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 our Lucid Gravity first frive, Tesla Model Q rumors, Nikola heading to bankruptcy, 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: We finally got to test drive the Lucid Gravity which just nabbed an EPA range of 450 miles Xiaomi names its new SUV the YU7, set to launch next summer to compete against the Model Y Lightship unveils production-ready AE.1 aero-electric travel trailer and begins initial sales Tesla Model Q: rumors emerge about new sub-$30,000 electric car coming Tesla implements much-needed Supercharger price reduction as network hits all-time-high Trump wants to stop Tesla having to report its crashes with Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Tesla loses its head of Autopilot HW engineering to Amazon’s self-driving effort Tesla Cybertruck receive homologations in China days after denying rumor of launch Toyota finally unveils its new electric SUV: Meet the Urban Cruiser EV Kia confirms the electric Tasman pickup we’ve been waiting for is coming soon Nikola (NKLA) confirms more layoffs as it desperately tries to avoid bankruptcy 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/yBpnV7O25XU

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 big charging news, Tesla FSD v13, our Audi A6 first drive, an interview with Climatize's CEO, and more. Today's show is sponsored by Climatize – a platform that allows investors to fund solar energy, EV, and energy efficiency projects across the US while earning up to 10% annually. Be sure to use referral code EV2025 to get $25 in investment credit once you complete your onboarding process. 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: FHWA: Tesla-based plug J3400 will be ‘the standard moving forward’ No apps, no swipes – every EV will get Supercharger-like charging in 2025 Tesla releases Holiday update: Apple Watch, SiriusXM, and more Tesla starts pushing dumb-down version of Full Self-Driving v13 Judge shuts down Tesla’s attempt to reinstate Elon Musk’s giant CEO pay package Tesla shuts down Cybertruck production for 3 days at critical time for the company Tesla decreases lease prices on Cybertruck Nissan EV drivers will be able to use Tesla’s Supercharger network next week Audi A6 e-tron first drive: power, range, and luxury in a sleek design Rivian dominates owner satisfaction, Tesla comes third Lucid (LCID) just built its first Gravity electric SUV for delivery Electrogenic is giving Mazda Miata fans an EV version with its ‘Plug-and-Play’ conversion kit Lion Electric lays off half its staff, looks to Groupe Mach for a bailout (Solar) power to the people! Aptera re-opens its crowdfunding program 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://youtu.be/oC7J-EhYau8

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 increasing its sale incentives, a potential new EV credit in California, Rivian's new factory gets funded, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by Huffy Bicycles, a household name in micromobility. For a limited time, use promo code "ELECTREKGM" at checkout for 30% off the purchase of an Electric Green Machine drifting Trike, and be sure to explore all of Huffy's Black Friday Deals at Huffy.com. Today’s episode is sponsored by Buzz Bicycles, an omnichannel eBike brand that prioritizes excellent value for its growing base of eBike enthusiasts. For a limited time, use promo code "ELECTREK200" at checkout for $200 off the purchase of a Buzz Centris Folding eBike, and be sure to explore all of the company's Black Friday Deals at Buzzbicycles.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 now offers lease buyouts – after saying it would keep cars as robotaxis Tesla boosts referral reward to $2,000 discounts on new EVs, even Cybertruck Curious Tesla vehicles under covers raises some questions Tesla releases API pricing, dev says would cost $60 million per year to run his 3rd-party app Tesla adds longer cables and more to Superchargers as non-Tesla EVs complicate things Elon Musk fires back on excluding Tesla from California’s new EV incentive he wants to kill Rivian Adventure Network open to other cars soon, will be ‘awesome’ says CEO Rivian secures $6.6 billion loan for new plant – but with one major caveat Porsche will keep gas-powered and hybrid vehicles alive as EV sales slow BYD confirms next-gen Blade EV battery is coming soon, promising even more range Leaked email signals BYD’s plan to heat up EV price war 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/OkI3LviRMsg

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 our GMC Sierra EV Denali first drive, Hyundai Ioniq 9 unveiling, Jaguar's rebranding, and more. Sponsored by ALSET Auto: North America’s leader in paint protection and restyling; offering colored wraps, paint protection, window tint, ceramic coatings and more, exclusively on EVs. 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 Model Y lease price as it attempts record deliveries Elon Musk hints at Tesla making bigger electric cars, but don’t hold your breath Tesla jumped the gun, Nissan drivers will have to wait a bit for Supercharger access 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali first look: more (460!) miles and power Audi unleashes the 2025 RS e-tron GT: a record-breaking electric beast Hyundai debuts Ioniq 9 with swivel seats to turn your 3-row SUV into a lounge Kia debuts the 2026 EV9 GT for when your 7 friends need to get there real fast US-built 2025 Kia EV6 debuts with more battery, NACS port, and a fake gear shift Check out Jaguar’s new look for its +$100,000 ultra-luxury EV lineup Ram’s first electric pickup is delayed: Here’s when it will now arrive Hyundai recalls more than 145,000 EVs Northvolt files for bankruptcy, CEO quits 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/R9wuoe9LmLU