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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 Roadster actually happening, the Kia EV3 coming to the US, gas pumps being replaced by EV chargers, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass 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: Tesla ‘flying’ Roadster demo could come this month, with no one inside Tesla defeats Sweden’s IF Metall union after 1,021-day strike Ford’s EV pickup is almost here, promising much more than an affordable price tag Kia EV3 prices and range revealed, starting at $30,000 Rivian’s 2027 R1S adds captain’s chairs, its most-requested feature Lucid launches ‘America’s most powerful 3-row SUV’ with over 1,000 hp [Images] Jaguar’s new EV interior is just as controversial as its exterior [Images] Oil giant rips out gas pumps for BYD’s 1,500 kW EV chargers 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/hXuEGGy0B30

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 Ford Fathom cheap pickup EV, Audi A2, Trump on EVs, and more. Today's episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass 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: Ford’s affordable EV pickup is named Fathom, and it will start at $28,350 Tesla, SpaceX confirm ‘Terafab’ chip fab site — $16.8B first phase Tesla FSD v14 Lite tied to rising HW3 computer failures, owners report Watch Tesla driver plea with police after FSD drove 64 mph in a 45 Telo raises its tiny electric truck’s tow rating to 8,000 lbs Audi’s cheapest EV is also its most efficient car of all time Lucid’s smaller Cosmos SUV, slated for 2026, has been pushed back to 2027 2027 Toyota C-HR EV pricing is here, starting at $37,080 Trump claims electric car drivers have a ‘disease’ 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/KL18cm0RD6s

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 rumors of a Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian's earnings, R2 progress, and efficiency test, new Mercedes GLA, 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: Tesla weighs selling China business to clear path for SpaceX merger Tesla sues Cybertruck supplier amid standoff keeping production hostage Tesla buys 90% of a 509 MW Arizona solar and storage project Rivian (RIVN) Q2 2026 earnings: revenue up 27%, gross margins soaring Rivian R2 uses up to 26% more energy than Model Y in real-world test The new Mercedes GLA EV is bigger, smarter, and has a range of over 400 miles Volvo drops lidar for good on EX90 and ES90, pays owner compensation BMW ramps up iX3 output as orders near 100,000 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/6ocTz1bGaIw

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 shareholders potentially starting to wake up, Xpeng targeting the European market, VW going cheaper with its 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 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: Tesla (TSLA) shareholders are begging Musk to explain missed goals Tesla’s LFP battery holds its charge better, study says California’s new $3,500 EV rebate favors Rivian and Lucid over Tesla Lucid (LCID) stock halted, crashes 40% on bankruptcy report it denies Xpeng’s new L03 undercuts Tesla Model Y by up to $10,000 in Europe Volkswagen’s new affordable electric SUV debuts with 265 miles of range [Images] Volkswagen’s new ID. Polo EV secured 25,000 orders in weeks — Now, it’s even cheaper The BMW iX4 looks more like a grand tourer than an SUV [Images] Honda is officially pulling the plug on its only EV in the US Chip Motors unveils $15,000 electric ‘life utility vehicle’ CATL’s 30-year sodium-ion battery takes over grid storage 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/zkCsjTjcQTM

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 launch of the Tesla Model YL, BMW iX5, and EV sales results for the second quarter. 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: Tesla launches Model Y L in US — 6 seats, 325 miles, $61,990 Tesla (TSLA) Q2 2026 deliveries jump 25% to 480,126, beating estimates Tesla maps a tiny Robotaxi zone in Miami while it still can’t scale Texas Tesla starts FSD v14 ‘Lite’ rollout to HW3 cars New Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ class action hilariously cites Electrek Rivian tops Q2 delivery numbers and raises full-year 2026 outlook The BMW iX5 sets the benchmark with 525 miles of range, fast charging [Images] Subaru’s new Trailseeker EV starts at $40,000 Lucid overhauls its entire C-suite under new CEO after 18% layoffs Electrek American Solar Challenge 2026: About the race, full schedule, and teams competing 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/DqF3bKLiHVk

