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  • Xiaomi shocks with YU7, Tesla Robotaxi launch 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 Xiaomi shocking the industry with YU7, Tesla's Robotaxi launch and more.

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

    Today, the episode is live at 12:15 a.m instead due to Fred’s travels in China and Seth's in.

    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:

      • Xiaomi YU7 first drive: a $35,000 Ferrari-looking electric SUV with over 400 miles of real range
      • Xiaomi received over 200,000 real orders for its Tesla killer in just 3 minutes
      • Whoopsie! Uh oh! Here’s all of Tesla Robotaxi’s goofs and gaffes so far
      • Tesla fires Musk’s chief of staff who became head of North America and Europe
      • Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2025: A brief history, full schedule, and teams
      • Lucid’s (LCID) midsize EV platform is coming next year, bringing three $50,000 ‘top hats’
      • Cadillac’s most affordable EV just got even better with a built-in NACS port and much more
      • Cadillac just delivered the first Celestiq, a hand-built ultra-luxury EV that costs $350,000
      • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 12:15 a.m. ET (or the video after 1 a.m. ET):

        https://www.youtube.com/live/zXT1hZD8o_I
        1 hr 5 min
      • Tesla Robotaxi launch, new Nissan Leaf, Ford low cost 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 Tesla Robotaxi launch this weekend, the new Nissan Leaf, Ford's upcoming low-cost EVs, and more.

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

        Today, the episode is live at 8 a.m instead due to Fred's travels in China.

        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 Robotaxi launch is a dangerous game of smoke and mirrors
          • Tesla releases details about ‘Robotaxi’ launch: there’s a ‘safety monitor’ in front seat
          • Waymo expands CA service area by ~50% just before Tesla robotaxi launch
          • Tesla (TSLA) plans to pause production at Gigafactory Texas for second time in 2 months
          • Tesla hacker reveals a new Model Y with 6 seats is in the works
          • Finally! The Nissan LEAF has been reborn as a new 2026 crossover, and it has NACS! [Video]
          • The 2026 Chevy Silverado EV is here and it’s a long-range powerhouse
          • Ford believes its low-cost EV platform will go head-to-head with China
          • Ford is halting Mustang Mach-E sales due to a recall impacting over 300,000 vehicles
          • Say hello to the ID. Buzz AD: VW’s fully autonomous ride is here
          • Switzerland killed study proving upgrading to an electric car is good for the environment
          • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 8:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 9 a.m. ET):

            https://www.youtube.com/live/wNxV7sN2VsY
            1 hr 7 min
          • New Tesla Model S/X, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaks EV Nurburgring record, 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 S and Model XX, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaking the EV record at Nurburgring, 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:

              • Tesla launches updated Model S and Model X: the biggest change is the price
              • Tesla Full Self-Driving hasn’t improved all year and Musk points to more wait
              • Elon Musk ‘regrets’ what he said about Trump as the President is about to crush Tesla
              • Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra snags all-time fastest lap for a mass-produced EV at Nürburgring [Video]
              • A prototype Porsche Cayenne EV just beat every gas SUV ever in a hillclimb
              • We have the starting pricing for all model year 2026 Rivian R1 trims
              • The 2025 Kia EV9 sold out faster than expected
              • Mercedes has a new ultra-luxury electric van coming soon
              • The funky Subaru Brat is returning as an EV pickup with a little help from Toyota
              • Charge your EV in 5 minutes: BYD’s ‘flash’ network heads to Europe
              • 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/ArA4TKru5Gs
                1 hr 6 min
              • Tesla in Musk/Trump divorce, EV sales in EU, Hyundai's new electric minivan, 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 being in the crosshairs of the Musk/Trump divorce, EV sales in Europe, a new Hyundai electric minivan, 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
                • Overcast
                • Pocket Casts
                • Castro
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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:

