Electrek

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A weekly podcast tracking the transition from fossil fuel transportation to electric and the surrounding clean ecosystems. Hosted by Electrek’s Frederic Lambert and Seth Weintraub.... more

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April 24, 2026Tesla's disaster earnings, Beijing Auto Show is mad, new EVs galore
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.
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 Q1 2026 financial results: slight beat on earnings
Tesla seems to say Robotaxi launch will be pushed back in 5 US cities
Tesla (TSLA) pulled questionable levers to make Q1 2026 financials look good
Elon Musk pushes unsupervised FSD for consumer Teslas — again
Tesla will build factories just to retrofit millions of HW3 cars it said could do FSD
Tesla confirms Cybercab production has started despite delays in unsupervised driving
Tesla announces HW4 Plus with doubled memory — will HW4 follow HW3 to the grave?
Tesla (TSLA) quietly discloses $2 billion AI hardware company acquisition buried in filing
Tesla Model YL prototype spotted on US roads for the first time
Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric is an off-road capable, 2.4s 0-60mph beauty and beast
BMW unveils the new i7 with nearly 450 miles of range and Neue Klasse style [Images]
XPeng unveils GX flagship SUV with 750 km range, L4-ready hardware for $58,000
Hyundai unveils sleek new IONIQ V: a production car that looks like a concept
Hyundai unveils the IONIQ 3 with class-leading range and a new infotainment [Images]
CATL is launching sodium-ion batteries in EVs in 2026, aiming for 370+ miles range
Rivian (RIVN) starts R2 production days after tornado hit factory, deliveries this spring
Xpeng is actually building this electric flying car — I visited the factory
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/A7NTG5vjRuM
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1h 21min
April 17, 2026GM Energy, Tesla HW3 reckoning, Ford reshuffles EVs, Donut Lab probs, 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 having its HW3 reckoning, Ford reshuffling its EV unit, Donut Lab being in hot water, 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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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:
We talk to Aseem Kapur, energy and eMobility executive at GM Energy!
Tesla doing final ‘Signature Series’ run of Model S and X Plaid — starts at $159,420
Tesla gets FSD Supervised approved in the Netherlands — here’s what it means
Tesla tells HW3 owner to ‘be patient’ after 7 years of waiting for FSD
Key evidence disappears from Tesla involved in bizarre crash
Ford reshuffles EV unit, Doug Field out as Farley chases 8% margin
Ford CEO warns Chinese EVs would hit ‘the heart and soul’ of the US
Lucid names new CEO as it raises over $1 billion and ramps up robotaxi ambitions
Slate Auto closes funding round with enough financial runway to reach next stage of production
Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery is fraud, says insider, Donut Lab denies
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/jAAb1ie0NGI
...more
1h 3min
April 10, 2026Tesla's cheaper EV model comes and goes, FSD v15, Rivian R2 EPA numbers, 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 cheaper EV model coming and going in the same week, FSD v15, Rivian R2 EPA numbers, 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:
Tesla (TSLA) reportedly developing new smaller, cheaper EV after killing Model 2
Tesla China denies developing new smaller, cheaper SUV — but take it with a grain of salt
Tesla FSD v14.3 rolls out with MLIR rewrite, 20% faster reactions
Musk says Tesla FSD v15 will ‘far exceed’ human safety — he said the same about v12 and v14
Tesla’s new Supercharger for Business tool reveals $940,000 all-in price
Rivian R2 EPA numbers: 217 kW charge, up to 328mi range, heat pump (updated)
VW replaces US ID.4 production with 18mpg Atlas SUV as gas prices spike
Honda is bringing its ‘funky, cute’ EV hot hatch overseas for under $27,000
Hyundai unveils two new IONIQ EV concepts, an electric sedan and family SUV [Images]
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/MdPfpp5ukC8
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59min
April 03, 2026EV deliveries from Tesla, Rivian, Toyota electric pickup truck, 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 EV deliveries from Tesla, Rivian, and others, Toyota's electric pickup truck, 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) Q1 2026 deliveries miss expectations at 358,000, builds 50,000 excess vehicles
Tesla confirms Model S and Model X production is over — only ~600 left
Tesla FSD v14.3 launching this week, Musk claims ‘last piece of the puzzle’
Rivian shares production and delivery numbers ahead of full Q1 2026 financial results
Toyota sold more EVs in the US than Ford in Q1, with one electric SUV
Toyota reveals prices for its first EV pickup will not be cheap
Stellantis wants to build Chinese Leapmotor EVs at its idled Canadian plant
Mercedes confirms steer-by-wire for 2026 EQS with questionable steering wheel
Subaru unveils Getaway, a 420hp 3-row EV SUV, and we got a sneak preview
Hyundai unveils new Ford Bronco-like Boulder SUV Concept [Images]
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/jlWY3dBrTKc
...more
53min
March 27, 2026Tesla minivan but cooler?, used EV sales rise, sodium batteries are coming
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.
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 is coming out with ‘something cooler than a minivan’, says Elon Musk
Tesla (TSLA) publishes Q1 2026 delivery consensus: 365,645 vehicles expected
Tesla Semi has a million-mile battery, claims Tesla
New EV sales drop 28% in Q1 2026, but used EVs surge 12% to near-record levels
Sodium-ion EV battery breakthrough delivers 11-min charging and 450 km range