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 Semi nailing a big test, BMW iX3's range impressing in a new test, Xpeng catching up to Tesla, 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: Tesla Semi tackles the Grapevine with a loaded trailer, leaves fleet operator ‘amazed’ Tesla retroactively added ‘supervised’ to FSD contracts owners signed years ago Tesla patents camera wiper for self-driving — resulting in more doubts for FSD owners BMW’s new iX3 drove 485 miles on a single charge, the longest-range EV in NAF’s test Xpeng spends $500M/year on AI training to beat Tesla FSD BYD will pay for crashes on its FSD competitor, something Tesla never has Toyota pulls the plug on one of its most important EVs 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/Ruhm-twKcmE

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 alarming Robotaxi numbers, Ferrari's controversial Luce, Waymo Ojai, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by GM Energy. If you want to experience more resilience and control over your home energy, the GM Energy Home System adds stationary battery power for always-ready backup energy for your home, and the GM Energy PowerBank takes in energy from the grid and stores it for when you need it most. Learn more at gmenergy.gm.com The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. Special: This week, the podcast will start at 3 p.m. ET because Fred is still in Italy after the launch of the Luce. 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: Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ fleet is actually shrinking, not growing, new data shows Tesla’s own AI trainers don’t trust ‘Full Self-Driving’ or its safety stats, Reuters finds Rivian R2 matches Tesla Model Y efficiency despite bigger, heavier body Ferrari Luce first look: going where combustion can’t follow Ferrari CEO says Luce EV is ‘clocking up orders’ despite design backlash Waymo starts offering rides in new Ojai robotaxi with 6th-gen Driver Chevy Equinox and Blazer EVs gain a few key updates for 2027: Here’s what to expect 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/ERYIL9MyFK0

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 going back to solar, Volvo EX60 unveiling, Xiaomi YU7 GT, AMG GT, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by GM Energy. If you want to experience more resilience and control over your home energy, the GM Energy Home System adds stationary battery power for always-ready backup energy for your home, and the GM Energy PowerBank takes in energy from the grid and stores it for when you need it most. Learn more at gmenergy.gm.com 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: Tesla Cybercab: hate it or love it, it is the most efficient EV ever Tesla can’t seem to figure out the power of its new cheap Model 3 Exclusive: Tesla (TSLA) is building its giant solar panel factory in Houston SpaceX S-1 reveals Tesla’s Terafab deal is far from done Volvo reveals EX60 prices start at under $60,000 with over 300 miles of range World premiere: The most powerful Mercedes AMG ever is electric Xiaomi’s new YU7 undercuts Tesla Model Y by $4,350 with 50 km more range Lucid’s more affordable Cosmos midsize SUV spotted testing next to Tesla Model Y 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/fJMoixRJ9eo

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 updates to Tesla Robotaxi, Rivian R2 configurator going live, China taking over EU factories, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by GM Energy. If you want to experience more resilience and control over your home energy, the GM Energy Home System adds stationary battery power for always-ready backup energy for your home, and the GM Energy PowerBank takes in energy from the grid and stores it for when you need it most. Learn more at gmenergy.gm.com 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: Tesla postpones Model S/X Signature delivery event, leaving attendees holding the bag Tesla now forces drivers to give feedback when intervening on ‘Full Self-Driving’ Tesla finally reveals what happened in 17 ‘Robotaxi’ crashes Rivian opens R2 configurator: here are all the options and pricing Volkswagen reveals the first electric GTI, a 222 hp EV hot hatch for $45,000 [Images] XPeng in talks to buy a Volkswagen plant in Europe as exports surge 62% BYD eyes Stellantis EU plant takeover as EV demand spikes, confirms ‘other companies too’ Volkswagen brings the ID. Buzz back for 2027, but now the ID.4 is on a brief hiatus 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/FPPDerFbwSE

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 Semi entering production, our Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive, Rivian's earnings, 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: Tesla Semi: first truck rolls off high-volume production line Tesla launches Basecharger for Semi, reveals $188,000 Megacharger Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ unsupervised fleet finally shows some signs of ramping up Tesla promises FSD V14 Lite for HW3 cars internationally to appease growing tensions I went to the Beijing Auto Show and it’s a glimpse at the future of the auto industry Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive: Tesla is not alone with ‘Full Self-Driving’ anymore First drive: next-gen Xiaomi SU7 shows how fast Chinese EVs are improving Rivian (RIVN) lifts production capacity for its Georgia plant by 50% to 300K vehicles annually CATL says sodium batteries are mainstream-ready, signs massive 60 GWh deal 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/GyQpprHhIS0