Electrek

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April 10Tesla'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:
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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
59 min
April 03EV 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:
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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 (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
53 min
March 27Tesla 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
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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 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
53 min
March 20Tesla 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
1 hr 2 min
March 13Rivian 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
1 hr 5 min
March 06Cybertruck 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
42 min
February 27Cybercab 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
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:
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
57 min
February 20New 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
50 min
February 13Tesla Semi price, Toyota Highlander EV, Rivian R2, Ferrari Luce, 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, Toyota Highlander EV, Rivian R2, Ferrari Luce, 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) US sales estimated to have dropped 17% in January
Tesla (TSLA) sales in China crash 45% to lowest level in over three years
Tesla is quoting $290,000 for its 500-miles electric semi truck
Tesla launches Cybertruck V2G program in Texas, earning money with your truck’s battery pack
Tesla announces Powerwall 3P with native three-phase inverter
Toyota reveals the Highlander EV as first 3-row electric SUV with 320 miles range [Images]
Rivian (RIVN) Q4 and full 2025 earnings report: Tremendous YoY growth led by software
Rivian R2 prototypes hit the media and revealed new performance specs as a Tesla Model Y competitor
Ferrari reveals name of first electric car, ‘Luce,’ shows off Jony Ive-designed interior
EPA finalizes illegal dirty air plan to hike fuel costs 76c/gal, despite public outcry
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/t2mWV6bi2fw
25 min
February 06Tesla hit by Epstein files, Roadster still lives, new Chinese 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 Tesla getting hit hard by the Epstein files, Roadster is still alive, new Chinese 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:
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:
Two Tesla board members are all over the Epstein files: what happens next?
Tesla (TSLA) can’t find the bottom in Europe as 2026 starts with another brutal decline
Tesla launches new Model Y AWD at $41,990 — just $2,000 more than base
Tesla files new Roadster trademark with new silhouette
Xpeng reveals first images of GX flagship SUV with Range Rover styling and steer-by-wire
Xiaomi reveals 990-horsepower YU7 GT performance SUV with 186 mph top speed
The world’s first sodium-ion battery EV is here and it could be a game changer
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/ADzn1KTTUys
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.