Episodes

  • Tesla's Cybercab & Robovan unveiling, Lucid deliveries, Rivian supply issue, and more

    Tesla's Cybercab & Robovan unveiling, Lucid deliveries, Rivian supply issue, and more
    Oct 11 2024
    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 Cybercab and Robovan unveilings, Lucid deliveries, Rivian supply issue, and more Today’s episode is sponsored by BLUETTI, a leading provider of portable power stations, solar generators, and energy storage systems. For a limited time, save up to 57% during BLUETTI's Member's Day Sale. Learn more here. Sponsored by ALSET Auto: North America’s leader in paint protection and restyling; offering colored wraps, paint protection, window tint, ceramic coatings and more, exclusively on EVs. 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: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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 unveils Cybercab: a $30,000 electric robotaxi coming in the next 2 yearsTesla unveils Robovan, a 20-seat autonomous passenger/cargo vanTesla (TSLA) goes back to 0% financing but forces you to buy ‘Full Self-DrivingThe 2025 Chevy Silverado EV LT is finally coming with over 400 miles range, starting at $75,195Lucid (LCID) breaks delivery record again in Q3 as hefty discounts pile upBMW surges past European rivals as EV sales top 100,000 in Q3Here’s why Rivian (RIVN) is cutting its EV production goal for 2024XPeng (XPEV) unveils P7+ sedan as ‘world’s first AI car,’ initial deliveries to begin in November 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/live/Hxyd6aZd6Ug
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    52 mins
  • Tesla Cybertruck gets cheaper, EV delivery results for Tesla, Ford, GM, Rivian, and more

    Tesla Cybertruck gets cheaper, EV delivery results for Tesla, Ford, GM, Rivian, and more
    Oct 4 2024
    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 Cybertruck getting cheaper, EV delivery results for Tesla, Ford, GM, Rivian, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by BLUETTI, a leading provider of portable power stations, solar generators, and energy storage systems. For a limited time, save up to 50% during Amazon Fall Prime Day. 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. 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: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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 starts taking configurations of $79k non-Foundation CybertrucksTesla (TSLA) releases Q3 deliveries: just shy of expectationsTesla reveals how many Cybertrucks it produced through yet another recallTesla cancels its cheapest electric carTesla shares impressive data point about its Supercharger networkElon Musk celebrates winning lawsuit over Tesla self-driving claims with embarrassing defenseTesla loses its long-time Chief Information OfficerFord officially overthrown by GM in Q3 electric vehicle sales in the USRivian (RIVN) stock falls after cutting EV production plans, Q3 deliveries slipHyundai’s new US-made IONIQ 5 is getting the Waymo robotaxi treatment 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/live/4_C6EHP2pzE
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    54 mins
  • Tesla FSD v12.5 review, new Tesla prototype, 2025 Chevy Blazer EV and Audi Q6

    Tesla FSD v12.5 review, new Tesla prototype, 2025 Chevy Blazer EV and Audi Q6
    Sep 27 2024

    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 our first drives in Tesla FSD v12.5, a new Tesla prototype, 2025 Chevy Blazer EV and Audi Q6, 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 Full Self-Driving v12.5 first impression: more natural but still dangerous
    • New camouflage Tesla prototype spotted, is it the new cheaper EV?
    • Tesla sends out invites to Robotaxi unveiling: ‘we, robot’
    • Tesla (TSLA) sees higher expectations from Wall Street ahead of delivery results
    • Sony Honda Mobility’s AFEELA announces deal with Tesla to adopt NACS, and bring it to Japan
    • KIA shares a timeline for rolling out free NACS adapters to new EV6 and EV9 owners
    • 2025 Chevy Blazer EV launches with more range and a lower starting price
    • Audi unveils pricing and specs for 2025 Q6 e-tron, featuring new range-leading RWD model

    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://youtube.com/live/zR7TbP2MP2s
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    56 mins
  • Alpitronic interview, Tesla Semi update, GM goes NACS, and more

    Alpitronic interview, Tesla Semi update, GM goes NACS, and more
    Sep 20 2024

    On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we interview Alpitronic CEO Mike Doucleff, we discuss a Tesla Semi update, GM going NACS, 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:

    • Apple Podcasts
    • Spotify
    • Overcast
    • Pocket Casts
    • Castro
    • RSS

    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:

    • A Tesla Semi has already traveled 250,000 miles: here’s what we learned about the electric truck
    • Tesla (TSLA) rises on deliveries in China, but can it save its Q3?
    • Tesla is pulling heavy financing weaponry in end-of-quarter push
    • Russian warlord claims Tesla Cybertruck used in combat was remotely disabled by Elon Musk
    • Your electric car will fall apart before its battery pack does, study finds
    • BYD’s $10,000 Seagull EV was the top-selling car in China last month
    • Volkswagen to halt ID.4 production in the US following nearly 100,000 vehicle recall
    • GM releases its approved NACS adapter, giving its drivers access to Tesla’s charging network
    • There are now more electric cars than gas cars on Norway’s roads

