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Rivian R2 first drive, BYD goes nuts on flash charging, Donut Lab's miracle battery is dead, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:52:09 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss our Rivian R2 first drive, BYD going nuts on flash charging, Donut Lab's miracle battery being seemingly dead, and more.

Tesla Semi nails big test, BMW iX3 range impresses, Xpeng catches up to Tesla, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:39:07 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Semi nailing a big test, BMW iX3's range impressing in a new test, Xpeng catching up to Tesla, and more.

Tesla Robotaxi numbers, Ferrari's controversial Luce launches, Waymo Ojai, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:26:12 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's alarming Robotaxi numbers, Ferrari's controversial Luce, Waymo Ojai, and more.

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Tesla Solar, Volvo EX60 unveiled, Xiaomi YU7 GT, and AMG GT

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:36:45 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla going back to solar, Volvo EX60 unveiling, Xiaomi YU7 GT, AMG GT, and more.

Tesla Robotaxi, Rivian R2 configurator is live, China is taking over EU factories, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:50:54 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss updates to Tesla Robotaxi, Rivian R2 configurator going live, China taking over EU factories, and more.

Tesla Semi and 4680 battery, BMW iX3 price, Rivian R2 pickup, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 08 May 2026 19:51:11 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Semi, the 4680 battery cell, BMW iX3 price, Rivian R2 pickup, and more.

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Tesla Semi is here, Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive, Rivian earnings, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 01 May 2026 19:33:58 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Semi entering production, our Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive, Rivian's earnings, and more.

Tesla's disaster earnings, Beijing Auto Show is mad, new EVs galore

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:29:40 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's disaster earnings, the Beijing Auto Show being absolutely insane, and a plethora of new EVs unveiled this week.

GM Energy, Tesla HW3 reckoning, Ford reshuffles EVs, Donut Lab probs, more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:35:44 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla having its HW3 reckoning, Ford reshuffling its EV unit, Donut Lab being in hot water, and more.

Tesla's cheaper EV model comes and goes, FSD v15, Rivian R2 EPA numbers, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:27:24 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's cheaper EV model coming and going in the same week, FSD v15, Rivian R2 EPA numbers, and more.

EV deliveries from Tesla, Rivian, Toyota electric pickup truck, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:51:25 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss EV deliveries from Tesla, Rivian, and others, Toyota's electric pickup truck, and more.

Tesla minivan but cooler?, used EV sales rise, sodium batteries are coming

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:17:36 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla coming with minivan but cooler?, used EV sales rising, sodium batteries are coming, and more.

Tesla turns to energy, BMW i3 EV makes a splash, Donut Lab update, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:33:02 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla turning to energy, BMW i3 EV making a splash, Donut Lab update, and more.

Rivian R2, Lucid counter attack, and Tesla's 'Digital Optimus'

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:38:06 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Rivian R2, Lucid's counterattack, and Tesla's 'Digital Optimus'.

Cybertruck price increase, BYD makes everyone look bad, and Donut Lab update

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:11:32 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Cybertruck price increase, BYD making everyone look bad, and a Donut Lab battery update.

Cybercab dead on arrival, Donut Lab's miracle battery, Waymo expands, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:05:58 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's Cybercab being dead on arrival, Donut Lab's miracle battery, Waymo expanding, and more.

New Tesla (temp) Cybertruck, Cybercab, Ford wants China in the US, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:59:02 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the new Tesla (temporary) Cybertruck, Cybercab news, Ford wanting China in the US, and more.

Tesla Semi price, Toyota Highlander EV, Rivian R2, Ferrari Luce, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:38:34 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Semi, Toyota Highlander EV, Rivian R2, Ferrari Luce, and more.

Tesla hit by Epstein files, Roadster still lives, new Chinese EVs, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:45:22 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla getting hit hard by the Epstein files, Roadster is still alive, new Chinese EVs, and more.

