takes a drive in the Ford F150 Lightning, Jon orders one as well, as a home powerwall. Jon is test driving the Mustang, and we talk about upcoming cars at the Frankfurt Motorshow (in Munich)
EP 8 We named the Podcast !!!!
September 14, 2021 15:28 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBJoe takes a drive in the Ford F150 Lightning, Jon orders one as well, as a home powerwall. Jon is test driving the Mustang, and we talk about upcoming cars at the Frankfurt Motorshow (in Munich)
EP6 We deep dive into Plugshare and A Better Route Planner
September 10, 2021 20:34 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIn this episode, we deep dive into the two most important apps, Plugshare and A Better Route Planner (ABRP) These apps are essential to EV ownership.
EP7 We talk about the channels, changes at EVGO, Circle K and the Ioniq 5
September 10, 2021 20:34 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this episode, we talk too much about recent road trips, channel updates, and then the changes at EVGO, Circle K, the Ioniq 5, and updates to Polestar 2
EP5 In conversation with EV Nomad, Branden Flasch
September 10, 2021 20:30 - 36 minutes - 34 MBIn Episode 5 Jon & Joe meet Branden Flasch, from the EV Nomad channel, a long time, long-distance Telsa driver, who has made the jump to CCS and the ID4. They discuss the differences, the experience and his plans.
EP4 How to get the most out of your DC Charging experience?
September 10, 2021 20:30 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn Episode 4, Jon and Joe take a deeper dive into DC Charging. In particular, we cover how to get the most out of your charging experience. This includes: What state of charge to arrive with? How long to charge? etc. These topics apply to all DC charging electric vehicles, not just the ID4.
EP3 Real life DC Fast Charging Experiences #ElectrifyAmerica #EVGO
September 10, 2021 20:30 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBIn Episode 3 Jon & Joe discuss their experiences of DC Fast Charging, the networks, and some tips and trips for planning.
EP2 Planning and driving VW ID4 across the country
September 10, 2021 20:30 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBIn Episode 2, Jon and Joe discuss their similar, but very different experiences of long-distance road tripping their VW ID's across the country. Joe drove from Chicago to Las Vegas, Jon from San Jose to New York.
EP1 Why we chose the VW ID4
September 10, 2021 20:23 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIn this first episode, Jon and Joe discuss why they chose the VW ID4 over the Tesla Model Y, the Ford Mustang Mach-E and other long range EV's