About this episode

The episode discusses the proposed $130 annual federal registration fee for electric vehicles, reviews the Volvo EX60, and highlights the Mercedes-AMG GT as the fastest-charging EV in America.

Is the federal government about to change the cost of EV ownership? This week on the Plugged-In Podcast, Tim Levin and Mack Hogan break down the proposed $130 annual federal registration fee for electric vehicles and what it means for the future of highway funding. Mack also shares his experience behind the wheel of the Volvo EX60—a minimalist luxury SUV that might just be the most polished electric vehicle Volvo has ever built. Plus, we discuss the brand-new Mercedes-AMG GT, which has officially claimed the crown as the fastest-charging EV in America, boasting an 11-minute charge time from 10-80%. Finally, Tim sits down with Brandt Hastings, President of North America at ABB E-Mobility, to talk about the massive shift in charging infrastructure and how ABB is meeting the demands of the next generation of EVs, trucks, and robotaxis. Congress Wants You To Pay $130 A Year Just To Drive An Electric Car https://insideevs.com/news/796222/ev-fee-gas-tax-house-bill-2026/ I Drove The 2027 Volvo EX60 And Think It's The Best Volvo Ever. All Because It’s Electric. https://insideevs.com/reviews/796359/volvo-ex60-first-drive/ Mercedes-Benz's Electric Super Sedan Has A New Kind Of EV Motor And…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim Levin, Mack Hogan

Guest: Brandt Hastings

Topics covered

• EV registration fee
• Volvo EX60 review
• fastest-charging EV
• charging infrastructure
• electric vehicle news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABB E-Mobility

Products: Volvo EX60, Mercedes-AMG GT

Places: America

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