Tesla's auto suicide, Model S/X dead, Cybercab fiasco, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:48:16 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's automotive suicide, Model S/X getting axed in the process, the Cybercab fiasco, and more

Tesla Robotaxi grift, Volvo EX60 is a beast, Aptera in danger, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:52:08 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's latest Robotaxi grift, Volvo EX60 being a beast, Aptera in danger, and more.

Podcast: Tesla stops selling FSD, Canada and EU to slash Chinese EV tariffs, the battery that could change the world, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:45:12 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla to stop selling FSD, Canada and EU to slash Chinese EV tariffs, the battery that could change the world, and more.

Battery holy grail too good to be true, NVIDIA open sources self-driving, Tesla Model Y 'Standard', and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:40:23 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss a battery holy grail too good to be true, NVIDIA open sourcing self-driving, Tesla Model Y 'Standard' Long Range, and more.

Tesla Q4 deliveries, BYD secures BEV crown, Cybercab spotted, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:39:39 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's Q4 deliveries, BYD securing the BEV crown, the Cybercab being spotted, and more.

Tesla's mission is no longer 'sustainable', VW Buzz lives, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:39:31 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's mission is no longer being 'sustainable', VW Buzz is still alive, and more.

We bought 2 new EVs, Tesla Robotaxi, Ford's $19B EV charge, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:41:10 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Seth and me (Fred) each buying a new EV, Tesla Robotaxi progress, Ford's $19 billion charge on EVs, and much more.

Tesla Optimus fail, Rivian AI/Autonomy day, Mercedes GLB EV, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:48:00 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss a very telling Tesla Optimus fail, Rivian's AI/Autonomy day, Mercedes GLB EV, and more.

Tesla texting and driving, Trump kills mpg, Aptera update, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:37:04 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla allowing texting and driving on FSD v14, Trump killing CAFE's MPG standard, an Aptera update, and more.

Tesla Robotaxi setback, Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, Bollinger is over, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 20:48:25 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss a big Tesla Robotaxi setback, the new Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, Bollinger is over, and more.

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Electricity is the base currency, Tesla Robotaxi crashes, new Porsche Cayenne EV, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:43:15 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss electricity becoming the base currency, Tesla Robotaxi crashes, the new Porsche Cayenne EV, and more.

Apple CarPlay in Tesla cars, VW on Superchargers, Toyota electric pickup, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:36:11 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Apple CarPlay possibly coming to Tesla cars, VW getting access to Superchargers, a Toyota electric pickup, and more.

Tesla is now Elon's, Xpeng goes AI, Rivian earnings, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:45:51 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss how Tesla is now Elon's after the shareholders' meeting, Xpeng going all-in on AI, Rivian's earnings, and more.

Tesla's 'flying' Roadster, Elon's pay, new EVs from Japan, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:39:25 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's 'flying' Roadster, Elon's pay package, new EVs unveiled at Japan's mobility show, and more.

TSLA earnings madness, Rivian layoffs, Ford pauses F-150 Lightning, more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:50:05 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's earnings madness, Rivian layoffs, Ford pausing F-150 Lightning, and more.

Tesla investing in xAI, Norway 100% EV, Aptera goes public, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:47:33 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla investing in xAI, Norway going 100% EV, Aptera going public, and more.

Ferrari Elettrica, Tesla's stripped-down Model 3/Y, new Bolt EV, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:45:04 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Ferrari unveiling the specs for the Elettrica, Tesla's stripped-down Model 3 and Model Y, new Bolt EV, and more.

Tesla delivery record, V4 Supercharger, messy US EV market, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:10:18 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's delivery record, V4 Superchargers, a messy US EV market, and more.

Tesla delivery estimate, FSD v14, Lucid Gravity, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:47:19 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's Q3 delivery estimate, the launch of FSD v14, Lucid Gravity ramp-up, and more.

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Tesla goes all-in on Elon, Robotaxi crashes, Nissan kills Ariya, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:51:34 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla going all-in on Elon with his new comp package, Robotaxi crashes, Nissan killing Ariya, and more.

