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Podcast: InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast
Episode: The 5 Best EVs We Drove In 2025 + Ford Kills The F-150 Lightning
Description: This week, we recognize the very best EVs of 2025. The InsideEVs Breakthrough Awards just dropped, and we discuss the pros and cons of each Editors’ Choice pick: the Cadillac Optiq, Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Lucid Gravity and Nissan Leaf. Plus we debate Ford’s epic EV strategy shift. Was cancelling the F-150 Lightning a good idea? And Patrick recaps his drive in the Mercedes-Benz CLA, one of the hottest EVs launching soon. Read all out Breakthrough Awards stories here: Cadillac Optiq: https://insideevs.com/features/781838/cadillac-optiq-luxury-value-breakthrough-finalist/ Tesla Model Y: https://insideevs.com/feat...