Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla achieves breakthrough in single-piece car casting, report says

Tesla might offer optional Cybertruck coating that is scratch-proof to everything but diamonds

Tesla moves closer to launching ‘Tesla Electric’ in Australia

Rivian just improved R1T and R1S ride quality through a software update

Toyota promises new EVs coming in 2026 with nearly 500 miles of range

New petition calls for GM to stand by $30K Chevy Equinox EV starting price

https://youtu.be/umQT4AaEXuk

Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news

Follow Mikey:

Twitter @Mikey_Electric

Listen & Subscribe:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

TuneIn

Share your thoughts!

Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla officially launches Powerwall 3, releases specs

Tesla (TSLA) is most shorted stock, Elon Musk suspects Bill Gates still in it

15 Tesla vehicles were torched by a group of radical morons

Hyundai is developing a Tesla-like Giga Press to boost EV production and cut costs

Volkswagen’s EV woes worsen with planned job cuts amid low demand

Porsche’s new Taycan Turbo GT spotted with a sleek and sporty design to rival Tesla Plaid

Chinese EVs hit with EU probe after massive surge of cheap electric vehicle imports

Biden-Harris Administration allocates $100 million to repair and replace existing EV chargers

https://youtu.be/ml5p1wLzONc

Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news

Follow Mikey:

Twitter @Mikey_Electric

Listen & Subscribe:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

TuneIn

Share your thoughts!

Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

A Tesla robotaxi ‘concept’ was revealed in the new Elon Musk biography

Tesla Semi proves itself in fascinating, new independent test

Tesla Cybertruck wheel cover flies off in traffic as production looms

Hyundai’s new 2024 Kona Electric is bigger, bolder, and better than ever

VW lags in its most important market as Tesla, EV makers become go-to for new tech

Volkswagen launches 2024 ID.6 Crozz EV with more range, $35K starting price in China

BMW, Ford, and Honda form new company streamline electrical grids, invite other automakers to join

https://youtu.be/bxt6YvsaaPc

Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news

Follow Mikey:

Twitter @Mikey_Electric

Listen & Subscribe:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

TuneIn

Share your thoughts!

Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla (TSLA) stock surges from optimistic look at Dojo supercomputer

Tesla will build next-gen/cheaper electric cars in Texas rather than Mexico first

Tesla’s upcoming $25,000 car and robotaxi are both futuristic-looking and ‘Cybertruck-like’

Hyundai IONIQ 5 facelift spotted testing in the US with a fresh design update

Nikola trucks can’t stop catching fire as 4th fire occurs

EV driver calls cops on Energy Secretary after her staff blocks charger with ICE car

BMW to invest $750 million in UK plant to build its new, fully electric MINI models

https://youtu.be/8ruX_IksxFU

Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news

Follow Mikey:

Twitter @Mikey_Electric

Listen & Subscribe:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

TuneIn

Share your thoughts!

Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla reaches 50,000 Supercharger milestone in just over a decade

Tesla starts Powerwall 3 installations: It looks worse but is more useful

See what a Tesla Cybertruck looks like after crashing into a ditch

Kia EV9 sales slowed by premium prices, quality issues ahead of US debut

Fisker to ramp up Ocean production in Q4, can it hit its already revised annual guidance?

Lotus unveils all-electric Emeya: Its first 4-door hyper-GT that goes 0-100km/h under 2.8 secs

Mercedes-Benz to launch BYD-powered EVs to keep pace with Tesla, Chinese automakers

CATL and Huawei’s premium EV startup Avatr announces EU launch following sedan reveal

https://youtu.be/8kt1xKqOOGI

Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news

Follow Mikey:

Twitter @Mikey_Electric

Listen & Subscribe:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

TuneIn

Share your thoughts!

Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla Gigafactory Mexico might be coming online way later than expected

Tesla announces production of 2 millionth EV at Giga Shanghai

Tesla finally adds a blind spot indicator to the Model 3 Highland

Cybertruck ‘Release Candidate’ spotted supercharging, shows why we need V4

Tesla secures deal to deploy 20,000 Universal Wall Connectors at Hilton hotels

Honda announces deal with Tesla to adopt NACS connector

Mullen Automotive (MULN) receives Nasdaq determination and now faces stock delisting

10,000 Chevy Bolt EUV charging cords recalled over electric shock risk

Still in the game: A week with the Nissan Ariya

https://youtu.be/vyPUzuJ4zZU

Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news

Follow Mikey:

Twitter @Mikey_Electric

Listen & Subscribe:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

TuneIn

Share your thoughts!

Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla is now charging $1,000 for its controversial yoke steering wheel

Tesla launches accessory so dumb, Elon Musk thought it wasn’t real

2024 Polestar 2 first drive: Dual motor shines on the road, but the single motor’s range is a big win

Is Rivian’s powered tonneau cover coming back? Looks like it!

Polestar (PSNY) is launching a smartphone beside its first electric SUV in China

https://youtu.be/xGa-17X3g2w

Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news

Follow Mikey:

Twitter @Mikey_Electric

Listen & Subscribe:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

TuneIn

Share your thoughts!

Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Close look at Tesla Model 3 Highland

Tesla Cybertruck spotted towing a big trailer

We finally have a clear shot of the Tesla Cybertruck with frunk open

Ford Mustang Mach-E sales bounce back, becoming 2nd best-selling EV SUV behind Tesla’s Model Y

Ford files for F-200 trademark – Is it a more powerful electric truck?

2024 VW ID.4 pairing greater range, HP with infotainment system upgrade

Volkswagen slashes ID.4 prices in China, now starting at $20,000

The electric hot hatch is here: VW will electrify the GTI

Mercedes-Benz CLA concept is the long-range entry-level EV we’ve been waiting for

Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon is getting a smaller, cheaper electric model

BMW unveils Vision Neue Klasse: Showcasing the brand’s high-tech, efficient future

Lucid targets $50K EV ‘right in the heart of Tesla Model 3, Model Y territory’

https://youtu.be/_LF6ozVHLmk

Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news

Follow Mikey:

Twitter @Mikey_Electric

Listen & Subscribe:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

TuneIn

Share your thoughts!

Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla Model 3 Highland officially unveiled with new design and unexpected features

Tesla cuts FSD price by $3K in US, $3.5K in Canada

Tesla drops price of Model S/X, Model X now qualifies for US tax credit

Tesla is testing Cybertruck with dual-motor powertrain, interior look

Rivian hires former Porsche Cars North America CEO as CCO to steer business growth

Hyundai and LG to spend an extra $2B on their US EV battery plant

https://youtu.be/OIdgzzhzeTE

Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news

Follow Mikey:

Twitter @Mikey_Electric

Listen & Subscribe:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

TuneIn

Share your thoughts!

Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Biden gives lifeline to legacy automakers with $15B to retrofit existing factories for EV production

Tesla is under federal investigation over company resources being used to build Elon Musk a house

Tesla Powerwall VPP gets closer to reality in Puerto Rico as utility gets greenlight

Is this the new Tesla Model 3?

Fisker gives us a closer look at the $30K PEAR SUV with new details and range updates

Polestar (PSNY) losses grow in Q2 amid record deliveries, two new EVs near production

Is Honda reviving the two-door Prelude as an EV? New trademark sparks debate

We drove Battle Motors’ awesome electric garbage truck on a racetrack

https://youtu.be/zvIOoGCYVN0

Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news

Follow Mikey:

Twitter @Mikey_Electric

Listen & Subscribe:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

TuneIn

Share your thoughts!

Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!