Electrek

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October 02Tesla Roadster delay, EV deliveries, battery swap comes back, 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 Roadster delay, EV deliveries in the US, battery swap coming back, 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:
Rivian continues to ramp with R2 even as EV market growth slows
Tesla (TSLA) Q3 2026 deliveries slip 2% to 486,532, but beat estimates
Tesla Model 3 gets range and performance boost, plus a new 16-inch screen in US
Tesla launches capability to drive away while plugged in after deadly Supercharger shooting
Tesla patents ‘Electric Fan Car’ with 4 ducted fans ahead of Roadster reveal
Tesla (TSLA) wins SEC OK to auto-vote retail shares with board ahead of SpaceX merger
Ford’s $30,000 Fathom EV pickup production launch faces uncertainty [Update]
The new 2027 BMW i3 is here with up to 468 miles of range, but it’s not cheap
BYD’s cheapest EV is getting bigger and fancier
NIO sells 30% of battery swap unit to Geely at more than $2 billion
Hyundai starts selling electric Ioniq V for under $15,000, but you can’t have it
Aptera (SEV) now says it needs $25M to start production, stock drops 15%
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/RKgil_j_hPw
1 hr 4 min
September 25Tesla Semi launch, Geely's battery healing fast-charging, Rivian R3, 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 Semi launch, Geely's battery healing fast-charging, Rivian R3, and more.
(Special 2PM start today) 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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Spotify
Overcast
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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 Semi finally enters volume production, 7 years behind schedule
Tesla patent shows new Roadster with a hidden 700 kg-downforce rear wing
Ford Fathom may have a front tailgate you can put a TV in, per patent images
Geely’s AI fast charging ‘heals’ EV batteries for 20% more cycle life
Bentley unveils Torcal, its first EV: 888 PS, 375 miles of range
Trucks gone wild! VinFast launches VF Wild EREV pickup
Rivian R3 will be ‘materially’ cheaper than R2, and R4 goes even lower
Electric Porsche Boxster spotted plugged in at Tesla Supercharger in California
Volkswagen delays its electric minibus for the US — again
Mercedes-Benz signs deal to put Wayve AI Driver in cars within 2 years
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 2:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 3 p.m. ET):
https://www.youtube.com/live/3eILrq1u4QE
50 min
September 18Tesla Roadster gets a date, VW XL1 comes back electric, BYD's new Tesla fighter, 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 Roadster getting a reveal date, VW XL1 coming back electric, BYD's new Tesla fighter, 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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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 teases new Roadster reveal for October 1: ‘Go for launch’
Tesla’s record month: 4 fatal Autopilot and Full Self-Driving crashes
Tesla’s new ‘Accordion’ Supercharger could speed up its slow buildout
Volkswagen Mission Efficiency: the XL1 comes back as 1,000-mile range electric car
BYD undercuts the Tesla Model 3 with its new Formula S EV, starting at under $29,000
Volkswagen’s new electric hot hatch delivers more power than the Golf GTI [Images]
Lucid and Bolt to deploy 25,000 autonomous EVs across Europe
Hyundai opens orders for its new electric van, starting at about $66,500
Kia’s new EV van is over 17.5 ft long and can haul 9 people or lots of cargo [Images]
Hyundai warns the US may be next in line for a wave of cheaper Chinese EVs
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/mtxhuW6pS_A
59 min
September 11Tesla Semi, mixed bag of EV sales, Chinese EVs 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 Tesla Semi launch in Europe, mixed bag of EV sales, Chinese EVs 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
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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 reveals European Semi specs: 550 km range, 800 kW charging
EV sales are booming in Europe – and plunging in North America
Volvo kills off another EV for the US, but it has a replacement coming in 2027
Senator claims Trump may open US market to Chinese EVs in Xi deal
Xiaomi launches four SkyNomad SUVs in China from $31,275
BYD cuts Denza Z9 GT EV prices with the new e3 Premium trim, starting at about $50,000
Here’s our first look at Nissan’s new entry-level Pixo EV [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/HvEVcWiLnSw
39 min
September 04Tesla has another Cyberflop, lots of cheap Ford electric pickups, VW in trouble, 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 latest Cyberflop, lots of cheap Ford electric pickups, VW in trouble, 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 opens search for Cybercab fleet sales, but FSD owners are still left out
Tesla Cybercab is already under NHTSA investigation after launch
Tesla Full Self-Driving can now take over manual driving to avoid a collision
Tesla settles fatal Autopilot fire truck lawsuit, avoiding jury trial
Ford wants to sell 100,000 Fathoms in the $30k EV truck’s first year
Range Rover’s first luxury electric SUV costs $140,000 and delivers V8 power [Images]
Polestar 4 SUV launches at €57,900 — and it finally has a rear window
These EVs retain their battery best, largest-ever study finds
Rivian rolls out RivianOS 2, unifying software across R1 and R2
VW to cut 100k jobs and may stop building EVs at 4 plants
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/X9nRjdjLmLY
52 min
August 28Podcast: Tesla Cybercab launch, Cybertruck prices rise, VW launch electric camper, 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 announcing the Cybercab launch, Cybertruck prices rising, VW launching an electric camper, and more.
