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Can A Wrangler EV Save Jeep? + Why EV Batteries Last Longer Than You Think | InsideEVs Podcast Ep51

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Porsche says the Cayenne Turbo Electric has up to 1,140 horsepower and 2.4-second zero to 60.

1. InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast Ep. 51 covers the Jeep Recon, the Porsche Cayenne Electric, EV battery replacements, and Waymo expansion news. 2. Patrick George is InsideEVs editor-in-chief, and Tim Levin is senior editor, so both hosts bring newsroom context to the EV coverage. 3. The episode asks whether Jeep can use the Recon to reverse a U.S. sales slump while Porsche uses the Cayenne Electric to push its flagship EV strategy. 4. Jeep’s Recon is described as a boxy electric SUV with a traditional Jeep shape, a signature grille, knobby tires, and off-road styling. 5. The hosts say the Recon’s doors can come off and its roof retracts at the push of a button, echoing Wrangler-style open-air driving. 6. Jeep’s published specs include 650 horsepower, 620 pound-feet of torque, 9.1 inches of ground clearance, and a 3.56-second zero to 60 claim. 7. The same Recon discussion centers on a 100 kWh battery pack and a quoted range of up to 250 miles in its most efficient configuration. 8. Patrick compares that range to the Rivian R1S and calls the Recon expensive at a reported $65,000 before destination, or about $67,000 with fees. 9. Tim ties the Jeep debate to Stellantis’ wider EV problems by describing the Wagoneer S as a disappointing vehicle with glitchy screens and a $74,000 price. 10. The hosts also note that Jeep sales fell from about 973,000 SUVs in 2018 to under 590,000 in the U.S. last year. 11. The Porsche Cayenne Electric gets a more positive reaction because the hosts see it as an important evolution from the Taycan and the electric Macan. 12. Porsche’s figures include a 108 kWh battery, 400 miles of WLTP range, and an entry model rated at 402 horsepower. 13. The Cayenne Turbo Electric is quoted at up to 1,140 horsepower in boost mode and a 2.4-second zero to 60 time. 14. Porsche also claims 400 kW fast charging, 201 miles of range added in 10 minutes, and a 10-to-80% charge in 16 minutes. 15. The Cayenne discussion adds wireless charging at up to 11 kW and notes a German launch already underway, with U.S. sales next year. 16. The battery segment uses Recurrent research to show that under 4% of EVs in its dataset needed battery replacements outside major recalls. 17. Recurrent’s breakdown shows 8.5% replacement rates for 2011-2016 EVs, 2% for 2017-2021 EVs, and 0.3% for 2022-onward EVs. 18. The hosts say newer battery packs are benefiting from better thermal management, and Goldman Sachs projections put pack costs at $111 per kWh in 2024 and $80 in 2026. 19. The episode has a newsroom roundtable feel with straightforward spec comparisons, product skepticism, and frequent back-and-forth between Patrick George and Tim Levin. 20. EV shoppers comparing Jeep, Porsche, battery life, and autonomy news would get the most value here, while readers seeking long-form narrative or deep technical teardown might skip it.

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A practical EV news check anchored by the Cayenne Electric's charging claims.

Patrick George and Tim Levin turn the episode into a useful snapshot of two EV debuts from Porsche and Jeep, with the Cayenne Electric taking most of the attention.

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