Electrek
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GM Energy, Tesla HW3 reckoning, Ford reshuffles EVs, Donut Lab probs, more
In 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 having its HW3 reckoning, Ford reshuffling its EV unit, Donut Lab being in hot water, 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:
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:
We talk to Aseem Kapur, energy and eMobility executive at GM Energy!
- Tesla doing final ‘Signature Series’ run of Model S and X Plaid — starts at $159,420
- Tesla gets FSD Supervised approved in the Netherlands — here’s what it means
- Tesla tells HW3 owner to ‘be patient’ after 7 years of waiting for FSD
- Key evidence disappears from Tesla involved in bizarre crash
- Ford reshuffles EV unit, Doug Field out as Farley chases 8% margin
- Ford CEO warns Chinese EVs would hit ‘the heart and soul’ of the US
- Lucid names new CEO as it raises over $1 billion and ramps up robotaxi ambitions
- Slate Auto closes funding round with enough financial runway to reach next stage of production
- Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery is fraud, says insider, Donut Lab denies
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Tesla's cheaper EV model comes and goes, FSD v15, Rivian R2 EPA numbers, and more
In 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 cheaper EV model coming and going in the same week, FSD v15, Rivian R2 EPA numbers, 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:
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 (TSLA) reportedly developing new smaller, cheaper EV after killing Model 2
- Tesla China denies developing new smaller, cheaper SUV — but take it with a grain of salt
- Tesla FSD v14.3 rolls out with MLIR rewrite, 20% faster reactions
- Musk says Tesla FSD v15 will ‘far exceed’ human safety — he said the same about v12 and v14
- Tesla’s new Supercharger for Business tool reveals $940,000 all-in price
- Rivian R2 EPA numbers: 217 kW charge, up to 328mi range, heat pump (updated)
- VW replaces US ID.4 production with 18mpg Atlas SUV as gas prices spike
- Honda is bringing its ‘funky, cute’ EV hot hatch overseas for under $27,000
- Hyundai unveils two new IONIQ EV concepts, an electric sedan and family SUV [Images]
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EV deliveries from Tesla, Rivian, Toyota electric pickup truck, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss EV deliveries from Tesla, Rivian, and others, Toyota's electric pickup truck, 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:
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 (TSLA) Q1 2026 deliveries miss expectations at 358,000, builds 50,000 excess vehicles
- Tesla confirms Model S and Model X production is over — only ~600 left
- Tesla FSD v14.3 launching this week, Musk claims ‘last piece of the puzzle’
- Rivian shares production and delivery numbers ahead of full Q1 2026 financial results
- Toyota sold more EVs in the US than Ford in Q1, with one electric SUV
- Toyota reveals prices for its first EV pickup will not be cheap
- Stellantis wants to build Chinese Leapmotor EVs at its idled Canadian plant
- Mercedes confirms steer-by-wire for 2026 EQS with questionable steering wheel
- Subaru unveils Getaway, a 420hp 3-row EV SUV, and we got a sneak preview
- Hyundai unveils new Ford Bronco-like Boulder SUV Concept [Images]
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Tesla minivan but cooler?, used EV sales rise, sodium batteries are coming
In 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 coming with minivan but cooler?, used EV sales rising, sodium batteries are coming, 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:
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 is coming out with ‘something cooler than a minivan’, says Elon Musk
- Tesla (TSLA) publishes Q1 2026 delivery consensus: 365,645 vehicles expected
- Tesla Semi has a million-mile battery, claims Tesla
- New EV sales drop 28% in Q1 2026, but used EVs surge 12% to near-record levels
- Sodium-ion EV battery breakthrough delivers 11-min charging and 450 km range
- Slush pits and snowball fights: Slate’s upcoming pickup endures winter testing [Video]
- Volkswagen Group’s joint venture with Rivian hits latest milestone, unlocking another $1B for the EV automaker
- Honda pulls the plug on its PlayStation EV on wheels with Sony
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Tesla turns to energy, BMW i3 EV makes a splash, Donut Lab update, and more
In 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 turning to energy, BMW i3 EV making a splash, Donut Lab update, 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:
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 (TSLA) reportedly in talks to buy $2.9B in Chinese solar equipment for 100 GW US push
- US confirms Tesla (TSLA) is buyer in LG’s $4.3B LFP battery deal for Megapack 3
- Tesla is one step away from having to recall FSD in NHTSA visibility crash probe
- Tesla delays FSD approval in Europe again, now expects April 10
- The new BMW i3 EV is a road trip monster with 440 miles of range, fast charging, and more
- Uber to invest over 1 billion dollars in Rivian to deploy tens of thousands of R2 robotaxis
- Volvo is killing its smallest EV in the US, but the rest of the world can still get it
- Xiaomi launches next-gen SU7 with 902 km range and LiDAR, still undercuts Tesla
- BYD’s bet on EVs is paying off as drivers ditch gas amid rising oil prices
- Donut Lab shows solid-state battery pack charging at 100 kW in Verge motorcycle
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Rivian R2, Lucid counter attack, and Tesla's 'Digital Optimus'
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Rivian R2, Lucid's counterattack, and Tesla's 'Digital Optimus'.