Today’s episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass
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 confirms Cybercab launch coming next week
Tesla raises Cybertruck prices by $5,000 despite abysmal demand
Tesla to inaugurate new Semi factory in Nevada next month
Waymo takes a shot at Tesla’s self-driving: it’s a ‘false summit’
Porsche Cayenne Turbo EV first drive: Most Powerful Porsche ever … is an SUV
BYD Q2 profit jumps 30% as record exports offset weak China sales
Volkswagen unveils the first California EV camper, and it’s based on the ID. Buzz [Images]
Aptera solar EV makes up to 4.75 kWh a day, independent test shows
My Tesla Cybercab launch predictions
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/0-RJvd6oQgI
1 hr 4 min
August 21Tesla kills Solar Roof, Cybercab launch, Genesis GV90, 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 killing the Solar Roof, Cybercab launch, Genesis GV90, and more.
Today’s episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass
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 discontinues its Solar Roof tiles, not economically viable
Ex-Tesla president: Roadster delay is about getting closer to SpaceX ahead of merger
Tesla’s Cybercab is about to launch — and we don’t get it
Tesla FSD v14 swerved and try to drive me into a ditch for no reason
Einride to deploy 500 Tesla Semis in biggest electric truck order yet
Tesla confirms Semi electric truck is coming to Europe, reveal at IAA
Tesla adds 2.4 kW vehicle-to-load to Model Y Premium with $80 adapter
The Genesis GV90 takes luxury up a notch with coach doors and all [Images]
BYD’s new 5-seat electric SUV has a range of over 1,000 km and 5-minute charging
First Ferrari Luce EV sells for $40 million, 36x its estimate
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/P2L3CnMNf6Q
1 hr 3 min
August 14Tesla Roadster is happening?, Kia EV3 in US, gas pumps replaced, 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 Roadster actually happening, the Kia EV3 coming to the US, gas pumps being replaced by EV chargers, and more.
Today’s episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass
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 ‘flying’ Roadster demo could come this month, with no one inside
Tesla defeats Sweden’s IF Metall union after 1,021-day strike
Ford’s EV pickup is almost here, promising much more than an affordable price tag
Kia EV3 prices and range revealed, starting at $30,000
Rivian’s 2027 R1S adds captain’s chairs, its most-requested feature
Lucid launches ‘America’s most powerful 3-row SUV’ with over 1,000 hp [Images]
Jaguar’s new EV interior is just as controversial as its exterior [Images]
Oil giant rips out gas pumps for BYD’s 1,500 kW EV chargers
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/hXuEGGy0B30
58 min
August 07Ford Fathom cheap pickup EV, Audi A2, Trump 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 Ford Fathom cheap pickup EV, Audi A2, Trump on EVs, and more.
Today's episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass
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:
Ford’s affordable EV pickup is named Fathom, and it will start at $28,350
Tesla, SpaceX confirm ‘Terafab’ chip fab site — $16.8B first phase
Tesla FSD v14 Lite tied to rising HW3 computer failures, owners report
Watch Tesla driver plea with police after FSD drove 64 mph in a 45
Telo raises its tiny electric truck’s tow rating to 8,000 lbs
Audi’s cheapest EV is also its most efficient car of all time
Lucid’s smaller Cosmos SUV, slated for 2026, has been pushed back to 2027
2027 Toyota C-HR EV pricing is here, starting at $37,080
Trump claims electric car drivers have a ‘disease’
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/KL18cm0RD6s
1 hr
July 31Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian R2 progress, new Mercedes GLA, 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 rumors of a Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian's earnings, R2 progress, and efficiency test, new Mercedes GLA, 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 weighs selling China business to clear path for SpaceX merger
Tesla sues Cybertruck supplier amid standoff keeping production hostage
Tesla buys 90% of a 509 MW Arizona solar and storage project
Rivian (RIVN) Q2 2026 earnings: revenue up 27%, gross margins soaring
Rivian R2 uses up to 26% more energy than Model Y in real-world test
The new Mercedes GLA EV is bigger, smarter, and has a range of over 400 miles
Volvo drops lidar for good on EX90 and ES90, pays owner compensation
BMW ramps up iX3 output as orders near 100,000
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/6ocTz1bGaIw
57 min

About 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.