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This week on Kilowatt, we start with Rivian’s R1S and R1T turn-signal recall before looking at the 2027 R1S and its new captain’s chairs. We also cover BYD’s updated Denza N8, growing EV registrations in Ireland, and a U.S. market where new EV sales are struggling while used EV sales set records. In Tesla news, we look at the new $35-per-month Powerwall lease in Texas, plans for an Austin Robotaxi charging facility with wireless charging, the upcoming Cybercab event, and a DIY Hardware 4 retrofit on a 2022 Model 3. Then James Hart from True North EV joins the show to explain Tesla’s lawsuit over Manitoba excluding the company from its provincial EV rebate program. James walks through how Manitoba’s rebate works, why Tesla was excluded, what happened in a similar dispute in Ontario, and who is actually affected when a vehicle no longer qualifies. We also talk about Chinese-built EVs entering Canada, EV pricing and gas prices, and James’s experience owning and driving everything from an older Nissan Leaf to a Chevy Equinox EV. Support the Show Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube Beyond the Post Podcast Shuffle Playlist 918Digital Website Guest Links: True North EV Podcast True North EV Website & Consulting Manitoba Electric Vehicle Association Publications: InsideEVs Electrek The Drive Not a Tesla App Teslarati The Verge News Links: Rivian Is Recalling Over 30,000 R1S And R1T EVs Over Faulty Indicators Rivian’s 2027 R1S adds captain’s chairs, its most-requested feature BYD’s new 5-seat electric SUV has a range of over 1,000 km and 5-minute charging New EV Sales Have Cratered, But the Used Market Is Setting Records Tesla Electric launches $35/month Powerwall whole-home backup lease Tesla Plans Charging Hub in Austin With 80 Wireless Chargers Tesla is opening Cybercab rides to a select few Tesla Reveals Cybercab Event Location and How to Enter Without a Robotaxi Ride Tesla is finally launching the Cybercab — let’s hope it’s ready Tesla owner says DIY upgrade to HW4 was easy… so why isn’t Tesla doing it? One Owner Just Did What Tesla Couldn't: Upgrade An Older Car To HW4 *Show Art Created By Dall-e Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rivian’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call puts the R2 front and center as production ramps in Normal and the company prepares to add a second shift. Bodie shares his own R2 demo-drive impressions, including the interior, ride quality, software, and the current state of Autonomy Plus, while questioning how many R2s Rivian has actually delivered so far. The call also lays out Rivian’s aggressive autonomy roadmap, with point-to-point driving expected later this year, hands-off/eyes-off capability targeted for 2027, and Level 4 capability planned for 2028. RJ Scaringe discusses stronger-than-expected reservation conversions for the R2 Launch Edition, what Rivian learned from the R1 production ramp, and the company’s approach to attracting first-time EV buyers. The episode also covers Amazon’s growing EDV fleet, Rivian’s ambitions for Autonomy Plus pricing, and the company’s developing relationship with Uber around future robotaxi deployments. Along the way, Bodie weighs Rivian’s timelines and expectations against his own experience with the R2 and the broader EV market. Support the Show Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube Beyond the Post Podcast Shuffle Playlist 918Digital Website News Links: Rivian Q2 2026 Earnings Webcast Dandy's Fun House - 6 Million Dollar Man Part 1 *Show Art Created By Dall-e Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Bodie covers Volvo’s upcoming EX50, Oregon’s revamped EV rebate program, and Ford’s newly named Fathom electric pickup. On the Tesla side, he discusses whether owners should be able to transfer purchased FSD after a vehicle is totaled, the Roadster’s latest “very soon” promise, Tesla’s new North American map update, and the decision not to bring back a manually adjustable FSD maximum speed. He also looks at extended-range EV maintenance and whether their gas engines may require less attention than you might expect. The second half of the episode turns to a 2023 Chevy Bolt rented for a quick trip through Alaska. Bodie shares what he liked about driving the Bolt, the features that surprised him, and the differences he noticed compared with his Model Y. He also recounts the much less predictable experience of finding