Slush pits and snowball fights: Slate’s upcoming pickup endures winter testing [Video]
Volkswagen Group’s joint venture with Rivian hits latest milestone, unlocking another $1B for the EV automaker
Honda pulls the plug on its PlayStation EV on wheels with Sony
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/mLpZ43Z-w-0
...more
53min
March 20, 2026Tesla turns to energy, BMW i3 EV makes a splash, Donut Lab update, 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 turning to energy, BMW i3 EV making a splash, Donut Lab update, 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) reportedly in talks to buy $2.9B in Chinese solar equipment for 100 GW US push
US confirms Tesla (TSLA) is buyer in LG’s $4.3B LFP battery deal for Megapack 3
Tesla is one step away from having to recall FSD in NHTSA visibility crash probe
Tesla delays FSD approval in Europe again, now expects April 10
The new BMW i3 EV is a road trip monster with 440 miles of range, fast charging, and more
Uber to invest over 1 billion dollars in Rivian to deploy tens of thousands of R2 robotaxis
Volvo is killing its smallest EV in the US, but the rest of the world can still get it
Xiaomi launches next-gen SU7 with 902 km range and LiDAR, still undercuts Tesla
BYD’s bet on EVs is paying off as drivers ditch gas amid rising oil prices
Donut Lab shows solid-state battery pack charging at 100 kW in Verge motorcycle
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/RoCifQaLHxo
...more
1h 2min
March 13, 2026Rivian R2, Lucid counter attack, and Tesla's 'Digital Optimus'
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'.
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:
Musk confirms xAI-Tesla joint ‘Digital Optimus’ project — after saying Tesla didn’t need xAI
Rivian reveals full R2 lineup and pricing, starting at $57,990 with a $45K RWD model coming later
Rivian is phasing out the R1S Dual Standard, its most affordable SUV, ahead of the R2
Lucid (LCID) reveals Cosmos and Earth SUVs as first midsize EVs, starting under $50,000
Lucid takes aim at the Tesla Cybercab with Lunar, a two-seat EV robotaxi concept
BMW’s flagship i7 EV is getting a Neue Klasse upgrade: Here’s our first look
BYD is open to building cars in Canada and acquiring a rival automaker
BYD’s luxury EV with 5 min fast charging and nearly 500 miles of range is headed overseas
Honda is scrapping three of its most important EVs for the US, including the Acura RSX
Aptera (SEV) raises $6.3M through warrant exercise to fund solar electric vehicle validation
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/aLUDy28zGmw
...more
1h 5min
March 06, 2026Cybertruck price increase, BYD makes everyone look bad, and Donut Lab update
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.
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 increases Cybertruck AWD price to $70,000 after creating artificial urgency
Tesla sends Canadian Model 3 inventory to the US as it expects Chinese EVs back
Tesla changes FSD transfer rules again, screwing over Cybertruck AWD buyers
BYD’s new Blade EV Battery 2.0 unlocks 1,000+ km pure electric range and 10 min fast charging
BYD’s new 1500kW ‘flash charger’ is over 3x faster than anything US has
BYD unveils stunning flagship electric SUV for the first time [Images]
It’s official: Hyundai axes IONIQ 6 from US lineup, Kia EVs remain in limbo
Aptera (SEV) completes first Solar EV build off its validation assembly line
Donut Lab solid-state battery survives 100°C discharge in second independent test
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/z64r5thTwio
...more
42min
February 27, 2026Cybercab dead on arrival, Donut Lab's miracle battery, Waymo expands, 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 Cybercab being dead on arrival, Donut Lab's miracle battery, Waymo expanding, 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:
Elon Musk threatens to halt Tesla Giga Berlin expansion over union vote
Tesla Cybercab program manager exits ahead of launch
Tesla adds 64 Megacharger locations to map, revealing Semi truck charging routes
Used Tesla prices rise 4.3% while rest of EV market drops after tax credit ends
Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery confirms 0-80% charge in 4.5 min — but there’s a catch
BYD to unveil 1,500kW EV charger that can add 2km of range in 1 second
Lucid (LCID) announces ‘step-change’ in Q4 as it aims to build 25,000 to 27,000 EVs in 2026
Waymo adds 4 more cities to its robotaxi service, now 10 total (Tesla: still 0)
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/8u-7fZpN36M
...more
57min
February 20, 2026New Tesla (temp) Cybertruck, Cybercab, Ford wants China in 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 the new Tesla (temporary) Cybertruck, Cybercab news, Ford wanting China in 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:
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 launches $60k AWD Cybertruck, reverses $15k Cyberbeast price hike
Elon Musk kills first Tesla Cybertruck ($60k) that makes sense just 10 days after launch
Tesla has to pay a historic $243 million judgement over Autopilot crash, judge says
Tesla rolls first steering wheel-less Cybercab unit off the line before solving autonomy
Tesla fans think this reviewer will have to shave his hair due to Musk’s $30,000 Cybercab claim
Tesla avoids 30-day California sales suspension after dropping misleading ‘Autopilot’ marketing
Tesla admits it still needs drivers and remote operators — then argues that’s better than Waymo
Ford is asking the Trump Administration to allow Chinese EV tech in the US
Slate pricing to be revealed in June, ‘Blank Slate’ truck still expected in the mid-$20k range
Polestar goes on the offensive with FOUR new models in THREE years
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/UC9ayoQ-YDk
...more
50min

FAQs about Electrek:

How many episodes does Electrek have?

The podcast currently has 451 episodes available.