Electrek

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January 30Tesla's auto suicide, Model S/X dead, Cybercab fiasco, 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 automotive suicide, Model S/X getting axed in the process, the Cybercab fiasco, 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 is committing automotive suicide
Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2025 financial results: slight beat on earnings
Elon Musk kills Tesla Model S and Model X because of ‘autonomy’
Tesla discloses ‘FSD subscriber’ count for the first time: 1.1 million
Tesla puts 4680 battery cells back in Model Y; Here’s why
Tesla panic-files ‘Cybercar’ and ‘Cybervehicle’ trademarks moments after Musk says them
Tesla invests $2 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI cash furnace
Elon Musk is rumored to be floating merger between Tesla, xAI, and SpaceX
Tesla lands major Semi charging deal with nation’s largest truck stop operator
Ford Explorer and Capri EVs updated with longer range, added power, and more
Kia launched this EV pickup based on the PV5 for $30,000
This new Chinese EV pickup looks like the Toyota Hilux, but it’s only $18,000
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/9sLdXYG-U60
1 hr 4 min
January 23Tesla Robotaxi grift, Volvo EX60 is a beast, Aptera in danger, 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 Robotaxi grift, Volvo EX60 being a beast, Aptera in danger, 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 didn’t remove the Robotaxi ‘safety monitor’ – it just moved them to a trailing car
Tesla cuts standard Autopilot, paywalls basic safety feature behind FSD subscription
Volvo reveals EX60 SUV, its fastest charging EV yet – and an offroad surprise
Final form: Porsche’s EVs will now Plug and (plug and) Charge at Tesla Superchargers
Hyundai shows off the ultimate EV camper with solar power, a kitchen, and few other goodies
EV battery leader CATL set to launch first sodium-ion batteries in passenger vehicles
The Volkswagen ID.4 gets a sharp redesign and a new name you’ll recognize
Solar car maker Aptera (SEV) prices $9 million public offering at $2 per share; stock plunges
Introducing Electrek Forums: A new hub for the EV and green energy community
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/61HaA9hkMGA
1 hr 7 min
January 16Podcast: Tesla stops selling FSD, Canada and EU to slash Chinese EV tariffs, the battery that could change the world, 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 to stop selling FSD, Canada and EU to slash Chinese EV tariffs, the battery that could change the world, 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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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) to stop selling Full Self-Driving package, moves to subscription-only: why it’s a big move
Tesla updates 2026 Model Y with new features, launches tiny third row in the US
Canada breaks with US, slashes 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs to 6%
EU and China are close to deal on electric cars, as Chinese EVs surge even with tariffs in Europe
Rivian R2 validation units roll off production line, deliveries to follow ‘soon’
Toyota’s most affordable electric SUV is arriving soon
This battery is about to change the world in 3 months, or make this guy a fool
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/7bkk6qDerFU
1 hr 26 min
January 09Battery holy grail too good to be true, NVIDIA open sources self-driving, Tesla Model Y 'Standard', 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 a battery holy grail too good to be true, NVIDIA open sourcing self-driving, Tesla Model Y 'Standard' Long Range, 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 launches ‘Standard’ Model Y Long Range in Europe, and non-Long Range in Canada
Tesla’s full 2025 data from Europe is in, and it is a total bloodbath
Elon Musk’s xAI tells investors it will build AI for Tesla Optimus, amid breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit
Nvidia unveils open-source AI for autonomous driving, ships in Mercedes-Benz CLA in Q1 2026
Elon Musk wishes NVIDIA luck on self-driving, strangely silent on Hyundai’s humanoid robot
Elon Musk moves goalpost again: admits Tesla needs 10 billion miles for ‘safe unsupervised’ FSD
Verge unveils 370-mile electric motorcycle with solid state battery; sounds too good to be true?
