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Quick Charge episodes

February 11, 2025Chicago EV deals, Amazon delivery vans for all, and visits from the FBI!
On today's wheelin' and dealin' episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at a $9,140 deal on a 2025 Nissan LEAF*** in Chicago, things you can do with a robotic lawnmower, and talk about the tough times Tesla is experiencing while its CEO asks if you've seen Kyle.
We've also got some fresh new additions to our list of 0% interest EV and PHEV financing offers, a hot new commercial electric van heading to market, and an industry icon reaches a new, multibillion dollar threshold of ZEV funding. All this and more – enjoy!
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At just $9,140, is the 2025 Nissan LEAF the best new car deal in Chicago?
All the EVs (and PHEVs) you can buy with 0% financing in February 2025 [Updated]
E-quipment highlight: Husqvarna Automower EPOS electric robot lawnmowers
Rivian will now sell its commercial van to any fleet, starting at $79,900
Tesla stores are targeted by vandals and arsonists, FBI gets involved
Milestone: TRC reaches $2 billion in commercial ZEV funding

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February 05, 2025Reddit TSLA group moves to fire Elon, Tesla insurance discounts, and big solar
On today's episode of Quick Charge, we look at a group of $TSLA shareholders on Reddit who want Elon Musk fired as CEO of Tesla – and they're using his own public words against him. Plus the new Model Y arrives in US showrooms and FSD users can get a break on insurance.
Plus the Volvo EX30 is ready to drive home today, the Lucid Gravity is taking off, we've got VW ID.4 pricing for 2025, and we've officially hit a major solar energy milestone five years ahead of schedule.
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Tesla offers 10% insurance discount if you drive more using its ‘Full Self-Driving’ system
Here’s an up-close look at the new Tesla Model Y, now in 17 showrooms across US
There’s finally some Tesla (TSLA) shareholder momentum to fire Elon Musk on Reddit
Volvo’s EX30 was the third top-selling EV in Europe in 2024, now you can buy it in the US
Click here to find a new-for 2025 Volvo EX30 at a dealer near you.

Lucid’s (LCID) EV sales climbed 50% in January after launching its new Gravity electric SUV
Volkswagen just revealed the 2025 ID.4’s initial pricing and trim
Click here to find a 0% interest (72 mo.) ID.4 deal near you.

US solar module production capacity reaches 50+ GW

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10 min
February 04, 2025Tesla sales tank in Europe, fresh EV deals, and Canada strikes back
On what feels like the first-ever February episode of Quick Charge, we explore the rapid decline of Tesla fortunes in Europe and California, the rapid rise of BYD plug-in vehicles, and talk through the latest round of Canadian trade tariffs as President Trump's North American trade war hits its stride.
We've also got some great 0% financing deals on EVs from Chevy, Ford, Honda, and Volkswagen – will they be the last new car sales we'll get before these tariffs pitch the country into an economic depression the likes of which it's never known? Give us a listen, then let us know your take in the comments.
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Tesla (TSLA) sales are dropping like a rock in Europe, but it’s not just because of Elon Musk
Tesla’s sales drop double digits in the US’ biggest EV market, while others are growing
All the EVs (and PHEVs) you can buy with 0% financing in February 2025
BYD’s overseas sales surged to a new record as its global EV plans kick into high gear
Canada announces plans for 25% tariff on electric vehicles coming from the US
AAA still exists, and they’ve made a new deal with ChargePoint

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8 min
January 31, 2025Tesla Q4 earnings call recap, PE ratios, and big Texas solar project goes online
On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, we explore the Tesla Q4 earnings call's high-level weirdness, including the impact Bitcoin had on the bottom line, what it means for stock prices, and whether or not you'll die without Tesla's solar roof.
You'll also hear Jo ask, "What even is a P/E Ratio, and why does it matter?" before asking if we'll all be killed without a solar roof, and learning about what happens when our phones run out of power. All this and more – enjoy!
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Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2024 results: big miss on revenue and earnings
Tesla guides return to growth thanks to cheaper new models and self-driving
Elon Musk: Tesla will launch unsupervised full self-driving in Austin as paid service in June
Elon Musk finally admits that Tesla will have to replace its HW3 self-driving computers
A quarter of Tesla’s earnings were due to recongnizing a $600 million gain on Bitcoin
You’ll die without a solar roof says Musk, whose admin made it harder to get solar
Solar and storage projects make headlines, but will they survive? (Energysage interview)
A vast 600 MW Texas solar farm just hit a major milestone

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10 min
January 29, 2025Elon can’t get it up (past 325 kW), BP can, and GM hopes to keep it up in 2025
Despite mocking 350 kW as "a child's toy" in 2016, the company is just rolling out 325 kW V4 chargers in 2025. Meanwhile companies like BP are celebrating 400 kW installations along major highways – and they're making money doing it. All this and more on today's thrilling January 47th episode of Quick Charge!
We've also got a blast from the past in the form of one of my first Electrek article from way back in 2022, GM's performance making TSLA look like a meme stock, and a massive lithium project in the Heartland.
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Tesla announces all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America
BP celebrates the opening of 400kW TA DC fast charging hub in Florida
BP claims EV charging stations ‘on the cusp’ of being more profitable than gas pumps
GM’s EV sales surged as the Chevy Equinox becomes a top-seller: Can it keep it up in 2025?
Hyundai and Kia are betting big on new electric SUVs to drive growth in 2025
A $1.2B battery-grade lithium refinery breaks ground in Oklahoma

