The EVs for Everyone Podcast

If you're an EV enthusiast, you've come to the right place. The EVs for Everyone Podcast is a fun, entertaining look at how some of the world's most innovative companies are racing towards an electrified future. Press play to listen to exclusive interviews with respected leaders in the automotive industry who are ramping up their electrification efforts and sharing what they've learned along the way. If you're an automotive professional who wants to keep up with the latest EV trends (all while having a little fun), this is definitely the show for you.

The EVs for Everyone Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 284 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The EVs for Everyone Podcast, a business show with 284 episodes published.

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  Episode #283

  Ep. 283: Chinese EVs Are Coming for Canadian Driveways with David Kennedy from Automotive News Canada

  Sep 11, 202616 min

  Chinese EVs are about to give Canadian car buyers something they haven’t seen in years: real price pressure and brand new choices. In today’s episode, David Kennedy, Toronto Bureau Chief at Automotive News is here to talk about the latest developments surrounding Canada’s Chinese EV quota, why Tesla grabbed so much of the first wave, and how BYD, Chery, and Geely are all positioning themselves to enter the market. You’ll hear the full backstory on tariffs, the trade-offs Canada made to protect canola and open Chinese markets, and why Europe’s EV import experience may be a warning sign. David also explains what’s really happening on the ground with Canadian certification, dealer networks, and the push for Chinese automakers to build assembly plants in Canada to bypass quotas altogether. If you work in the auto industry and you’re still a bit fuzzy on how Chinese EVs, quotas, and cross-border politics collide, you can’t afford to sit this one out. Hit play and stay til the end! _______________________________ Read David's full article in Automotive News here: Canada clears way for another 24,500 China-made EVs _______________________________ Connect with David on LinkedIn _______________________________ Connect with Elena: 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/ ________________________

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  Episode #282

  Ep. 282: 500,000 Tests Prove Every Used EV Needs a Battery Health Score with AVILOO’s Brett Lippel

  Sep 8, 202618 min

  For years, everyone obsessed over range anxiety. But here in 2026, the real story (and the real money) is in battery health. In today’s episode, Brett Lippel, CEO North America at AVILOO, joins me to talk about the first truly independent Certified EV Battery Report (brand new this month) and what it means for dealers, auctions, and EV shoppers. We get into how AVILOO became the “Carfax of EVs” in Europe, why battery health is now the make or break metric in used EV remarketing, and how a 3 minute OBD flash test can add $500–$1,000 per unit while boosting CSI. Brett and I also talked about which use cases are the most grueling on batteries (hello, rentals and leases), why most fears about EV battery life are completely outdated, and how dealers can turn free battery checks into a service drive magnet. If you care about turning used EVs from “risky” to a serious profit center, this episode’s for you! _______________________________ Want the full story in data form? We pulled the highlights, but you’ll want the details: The AVILOO Certified EV Battery Report– the world's largest independent study of battery health in used electric vehicles. Download the full report here This edition analyzes over 500,000 individual, independent tests carried out on used EVs between 2022 and 2026, covering 20 popular EV models. It draws on a subset of AVILOO's broader diagnostic database, which now spans more than 1 million independent tests worldwide across North and South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. The AVILOO Certified EV Battery Report is built on data from used electric vehicles tested via its independent AVILOO FLASH Test. For each model, AVILOO calculates the median State of Health at three mileage milestones – 31,069 miles, 62,137 miles and 93,206 miles – along with the range expected to cover 99% of vehicles at each point. Download the full report here _______________________________ This episode is sponsored by AVILOO. AVILOO transforms battery data into a sound basis for decision-making and reveals what others can only estimate. The only independent EV battery quick test on the market, AI-powered and technologically unmatched. With the AVILOO independent battery certificate, you receive clear data for pricing, customer service, and planning in just three minutes. Learn more at https://aviloo.com/en/aviloo-business ________________________________ Connect with Brett on LinkedIn ________________________________ Connect with Elena: 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/ ________________________

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  Episode #281

  Ep. 281: It's The Year of the Hybrid (With Used Payments Hitting A Record Of $542) with Experian Automotive

