Talking Cars 511: The Future of Rivian and Lucid

Plus, our podcast panel answers viewer questions about electric vehicles

By Consumer Reports

June 17, 2026

Main theme: In this podcast episode, our panel answers questions about choosing the right vehicle for hauling large audio equipment, the future of minivans, best practices for electric vehicle charging, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, and the financial outlook for EV startups like Lucid and Rivian.

We also discuss what it takes to become a Consumer Reports vehicle tester, and compare the real-world costs of driving EVs vs. hybrids and gas-powered vehicles.

Talking Cars 511 podcast panel — 'Talking Cars' panelists (from left): Mike Crossen, Joe Veselak, and Steve Elek.

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