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11 min
January 28, 2025Fred isn’t happy with FSD transfer as Rivian gets into the self-driving game
The big news this week is the new Model Y being available for order in the US, but it doesn't stop there – a new ECU photo inspired Fred to vent about Tesla's FSD transfer policy, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe announced plans to get into the self-driving business himself, and solar had a very, very big year. All this and more on today's thrilling episode of Quick Charge!
We've also got spy pictures of a NACS-ready BMW i5 in Utah, news that even more OEMs are chasing software deals with Rivian, and even some speculation about who that might be.
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Tesla launches new Model Y in North America and Europe
Tesla has a new self-driving computer retrofit, but it’s not even for HW3 cars
Tesla refuses to do the right thing about ‘Full Self-Driving’ transfers
Rivian (RIVN) plans to roll out hands-free driving this year, eyes-free system in 2026
Rivian (RIVN) has several automakers ‘knocking on our door’ for EV tech
Kia’s NACS adapters available now; Supercharger access still pending
BMW i5 spotted with native NACS port – could be one of the 1st brands to switch?
No other energy source came close to matching solar’s rate of growth in 2024 – in numbers

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10 min
January 23, 2025Polestar hopes to steal Tesla sales, CATL revenue dips, and feeding the orcas
On today's episode of Quick Charge, Polestar hopes to steal customers from Tesla now that Elon is involved in politics, CATL revenue dips for the first time ever, and a whole new way to feed the orcas drops down under.
As above, Polestar is hoping Elon's descent into politics spells opportunity for the struggling Swedish/Chinese performance brand, CATL has big news in Europe, and Scooter Doll shows off a new electric submarine that's so expensive, they won't even tell us the price.
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Elon Musk is ‘not good for America or the world,’ according to himself
Polestar sees Elon’s antics as an opportunity to steal sales from Tesla
The world’s largest EV battery maker predicts another big move in Europe in 2025
CATL stock slips as EV battery giant hints at first annual revenue decline in 2024
Another one bites the dust as Canoo files for chapter 7 bankruptcy
Harbinger electric truck brand gets real with $100M Series B funding raise
Sustainable luxury down below: U-Boat Worx (finally) launches its revamped electric ‘Super Sub’

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10 min
January 22, 2025Trump’s first day, Hyundai lease deals, and Volvo’s EVs arrive in the US
On today's episode of Quick Charge, President Trump has a wild first day in office, but it's not ALL bad, either. Plus: Tesla gets diner integration, Hyundai keeps the deal train rolling, and it's dad's 80th birthday.
We also look ahead to some possible discounts for Tesla insurance customers, some news on the upcoming "cheap" Cybertruck, and wonder out loud if Puerto Rico's billion dollar solar project is going to see the light of day. All this and more – enjoy!
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Trump attacks EVs with executive orders, but mostly signals further damages
Unleashing American Energy | Executive Order
Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 lose the $7,500 EV tax credit: Here’s how you can still get it
Volvo’s new 2025 EX30 and EX90 electric SUVs arrive in the US: Here’s how much they cost
Tesla points to diner integration in app, insurance discount with Full Self-Driving, and more
Puerto Rico just got $1.2B in DOE financing to boost its grid with solar + storage

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10 min
January 21, 2025Southern Company announces 6 month, grid-enhancing EV fleet pilot
On today's episode of Quick Charge, Southern Company's Tom Canada talks us through the utility's new, six-month pilot program that aims to overcome some of the perceived barriers to EV adoption by demonstrating the transformative potential of EV adoption in commercial fleets.
Developed in partnership with Ford Pro, the Southern Company pilot will see more than 200 F-150 Lightning trucks incorporated into the utility's existing vehicle fleet, will leverage pricing signals and demand response to evaluate the impact of cost-effective charging within a fleet environment while demonstrating the efficiency of using established charging depots.
In addition to exploring the cost-savings of EV vs. ICE, the pilot will also explore the use of software to automate charging schedules, which would enabling customers to charge at times that minimize both their electricity costs and reduce any potential strain on the electric grid.
Tom Canada, a Southern Company sr. account manager who's been leading the charge on fleet electrification, joins us on today's episode to tell us more.
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Ford announces $7,500 Fleet Discount on F150 Lightning (but wait, there’s more)
EV or gas – which is right for you? A new tool from Ford Pro has answers!
2025 Ford E-Transit electric costs the same or less than the gas version
As always, Apple celebrates Martin Luther King Jr Day

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New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news.
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January 16, 2025Biden’s $635M good-bye, Trump’s DOT pick will investigate Tesla, and a look ahead
On today's episode of Quick Charge we explore the uncertainty around the future of EV incentives, the roles different stakeholders will play in shaping that future, and our friend Stacy Noblet from energy consulting firm ICF stops by to share her take on what lies ahead.
We've got a couple of different articles and studies referenced in this forward-looking interview, and I've done my best to link to all of them below. If I missed one, let me know in the comments.
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Biden pushes through $635M in EV charger grants before Trump’s return
Trump DOT nominee signals extra fees for EVs, continued NHTSA investigation into Tesla
Elon Musk complains Tesla is not getting subsidies for electric truck chargers while calling for end of EV subsidies
ICF: Strategic Consulting & Communications for a Digital World
Report: EV charging sessions were up 50% YoY during Thanksgiving week
Tesla now offers lease buyouts – after saying it would keep cars as robotaxis
2025 Electric vehicle tax credits and rebates available in the US, sorted by state

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New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news.

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23 min