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:
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:
- Musk confirms xAI-Tesla joint ‘Digital Optimus’ project — after saying Tesla didn’t need xAI
- Rivian reveals full R2 lineup and pricing, starting at $57,990 with a $45K RWD model coming later
- Rivian is phasing out the R1S Dual Standard, its most affordable SUV, ahead of the R2
- Lucid (LCID) reveals Cosmos and Earth SUVs as first midsize EVs, starting under $50,000
- Lucid takes aim at the Tesla Cybercab with Lunar, a two-seat EV robotaxi concept
- BMW’s flagship i7 EV is getting a Neue Klasse upgrade: Here’s our first look
- BYD is open to building cars in Canada and acquiring a rival automaker
- BYD’s luxury EV with 5 min fast charging and nearly 500 miles of range is headed overseas
- Honda is scrapping three of its most important EVs for the US, including the Acura RSX
- Aptera (SEV) raises $6.3M through warrant exercise to fund solar electric vehicle validation
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Cybertruck price increase, BYD makes everyone look bad, and Donut Lab update
In 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 Cybertruck price increase, BYD making everyone look bad, and a Donut Lab battery update.
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:
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 increases Cybertruck AWD price to $70,000 after creating artificial urgency
- Tesla sends Canadian Model 3 inventory to the US as it expects Chinese EVs back
- Tesla changes FSD transfer rules again, screwing over Cybertruck AWD buyers
- BYD’s new Blade EV Battery 2.0 unlocks 1,000+ km pure electric range and 10 min fast charging
- BYD’s new 1500kW ‘flash charger’ is over 3x faster than anything US has
- BYD unveils stunning flagship electric SUV for the first time [Images]
- It’s official: Hyundai axes IONIQ 6 from US lineup, Kia EVs remain in limbo
- Aptera (SEV) completes first Solar EV build off its validation assembly line
- Donut Lab solid-state battery survives 100°C discharge in second independent test
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Cybercab dead on arrival, Donut Lab's miracle battery, Waymo expands, and more
In 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 Cybercab being dead on arrival, Donut Lab's miracle battery, Waymo expanding, 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:
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:
- Elon Musk threatens to halt Tesla Giga Berlin expansion over union vote
- Tesla Cybercab program manager exits ahead of launch
- Tesla adds 64 Megacharger locations to map, revealing Semi truck charging routes
- Used Tesla prices rise 4.3% while rest of EV market drops after tax credit ends
- Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery confirms 0-80% charge in 4.5 min — but there’s a catch
- BYD to unveil 1,500kW EV charger that can add 2km of range in 1 second
- Lucid (LCID) announces ‘step-change’ in Q4 as it aims to build 25,000 to 27,000 EVs in 2026
- Waymo adds 4 more cities to its robotaxi service, now 10 total (Tesla: still 0)
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New Tesla (temp) Cybertruck, Cybercab, Ford wants China in the US, and more
In 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 new Tesla (temporary) Cybertruck, Cybercab news, Ford wanting China in the US, 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:
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 launches $60k AWD Cybertruck, reverses $15k Cyberbeast price hike
- Elon Musk kills first Tesla Cybertruck ($60k) that makes sense just 10 days after launch
- Tesla has to pay a historic $243 million judgement over Autopilot crash, judge says
- Tesla rolls first steering wheel-less Cybercab unit off the line before solving autonomy
- Tesla fans think this reviewer will have to shave his hair due to Musk’s $30,000 Cybercab claim
- Tesla avoids 30-day California sales suspension after dropping misleading ‘Autopilot’ marketing
- Tesla admits it still needs drivers and remote operators — then argues that’s better than Waymo
- Ford is asking the Trump Administration to allow Chinese EV tech in the US
- Slate pricing to be revealed in June, ‘Blank Slate’ truck still expected in the mid-$20k range
- Polestar goes on the offensive with FOUR new models in THREE years
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Tesla Semi price, Toyota Highlander EV, Rivian R2, Ferrari Luce, and more
In 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 Tesla Semi, Toyota Highlander EV, Rivian R2, Ferrari Luce, 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:
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 (TSLA) US sales estimated to have dropped 17% in January
- Tesla (TSLA) sales in China crash 45% to lowest level in over three years
- Tesla is quoting $290,000 for its 500-miles electric semi truck
- Tesla launches Cybertruck V2G program in Texas, earning money with your truck’s battery pack
- Tesla announces Powerwall 3P with native three-phase inverter
- Toyota reveals the Highlander EV as first 3-row electric SUV with 320 miles range [Images]
- Rivian (RIVN) Q4 and full 2025 earnings report: Tremendous YoY growth led by software
- Rivian R2 prototypes hit the media and revealed new performance specs as a Tesla Model Y competitor
- Ferrari reveals name of first electric car, ‘Luce,’ shows off Jony Ive-designed interior
- EPA finalizes illegal dirty air plan to hike fuel costs 76c/gal, despite public outcry
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