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 says it had 400,000 Storm Watch activations on Powerwalls last year alone

Tesla expands program to open Supercharger network to electric cars from other automakers in Norway and France

Elon Musk: I would be shocked if Tesla does not achieve Full Self-Driving that is safer than human drivers this year (and 5 years ahead of everyone)

Škoda unveils new Enyaq Coupé iV reminiscent of Volkswagen’s ID.5 GTX plus a sportier RS version with up to 545 km of range

NIO rolls first ET5 validation prototypes off assembly line, makes moves to enter Danish market in 2022

https://youtu.be/3uQW_q7o_h4

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 doesn’t expect constraints in 4680 battery cell supply this year, current production capacity unknown

Tesla launches ‘TeslaMic,’ a microphone for in-car karaoke

The future is now: After nine years, it’s time to say goodbye to the BMW i3

Ford’s new gaming concept lets you turn your Mustang Mach-E into an interactive ‘escape room’

Nissan teases retro styled Micra EV, solid-state batteries for Europe, €23 billion investment

Lightyear One’s recent performance testing shows it will arrive as one of the most efficient vehicles in the world, even in suboptimal conditions

https://youtu.be/wvUpCTAiVAg

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):

Elon Musk: Tesla is prioritizing product development of Optimus humanoid robot in 2022

Tesla is not working on its $25,000 electric car at the moment, says Elon Musk

Joe Rogan gets a rare look at new Tesla Cybertruck prototype, releases new pictures

Tesla delays Cybertruck production due to supply chain constraints; new timeline is vague

Tesla confirms Model Y production started at Gigafactory Texas, now working on final certification

StoreDot, which makes ultra-fast, Tesla-like 4680 battery cells, develops tech to extend batteries’ first and second life

Rivian paused production earlier this month to hone its manufacturing processes, hoping to ramp up output to 200 EVs a week

https://youtu.be/K2tTzv9CvlA

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) releases Q4 2021 financial results: beat expectations with over $2 billion in profit

Tesla unveils fleet of new ‘Tesla Semi’ electric trucks

Tesla AI Director: ‘I believe ‘Tesla Bot’ is on track to become the most powerful AI development platform’

Tesla demonstrates how its HEPA filter and bioweapon defense mode can keep cabin air clean in new video

Tesla releases Autopilot software update to better use regenerative braking for higher efficiency

Burned out: it’s looking more and more certain that the Chevy Bolt is dead

Bentley announces ‘Beyond100’ sustainability strategy, investing nearly $3.4 billion to go all-electric by 2030, five new BEVs starting in 2025

Blink Charging announces partnership with Bridgestone to deploy Level 2 EV chargers at its retail auto centers

https://youtu.be/ZsRC5lspmDc

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 appears to be finally adding a regular horn to its yoke steering wheel

Tesla (TSLA) Q4 2021 earnings preview: Here’s what to expect

Kia announces 2022 EV6 pricing, starts at $33,400* in the US

GM and LG announce giant new 50 GWh battery cell factory in the US

GM announces its largest investment ever, $7 billion, toward an EV production capacity over one million units by 2025

Foxconn chairman: Lordstown pickups will begin shipping this year

Lamborghini announces all future vehicles will have an electric motor – first all-electric likely four-door car

Aptera tests a beta version of its SEV at the track ahead of production later this year

https://youtu.be/Fwzk2U3_jeE

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 now operates the most productive car factory in the US

Tesla Cybertruck prototype shown in detail in new leaked walkaround video

Leaked photos show new Tesla Cybertruck design with no door handles, removable wheel covers

Panasonic is investing $700 million to produce Tesla 4680 battery cell by 2023

Sony seeks partners in turning its Vision-S EVs into entertainment spaces

Volkswagen Group increases EV deliveries by 64% in 2021, beats EU CO2 emissions target by 2%

Chinese part supplier orders super die-casting machines from Tesla partner, could NIO and Xpeng adopt one-piece manufacturing?

Geely and Renault sign agreement to take on S. Korean car market, together

https://youtu.be/6vuxnpuC_MI

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 aims for a few Model Y deliveries from Gigafactory Texas by the end of the quarter

Watch Tesla Model X Plaid do 0-60 mph launch in 2.3 seconds – faster than advertised

Tesla Subscription service launches in California with 100 Model 3s, aims for fleet of 10,000

Tesla Subscription service launches in California with 100 Model 3s, aims for fleet of 10,000

GM is investing over $150 million to produce electric motor components in New York

‘Look at me!’ Volkswagen struts its upcoming ID. Buzz leaving plant in Germany ahead of world premiere in March

Geely-backed Maple Leaf 60S leaked ahead of Feb. debut, with 60 sec. battery swap

New York adds $12M to its up to $2k per consumer EV rebate program

https://youtu.be/uhVYro2jsgE

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 starts construction on giant new Santa Monica Supercharger, but where’s the 1950s diner?

Tesla Roadster and Cybertruck are most popular EVs by search despite delays

Tesla applies for a new trademark to sell its own audio equipment, like headphones and more

Tesla launches new financing option for Solar Roof with lower monthly payments

GM scores huge tax break on $1.3 billion plan to build new EVs in Orion

Honda CEO says Toyota’s strategy to pursue hydrogen cars ‘doesn’t seem feasible’

GM is actually making EVs: Pre-production Cadillac Lyriq rolls off assembly line, deliveries to follow

https://youtu.be/6-JXoOjU3qg

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 beating German automakers on their own turf even without Giga Berlin – Should they be scared?

Elon Musk: Tesla could play a role in Artificial General Intelligence, decentralize Tesla Bot to avoid Terminator scenario

Koenigsegg gets into Tesla tuning through a partnership with Unplugged Performance

Rivian partners with Under Canvas to bring EV charging to most beautiful camping sites in the US

Electric Airstream concept is the RV industry’s ‘iPhone moment’

Automobili Pininfarina expands North American retail presence ahead of Battista hyper GT deliveries this year

Opibus unveils the first electric bus designed and manufactured in Africa

https://youtu.be/zbPT-PgrIEk

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 driver is charged with vehicular manslaughter after running a red light on Autopilot

Elon Musk to visit Tesla Gigafactory Berlin next month, hinting at start of production

Tesla increases Full Self-Driving package price to $12,000, but not its monthly subscription service

First new Tesla Model Ys spotted at Gigafactory Texas – has production started?

Proterra announces long-term supply agreement to provide battery tech to Nikola Tre trucks

Mopar launches new at-home level 2 charger for Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee 4xe

Porsche Taycan selected as Formula E safety car for season 8

Aussie truckers facing AdBlue crisis are latest unexpected EV advocates

https://youtu.be/lxrIjUGvwjE

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!