Ford goes all in on L3 eyes-off driving, starting with the $30,000 EV pickup
Volvo’s new 400-mile EX60 is a specs monster
Kia reveals three new GT EVs, two sporty electric SUVs and a hot hatch
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/7iQnyeOWDcY
1 hr 5 min
January 02Tesla Q4 deliveries, BYD secures BEV crown, Cybercab spotted, 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 Q4 deliveries, BYD securing the BEV crown, the Cybercab being spotted, 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) releases Q4 delivery results: confirms decline in sales is accelerating
Elon Musk’s top 5 Tesla predictions for 2025 that didn’t happen
Tesla Cybercabs spotted testing, unsurprisingly with steering wheels
Tesla releases video of Tesla Semi electric truck charging at impressive 1.2 MW
BYD officially crushes Tesla in all-electric sales for 2025, secures global BEV crown
Renault Group closes out 2025 with a new EV efficiency record
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/g3v9ztssbFw
53 min
December 26, 2025Tesla's mission is no longer 'sustainable', VW Buzz lives, 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 mission is no longer being 'sustainable', VW Buzz is still alive, 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 drops ‘sustainable’ from Tesla’s mission as he completes his villain arc
Tesla’s Robotaxi project in Austin is much smaller than Musk claims
Honda buys out EV battery plant in the US for nearly $3B as it preps for an all-new lineup
Watch BYD’s insanely fast EV charger add nearly 250 miles range in 5 minutes [Video]
Volkswagen shelves its electric minibus for the US, but not forever
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/t2U1W27nU7A
40 min
December 19, 2025We bought 2 new EVs, Tesla Robotaxi, Ford's $19B EV charge, 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 Seth and me (Fred) each buying a new EV, Tesla Robotaxi progress, Ford's $19 billion charge on EVs, and much 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:
I tested Tesla’s latest ‘mind blowing’ Full Self-Driving v14
Tesla reports another Robotaxi crash, even with supervisor as it moves to remove them
Tesla’s patent applications show slower innovation and shift to AI/autonomous driving
FSD false advertising case: Tesla must stop lying or it can’t sell cars, judge rules
Rivian rolls out software update 2025.46, including Universal Hands-Free driving and digital key for Apple and Android users
Another EV battery swapping company is going bankrupt
Ford reveals next-generation F-150 Lightning EREV, but kills off the EV version
Is the Volkswagen ID.Polo the affordable EV successor it needs?
GM considers former Tesla Autopilot head Sterling Anderson as next CEO, report says
Waymo seeks massive $15 billion raise at $100 billion valuation to fuel robotaxi expansion
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/4Jc-1xJ-U10
1 hr 7 min
December 12, 2025Tesla Optimus fail, Rivian AI/Autonomy day, Mercedes GLB 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 a very telling Tesla Optimus fail, Rivian's AI/Autonomy day, Mercedes GLB 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:
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 Optimus robot takes a suspicious tumble in new demo
Tesla US sales drop to under 40,000 units following tax credit expiration, lowest in years
Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims driverless Robotaxis coming to Austin in 3 weeks
Rivian AI & Autonomy Day: In-house silicon chip, next-gen AI platform, LiDAR for Level 4 self-driving [Video]
Subaru’s new electric SUV delivers over 300 miles range and it starts at under $35,000
The Mercedes GLB is back as an electric SUV and it’s better in just about every way [Images]
Global EV sales jump 21% in 2025 as Europe surges and the US stalls
Ford and SK On kill massive $11.4B US battery joint venture, split factories between them
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/ZM1kpEBNtak
1 hr
December 05, 2025Tesla texting and driving, Trump kills mpg, Aptera 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 allowing texting and driving on FSD v14, Trump killing CAFE's MPG standard, an Aptera 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) sales keep crashing in Europe with a single market temporarily saving it
Tesla launches ‘Standard’ Model 3 in Europe with aggressive pricing to stop bleeding sales
Elon Musk claims Tesla FSD drivers can now text and drive, do police agree?
White House unveils plan to raise your fuel costs, despite affordability crisis
The Lexus LFA is back, and this time it’s 100% electric
Toyota’s $15,000 electric SUV is a hit in China
Aptera (SEV) shows off assembly line for solar electric ‘car’, updates on battery and testing
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/poMA4gH3fys
1 hr
November 28, 2025Tesla Robotaxi setback, Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, Bollinger is over, 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 a big Tesla Robotaxi setback, the new Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, Bollinger is over, and more.
Today’s episode is brought to you by Climate XChange, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to help states pass effective, equitable climate policies. Sales end on Dec. 8th for its 10th annual EV raffle, where participants have multiple opportunities to win their dream model. Visit CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek to learn 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 slashes Tesla Robotaxi fleet goal from 500 to ~60 in Austin
Elon Musk admits other automakers don’t want to license Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’
Tesla announces expected FSD approval date in Europe, regulators deny
Tesla faces class action over Powerwall recall that leaves people with bricked batteries
The Mercedes-Benz CLA EV starts at under $48,000 with impressive driving range
Bollinger Motors is dead again – probably for good this time
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/OsXJ2KY7VYY
51 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.