Tesla unveils Megablock, bunch of new EVs at IAA, Hyundai's plant, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:46:12 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla unveiling its new Megablock product, bunch of new EVs at IAA, the debacle at Hyundai's plant, and more

Tesla Master Plan 4, new affordable VW EV, wireless EV charging, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:44:39 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Master Plan Part 4, a new affordable EV from VW, wireless EV charging, and more.

China reaches EV tipping point, Tesla retreats, some slack with tax credit, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:51:44 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss China reaching the EV tipping point, Tesla's retreat in Europe, EV buyers receiving some tax credit relief, and more.

Tesla Model YL, more Tesla probes and lawsuits, new Nissan Leaf pricing, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:34:05 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the launch of the Tesla Model YL, more Tesla probes and lawsuits, new Nissan Leaf pricing, and more.

Tesla FSD update, Ford's Universal EV platform, Acura RSX, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:44:56 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's upcoming FSD update, Ford's Universal EV platform, the new Acura NSX, and more.

Elon gets $26 billion while Tesla gets flooded with lawsuits and Dojo is dead

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:46:10 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Elon Musk getting a sweet $26 billion payday from Tesla while the company gets flooded with lawsuits and Dojo is dead.

Tesla loses first Autopilot wrongful death trial, Cadillac Lyric V first drive, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 19:30:47 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla losing the first Autopilot wrongful death trial, our Cadillac Lyric V first drive, and more.

Ford says it will build ‘breakthrough’ EVs in the US

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:58:32 +0000

Ford (F) reported Q2 2025 earnings on Wednesday, beating top and bottom line expectations. Despite the revenue growth, Ford is warning profits will take a hit thanks to Trump's tariffs. We will also learn about Ford's plans to build "breakthrough" EVs in the US very soon.

Tesla's disturbing earnings, self-driving challenge, solid state batteries, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:37:46 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's disturbing earnings, a new self-driving challenge, solid-state batteries, and more.

Tesla announces new EV variants, Robotaxi wars, big Lucid news, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:50:57 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla announcing new Model 3 and Model Y variants, the robotaxi expansion wars, big Lucid news, and more

Tesla Robotaxi odds, Rivian R1 Quad, Hyundai Ioniq 9, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:30:11 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Robotaxi odds, Rivian R1 Quad, Hyundai Ioniq 9, and more

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Trump/GOP go after EV/solar, Tesla, Ford, GM EV sales, Electrek Formula Sun, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:45:33 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Trump's Big Beautiful bill becoming law and going after EVs and solar, Tesla, Ford, and GM EV sales, Electrek Formula Sun, and more

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Xiaomi shocks with YU7, Tesla Robotaxi launch and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:19:30 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Xiaomi shocking the industry with YU7, Tesla's Robotaxi launch and more.

Tesla Robotaxi launch, new Nissan Leaf, Ford low cost EVs, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:43:58 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Robotaxi launch this weekend, the new Nissan Leaf, Ford's upcoming low-cost EVs, and more.

New Tesla Model S/X, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaks EV Nurburgring record, more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:40:48 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the new Tesla Model S and Model XX, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaking the EV record at Nurburgring, and more.

Tesla in Musk/Trump divorce, EV sales in EU, Hyundai's new electric minivan, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:38:33 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla being in the crosshairs of the Musk/Trump divorce, EV sales in Europe, a new Hyundai electric minivan, and more.

New Tesla Model S/X, robotaxi service is coming, new EV price war, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 30 May 2025 19:55:51 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the new Tesla Model S/X "refresh", robotaxi service is coming, a new EV price war in China, and more.

EV/Solar killing bill moves forward, Elon lies about Tesla's demand, cheaper EVs, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 23 May 2025 19:39:02 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the EV/Solar killing bill moving forward, Elon lying about Tesla's demand, cheaper EVs coming, and more.

EV tax credit on chopping block, Tesla's China problem, Slate gets interest, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 16 May 2025 19:47:38 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss how the GOP plans to kill the EV tax credit, Tesla's China problem, Slate getting some interest, and more.

