This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss the Tesla Semi delivery event, Tesla offering discounts in the US, potential Model 3 redesign, and more.











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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:




Tesla Semi: Delivering a disruptive electric truck



Elon Musk confirms Tesla Semi has battery pack around 900 kWh, but more answers are needed



Tesla confirms Cybertruck is going to get 1 MW ultra-fast charging tech



Tesla (TSLA) is planning massive output from Giga Texas in Q1 2023



Tesla (TSLA) gives $3,750 discount for Model 3/Y in the US this month



Tesla Model 3 redesign is codenamed ‘Project Highland,’ report says



Tesla starts selling its chargers at Best Buy amid move to make its connector standard



Tesla blogs propagate fake news of chip joint venture, but why?



I bought my mom a Chevy Bolt EV – Here’s how it went



Volkswagen plans North American battery plant, paving way for more EV tax credits



First batch of Lordstown Endurance EV pickups leaving Ohio Foxconn plant for delivery




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Tesla Semi event, Model 3/Y discount, M3 redesign, and more

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On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla getting close to Full Self-Driving, Equinox EV is here, Chinese EVs, and more.



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The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.



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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:




Elon Musk claims Tesla’s next Full Self-Driving update drives ‘5 to 10x more miles per intervention’



Tesla spotted testing prototype with new camera setup



Tesla launches 0.99% financing on Model Y for limited time



Tesla drops Steam gaming support inside its vehicles



Chevy Equinox EV deliveries kick-off with $35,000 model coming soon



Kia unveils the new EV6 with more range, updated features, and a sleek new design



Biden quadruples tariffs on Chinese EVs, up from 25% to 100%



NIO’s new low-cost Onvo L60 EV could boost sales to +20,000 per month




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Tesla getting close to FSD?, Equinox EV is here, Chinese EVs, and more

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss what's happening with the Tesla Supercharger network, is battery swap going to be a thing?, Ford goes back on BEV, and more.



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The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.



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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:




Elon Musk reveals Tesla software-locked cheapest Model Y, offers 40-60 more miles of range



Tesla (TSLA) launches another round of layoffs



Elon Musk says Tesla is spending $500 million on Superchargers this year after firing entire team



BP tells property owners left in the dark by Elon Musk firing Tesla charging team to call them



Tesla loses another manager to layoffs – but this one quit due to morale



Tesla is about to remove steering wheel nag with new Full Self-Driving update



Elon Musk outlines upcoming Tesla Full Self-Driving updates



Tesla is being probed by DOJ ‘securities or wire fraud’ over self-driving claims



Trump reportedly told oil execs he’ll end electric car incentives for $1 billion in donations



NIO signs a new agreement with GAC Group to co-develop battery standards, charging, and swaps



Ford backtracks on BEV commitments in Europe and may sell ICE models beyond 2030



Fisker files bankruptcy equivalent in Austria to gain ‘breathing room’ amid Ocean production halt



Rivian (RIVN) Q1 results – revenue beat, earnings miss, Q4 profit reaffirmed



Lucid (LCID) shares Q1 2024 numbers: Deliveries and revenue are up year-over-year




Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):




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Tesla Supercharger update, is battery swap going to be a thing?, Ford goes back on BEV, and more

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the additional Tesla layoffs, the entire charging team's departure, and more. Let's talk about it.



Sponsored by SplitVolt: The Splitvolt Splitter Switch automatically shares power from your existing 240V dryer socket with your Level 2 EV charger. Learn more here.











The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.



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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:




Tesla is already pulling back Supercharger plans after firing team



Elon Musk is throwing his weight around Tesla, comes in like a wrecking ball



Tesla (TSLA) surges on reports China is approving Full Self-Driving deployment



Tesla unveils new Cybertruck off-roading features, Cybertent mode, and more



Tesla Semi spotted being used by another customer



Rivian gets $827m incentives to expand Normal, Illinois factory for R2



Cadillac balks on plans to go all-EV by 2030, may still offer gas cars for ‘a number of years’



NIO begins public trials of its 150 kWh semi-solid-state battery packs ahead of a full rollout




Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):




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More Tesla layoffs, charging team all gone, what is going on? Let's talk about it

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss all the news coming out of Tesla's earnings, Model 3 Performance, Mercedes-Benz electric G-Class, and more.



Sponsored by SplitVolt: The Splitvolt Splitter Switch automatically shares power from your existing 240V dryer socket with your Level 2 EV charger. Learn more here.











The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.



As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.



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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:




Tesla officially unveils new Model 3 Performance with 0-60 mph in 2.9 sec



Tesla (TSLA) releases Q1 2024 results: missed expectations, loads release with news

Tesla announces change of plans to build cheaper electric cars



Tesla teases its upcoming Uber-like self-driving ride-hailing app



Tesla expects its 4680 battery cells to be cheaper than suppliers by end of year



Tesla gives update on Cybertruck, 1,000 in a week



Tesla now plans electric semi truck volume production in ‘late 2025’



Tesla is in talks with ‘one major automaker about licensing Full Self-Driving’



Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next year, says Elon Musk



Tesla (TSLA) surges on Elon Musk trying to ride AI wave





Tesla Autopilot is again under NHTSA investigation after doubts over recall remedy



Tesla Cybertruck owner gets quoted over $30,000 for Powershare installation



Tesla lowers price of ‘Full Self-Driving’ to $8,000, down from $12,000



Mercedes unveils 2025 electric G-Class, with 4 motors and tank turns



CATL unveils world’s first LFP battery with 4C ultra-fast charging for 370-mi in 10 mins




Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XBYNb7DUYg

Tesla earnings, Model 3 Performance, Mercedes-Benz electric G-Class, and more

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's massive round of layoffs, Elon Musk putting Tesla all-in on Robotaxi, important shareholders vote, and more.











The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.



As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.



After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:




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We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.



Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:




Tesla leaks new Model 3 Performance ‘Ludicrous’ details



Tesla reveals big update with new UI, auto shift, Audible, new Spotify, and more



Tesla recalls Cybertruck due to defective accelerator, confirms about 4,000 deliveries



Tesla lays off ‘more than 10%’ of its global workforce



Tesla Semi has been pushed ‘well beyond expectations’ by a new customer



Tesla puts ‘$25,000 electric car’ codenamed NV9 on back burner despite what Elon Musk said



Elon Musk is putting Tesla all-in on Robotaxi



Tesla launches website to convince shareholders to vote for Elon’s $55 billion payday



Tesla’s biggest retail shareholder is voting against Elon Musk’s $55 billion package



You can power your home for 21 days with a Chevy Silverado EV and GM’s new bidirectional charger



Lucid’s longest-range Air Grand Touring gets faster charging, 516 miles range at a lower price



Lotus opens Eletre Hyper SUV orders in North America, shares pricing and delivery timelines



GMC’s 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is finally here – with a 440-mile range



Maserati launches new tri-motor GranCabrio Folgore convertible that goes 0-100 km/h in 2.8 sec




Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbJ4o_Yj70E

Tesla Semi event, Model 3/Y discount, M3 redesign, and more

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