Episodes

  • Tesla's disturbing earnings, self-driving challenge, solid state batteries, and more

    Tesla's disturbing earnings, self-driving challenge, solid state batteries, and more
    Jul 25 2025
    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 disturbing earnings, a new self-driving challenge, solid-state batteries, 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 (TSLA) releases Q2 2025 financing results: earnings down 23% Elon Musk with a straight face: Tesla Robotaxi will cover half of US population by end of the yearTesla is about to launch ‘Robotaxi’ in Bay Area, but with someone in the driver’s seatTesla puts foot in its mouth: ‘unsupervised self-driving is not solved’, but what about robotaxi?Elon Musk on Tesla’s new ‘affordable’ electric car: it’s the Model Y Tesla (TSLA) might lose its right to sell cars in California amid false advertising lawsuitTesla’s own data confirms Autopilot safety regressed in 2025Honda just made charging way easier for Prologue and Acura ZDX EV ownersLucid owners gain full access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, but with a big caveatMercedes-Benz is already testing solid-state batteries in EVs with +600 miles rangeMeet the BYD Atto 1 — A $12,000 EV for the massesKia reveals 7 new PV5 electric van variants — From camper to pickup truckLucid launches its 2026 Air EV lineup: more range, quieter, and a little more expensive 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/NapA4sVhUvo
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Tesla announces new EV variants, Robotaxi wars, big Lucid news, and more

    Tesla announces new EV variants, Robotaxi wars, big Lucid news, and more
    Jul 18 2025
    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 announcing new Model 3 and Model Y variants, the robotaxi expansion wars, big Lucid news, 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 announces Model YL, a larger 6-seater SUV coming this fallTesla prepares to launch Model 3+ with 800 km (500 mile) rangeTesla launches a long list of new discounts and incentives in the USTesla’s long-time head of sales in North America is outTesla’s penis-shaped Robotaxi expansion illustrates how unserious the business isWaymo outlengths Tesla: Elon’s phallic Robotaxi map backfires in Austin’s expansion battleUber to deploy 20,000 Lucid Gravity robotaxis equipped with Nuro Driver, beginning next year [Video]Mercedes-Benz unveils the new CLA Shooting Brake EV with impressive rangeSubaru enters Uncharted EV territoryFaraday Future unveils FX Super One, an EV minivan with a funny F.A.C.E. 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/6AoMC46FO04
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    54 mins
  • Tesla Robotaxi odds, Rivian R1 Quad, Hyundai Ioniq 9, and more

    Tesla Robotaxi odds, Rivian R1 Quad, Hyundai Ioniq 9, and more
    Jul 11 2025
    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 Robotaxi odds, Rivian R1 Quad, Hyundai Ioniq 9, and more Today’s episode is brought to you by Bosch Mobility Aftermarket—A global leader and trusted provider of automotive aftermarket parts. To celebrate Amazon Prime Day, Bosch Mobility is offering exclusive savings on must-have auto parts and tools. Today is the final day for Prime Day savings, so hurry and grab those Bosch sales before they disappear! 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 slashes prices in Canada despite tariffs as sales basically go to 0Tesla Semi efficiency improves in real-world trucking test covering 4,494 miles over 3 weeksElon Musk says Tesla Robotaxi is coming to California, but no one other than shareholders beleive himElon Musk says Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles just after it went full HitlerTesla (TSLA) pushes its shareholders annual meeting all the way to November, but why?Rivian R1 Quad kick turns into the new EV Halo car brandHyundai Ioniq 9 first drive: Stylish SUV outside, spacious and versatile 3-row minivan insideThe Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is here and it’s even better than expectedNIO (NIO) opens orders for the new three-row Onvo L90, starting at under $30,000 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/bWgv3DuVoLQ
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Trump/GOP go after EV/solar, Tesla, Ford, GM EV sales, Electrek Formula Sun, and more

    Trump/GOP go after EV/solar, Tesla, Ford, GM EV sales, Electrek Formula Sun, and more
    Jul 4 2025
    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 Trump's Big Beautiful bill becoming law and going after EVs and solar, Tesla, Ford, and GM EV sales, Electrek Formula Sun, and more Today’s episode is brought to you by Bosch Mobility Aftermarket—A global leader and trusted provider of automotive aftermarket parts. To celebrate Amazon Prime Day July 8th through 11th, Bosch Mobility is offering exclusive savings on must-have auto parts and tools. 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: Electrek FSGP 2025: New teams, new cars, same solar spiritCongress votes to send 2 million US jobs to China, increase deficit, energy costsTesla (TSLA) confirms 384,000 deliveries in Q2 2025, right on expectationsTesla prototype sparks speculation: a Model Y, maybe slightly smallerTesla launches Oasis Supercharger with solar farm and off-grid batteriesTesla unveils its LFP battery factory, claims it’s almost readyHere’s why Ford’s electric vehicle sales crashed by nearly a third in Q2The Chevy Equinox EV is GM’s breakout star, but that’s not the only surpriseXpeng launches G7, a new Tesla Model Y competitor for just $27,000 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/iZhOQkQutm8
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Xiaomi shocks with YU7, Tesla Robotaxi launch and more

    Xiaomi shocks with YU7, Tesla Robotaxi launch and more
    Jun 27 2025

    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 Xiaomi shocking the industry with YU7, Tesla's Robotaxi launch and more.