  Sep 2, 202621 min

  Auto financing trends just changed (again) and if you’re still selling based on last year’s playbook, you’re behind. In today’s episode, Melinda Zabritski, Head of Automotive Financial Insights at Experian Automotive is back on the show to unpack the Q2 2026 State of the Automotive Finance Market Report and translate it into moves you can make on the showroom floor and in your used car lot. We get into why average used payments just hit a record $542, whether the “starter car” is really dead, and how lenders are rethinking risk as buyers stretch further back in model years while loan terms blow past 73 months. Melinda also explains what’s really happening with delinquencies and repos across prime, near-prime, and subprime, which segments are holding up, and where dealers should be cautious. Then we jump to the electrified side of the house: the collapse in EV lease share post-tax credits, why 2026 is shaping up to be the year of the hybrid, and how hybrids have suddenly become the payment friendly hero with lower monthly notes than comparable ICE vehicles. We also break down the surprising profile of today’s used EV buyer, why credit scores are rising, how Tesla Model Y off-lease volume is shaping the market, and what an $821 average new EV payment means for mainstream adoption. If you’re in charge of making inventory or finance decisions, this episode is your fast track to seeing where the money is flowing, where the risk is hiding, and how to position your store for the next wave of EVs, hybrids, and used inventory. ____________________________________ Want the full story in data form? We pulled the highlights, but you’ll want the details: The Experian Automotive State of the Automotive Finance Market Report for Q2 2026 This quarter’s report highlights several key trends shaping the automotive finance landscape: 16.8% Hybrid share of new vehicle financing (up from 12.99% YOY) $83/month average savings from auto loan refinancing. 2% increase in outstanding automotive loan balances YOY. 1 in 3 vehicle loans now exceed 72 months in length. Used vehicle financing share increased while overall financing volumes declined YOY. Download it here _______________________________ Check out Experian's EV Resource Page 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 Melinda on LinkedIn _______________________________ Connect with Elena: 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/ ________________________

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  Episode #280

  Ep. 280: Did Regulators Give Polestar False Hope? The U.S. Ban Fallout with WSJ’s Chris Otts

  Aug 26, 202617 min

  Polestar’s U.S. exit just got messier. In today’s episode, Wall Street Journal autos reporter Chris Otts is here to explain why Volvo got the green light from the Trump administration while Polestar was denied, despite sharing ownership, platforms, and even a factory line in Ridgeville, South Carolina. Chris breaks down the national security rules for connected vehicles, the Commerce Department’s concerns over how vehicle data is shared and how a niche EV brand (that actually has a decent product) ended up as the first test case. We also talked about the latest developments in a New Jersey dealer’s lawsuit against Polestar, Polestar’s detailed letter to retailers claiming it was “strung along” by regulators, and what it all means for discounted Polestar inventory and state franchise laws. Finally, Chris also talks about whether this chaotic situation is an early blueprint for how U.S. regulators might treat other Chinese backed automakers and global brands with Chinese stakeholders going forward. Hang on tight… this one’s full of plot twists, question marks and a whole bunch of frustrated Polestar dealers. _______________________________ Read both articles on WSJ: Polestar Dealer Claims Automaker ‘Orchestrated’ Its U.S. Ban in Lawsuit EV-Maker Polestar Says Trump Administration Strung It Along Before U.S. Ban _______________________________ Connect with Chris on LinkedIn _______________________________ Connect with Elena: 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/ ________________________

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  Episode #279

  Ep. 279: $3,500 Off Your First New EV? California’s MyFirstEV Program Just Changed The Game with Mike Murphy

  Aug 19, 202626 min

  You heard it here first! Back in January of this year, Mike Murphy, founder and CEO of EVs for All America, said he was cooking up a California incentive for first time EV buyers. Back then, I only half believed him. Fast forward to today: the “MyFirstEV” program is now live in California, with up to $3,500 for new EVs and $1,750 for used, backed by 13 automakers and a coalition that actually got it through Sacramento. In this episode, Mike explains how the program works, why it’s focused on converting first time EV buyers, and how matching funds from automakers turn a state budget line into a market moving lever. We also talked about what other states can steal from this playbook, why “let the free market decide” is a fantasy in a world dominated by China’s EV push, and what’s at stake for American manufacturing and national security. Oh, and yes, Mike also recounts his story of driving a Porsche Cayenne EV 3,000 miles (across the country from New Hampshire to LA) in six days, nearly torching a Bucee’s with a drone, and why today’s public charging landscape feels like a different planet compared to 2023. ______________________________ Check out the MyFirstEV website here ______________________________ Automotive News: California’s EV rebate breaks new ground with automaker matching funds, first-time buyer focus ______________________________ Check out the EVs for All America website and here's all of Mike's EV Roadtrip videos _______________________________ Follow Mike on X and LinkedIn _______________________________ Connect with Elena: 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/ ________________________

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