                  • Here’s how Tesla might be impacted by the Musk/Trump divorce
                  • Tesla becomes desperate with Cybertruck, launches biggest discount yet
                  • Tesla admits it would ‘suffer financial harm’ if its self-driving crash data becomes public
                  • Tesla (TSLA) sales continue to crash in Europe as it clings to a fluke in Norway
                  • BYD outsold Tesla in the UK last month and it’s catching up fast for the year
                  • Hyundai’s electric minivan spotted driving for the first time [Video]
                  • The 2026 Polestar 4 is officially on sale in the US, priced slightly higher than originally promised
                  • Nissan reveals new photos of the next-gen LEAF EV and confirms its global debut
                  • 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/8bBw6n8X4NM
                    1 hr 4 min
                  • New Tesla Model S/X, robotaxi service is coming, new EV price war, 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 S/X "refresh", robotaxi service is coming, a new EV price war in China, 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
                    • Overcast
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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:

                      • Elon Musk is starting to realize Trump and GOP are killing Tesla
                      • Tesla spotted with design and feature update for Model S and Model X
                      • Tesla has been testing robotaxi service without drivers for ‘several days’, says Elon Musk
                      • GM takes over as the ‘#1 EV seller’ in Canada
                      • Tesla’s sales fall 87% in Quebec as its market gets wiped out
                      • BYD starts a new EV price war in China
                      • Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2025: Now just over a month away
                      • 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/I8cz78hFwv0
                        1 hr
                      • EV/Solar killing bill moves forward, Elon lies about Tesla's demand, cheaper 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 EV/Solar killing bill moving forward, Elon lying about Tesla's demand, cheaper EVs coming, 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
                        • Overcast
                        • Pocket Casts
                        • Castro
                        • RSS
                        • 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) is badly affected by Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ the GOP just passed
                          • Elon Musk materialy lied to Tesla (TSLA) shareholders – transcript and proof
                          • Tesla pulls all the demand levers with discounts and incentives as sales crash
                          • Tesla Full Self-Driving veers off road, flips car in scary crash driver couldn’t prevent
                          • Tesla Model Y compared to ‘Tesla killer’ Xiaomi YU7: it’s not even close
                          • Chevy gives the 2026 Silverado EV the Trail Boss treatment with 725 hp and off-road upgrades
                          • Volkswagen builds first pre-series ID.2 parts and the low-cost battery system to power it
                          • BYD’s best-selling EV arrives in Europe as the Dolphin Surf with prices starting at $26,000
                          • Rivian R2 kicks off real-world validation and even its camo wraps are cooler than everyone else’s
                          • 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/zwBSd3fFOX8
                            1 hr 3 min
                          • EV tax credit on chopping block, Tesla's China problem, Slate gets interest, 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 how the GOP plans to kill the EV tax credit, Tesla's China problem, Slate getting some interest, 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:

                              • GOP tax bill helps its biggest donor Musk, but harms his company, Tesla
                              • Tesla (TSLA) slows down in China despite new Model Y production
                              • Tesla (TSLA) Chinese deliveries dropped to a scary low level
                              • Tesla’s robotaxi fleet will be powered by ‘plenty of teleoperation’
                              • NHTSA asks Tesla how it plans to release its robotaxi service based on FSD
                              • Tesla employees ask Elon Musk to resign, confirm massive demand problem, get fired for it
                              • Elon Musk hires another Tesla board member to cash checks and let him destroy the brand
                              • Toyota’s bZ electric SUV gets a new name, more range, an NACS port and other upgrades
                              • BYD’s latest low-cost EV hits dealerships: Meet the new e7
                              • GM’s new EV battery cells promise more affordable, long-range electric trucks and SUVs
                              • Ram is once again delaying its first electric truck: Here’s when you can expect to see it now
                              • Slate’s $20k electric pickup that can be converted into an SUV has secured 100k reservations
                              • 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/EhFbOx8_IK0


