Electrek
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Updated 7 days agoA weekly podcast tracking the transition from fossil fuel transportation to electric and the surrounding clean ecosystems. Hosted by Electrek’s Frederic Lambert and Seth Weintraub.
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Episodes (120)
Tesla FSD update, Ford's Universal EV platform, Acura RSX, 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 upcoming FSD update, Ford's Universal EV platform, the new Acura NSX, 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: Elon Musk went from promising Tesla unsupervised self-driving to ‘less nag’ Elon Musk confirms he killed Tesla Dojo, but his reason raises eyebrows Ford’s Universal EV Platform event left key unanswered questions, but the optimism was palpable BYD is coming with a ridiculous 3,000 hp electric supercar Acura unveils new RSX: reborn as a sleek electric SUV Meet the Lucid Gravity X: The electric SUV turned all-terrain beast Rivian is working on a steer-by-wire system – and rear wheel steering (updated) 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/MfDUzC4F1nU
Elon gets $26 billion while Tesla gets flooded with lawsuits and Dojo is dead
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 Elon Musk getting a sweet $26 billion payday from Tesla while the company gets flooded with lawsuits and Dojo is dead. 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 board (TSLA) gives Elon Musk $26 billion worth of shares Tesla withheld data, lied, and misdirected police and plaintiffs to avoid blame in Autopilot crash The Tesla Autopilot lawsuit floodgates are open, lawyer who beat Tesla is going for round 2 Tesla used car prices keep plummeting, dips below average used car Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer looks dead as more execs leave for competing startup US military is buying Tesla Cybertrucks to use as targets for missiles Ford puts new electric pickup on the back burner, but promises lower-priced EVs Lucid (LCID) cuts production target for 2025, but there’s more to it Acura is teasing its new all-electric RSX before its debut at Monterey Car Week 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/XSkN5y-116k
Tesla loses first Autopilot wrongful death trial, Cadillac Lyric V first drive, 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 losing the first Autopilot wrongful death trial, our Cadillac Lyric V 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 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) is found liable in fatal Autopilot crash, has to pay $329 million Tesla’s Robotaxis are officially powered by human drivers as it launches ride-hailing in Bay Area Tesla’s new Model Y Performance spotted testing Tesla stops taking Model S/X orders in Europe Mercedes just pressed pause on EV orders in the US Tesla is about to lose the $7,500 EV tax credit – again – and this time the cliff is a lot steeper Ford says it will build ‘breakthrough’ EVs in the US Cadillac Lyriq-V first drive, a 3.3 second sport-luxury beast Chevy teases new Bolt w/NACS, front fascia redesign, rear brake lights Hyundai and Kia just got some relief from US tariffs, but billions are still at stake Hyundai IONIQ 5 shatters US sales record as its EV push kicks into high gear An electric Subaru BRZ? Don’t rule out an EV version just yet 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/BBkxx42calI
Tesla's disturbing earnings, self-driving challenge, solid state batteries, 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 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 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) 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 year Tesla is about to launch ‘Robotaxi’ in Bay Area, but with someone in the driver’s seat Tesla 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 lawsuit Tesla’s own data confirms Autopilot safety regressed in 2025 Honda just made charging way easier for Prologue and Acura ZDX EV owners Lucid owners gain full access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, but with a big caveat Mercedes-Benz is already testing solid-state batteries in EVs with +600 miles range Meet the BYD Atto 1 — A $12,000 EV for the masses Kia reveals 7 new PV5 electric van variants — From camper to pickup truck Lucid 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
Tesla announces new EV variants, Robotaxi wars, big Lucid news, 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 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 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 announces Model YL, a larger 6-seater SUV coming this fall Tesla prepares to launch Model 3+ with 800 km (500 mile) range Tesla launches a long list of new discounts and incentives in the US Tesla’s long-time head of sales in North America is out Tesla’s penis-shaped Robotaxi expansion illustrates how unserious the business is Waymo outlengths Tesla: Elon’s phallic Robotaxi map backfires in Austin’s expansion battle Uber 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 range Subaru enters Uncharted EV territory Faraday 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
Tesla Robotaxi odds, Rivian R1 Quad, Hyundai Ioniq 9, 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 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 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 slashes prices in Canada despite tariffs as sales basically go to 0 Tesla Semi efficiency improves in real-world trucking test covering 4,494 miles over 3 weeks Elon Musk says Tesla Robotaxi is coming to California, but no one other than shareholders beleive him Elon Musk says Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles just after it went full Hitler Tesla (TSLA) pushes its shareholders annual meeting all the way to November, but why? Rivian R1 Quad kick turns into the new EV Halo car brand Hyundai Ioniq 9 first drive: Stylish SUV outside, spacious and versatile 3-row minivan inside The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is here and it’s even better than expected NIO (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
Trump/GOP go after EV/solar, Tesla, Ford, GM EV sales, Electrek Formula Sun, 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 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 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: Electrek FSGP 2025: New teams, new cars, same solar spirit Congress votes to send 2 million US jobs to China, increase deficit, energy costs Tesla (TSLA) confirms 384,000 deliveries in Q2 2025, right on expectations Tesla prototype sparks speculation: a Model Y, maybe slightly smaller Tesla launches Oasis Supercharger with solar farm and off-grid batteries Tesla unveils its LFP battery factory, claims it’s almost ready Here’s why Ford’s electric vehicle sales crashed by nearly a third in Q2 The Chevy Equinox EV is GM’s breakout star, but that’s not the only surprise Xpeng 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
Xiaomi shocks with YU7, Tesla Robotaxi launch 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 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 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: 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
Tesla Robotaxi launch, new Nissan Leaf, Ford low cost EVs, 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 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 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 launch is a dangerous game of smoke and mirrors Tesla releases details about ‘Robotaxi’ launch: there’s a ‘safety monitor’ in front seat Waymo expands CA service area by ~50% just before Tesla robotaxi launch Tesla (TSLA) plans to pause production at Gigafactory Texas for second time in 2 months Tesla hacker reveals a new Model Y with 6 seats is in the works Finally! 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 powerhouse Ford believes its low-cost EV platform will go head-to-head with China Ford is halting Mustang Mach-E sales due to a recall impacting over 300,000 vehicles Say hello to the ID. Buzz AD: VW’s fully autonomous ride is here Switzerland 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