    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/live/EHXEjTMvetQ
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Tesla Robotaxi prototype spotted, Porsche Macan range, Lucid teases next-gen, and more

    Tesla Robotaxi prototype spotted, Porsche Macan range, Lucid teases next-gen, and more
    Sep 13 2024
    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 a Tesla Robotaxi prototype being spotted, the Porsche Macan range, Lucid teasing its next-gen, 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: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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 testing a goofy camouflaged Robotaxi prototype ahead of revealTesla self-driving promises are getting weaker on new carsTesla’s Full Self-Driving v12.5 rollout on HW3 failed, what happens next?Tesla appears to be winding down its Cybertruck wrapping businessTesla is looking to sell its first virtual power plantThis retro-futuristic Renault R17 EV restomod needs to go into production immediately [Video]Porsche Macan EV hits US dealers Sep 30; EPA range just certified at 308miLucid teases its new midsize electric SUV: Here’s our best look yet at the sub-$50K EVLucid’s (LCID) latest software update is a big one with new 3D lane visualization and moreThe only pickup truck awarded an IIHS Top Safety+ rating is the all-electric Rivian R1TMercedes will start testing EVs with solid-state batteries on the road ‘in a few months’ 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=aNAoVBaVydo
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    53 mins
  • I sold all my TSLA shares, Tesla AI roadmap, Volvo EX90 first drive, and more

    I sold all my TSLA shares, Tesla AI roadmap, Volvo EX90 first drive, and more
    Sep 6 2024
    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 why I sold all my TSLA shares, Tesla AI roadmap, Volvo EX90 first drive, 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: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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: I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here’s whyTesla reveals AI product/self-driving roadmap, and it raises questionsHacker reveals Tesla is gathering extra data around its Robotaxi launch siteTesla launches ‘actually smart summon’ or ‘ass’Tesla Semi trucks were spotted in numbers coming out of the factoryTesla is rumored to be planning new 6-seat Model YReview: Volvo EX90 is a smooth AWD 7-seat luxury kid-haulerVolvo backtracks on its 100% EV pledge: Here’s what the new plan looks likeVolvo confirms new EX60 mid-size electric SUV will spearhead its next-gen EV tech strategyMeet the new 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5: Built in the US with more range and new XRT trimIgnorance of how EVs work is holding back uptake, says surveyRivian is rolling out a software update to R1 owners new and old, including a new ‘Launch Mode’Toyota slashes EV production plans by 30% as suppliers brace for impact 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/live/esTjovM-D4I
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Tesla and Rivian launch referral programs, EREVs a thing?, cheap Chinese EVs, more

    Tesla and Rivian launch referral programs, EREVs a thing?, cheap Chinese EVs, more
    Aug 30 2024
    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 and Rivian launching new referral programs, should EREVs be a thing?, cheap Chinese EVs 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: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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 Model Y refresh planned for Q1 2025, supply chain report claimsTesla ramps up NACS adapter production to 8,000/week amid slow Supercharger openingElon Musk unveils Tesla’s new ‘Cortex’ supercomputer, but it’s not ready quite yetTesla is now capable of producing 700,000 Powerwalls per yearTesla brings back referral program and $1,000 off its electric carsRivian announces “Rivian Rewards,” a referral program for Rivian ownersHyundai confirms three-row IONIQ 9 SUV, EREVs with +550-mi range are coming to the USVolvo’s cheapest EV is taking Europe by storm: Will it do the same in the US?BYD unveils new Seal 06GT electric hot hatch for just over $21,000XPeng’s new MONA M03 EV nabs 30,000 orders in first 48 hours as deliveries commenceAll-electric Seagliders are about to take flight in the US 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=vk7Piis4FWw
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    49 mins
  • Tesla Semi news, VW ID.Buzz pricing, Ford's change of plan with EVs, and more

    Tesla Semi news, VW ID.Buzz pricing, Ford's change of plan with EVs, and more
    Aug 23 2024
    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 a bunch of Tesla Semi news, VW ID.Buz pricing, Ford's change of plan with EVs, 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: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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 FSD v12.5 on HW3 vehiclesTesla deploys rare mobile Megacharger for electric trucks in UtahTesla Semi electric truck caught on fire on highwayA Tesla Semi is spotted in Europe, but why?Ford’s first affordable EV will be a new electric pickup, but there’s moreVW ID.Buzz pricing, range & interior colors announcedGMC’s 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is finally here – with a 440-mile rangeLucid (LCID) will launch three new affordable EVs to challenge Tesla’s Model Y, Model 3Aptera receives bodies in carbon delivery, multiple production intent solar EV builds to followBMW tops Tesla in EV sales for the first time as gap narrows in EuropeGerman auto lobby recommends ending all fossil fuel sales by 2045 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://youtube.com/live/G25cX-7RMUc
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    44 mins