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October 26, 2018Tesla beats Q3 expectations with profit, Model Y moves forward, new v9 update
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla beating Q3 expectations with a profit, Tesla Model Y is moving forward, a new Tesla v9 update, and more.
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The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.
The show is live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.
After the show ends at around 5pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, grab the quick link to iTunes here.
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) releases Q3 results: record $6.8 billion revenue and turns $312 million profit
Tesla Model 3 at $35,000 is currently impossible, says Elon Musk – probably under 6 months away
Tesla Model 3 becomes best-selling US car by revenue and delivers gross margin beyond expectations
Elon Musk approves Tesla Model Y prototype for production, targets 2020
Tesla increases price of its new cheapest Model 3 just days after launch, reduces price of dual motor
Tesla Model 3 Mid-Range battery pack energy capacity revealed, first units produced
Tesla starts releasing Navigate on Autopilot feature with disappointing caveat, update with UI changes
Tesla improves regenerative braking on Model 3 through over-the-air software update
Tesla starts rolling out Model 3 key fob to lucky few owners
Tesla to discontinue some Model S and Model X interiors to streamline production, says Elon Musk
Tesla Gigafactory 3: land grading started at the site, Tesla reportedly secures loan to start building
Tesla to build Model Y along with Model 3 at Gigafactory 3 in China, says filing
Tesla to bring ‘some parts of Model 3 production’ to China as soon as next year
Porsche Taycan spotted being benchmarked against older Tesla Model S
GM calls for garbage ‘National Zero Emissions Vehicle (NZEV) Program’ that would let China keep the EV lead
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbKa6iltgoM
1 hr 9 min
October 19, 2018Tesla Model 3 updates, new hope for EV federal tax credit, Porsche Taycan
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including several important updates regarding the Tesla Model 3, a new hope for the electric vehicle federal tax credit, some updates regarding the Porsche Taycan, and more.
Support our show!
The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.
The show is live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.
After the show ends at around 5pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, grab the quick link to iTunes here.
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 launches new Model 3 with ‘mid-range’ battery for $45,000, changes pricing structure
Tesla is now able to maintain production of close to 1,000 vehicles per day
Tesla removes ‘Full Self-Driving Capability’ package from its options due to ‘confusion’
Tesla starts advertising quicker 0-60 mph acceleration for Model 3 Performance
Taking a Tesla Model 3 Performance to the dragstrip
A Tesla-powered Honda S2000 runs quarter-mile in 10 seconds
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) jumps as judge approves settlement of SEC’s complaint against Elon Musk
Elon Musk is buying $20 million more of Tesla shares – seemingly to compensate for SEC settlement fine
Tesla aims for new neural net computer in production in 6 months, results in 500-2000% increase in ops/sec, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk sees ‘foolish oversight’ of Tesla’s service coverage, announces major expansion of service centers
New Republican bill could remove federal tax credit cap for EVs after Tesla hits 200k
Porsche says that it ‘enters the electric era with the new Taycan’, makes progress toward production
Porsche asks more of dealers to prepare for Taycan’s arrival with 200 more charging stations
Porsche Taycan to be priced between Cayenne and Panamera (~$75,000), says program director
Porsche greenlights all-electric Taycan CUV for production based on stunning Mission E Cross Turismo concept
Jaguar starts I-Pace deliveries to customers in the US
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf8bJf0x4Ww
1 hr 1 min
October 12, 2018Tesla Model 3 safety, production, and EV federal tax credit
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Model 3 safety and production news, and a worrying effort to end the federal tax credit for electric vehicles.
Support our show!
The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.
The show is live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.
After the show ends at around 5pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, grab the quick link to iTunes here.
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 Model 3 achieves lowest probability of injury of any vehicle ever tested by NHTSA
Watch all the Tesla Model 3 crash test videos
Tesla officially launches version 9 software update, demonstrates new features in quick videos
Tesla starts quarter strong with production of over 11,500 vehicles, including >7,000 Model 3s
Republican introduces new bill to end the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric cars and tax them more instead
Tesla sets deadline on new orders to get delivery and full tax credit by end of the year
Tesla aims to have 20,000 employees at Gigafactory 1, could invest in local housing, says Elon Musk
Tesla is bidding on a $145 million piece of land for much-needed Gigafactory 3 in China
Tesla launches new Gloss Black Wall Connector
Tesla increases the price of the Powerwall as demand greatly outpaces production
Norway reportedly has over 30,000 electric vehicle pre-orders, Tesla Model 3 and Audi e-tron to make huge impact
Bollinger unveils all-electric B2 pickup truck
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iERHJISr8rw
1 hr 3 min
October 05, 2018Tesla production and delivery records, V9, Elon/SEC love story, and EVs in Paris
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla releasing its production and delivery numbers, software update version 9, Elon Musk's love story with the SEC, and electric vehicles in Paris.
Support our show!
The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.
The show is live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s Youtube channel, but this week is going to be different because Electrek's team is in Paris for the Mondial de l'Auto. Though we are going to start at the same time (10pm for us).
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 5pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to iTunes here.
