Automotive State of The Union

EV Market Recalibration, Home Charging Is Just Fine, Amazon Cuts Thousands and Invests Billions


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Episode #1181: Today we’re talking about an EV market hitting the brakes post–tax credit, why most electric drivers are just fine charging at home, and Amazon’s billion-dollar bet on future jobs—while cutting tens of thousands of its own.


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  • The EV market is undergoing a “recalibration” following the end of the federal $7,500 tax credit. J.D. Power says October electric vehicle deliveries are expected to drop 43% from last year, taking EV market share from 8.5% down to just 5.2%.
    • The September “last call” for the credit pushed EV share to nearly 13%, creating a hangover in October sales.
    • Gasoline models now account for nearly 80% of retail sales, while hybrids jumped two full points to 14%
    • J.D. Power’s Tyson Jominy. “The recent EV market correction underscores a critical lesson: Consumers prefer having access to a range of powertrain options.”
  • Do you imagine EV drivers are circling parking lots hunting for chargers? Think again. About 80% of all EV charging happens right at home — quietly, conveniently, and far cheaper than fueling up at a gas pump.
    • The International Energy Agency reports 83% of EV charging in the U.S. and 80% in Canada happens at home.
    • J.D. Power’s EV Experience Study shows drivers rate home charging satisfaction at 85/100 versus just 50/100 for public chargers.
    • “Home charging remains the single biggest advantage of owning an EV,” said Brent Gruber, executive director of EV practice at J.D. Power.


  • Amazon is sending a mixed message to the labor market this week. The tech giant is investing billions to train millions for the “future of work” — while preparing to lay off tens of thousands of its own.
    • The company launched Future Ready 2030, a $2.5 billion initiative aimed at training 50 million employees, students, and job seekers worldwide.
    • At the same time, Amazon is reportedly cutting up to 30,000 corporate jobs, about 10% of its white-collar workforce — its largest round of layoffs since 2022.
    • “Whether someone dreams of working at Amazon, works here now, or has moved on to their next chapter, our goal is the same: helping them have access to the education and training needed to thrive in whatever comes next,” said Beth Galetti, Amazon’s SVP of People Experience and Technology.

0:00 Intro with Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier

0:15 Paul's hat from Kazakhstan

2:05 Upcoming ASOTU Edge Webinar with foureyes on Nov. 5

3:00 EV Market Hits Recalibration in October

6:17 83% of American EV Drivers Charge At Home

9:42 Amazon Invests $2.5B In Training, Cuts 30K White-Collar Jobs

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