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

    Today, the episode is live at 12:15 a.m instead due to Fred’s travels in China and Seth's in.

    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
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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:

    • Xiaomi YU7 first drive: a $35,000 Ferrari-looking electric SUV with over 400 miles of real range
    • Xiaomi received over 200,000 real orders for its Tesla killer in just 3 minutes
    • Whoopsie! Uh oh! Here’s all of Tesla Robotaxi’s goofs and gaffes so far
    • Tesla fires Musk’s chief of staff who became head of North America and Europe
    • Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2025: A brief history, full schedule, and teams
    • Lucid’s (LCID) midsize EV platform is coming next year, bringing three $50,000 ‘top hats’
    • Cadillac’s most affordable EV just got even better with a built-in NACS port and much more
    • Cadillac just delivered the first Celestiq, a hand-built ultra-luxury EV that costs $350,000

    Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 12:15 a.m. ET (or the video after 1 a.m. ET):

    https://www.youtube.com/live/zXT1hZD8o_I
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Tesla Robotaxi launch, new Nissan Leaf, Ford low cost EVs, and more

    Tesla Robotaxi launch, new Nissan Leaf, Ford low cost EVs, and more
    Jun 20 2025
    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 Robotaxi launch this weekend, the new Nissan Leaf, Ford's upcoming low-cost EVs, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. Today, the episode is live at 8 a.m instead due to Fred's travels in China. 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 Robotaxi launch is a dangerous game of smoke and mirrorsTesla releases details about ‘Robotaxi’ launch: there’s a ‘safety monitor’ in front seatWaymo expands CA service area by ~50% just before Tesla robotaxi launchTesla (TSLA) plans to pause production at Gigafactory Texas for second time in 2 monthsTesla hacker reveals a new Model Y with 6 seats is in the worksFinally! The Nissan LEAF has been reborn as a new 2026 crossover, and it has NACS! [Video]The 2026 Chevy Silverado EV is here and it’s a long-range powerhouseFord believes its low-cost EV platform will go head-to-head with ChinaFord is halting Mustang Mach-E sales due to a recall impacting over 300,000 vehiclesSay hello to the ID. Buzz AD: VW’s fully autonomous ride is hereSwitzerland killed study proving upgrading to an electric car is good for the environment Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 8:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 9 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/wNxV7sN2VsY
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • New Tesla Model S/X, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaks EV Nurburgring record, more

    New Tesla Model S/X, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaks EV Nurburgring record, more
    Jun 13 2025
    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 Model S and Model XX, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaking the EV record at Nurburgring, 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 updated Model S and Model X: the biggest change is the priceTesla Full Self-Driving hasn’t improved all year and Musk points to more waitElon Musk ‘regrets’ what he said about Trump as the President is about to crush TeslaXiaomi’s SU7 Ultra snags all-time fastest lap for a mass-produced EV at Nürburgring [Video]A prototype Porsche Cayenne EV just beat every gas SUV ever in a hillclimbWe have the starting pricing for all model year 2026 Rivian R1 trimsThe 2025 Kia EV9 sold out faster than expectedMercedes has a new ultra-luxury electric van coming soonThe funky Subaru Brat is returning as an EV pickup with a little help from ToyotaCharge your EV in 5 minutes: BYD’s ‘flash’ network heads to Europe 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/ArA4TKru5Gs
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Tesla in Musk/Trump divorce, EV sales in EU, Hyundai's new electric minivan, and more

    Tesla in Musk/Trump divorce, EV sales in EU, Hyundai's new electric minivan, and more
    Jun 6 2025

    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 being in the crosshairs of the Musk/Trump divorce, EV sales in Europe, a new Hyundai electric minivan, 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:

    • Here’s how Tesla might be impacted by the Musk/Trump divorce
    • Tesla becomes desperate with Cybertruck, launches biggest discount yet
    • Tesla admits it would ‘suffer financial harm’ if its self-driving crash data becomes public
    • Tesla (TSLA) sales continue to crash in Europe as it clings to a fluke in Norway
    • BYD outsold Tesla in the UK last month and it’s catching up fast for the year
    • Hyundai’s electric minivan spotted driving for the first time [Video]
    • The 2026 Polestar 4 is officially on sale in the US, priced slightly higher than originally promised
    • Nissan reveals new photos of the next-gen LEAF EV and confirms its global debut

    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/8bBw6n8X4NM
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    1 hr and 4 mins