The BMW i3 Crushes Tesla On Range + U.S. Guts Clean Car Rules

BMW’s next-generation electric sedan gets up to 468 miles of range on a single charge. But will it sell? On this week’s episode of The Plugged-In Podcast, Mack and Tim break down the mind-blowing specs for the all-new BMW i3—a car that promises more range than every Tesla on the market today. They react to its pricing and discuss whether it’ll be a hit during a tough time for electrification.

Plus, we dive into the massive federal CAFE fuel economy rollback. What do far lower MPG targets mean for automakers, buyers, and the broader timeline for EV adoption?

Also on this week's episode:

• Chevy Bolt’s Limited Run: Reports reveal production of the 2027 Chevy Bolt EV may be capped at just 35,000 units. Why is GM holding back on its most affordable EV?
• Ionna Hits 180 Sites: The automaker-backed charging coalition has doubled its footprint this year and shows no sign of slowing down.
• Tesla Roadster Event Delayed (Again): Tesla postpones its next-gen Roadster reveal event yet again.

The BMW i3’s 468-Mile Range Demolishes Every Tesla https://insideevs.com/news/810281/bmw-i3-us-specs-revealed/

America's Clean Car Retreat Is Complete. The World Will Move On
https://insideevs.com/features/809886/us-fuel-economy-standards-rollback/

35,000 Cars: Now We Know How 'Limited' The Chevy Bolt's Run May Be
https://insideevs.com/news/810063/gm-35000-chevy-bolt-production-report/

Ionna Has Doubled Its Charging Network This Year. It's Not Slowing Down
https://insideevs.com/news/810062/ionna-doubled-in-size/

Tesla Patents 'Electric Fan Car' Weeks Before Roadster Reveal
https://insideevs.com/news/809920/tesla-roadster-reveal-event-delayed-october-15/

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