Tesla Model Y RWD, Cybertruck bait-and-switch, Rivian earnings, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 09 May 2025 19:58:43 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Model Y RWD in the US, Cybertruck bait-and-switch, Rivian earnings, and more.

Elon is still CEO of Tesla, BYD EV sales surges while Tesla's collapse, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 02 May 2025 20:00:55 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Elon being challenged in his role as CEO of Tesla, BYD EV sales surging while Tesla's collapse, and more.

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Electrek at Shanghai Auto Show, Tesla earnings, Slate cheap EV pickup unveiled, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:19:06 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Electrek seeing a ton of cool EVs at the Shanghai Auto Show, Tesla's disastrous earnings, Slate's cheap EV pickup being unveiled, and more.

How Elon killed Tesla Model 2, global EV sales surge, and Chinese EVs keep killing it

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:47:09 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss how Elon Musk killed Tesla Model 2, global EV sales surging, how Chinese EVs keep killing it, and more.

New Tesla Cybertruck, tariff mayhem, Lucid buys Nikola, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:43:47 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the new Tesla Cybertruck RWD, more tariff mayhem, Lucid buying Nikola, and more.

Tesla's disastrous deliveries, more Trump tariffs, EV delivery numbers, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:48:18 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's disastrous deliveries, more Trump tariffs, EV delivery numbers, and more.

Trump's dumb auto tariffs explained, Tesla in the crosshairs, new Nissan Leaf, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:47:37 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Trump's dumb new auto tariffs explained, Tesla being in the crosshairs of retaliatory tariffs, the new Nissan Leaf, and more.

Tesla hate goes biblical, BYD comes out swinging, Renault 5 Turbo 3E, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:28:09 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla hate going biblical, BYD coming out swinging with new record charging time, the new Renault 5 Turbo 3E, and more.

Trump's Tesla ad, cheaper Tesla model, Mercedes CLA EV, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:47:01 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Trump making an ad for Tesla, upcoming cheaper Tesla models, the unveiling of the new Mercedes CLA EV, and more.

Tesla sales keep crashing, Cadillac Escalade IQL, Volvo ES90, IONIQ 9 unveils, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:19:19 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's sales crashing, the unveiling of the Cadillac Escalade IQL, Volvo ES90, and IONIQ 9, and more.

Kia EV Day, TSLA stock crashing, VW ID.4 surging, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:25:21 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss announcements made at Kia's EV Day 2025, TSLA stock crashing, VW ID.4 surging, and more.

Tesla protests, Rivian earnings, Kia's new EVs, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:40:24 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla protests, Rivian's earnings, Kia's new electric vehicles, and more.

GOP moves on EV tax credit, Tesla takeover/takedown, $20,000 VW EV, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:48:05 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the GOP's move to kill the EV tax credit, Tesla takeover/takedown, $20,000 VW EV, and more.

Tesla sales are dropping, tariff situation, Nissan/Honda deal falls through, more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:50:45 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla sale dropping, the tariff situation, the Nissan/Honda deal falling through, and more.

Tesla earnings were wild, new BMW iX, some EVs won't make it to the US, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:45:58 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's wild Q4 earnings, a new BMW iX, some EVs not making it to the US, and more.

New Tesla Model Y launches in NA/EU, Rivian is popular, Trump's effect on EVs, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:35:29 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the new Tesla Model Y launching in NA/EU, Rivian getting popular with OEMs, Trump's effect on EVs, and more.

Non-Tesla EV Supercharger access, Cybertruck sales, Rivian $$$, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:38:57 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss non-Tesla EVs getting Supercharger access, Cybertruck sales in the spotlight, Rivian getting some money from Biden, and more.

New Tesla Model Y unveil, Mazda 6e, Aptera solar car production-intent, more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:47:16 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the official unveiling of the new Tesla Model Y, Mazda 6e, Aptera solar car production-intent, and more.

