Electrek

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 cheaper EV model coming and going in the same week, FSD v15, Rivian R2 EPA numbers, 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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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

Tesla (TSLA) reportedly developing new smaller, cheaper EV after killing Model 2

Tesla China denies developing new smaller, cheaper SUV — but take it with a grain of salt

Tesla FSD v14.3 rolls out with MLIR rewrite, 20% faster reactions

Musk says Tesla FSD v15 will ‘far exceed’ human safety — he said the same about v12 and v14

Tesla’s new Supercharger for Business tool reveals $940,000 all-in price

Rivian R2 EPA numbers: 217 kW charge, up to 328mi range, heat pump (updated)

VW replaces US ID.4 production with 18mpg Atlas SUV as gas prices spike

Honda is bringing its ‘funky, cute’ EV hot hatch overseas for under $27,000

Hyundai unveils two new IONIQ EV concepts, an electric sedan and family SUV [Images]

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/MdPfpp5ukC8

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 EV deliveries from Tesla, Rivian, and others, Toyota's electric pickup truck, 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 (TSLA) Q1 2026 deliveries miss expectations at 358,000, builds 50,000 excess vehicles

Tesla confirms Model S and Model X production is over — only ~600 left

Tesla FSD v14.3 launching this week, Musk claims ‘last piece of the puzzle’

Rivian shares production and delivery numbers ahead of full Q1 2026 financial results

Toyota sold more EVs in the US than Ford in Q1, with one electric SUV

Toyota reveals prices for its first EV pickup will not be cheap

Stellantis wants to build Chinese Leapmotor EVs at its idled Canadian plant

Mercedes confirms steer-by-wire for 2026 EQS with questionable steering wheel

Subaru unveils Getaway, a 420hp 3-row EV SUV, and we got a sneak preview

Hyundai unveils new Ford Bronco-like Boulder SUV Concept [Images]

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/jlWY3dBrTKc

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 coming with minivan but cooler?, used EV sales rising, sodium batteries are 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:

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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 is coming out with ‘something cooler than a minivan’, says Elon Musk

Tesla (TSLA) publishes Q1 2026 delivery consensus: 365,645 vehicles expected

Tesla Semi has a million-mile battery, claims Tesla

New EV sales drop 28% in Q1 2026, but used EVs surge 12% to near-record levels

Sodium-ion EV battery breakthrough delivers 11-min charging and 450 km range

Slush pits and snowball fights: Slate’s upcoming pickup endures winter testing [Video]

Volkswagen Group’s joint venture with Rivian hits latest milestone, unlocking another $1B for the EV automaker

Honda pulls the plug on its PlayStation EV on wheels with Sony

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/mLpZ43Z-w-0

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 turning to energy, BMW i3 EV making a splash, Donut Lab update, 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 (TSLA) reportedly in talks to buy $2.9B in Chinese solar equipment for 100 GW US push

US confirms Tesla (TSLA) is buyer in LG’s $4.3B LFP battery deal for Megapack 3

Tesla is one step away from having to recall FSD in NHTSA visibility crash probe

Tesla delays FSD approval in Europe again, now expects April 10

The new BMW i3 EV is a road trip monster with 440 miles of range, fast charging, and more

Uber to invest over 1 billion dollars in Rivian to deploy tens of thousands of R2 robotaxis

Volvo is killing its smallest EV in the US, but the rest of the world can still get it

Xiaomi launches next-gen SU7 with 902 km range and LiDAR, still undercuts Tesla

BYD’s bet on EVs is paying off as drivers ditch gas amid rising oil prices

Donut Lab shows solid-state battery pack charging at 100 kW in Verge motorcycle

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/RoCifQaLHxo

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 Rivian R2, Lucid's counterattack, and Tesla's 'Digital Optimus'.

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:

Musk confirms xAI-Tesla joint ‘Digital Optimus’ project — after saying Tesla didn’t need xAI

Rivian reveals full R2 lineup and pricing, starting at $57,990 with a $45K RWD model coming later

Rivian is phasing out the R1S Dual Standard, its most affordable SUV, ahead of the R2

Lucid (LCID) reveals Cosmos and Earth SUVs as first midsize EVs, starting under $50,000

Lucid takes aim at the Tesla Cybercab with Lunar, a two-seat EV robotaxi concept

BMW’s flagship i7 EV is getting a Neue Klasse upgrade: Here’s our first look

BYD is open to building cars in Canada and acquiring a rival automaker

BYD’s luxury EV with 5 min fast charging and nearly 500 miles of range is headed overseas

Honda is scrapping three of its most important EVs for the US, including the Acura RSX

Aptera (SEV) raises $6.3M through warrant exercise to fund solar electric vehicle validation

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/aLUDy28zGmw