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October 08, 2021Tesla record numbers, prices, shareholders' meeting, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's delivery record numbers, Model 3 and Model Y prices, TSLA shareholders' meeting, and more.
Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.
The show is back 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 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 podcast today:
Tesla (TSLA) announces Q3 2021 deliveries: a new record of 241,300 electric cars
Tesla (TSLA) shareholder’s meeting news hub
Tesla (TSLA) is officially moving headquarters to Texas, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk: Tesla Cyberquad will be the safest ATV
Tesla Megafactory aims to produce a stunning 40 GWh of Megapacks per year
Tesla Insurance expands to Texas next week , ‘aspirationally’ most of the US next year
Tesla wants to share ‘Full Self-Driving’ with other automakers when it has yet to deliver it to people who paid for it
Tesla is building Model Y bodies with single front and rear castings, a manufacturing first
Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices, cheapest car is now $42,000
Tesla’s CCS adapter is finally coming
GM wants to overtake Tesla as EV leader in the US with new $30,000 electric crossover, and more
GM announces reveal of ‘Silverado (and GMC Sierra) E’ at CES w/ 4-wheel steering and glass roof
GM announces ‘Ultra Cruise’ to enable ‘true hands-free driving’, taking OTA update approach
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):
https://youtu.be/Cc5E4H4V5KA
1 hr 26 min
October 01, 2021Rivian R1T electric pickup first drive, Lucid Air production, Tesla FSD Beta, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including our first Rivian R1T electric pickup drive, Lucid starting Air production, Tesla FSD Beta slowly moving to a wider release, and more.
Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.
The show is back 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 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 podcast today:
Rivian R1T first drive: Easily the best pickup I’ve ever driven, both off road and on
Lucid rolls first customer Air EVs off AMP-1 assembly line, Dream Editions to deliver in late October
First look and test-drive with the Lucid Air Dream Edition: An addictively speedy work of art
Ford announces giant new electric pickup truck factory plus three new battery gigafactories
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E comes with more usable battery capacity and longer range
Elon Musk: ‘This will be Tesla’s (TSLA) most intense delivery week ever’
Tesla plans to add ~1,000 new Full Self-Driving Beta testers per day based on ‘safety score’
Tesla tells Full Self-Driving beta testers to share ‘selectively’ and ‘a lot of people want them to fail’
Elon Musk says Tesla shouldn’t have an NDA for its Full Self-Driving Beta
A handful of new Tesla Model X SUVs spotted as deliveries are delayed
Tesla Cyberquad is alive, new trademark application for the electric ATV
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):
https://youtu.be/C9SEAL4nh0Y
1 hr 20 min
September 24, 2021Tesla Megafactory, Audi Q4 e-tron, Toyota/Honda signing their death warrants, Rivian and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the new Tesla Megafactory, Audi Q4 etron launching in the US, Toyota and Honda singing their own death warrants, and more including some speculation about Rivian.
Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.
The show is back 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 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 podcast today:
Tesla (TSLA) breaks ground on new ‘Megafactory’ to produce Megapack batteries
Elon Musk hints at new Tesla Gigafactory, denies location is in Russia
Tesla agrees to finally honor solar roof prices on signed contracts
Self-proclaimed ‘Elon Musk fanboy’ builds Tesla (TSLA) position worth over $4.6 billion
Audi launches Q4 e-tron electric SUV starting at just $36,400 after incentives
Honda announces pathetic electric vehicle ambitions in the US
Toyota is facing boycotts over its fight to slow electric vehicle progress
Ford announces partnership with Tesla cofounder JB Straubel’s Redwood on batteries
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):
https://youtu.be/TRm6vXBW09I
52 min
September 17, 2021Proposed U$12,500 EV incentive, Tesla FSD Beta, Lucid 520 mile range, VW ID.4 AWD, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the new proposed $12,500 EV incentive in the US, the Tesla FSD Beta v10 update, Lucid breaking 500-mile range barrier, our first look at the VW ID.4 AWD and more.
Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.