                                1 hr 8 min
                              • Tesla Model Y RWD, Cybertruck bait-and-switch, Rivian earnings, 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 Model Y RWD in the US, Cybertruck bait-and-switch, Rivian earnings, 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 launches cheaper Model Y RWD in the US
                                  • Tesla bait-and-switch: Cybertruck owners won’t get Autosteer feature they paid for
                                  • Tesla confirms it has given up on its Cybertruck range extender to achieve promised range
                                  • Tesla (TSLA) shareholders get excited for ‘Tesla prototype’ that turn out to be a competitor’s
                                  • Tesla’s NACS connector will be used by Mazda’s EVs in Japan
                                  • GOP leader confirms plan to kill $7,500 EV tax credit in budget
                                  • Rivian’s (RIVN) Q1 2025 report details highest gross profits to date, R2 validations underway
                                  • Jeep’s most affordable SUV is now electric: The Compass EV is here with +400 miles range
                                  • Toyota’s sleek new C-HR+ electric SUV arrives in Norway with over 370 miles range
                                  • Nissan pulls the plug on its +$1 billion EV battery plant as the alarm bells go off
                                  • Waymo plans to more than double its self-driving I-PACE fleet within the next year
                                  • 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/DAXL8TXXekI
                                    1 hr 8 min
                                  • Elon is still CEO of Tesla, BYD EV sales surges while Tesla's collapse, 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 Elon being challenged in his role as CEO of Tesla, BYD EV sales surging while Tesla's collapse, and more.

                                    Today’s episode is brought to you by retrospec—makers of sleek, powerful e-bikes and outdoor gear built for everyday adventure. Electrek listeners can get 10% off their next ride until May 8th with the exclusive code ELECTREK10 only at retrospec.com.

                                    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
                                    • Overcast
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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 board is reportedly floating replacing Elon Musk as CEO
                                      • Tesla board denies having done the only right thing it has been reported to do in years
                                      • Tesla (TSLA) sales continue to crash in Europe despite new Model Y
                                      • Tesla sales have collapsed in Sweden
                                      • Tesla hikes prices on its EVs in Canada amid tariffs, expect demand collapse
                                      • Tesla Semi public charging network coming with 46 stations in 2027
                                      • Tesla Powerwall 3 is disrupting the solar inverter market
                                      • Facing pressure, Trump scales back tariffs for US automakers
                                      • Waymo and Toyota partner to go after Tesla with personal self-driving vehicles
                                      • BYD had a blowout sales month in April with more EVs sold than hybrids, and that’s not all
                                      • China’s 3-row 872hp SUV would destroy the EU/US market: $40K Lynk & Co 900 PHEV 
                                      • Hyundai’s new electric SUV is here: IONIQ 9 prices start at $60,555 with 335 miles range
                                      • BMW hits pause on EV production in the US, but don’t expect prices to rise yet
                                      • Aptera April update: ‘Artemis’ feature-complete pushes forward, first solar deliveries, and a new partnership [Video]
                                      • 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/sFIZkWbbLig
                                        1 hr 14 min
                                      • Electrek at Shanghai Auto Show, Tesla earnings, Slate cheap EV pickup unveiled, 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 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.

                                        Today’s episode is brought to you by retrospec—makers of sleek, powerful e-bikes and outdoor gear built for everyday adventure. Electrek listeners can get 10% off their next ride until May 8th with the exclusive code ELECTREK10 only at retrospec.com.

                                        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
                                        • Overcast
                                        • Pocket Casts
                                        • Castro
                                        • RSS
                                        • 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:

                                          • Here’s some of the coolest, sleekest (and furriest) EV tech we saw at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show
                                          • Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2025 financial results: missed big on already terrible expectations
                                          • Live Tesla Q1 2025 earnings transcript fact check and reaction stream
                                          • Here are all the crazy claims Elon Musk made about Tesla self-driving today
                                          • Tesla (TSLA) brings back FSD transfer, offers $2,000 loyalty discount amid demand crisis
                                          • The Tesla (TSLA) dilemma: company is cooked with Musk, but stock crashes without him
                                          • You won’t believe the repair cost of this Tesla Cybertruck after a crash with a compact sedan
                                          • Slate emerges with customizable EV pickup available for under $20k [Video]
                                          • Chevy Blazer SS EV first drive, over 600hp and 300 miles of range!
                                          • CATL unveils new EV battery that charges as fast as pumping gas
                                          • 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/IHGlFCDXpx8
                                            1 hr 21 min

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