Tesla deliveries, Cybertruck sales shock, Rivian surprises, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:41:55 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's delivery results, Cybertruck sales being disastrous, Rivian surprises, and more.

Electrek car of the year, NIO Day, what's coming for EVs in 2025, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:42:31 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss our choice for Electrek car of the year, NIO Day, what's coming for EVs in 2025, and more.

Tesla self-driving computer failure, Cybertruck issues, Honda/Nissan merger, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:33:04 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's issues self-driving computer failure, Cybertruck is also having some problem, Honda/Nissan merger, and more.

Lucid Gravity first drive, Tesla Model Q rumors, Nikola heading to bankruptcy, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:39:44 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss our Lucid Gravity first frive, Tesla Model Q rumors, Nikola heading to bankruptcy, and more.

Big charging news, Tesla FSD v13, Audi A6 first drive, Climatize CEO interview, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:25:44 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss big charging news, Tesla FSD v13, our Audi A6 first drive, an interview with Climatize's CEO, and more.

Today's show is sponsored by Climatize – a platform that allows investors to fund solar energy, EV, and energy efficiency projects across the US while earning up to 10% annually. Be sure to use referral code EV2025 to get $25 in investment credit once you complete your onboarding process. Learn more here.

Tesla sale incentives intensify, new California EV credit?, Rivian's new factory, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:40:22 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla increasing its sale incentives, a potential new EV credit in California, Rivian's new factory gets funded, and more.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Huffy Bicycles, a household name in micromobility. For a limited time, use promo code "ELECTREKGM" at checkout for 30% off the purchase of an Electric Green Machine drifting Trike, and be sure to explore all of Huffy's Black Friday Deals at Huffy.com.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Buzz Bicycles, an omnichannel eBike brand that prioritizes excellent value for its growing base of eBike enthusiasts. For a limited time, use promo code "ELECTREK200" at checkout for $200 off the purchase of a Buzz Centris Folding eBike, and be sure to explore all of the company's Black Friday Deals at Buzzbicycles.com.

GMC Sierra EV Denali first drive, Hyundai Ioniq 9 unveiling, Jaguar rebranding, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:56:18 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss our GMC Sierra EV Denali first drive, Hyundai Ioniq 9 unveiling, Jaguar's rebranding, and more.

Sponsored by ALSET Auto: North America’s leader in paint protection and restyling; offering colored wraps, paint protection, window tint, ceramic coatings and more, exclusively on EVs.

Trump moves to kill $7,500 tax credit, deep Tesla discounts, Cadillac Vistiq, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:29:20 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Trump moving to kill the $7,500 tax credit, deep Tesla and Ford discounts, the new Cadillac Vistiq, and more.

Today’s episode is sponsored by LiTime, a prominent brand with 15 years of experience in renewable energy storage, specifically focusing on renewable LiFePO4 Lithium batteries. Now through December 15, LiTime is offering up to 60% off its products during its Black Friday Sale.
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Trump victory's impact on EV market, TSLA surges, new Ioniq 5, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:46:25 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss how Trump's victory will impact the EV market, TSLA surging, the new Ioniq 5 being a great deal, and more.

Sponsored by ALSET Auto: North America’s leader in paint protection and restyling; offering colored wraps, paint protection, window tint, ceramic coatings and more, exclusively on EVs.

Tesla self-driving roadmap, Lucid Gravity, F150 Lightning production pause, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:41:51 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss an update to Tesla's self-driving roadmap, Lucid Gravity orders, F150 Lightning production pause, and more

Sponsored by ALSET Auto: North America’s leader in paint protection and restyling; offering colored wraps, paint protection, window tint, ceramic coatings and more, exclusively on EVs.

Tesla earnings, Scout EV launch, solid-state is coming, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:40:50 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's earnings and all the news that came out of it, the launch of VW's Scout EV, solid-state batteries finally coming, and more.

Today’s episode is sponsored by BLUETTI, a leading provider of portable power stations, solar generators, and energy storage systems. For a limited time, save up to 50% during BLUETTI's Halloween Sale now through October 31. Learn more here .

