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

    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.

    The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

    As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

    After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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      Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

      • Tesla sales dropped 60% in Germany
      • Tesla sales crash in another market and this time, it can’t blame Model Y
      • Tesla sales hold OK in China amid Model Y changeover
      • Tesla increases Model X price, brings back incentive Elon Musk said was ‘not coming back’
      • Mercedes EVs can charge on Tesla Superchargers, starting today
      • Canada announces plans for 25% tariff on electric vehicles coming from the US
      • Nissan is scambling to find new EV partners as panic sets in
      • GM is cutting a shift at its EV plant in Mexico because of the Honda Prologue
      • Here’s our first look at Volkswagen’s cheapest EV, with prices starting at about $20,000
      • Trump just canceled the federal NEVI EV charger program
      • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

        https://www.youtube.com/live/Kp7t_z1N73E

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

        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.

        The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

        As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

        After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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        • We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

          Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

          • Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2024 results: big miss on revenue and earnings
            • Elon Musk: Tesla will launch unsupervised full self-driving in Austin as paid service in June
            • Elon Musk finally admits that Tesla will have to replace its HW3 self-driving computers
            • A quarter of Tesla’s earnings were due to recognizing a $600 million gain on Bitcoin
            • You’ll die without a solar roof says Musk, whose admin made it harder to get solar
            • Tesla announces third Megafactory as competition heats up
            • Elon Musk says Tesla aims to build 10,000 Optimus robots this year
            • Tesla announces all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America
            • Tesla’s charge port location is due to Elon Musk’s garage layout, says Lucid CEO
            • Meet the updated BMW iX: Now with more range, a light-up kidney grille, and a lower price
            • Ford just dropped a tri-motor Mustang Mach-E EV for NASCAR and it looks beastly
            • Kia EV5 is sadly not coming to the US, but it will arrive next door with an NACS port
            • After delays, the VW ID.7 now won’t be coming to the US at all
            • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

              https://www.youtube.com/live/bh9lYzcwlWI
              1 hr 10 min
            • New Tesla Model Y launches in NA/EU, Rivian is popular, Trump's effect on EVs, and more

              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.

              The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

              As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

              After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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              • We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

                Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

                • Tesla launches new Model Y in North America and Europe
                • Tesla announces giant price hikes to all electric cars in Canada
                • Tesla has a new self-driving computer retrofit, but it’s not even for HW3 cars
                • Tesla points to diner integration in app, insurance discount with Full Self-Driving, and more
                • Polestar sees Elon’s antics as an opportunity to steal sales from Tesla
                • Trump attacks EVs with executive orders, but mostly signals further damages
                • Rivian (RIVN) plans to roll out hands-free driving this year, eyes-free system in 2026
                • Rivian (RIVN) has several automakers ‘knocking on our door’ for EV tech
                • Nissan drops plans to bring a Rogue-like electric SUV to the US
                • Hyundai wants to re-badge EVs and sell them to GM: Here’s how it will work
                • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjtJkq_j538

                  1 hr 6 min
                • Non-Tesla EV Supercharger access, Cybertruck sales, Rivian $$$, and more

                  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.

                  The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

                  As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

                  After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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                  • We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

                    Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

                    • Tesla Supercharger access coming to Honda and Acura in spring, says Honda
                    • Kia’s Tesla Supercharger access is late, but some owners found a way to charge
                    • Tesla claims Cybertruck is ‘best-selling electric pickup’ without even confiming sales
                    • Tesla throttles down Cybertruck production, shift workers to Model Y
                    • Elon Musk misrepresents data that shows Tesla is still years away from unsupervised self-driving
                    • Tesla boycott is gaining momentum in Germany due to Elon Musk’s meddling in politics
                    • Tesla says a new way to clean cameras are coming
                    • Trump DOT nominee signals extra fees for EVs, continued NHTSA investigation into Tesla
                    • The top electric cars in this winter range test will surprise you
                    • Hyundai Ioniq 5 charges faster on a Tesla Supercharger than a Model 3 does
                    • Rivian (RIVN) secures billions in US funding for its new EV plant in Georgia [Updated]
                    • Rivian (RIVN) stock rises as Volkswagen plans to expand $5.8 billion EV partnership
                    • Polestar expects profits in 2025 with 5 GT launch, confirms Polestar 7 will be an entry level compact SUV
                    • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

                      https://youtube.com/live/J0uY-LbsPc0
                      1 hr 1 min
                    • New Tesla Model Y unveil, Mazda 6e, Aptera solar car production-intent, more

                      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.

                      The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

                      As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

                      After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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                      • We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

                        Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

                        • This is the Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh, just unveiled in China
                        • Tesla goes full circle and copies its own copycat with new Model Y
                        • Tesla issues recall on over 200,000 vehicles for the self-driving computer failure
                        • Elon Musk claims Tesla is doing ‘unsupervised self-driving trials’ while playing video games
                        • Tesla board members officially settle excessive compensation case for nearly $1 billion
                        • Mazda unveils its new EV for Europe: Meet the Mazda 6e with nearly 350 miles range
                        • Volvo sold nearly 100,000 EX30 SUVs its first year and now it’s ready to take the US by storm
                        • Aptera shows its production-intent solar EV at CES, ships this year? (Update)
                        • Sony’s AFEELA 1 EV gets $90k price (+subscription), reserve now for $200
                        • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

                          https://www.youtube.com/live/Fbx9HDtPip0


                          1 hr 3 min
                        • Tesla deliveries, Cybertruck sales shock, Rivian surprises, and more

                          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.

