Tesla Roadster Is Actually Coming? + NYC’s Massive Curbside Charging Plan

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Is the long-delayed Tesla Roadster finally happening? On this episode of The Plugged-In Podcast, Mack and Tim react to Tesla’s surprise announcement setting an official October 1 unveil date—almost a decade after the concept first debuted. We break down what to expect and whether it’s for real this time.  Plus, we’re joined by Tiya Gordon, cofounder of the Brooklyn-based charging company It’s Electric, to talk about their major new contract with New York City to install hundreds of curbside EV chargers—and how street-level charging is solving the apartment-dweller dilemma. Also on this week's show: • Mercedes-Benz GLC First Drive: Mack takes the wheel of the all-new electric GLC and gives his hands-on verdict. • VW Mission Efficiency Concept: Volkswagen’s EV prototype reminds us of the hyper-efficient VW XL1.  • Volvo’s Next-Gen PHEVs: A look at Volvo’s latest long-range plug-in hybrids. READ MORE: 2027 Mercedes GLC 400 Electric Review: The Best Mercedes EV Ever https://insideevs.com/reviews/808381/mercedes-glc/  Tesla Confirms Next-Generation Roadster Reveal On October 1 https://insideevs.com/news/808054/tesla-roadster-ev-october-2026-reveal/  2028 Volvo XC60 And XC90 Pl