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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 10 MIN

Texas bets on Tesla bets on WeChat, and a bet on Toyota to crack solid-state

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On today's Texas-sized episode of Quick Charge, Tesla Cybertruck owners in the Lone Star state get V2G access, Tesla Model 3 and Y models get WeChat via OTA, and Toyota has an all-new electric Toyota Highlander with up to 320 miles of range! We're also taking a look at a Japanese joint venture involving oil refining giant Idemitsu Kosan and Sumitomo Metal Mining that's helping Toyota scale up its solid-state battery production plus up to $5,000 off and 0% interest financing on new Toyota EVs. Source Links Tesla launches Cybertruck V2G program in Texas, earning money with your truck’s battery pack Tesla partners with Tencent to bring WeChat inside over 1 million cars in China Toyota reveals the Highlander EV as first 3-row electric SUV with 320 miles range [Images] Big oil is betting big on Toyota to win the solid-state battery race Toyota is already offering a $5,000 discount and 0% financing on its new EVs find Toyota bZ deals near you (trusted affiliate) find Toyota C-HR deals near you (trusted affiliate) Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

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