Sponsored by ALSET Auto: North America’s leader in paint protection and restyling; offering colored wraps, paint protection, window tint, ceramic coatings and more, exclusively on EVs.

Tesla's FSD problem, Cybertruck backlog, GMC Sierra EV pickup, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:42:27 +0000

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's FSD problem, Cybertruck backlog disappearing, GMC's new Sierra EV pickup, and more.

Today’s episode is sponsored by BLUETTI, a leading provider of portable power stations, solar generators, and energy storage systems, including its new Handsfree all-in-one portable power station backpacks. Learn more here.

Sponsored by ALSET Auto: North America’s leader in paint protection and restyling; offering colored wraps, paint protection, window tint, ceramic coatings and more, exclusively on EVs.

Tesla's Cybercab & Robovan unveiling, Lucid deliveries, Rivian supply issue, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:43:43 +0000

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's Cybercab and Robovan unveilings, Lucid deliveries, Rivian supply issue, and more

Today’s episode is sponsored by BLUETTI, a leading provider of portable power stations, solar generators, and energy storage systems. For a limited time, save up to 57% during BLUETTI's Member's Day Sale. Learn more here.

Sponsored by ALSET Auto: North America’s leader in paint protection and restyling; offering colored wraps, paint protection, window tint, ceramic coatings and more, exclusively on EVs.

Tesla Cybertruck gets cheaper, EV delivery results for Tesla, Ford, GM, Rivian, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 19:35:21 +0000

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Cybertruck getting cheaper, EV delivery results for Tesla, Ford, GM, Rivian, and more.

Today’s episode is sponsored by BLUETTI, a leading provider of portable power stations, solar generators, and energy storage systems. For a limited time, save up to 50% during Amazon Fall Prime Day. Learn more here.

Tesla FSD v12.5 review, new Tesla prototype, 2025 Chevy Blazer EV and Audi Q6

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:30:05 +0000

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss our first drives in Tesla FSD v12.5, a new Tesla prototype, 2025 Chevy Blazer EV and Audi Q6, and more.

Alpitronic interview, Tesla Semi update, GM goes NACS, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:24:16 +0000

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we interview Alpitronic CEO Mike Doucleff, we discuss a Tesla Semi update, GM going NACS, and more.

Tesla Robotaxi prototype spotted, Porsche Macan range, Lucid teases next-gen, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:50:50 +0000

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss a Tesla Robotaxi prototype being spotted, the Porsche Macan range, Lucid teasing its next-gen, and more.

I sold all my TSLA shares, Tesla AI roadmap, Volvo EX90 first drive, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:21:45 +0000

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss why I sold all my TSLA shares, Tesla AI roadmap, Volvo EX90 first drive, and more.

Tesla and Rivian launch referral programs, EREVs a thing?, cheap Chinese EVs, more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:44:48 +0000

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla and Rivian launching new referral programs, should EREVs be a thing?, cheap Chinese EVs coming, and more.

Tesla Semi news, VW ID.Buzz pricing, Ford's change of plan with EVs, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:11:09 +0000

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss a bunch of Tesla Semi news, VW ID.Buz pricing, Ford's change of plan with EVs, and more.

Cheaper Tesla Model 3 interior, Paris' utopian mobility, new VW e-Golf, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:24:37 +0000

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the cheaper Tesla Model 3 interior, Paris' utopian mobility, a new VW e-Golf, and more.

Tesla Cybertruck news, Rivian and Lucid earnings, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 19:34:00 +0000

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss a bunch of Tesla Cybertruck news, Rivian and Lucid earnings, and more.

Model Y refresh leak, Tesla FSD data, Audi A6 e-tron, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:44:43 +0000

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Model Y refresh leak, Tesla FSD data, Audi A6 e-tron, and more.

Tesla, Ford, GM earnings, Rivian R2, and more

seth@9to5mac.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:52:53 +0000

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla, Ford, and GM earnings, Rivian R2, and more.