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Episode Synopsis
From fantastic EV lease deals to manufacturer profit (and loss), on this week’s podcast we look at the realities of the EV market and what it means for the makers and the buyers. The question is, what’s the financial sweet spot for car buyers, and can automakers hit those targets without going out of business. Furthermore, what does this mean for government regulation when it comes to electrification? We dive in.Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESHot EV Lease Deals: https://www.carsdirect.com/deals-articles/best-green-car-deals Automakers lose about $6,000 on every $50,000 sale: https://www.businessinsider.com/ev-shoppers-dont-want-detroits-pickup-trucks-they-want-this-2024-3 Fisker dramatically slashes prices on Ocean: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a60320119/fisker-ocean-ev-suv-big-price-cuts-possible-bankruptcy/ Edmunds says it’s $70,000 Fisker is now worth $21,000: https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/fisker-ocean-appraisal-long-term-update.html Fiskerati closing shop: https://fiskerati.com/electric-vehicles/charging-forward-our-ev-journey-takes-a-turn/ Tesla suspends Fisker trade ins: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-suspends-fisker-ocean-trade-ins/This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover courtesy KiaMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/store
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