Electrek

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February 14, 2025GOP moves on EV tax credit, Tesla takeover/takedown, $20,000 VW EV, 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 GOP's move to kill the EV tax credit, Tesla takeover/takedown, $20,000 VW EV, 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:
Oil-backed senators introduce bills to kill $7,500 EV tax credit, add $1,000 tax on electric cars
Tesla Takeover: protests planned at Tesla stores globally this weekend
US State Department has budget line for ‘Armored Teslas’ worth $400 million
Tesla turns to creative solutions to try to prevent charging cable thefts
Tesla offers up to $6,000 Cybertruck discounts as inventory pile up
Tesla says not taking Cybertruck trade-ins after owner tried to return his due to ‘anti-nazi harassment’
BYD’s most affordable EVs just got a smart driving upgrade, for free
Lucid (LCID) CEO predicts ‘exponential’ growth, and it’s not just from selling luxury EVs
Here’s a better look at the new Nissan LEAF EV [Images]
Here’s a better look at the $20,000 Volkswagen ID.1 EV ahead of its debut next month
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/MFzQ3Iyq7cs
1 hr 12 min
February 07, 2025Tesla 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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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 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
January 31, 2025Tesla 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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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 (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
January 31, 2025JackRabbit's solar charger, Cowboy e-motos, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new solar charging kit from JackRabbit, a reversal on a plan to double the power limit for e-bikes in the UK, China is pushing to replace lithium-ion battery e-bikes with lead acid battery alternatives, the Dallas Cowboys all got new electric motorcycles, UBCO enters receivership, and more.
The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.
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, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:
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We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to 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 Wheel-E podcast today:
UK backtracks on plans to double the power of electric bikes
China urges citizens to trade in ‘old lithium e-bikes’ for newer lead acid electric bikes
JackRabbit’s new solar charging kit keeps your e-bike topped up from the sun
The real problem with high-power electric bikes on mountain bike trails
The entire Dallas Cowboys team all just got the same electric motorcycles
Troubled off-road electric motorbike maker enters receivership
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 10:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 11:00 a.m. ET):
https://www.youtube.com/live/4RHsz1CSEZ4
47 min
January 24, 2025New 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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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 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
January 17, 2025Non-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:
Apple Podcasts
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 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
January 10, 2025New 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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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:
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
January 03, 2025Tesla 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:
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) 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
December 27, 2024Electrek 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
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:
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
December 20, 2024Tesla 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
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 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

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.