                          The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

                          As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

                          After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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                          • We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

                            Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

                            • Tesla (TSLA) confirms delivery of 495,570 EVs, way below its own guidance
                            • Tesla Cybertruck sales are disastrous
                            • Tesla’s energy storage business continues to boom
                            • A Tesla Cybertruck burned down at Tesla lot in Atlanta, battery fire suspected
                            • Rivian (RIVN) stock surges after delivering more EVs than expected in Q4 2024
                            • GM surges to become America’s number 2 EV seller as electric SUVs, trucks roll out
                            • Ford extends EV promotion after F-150 Lightning, Mach-E set new sales records in 2024
                            • Honda Prologue sales are on fire in the US as 2024 total reaches over 33,000
                            • Hyundai and Kia had a record year in the US, but this is just the start with new EVs en route
                            • VW has a fix for its ID.4 recall, and sales are starting back up now
                            • Xiaomi delivered a staggering 135k EVs in 2024 and looks to more than double that in 2025
                            • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

                              https://www.youtube.com/live/af9MJYEwi9E
                              1 hr 18 min
                            • Electrek car of the year, NIO Day, what's coming for EVs in 2025, and more

                              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.

                              The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

                              As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

                              After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

                              • Apple Podcasts
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                              • We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

                                Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

                                • Electrek’s EV of 2024: The Volvo EX30
                                • Tesla Semi factory gets its main structure, on track for production in 2025
                                • Tesla wants to kill EV incentives in US because of Musk, but it is lobbying for them elsewhere
                                • NIO Day 2024 recap: Firefly’s first EV will compete with MINI and Smart, ET9 launches on a 925V platform
                                • Honda and Nissan confirm EV merger to survive the every ‘100 years’ industry shake-up
                                • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

                                  https://www.youtube.com/live/J16fgjwBJa4
                                  1 hr 3 min
                                • Tesla self-driving computer failure, Cybertruck issues, Honda/Nissan merger, and more

                                  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.

                                  The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

                                  As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

                                  After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

                                  • Apple Podcasts
                                  • Spotify
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                                  • We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

                                    Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

                                    • Tesla is having major issue with its self-driving computer inside new cars
                                    • Tesla is buffing Foundation Series badges off Cybertrucks to sell them as regular trucks
                                    • Tesla finds ‘cell-dent’ issues in Cybertrucks, starts replacing battery packs
                                    • Tesla delivers electric semi trucks to another customer, confirms efficiency
                                    • Tesla (TSLA) sales in Europe are down 14% year-to-date and it’s time to worry
                                    • Tesla Shanghai starts mass production of Model Y refresh in Jan, says local media
                                    • Tesla looks for new comms manager, is a PR dept coming back?
                                    • Rivian (RIVN) made a ‘secret’ deal with the UAW: Here’s what that means for the EV maker
                                    • Cadillac’s new Vistiq electric SUV starts at under $80,000, but higher trims can get pricey
                                    • Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric
                                    • NIO’s low-cost Onvo EV will arrive in its first European market in early 2025
                                    • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

                                      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgSoluS3bGA
                                      1 hr 2 min
                                    • Lucid Gravity first drive, Tesla Model Q rumors, Nikola heading to bankruptcy, and more

                                      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.

                                      The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

                                      As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

                                      After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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                                      • We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

                                        Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

                                        • We finally got to test drive the Lucid Gravity which just nabbed an EPA range of 450 miles
                                        • Xiaomi names its new SUV the YU7, set to launch next summer to compete against the Model Y
                                        • Lightship unveils production-ready AE.1 aero-electric travel trailer and begins initial sales
                                        • Tesla Model Q: rumors emerge about new sub-$30,000 electric car coming
                                        • Tesla implements much-needed Supercharger price reduction as network hits all-time-high
                                        • Trump wants to stop Tesla having to report its crashes with Autopilot and Full Self-Driving
                                        • Tesla loses its head of Autopilot HW engineering to Amazon’s self-driving effort
                                        • Tesla Cybertruck receive homologations in China days after denying rumor of launch
                                        • Toyota finally unveils its new electric SUV: Meet the Urban Cruiser EV
                                        • Kia confirms the electric Tasman pickup we’ve been waiting for is coming soon
                                        • Nikola (NKLA) confirms more layoffs as it desperately tries to avoid bankruptcy
                                        • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

                                          https://www.youtube.com/live/yBpnV7O25XU
                                          1 hr
                                        • Big charging news, Tesla FSD v13, Audi A6 first drive, Climatize CEO interview, and more

                                          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.

                                          The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

                                          As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

                                          After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

                                          • Apple Podcasts
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                                          • We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

                                            Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

                                            • FHWA: Tesla-based plug J3400 will be ‘the standard moving forward’
                                            • No apps, no swipes – every EV will get Supercharger-like charging in 2025
                                            • Tesla releases Holiday update: Apple Watch, SiriusXM, and more
                                            • Tesla starts pushing dumb-down version of Full Self-Driving v13
                                            • Judge shuts down Tesla’s attempt to reinstate Elon Musk’s giant CEO pay package
                                            • Tesla shuts down Cybertruck production for 3 days at critical time for the company
                                            • Tesla decreases lease prices on Cybertruck
                                            • Nissan EV drivers will be able to use Tesla’s Supercharger network next week
                                            • Audi A6 e-tron first drive: power, range, and luxury in a sleek design
                                            • Rivian dominates owner satisfaction, Tesla comes third
                                            • Lucid (LCID) just built its first Gravity electric SUV for delivery
                                            • Electrogenic is giving Mazda Miata fans an EV version with its ‘Plug-and-Play’ conversion kit
                                            • Lion Electric lays off half its staff, looks to Groupe Mach for a bailout
                                            • (Solar) power to the people! Aptera re-opens its crowdfunding program
                                            • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

                                              https://youtu.be/oC7J-EhYau8
                                              1 hr 33 min

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