The show is back 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 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 podcast today:
Dems propose new $12,500 electric car rebate, Tesla left with $4,500 disadvantage
Elon Musk claims Ford and auto worker union wrote the new electric car incentive bill
Tesla Full Self-Driving v10 is not ‘mind-blowing,’ but it shows progress
Tesla will make sure you are a good driver before giving you access to Full Self-Driving Beta
Tesla starts testing its Full Self-Driving Beta software on Canadian roads
Tesla cofounder JB Straubel announces new 100 GWh battery material factory in the US
Rivian becomes the first electric pickup truck maker as R1T roll off production line
Ford starts pre-production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup as the race heats up
Lucid shares EPA range for Air models including 520 miles on the Dream Edition Range
EPA confirms range for dual-motor versions of VW’s ID.4 Pro, Pro S
VW Chattanooga-built AWD ID.4 adds ample power/traction but best still to come OTA
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):
https://youtu.be/Oci6Q7XrDfw
1 hr 1 min
September 10, 2021Mercedes goes all out at IAA, VW's $24,000 EV, Tesla FSD Beta leaks, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Mercedes-Benz going all out at IAA, VW unveiling a concept of its $24,000 electric car, Tesla FSD Beta software leak, and more as well as a few new news items.
Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.
The show is back 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 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 podcast today:
Mercedes-Benz unveils EQE electric sedan with impressive 400-mile range
Mercedes-Benz launches EQB, up-to-7-seat electric SUV to compete against Tesla Model Y
Mercedes G-Class EQG concept wows off-roading aficionados at IAA
Mercedes-Benz unveils awesomely plush electric Maybach SUV
VW unveils new ID concept that previews its upcoming ~$24,000 electric car
Tesla Model S Plaid laps Nürburgring in 7:30.909, production electric record
Tesla (TSLA) aiming for ‘decent’ quarter for deliveries after supply chain issues
Tesla (TSLA) Full Self-Driving Beta software has leaked
Tesla obtains patent on its wild idea to use lasers as windshield wipers
Tesla finds loophole to New Mexico’s dumb ban by launching on tribal land
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):
https://youtu.be/uIuJ59868nw
48 min
September 03, 2021Tesla's $25,000 electric car timing, Roadster, Cybertruck and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla updating the timeline of its $25,000 electric, Roadster, and Cybertruck, as well as a few new news items.
Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.
The show is generally live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.
However, we are in Germany for IAA this week and therefore, the show is going live a little early.
Today's episode is going to go live at 12 p.m. ET (9 a.m. PT or 6 p.m. for us locally in Germany).
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 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 podcast today:
Tesla aims to release $25,000 electric car in 2023, likely will not have a steering wheel
Tesla delays Cybertruck to late 2022; Elon Musk says it will be a ‘glitch in the Matrix’
Elon Musk: ‘This is craziest month of deliveries Tesla (TSLA) will ever have’
Tesla delays new Roadster to 2023, but there’s a big ‘if’
Tesla now aims for Full Self-Driving Beta public release ~September 25th (U)
Tesla survey shows take rate for Full Self-Driving package is surprisingly low
The mystery of a Tesla found destroyed on a frozen lake is solved, and it’s a wild story
GM is halting Bolt EV and EUV production until ‘LG can supply defect-free batteries’
Ford F150 Lightning electric pickup has now 130,000 reservations — is it good or bad?
Lotus announces 4 new electric vehicles, including 2 SUVs
Radical new electric bike drive system requires no chains or belts, entirely ride-by-wire
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):
https://youtu.be/EqhYsFCYzIE
54 min
August 27, 2021New Tesla app, Tesla energy push, Rivian pushing ahead, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the new Tesla app, Tesla energy making some moves, Rivian pushing ahead with production, and more.
Keep in mind we’ll be at the IAA Mobility event in Munich September 7-12th, join us!
The show is back 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 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 podcast today:
Tesla releases new version of its mobile app with UI refresh and tons of new features
Tesla allows you to go off-grid in one press with new mobile app
Tesla plans to enter Texas deregulated energy market, starts with massive 250 MW battery
Tesla Energy and its Autobidder software are making power companies nervous
Tesla (TSLA) starts Model Y deliveries in Europe
Tesla starts deliveries of Model Y RWD Standard Range – new cheapest version
Tesla sends cryptic email about accelerating Model 3 deliveries in US
Tesla now aims for Full Self-Driving Beta public release in ‘~4 weeks’
Tesla crashes new Model S Plaid during testing at Nürburgring
Tesla is vindicated over fire after salvaged car buyer reveals video showing how fire originated
Older Tesla vehicles to get UI performance boost thanks to famed video game engineer
Tesla leads EV sales to more than double in the US, still account for only 2.5% of auto market
Rivian is ready for R1T electric pickup production, waiting for government approval
Ford doubles electric F-150 Lightning production plan, and it’s still not enough
Lucid gives Air Dream Edition buyers a choice: over 1,000 hp or 500 miles of range
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):
https://youtu.be/mmeNYKalbIs
1 hr 8 min
August 20, 2021We discuss Tesla Bot, AI Day, Autopilot probe, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including everything that came out of Tesla AI Day, like Tesla Bot, the Autopilot NTSA probe, and more.