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 produced a record ~80,000 vehicles in Q3 and deliveries could be even crazier
Tesla confirms Q3 production: 80,000 vehicles and 83,500 deliveries – TSLA up
‘Tesla Model 3 is putting pressure on the market’, admits BMW
Tesla is rolling out version 9 update, but it is pulling ‘Navigate on Autopilot’ for now, says Elon Musk
Tesla updates referral program, new prizes include ‘early access to software updates’ and sending picture into space
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surges on Elon Musk’s SEC settlement and anticipation of the quarter’s numbers
A closer look at Peugeot’s stunning new e-Legend electric vehicle
Specialized shows off new 700 Wh Turbo Levo full suspension electric mountain bike
Rayvolt Bikes combines high tech e-bike components with classy retro styling
RAPIDE 3 commercial electric cargo scooter can charge up to 80% in 15 minutes
KYMCO unveils Ionex Commercial, a B2B turnkey electric scooter suite with swappable batteries
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2edKMAv2jA
56 min
September 28, 2018Tesla Version 9, Model 3 production goal, SEC going after Musk
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a closer look at Tesla Version 9, Tesla achieving its Model 3 production goal, the SEC going after Elon Musk, and more.
Support our show!
The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.
The show is live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.
After the show ends at around 5pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, grab the quick link to iTunes here.
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) stock tumbles on news that SEC seeks removal of CEO Elon Musk
Tesla’s board backs Elon Musk over SEC seeking to ban him, Wall Street braces for TSLA blowback
If Elon Musk is barred from Tesla, who is next in line to lead the automaker?
Tesla Version 9.0: all new features based on your Model 3, Model S, or Model X generation
First Look at Tesla’s new version 9 update on Model 3
Here’s how Tesla’s new dashcam feature using Autopilot cameras works
Tesla Autopilot on Version 9: Mad Max mode, path planning, navigate, and more
Tesla achieves Model 3 production goal for record quarter with 2 days still to go
Tesla is bringing Model 3 to Paris Motor Show, inviting French reservation holders
Tesla prepares Model 3 production for upcoming European expansion
Tesla’s massive Powerpack battery in Australia cost $66 million and already made up to ~$17 million
BMW unveils i3 battery upgrade for ‘over 160 miles’ (260 km) of range
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQo5nIO0ddI
1 hr 6 min
September 21, 2018Tesla Model 3 safety and production, Audi e-tron, 2019 Chevy Volt, Interbike
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Model 3 getting its safety rating and another production update, the Audi e-tron unveiling, the new 2019 Chevy Volt, our visit at Interbike, and more.
Support our show!
The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.
The show is live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.
After the show ends at around 5pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, grab the quick link to iTunes here.
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:
Audi launches e-tron electric SUV with $74,800 starting price
First look at the Audi e-tron pricing, options, and online configurator
Interbike Reno 2018: Here are all the cool and crazy new electric bicycles you’ll want to see
The 2019 Chevy Volt enables you to get more all-electric mileage
First look at 2019 Chevy Bolt EV with new ‘Shock’ color – tell us what you want to know about the car
Tesla Model 3 gets perfect 5-star safety rating in every category from NHTSA [Videos]
Tesla achieves new record day of Model 3 production, but cutting it close for quarterly goal
Tesla received 1,124 new Model 3 Performance orders in just two weeks
Tesla Model 3 is finally getting a key fob – first images
Tesla to finally release dashcam feature using Autopilot cameras in version 9 next month, says Elon Musk
Tesla increases Supercharger idle fees to decrease wait times
VW unveils a series of new commercial all-electric vehicles: I.D. BUZZ CARGO, e-Cabby, Cargo e-bike, and more
Amazon is going to sell electric car chargers with installation as a turn-key solution
Lucid Motors funding secured: over $1 billion investment from Saudi Arabia to finally build its EV factory
Peugeot unveils all-electric coupe concept with some muscle car DNA and ‘600 km of range’
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP0UE28vI4M
1 hr 10 min
September 14, 2018Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor price increase, Tesla production, paint options, 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 Model 3 Dual Motor price increase, Tesla's production numbers, Tesla removing paint options to streamline production, and more.
Support our show!
The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.
The show is live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.
After the show ends at around 5pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, grab the quick link to iTunes here.
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 increases price of Model 3 Dual Motor AWD again
Tesla to eliminate some paint options to increase production efficiency, gives last chance to order
Tesla production picks up in the past few days as end of record quarter approaches
Tesla is releasing more battery capacity and giving free Supercharging to owners in Hurricane Florence’s path
Tesla to achieve leading $100/kWh battery cell cost this year, says investor after Gigafactory 1 tour
Tesla Semi production to get ‘serious’ by 2020, says investor after Gigafactory 1 tour
Tesla obtains patents for the design of Tesla Semi as it is being sued over it
Tesla launches its own in-house ‘Body Repair Centers’ to reduce repair time
Tesla’s fleet reaches total of 9 billion electric miles on the road to the rEVolution
NIO raises $1 billion in US IPO to ramp up production of electric vehicles
Nissan announces 2019 LEAF US pricing, says longer-range version available ‘in the future’
VW CEO says electric car costs higher than expected, sees competition making progress
VW is planning a capacity of 100,000 electric cars per year for first plant to go electric
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://youtu.be/xdJpq61diOs
52 min
September 07, 2018Tesla Roadster show debut, software v9 first look, Model 3 production/deliveries
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the car show debut of the Tesla Roadster, first look at Tesla's software update v9, Model 3 production and delivery update, and more.