working DC fast chargers while traveling between Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula, and what the trip taught him about taking a relatively slow-charging EV through Alaska. Support the Show Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube Beyond the Post Podcast Shuffle Playlist 918Digital Website Live With It: Vocaster Two: The EASIEST Audio Interface for Podcasters - Live With It — YouTube Live With It – The DTNS Product Review Show — PodLink Publications: Electrek InsideEVs Not a Tesla App News Links: Volvo’s next electric SUV will start in the upper $40,000 range Oregon's EV Rebates Are Back. Here's How To Get Up To $7,500 Ford's Affordable Electric Truck Finally Has A Name And A Price Should Tesla Allow FSD Transfers on Totaled Vehicles? Tesla Roadster Is Supposedly (Once Again) Coming 'Very Soon' Tesla Rolls Out New Maps Update in North America Tesla Won't Bring Back FSD Max Speed Option, Speed Selection Improvements Coming *Show Art Created By Dall-e Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Kilowatt, host Bodie sits down with Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting at Auto Forecast Solutions and automotive historian. Sam breaks down how industry production forecasting actually works and shares key insights into the evolving EV market, the realistic potential of E-REVs (extended-range electric vehicles), and the ongoing challenge of designing intuitive vehicle infotainment systems. The conversation turns nostalgic as Sam details his work as a board member for the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, home to a century’s worth of historic electric transportation, including an EV delivery truck from 1912. From modern connected car privacy concerns to the rich history of American automotive manufacturing, this episode offers a fascinating blend of future tech and historic lore. It’s an essential listen for EV enthusiasts, automotive history buffs, and anyone curious about where vehicle technology is headed next. Support the Show Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube Beyond the Post Podcast Shuffle Playlist 918Digital Website Guest Links: Auto Forecast Solutions Auto Forecast Solutions YouTube Sam Fiorani LinkedIn Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles Boyertown Museum YouTube *Show Art Created By Gemini Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Summary In this episode of Kilowatt, we dive deep into the shifting landscape of the electric vehicle industry, starting with major structural shakeups and layoffs at Lucid Motors under new CEO Silvio Napoli. We also unpack why Slate Auto is bypassing Canada for its highly customizable, budget-friendly electric pickup, alongside a detailed look at Subaru’s impressive new 2027 EV lineup featuring the Trailseeker and Uncharted. Overseas, European automakers are pivoting from massive SUVs to highly affordable, compact city EVs to counter a massive push from Chinese brands, while the UK celebrates an explosive month with battery electric vehicles capturing nearly 30% of the new car market. On the quirky side of things, we look at the ultra-compact Fiat Topolino coming to America—a tiny, low-speed cruiser that blurs the line between a beach-bound golf cart and a neighborhood EV. Finally, we explore groundbreaking battery breakthroughs from researchers at Cambridge, Purdue, and Texas Instruments who are discovering that physical pressure and smarter charging algorithms can completely reshape how we prevent cell degradation and extend EV lifespan. Show Notes Support the Show Support Kilowatt Other Podcasts Beyond the Post YouTube Beyond the Post Podcast Shuffle Playlist 918Digital Website Friends of the Show Live With It Car Stuff Podcast PodFeet News Links CleanTechnica: Exclusive: Lucid Motors’ Saudi Bet Meets Harsh Reality As New CEO Cuts Deep To Keep Cosmos Alive InsideEVs: Slate Has No Plans To Sell Its Cheap EV Pickup In Canada Electrek: Subaru’s new Trailseeker EV starts at $40,000 The Guardian: How Europe’s EVs Shrank to Challenge the SUV and China InsideEVs: Fiat's $13,995 EV For America Is Cute, But Barely A Car DigitalTrends: Cambridge Experts Find Utterly Simple Fix for Longer-Lasting EV Batteries Purdue University ME News: Lithium Plating: Purdue Researchers Tackle the Toughest Problem With Lithium-Ion Batteries *Show Art Created By Gemini Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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