Keep in mind we'll be at the IAA Mobility event in Munich September 7-12th, join us!
The show is back 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
RSS
We now 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 podcast today:
Watch Tesla AI Day and follow the important news coming out of it
Tesla is actually going to make a ‘Tesla Bot’ humanoid robot for general purpose use
Tesla unveils Dojo supercomputer: world’s new most powerful AI training machine
Tesla Autopilot is being investigated by NHTSA over 11 crashes involving first responder vehicles
Tesla again bans salvaged cars from Supercharger network in confusing situation
Tesla Model S Plaid takes on Rimac Nevera in most insane drag race
Tesla more than doubles its non-refundable order fee
Camouflaged Tesla Model 3s spotted testing in India
Audi brings e-tron S three-motor electric SUV to the US starting at $84,800
First VW ID.4 electric SUV pre-production units roll off the line at Chattanooga factory
Genesis reveals their first EV on the E-GMP platform, the electric GV60 crossover
Norway shows us glimpse of the future as electric cars make gas-powered car sales vanish
First Ford Mustang Mach-E GT deliveries begin early – she’s a beaut
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):
https://youtu.be/EWjSRoG4KUM
1 hr 17 min
August 13, 2021Tesla Cybertruck delay, Model Y in Europe, $40,000 cap on tax credit, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the Tesla Cybertruck delay, the Model Y coming to Europe, and the proposed $40,000 price cap on electric cars to get the $7,500 tax credit.
The show is back 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 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 podcast today:
Tesla finally confirms Cybertruck electric pickup is delayed to 2022
Tesla claims 92% battery cell material recovery in new recycling process
Tesla pushes new Model 3 Standard Range Plus orders to 2022
Tesla apologizes for new Model S delays, but some worrying things are going on
Elon Musk puts Renesas and Bosch on blast for Tesla’s ‘extreme supply chain limitations’
Tesla starts giving back Supercharger access to salvaged vehicles
Tesla files to produce 5 more versions of Model Y at Gigafactory Shanghai, some for export
Tesla aims to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Berlin in October, pending govt approval
US Senate puts $40,000 cap on price of electric cars that qualify for EV tax credit ahead of reform
GM teases Chevy Silverado electric pickup with 4-wheel steering
Mercedes-Benz launches EQS electric sedan for $100,000
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):
https://youtu.be/tBbXRMVjFxA
1 hr 3 min
August 06, 2021We talk about the whole Biden-Tesla mess, $25,000 Tesla, blade batteries and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Biden's new EV goal and Tesla being excluded from the announcement, the upcoming $25,000 Tesla, BYD's blade batteries, and more.
Keep in mind we’ll be at the IAA Mobility event in Munich September 7-12th, join us!
The show is back 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 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 podcast today:
Biden to sign executive order for 50% of new cars being electric by 2030, reiterates new point-of-sale EV incentive
Tesla wasn’t invited to Biden’s EV announcement because of unions, and it doesn’t matter
Tesla buyers are asking for better communications over messy Model S deliveries
Tesla is reportedly going to buy BYD’s new ‘blade batteries’ in an unlikely partnership
Tesla increases Model S price by another $5,000
Tesla opening Supercharger network will enable access to new $7.5 billion EV funding in US
Tesla’s $25,000 electric car: temper your expectations about the timing
Tesla teases Dojo supercomputer and partnership with famed roboticist
Tesla teases future products using artificial intelligence not related to its electric vehicle fleet
Nissan slashes 2022 LEAF price to $27.5k, under $20k after Fed Tax credit
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):
https://youtu.be/RGJVzES_wcU
1 hr 14 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.