Support our show!
The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.
The show is live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.
After the show ends at around 5pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, grab the quick link to iTunes here.
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 Roadster makes car show debut at Grand Basel
First look inside Tesla Roadster white prototype – glimpse at how big the backseat could be
Tesla releases new Roadster pictures
First look at Tesla’s version 9 software update with new UI, features, and more
Tesla’s upcoming new Autopilot ‘Drive On Nav’ feature will suggest lane changes
Tesla now aims to release version 9 software update ‘toward end of the month, says Elon Musk
Tesla’s growing pains are starting to be felt by Model 3 buyers as delivery delays pile up
Tesla accelerates Model 3 delivery timeline for rear-wheel-drive version
Tesla Semi receives order of 30 more electric trucks from Walmart
Elon Musk convinced gearhead Joe Rogan to buy a Tesla Model S P100D
Ford releases first image of ‘Mustang-inspired fully-electric performance utility’ vehicle
Mercedes-Benz unveils EQC electric SUV, says it’s going ‘all-in’ on electric
Audi starts e-tron quattro all-electric SUV production today
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0x3RBaQOds
59 min
August 31, 2018Tesla Model 3 production/deliveries, Tesla Semi goes on tour, take-private deal fails
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including an exclusive look at Tesla Model 3 production and deliveries, the Tesla Semi goes on tour, Tesla's take-private deal fails, and more.
Support our show!
The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.
The show is live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.
After the show ends at around 5pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, grab the quick link to iTunes here.
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:
After infamous tweet, CEO Elon Musk says Tesla (TSLA) will stay public, board agrees
Tesla (TSLA) stock tumbles as take-private deal fails, Volkswagen reportedly tried to invest and Musk sees a surge coming
Tesla is on track for a production record this quarter but slightly behind ambitious Model 3 goal
Tesla is building a new delivery organization to support insane workload of Model 3 deliveries
Tesla Semi made it ‘across the country alone’ with only Supercharger network and an extension cord, says Elon Musk
Watch Tesla Semi get test driven by UPS: ‘one smooth ride’, they say
Tesla Semi drives to Iowa as part of customer tour, gives detail about app and remote diagnostic
Tesla wins against Ontario gov as judge rules that phase-out of EV incentives is discriminatory
Tesla Model 3 buyers in Ontario can now officially get the $14,000 EV incentive again until September 10
Tesla is rolling out extra layer of security with ‘improved cryptography’ key fob and optional ‘PIN to Drive’ feature
Tesla patents technology to automate turn signals to improve safety, reduce idiot factor
Tesla decreases the price of Enhanced Autopilot after delivery temporarily, still hasn’t fixed Full Self-Driving price
Tesla is bringing a ‘surprise’ car to Grand Basel’s selective ‘automotive masterpieces’ show
Ford confirms its next-gen electric crossover will be inspired by the Mustang
Mercedes-Benz unveils first picture of EQC electric SUV’s interior with giant instrument cluster
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpeHjPZ0qvo
1 hr 5 min
August 24, 2018Tesla Semi scares diesel industry, Tesla fires, several new EV prototypes
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Semi scaring the diesel industry, a few new 'Tesla fires', several new electric vehicle prototypes are unveiled, and more.
Support our show!

The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.
The show is live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.
After the show ends at around 5pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, grab the quick link to iTunes here.
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 Semi is not impressing the diesel truck industry, ‘where’s the proof?’, they say
Tesla fires:
A Tesla Model S caught on fire on the highway after ‘hitting a component’ that fell off a truck
Tesla Factory structure caught on fire in Fremont [update: fire now extinguished]
Tesla’s deliveries grew 139% in California, resulting in a massive amount of ZEV credits
Tesla says labor hours have decreased by 30% on Model 3 production, reportedly had to ‘rework’ most cars in record week
Tesla Gigafactory 1 now employs over 3,000 workers as it becomes biggest battery factory in the world
Tesla starts expanding its massive solar array at Gigafactory 1
Tesla expands solar roof tile installations to the Northeast
Jaguar confirms production of all-electric version of the E-type with I-Pace technology
Hyundai Kona Electric gets official EPA range of 258 miles and efficiency of 120 MPGe
Audi unveils new all-electric supercar prototype with solid-state batteries, 570 kW power and 800-volt charging system
Infiniti unveils new daring all-electric speedster car prototype
Kalashnikov unveils an electric retro-looking car, claims it competes with Tesla
Q-Yachts wants to be ‘Tesla of the Seas’, delivers first all-electric day cruiser yacht
Ford recalls 50,000 charging cables delivered with its electric vehicles due to fire risk
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DADUrHWkfjE
1 hr 6 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.