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• Trump's dumb auto tariffs explained, Tesla in the crosshairs, new Nissan Leaf, 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 dumb new auto tariffs explained, Tesla being in the crosshairs of retaliatory tariffs, the new Nissan Leaf, 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: Trump imposes tariffs on all car imports: here’s where all EVs available in the US come from Elon Musk: Tesla (TSLA) is ‘not unscathed’, tariff impact is ‘significant’ Tesla is becoming a political pawn: UK considers removing it from EV incentives Tesla is banned from Canada EV rebate program, gov freezes suspicious $43 million in rebates 67% of Americans would not consider buying a Tesla, new poll says Tesla (TSLA) Q1 delivery consensus: 377,000 EVs – worst performance in 2 years Meet the 2026 GMC Sierra EV: Over $25,000 cheaper and even more capable BYD just launched the sleek Qin L EV with its new smart driving tech for under $17,000 BYD’s first ultra-luxury electric sedan launches at under $90,000: Meet the Yangwang U7 The Nissan LEAF is all grown up and better than ever: Here’s our first look at the new EV 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/pPT-UHBg79w

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• Tesla hate goes biblical, BYD comes out swinging, Renault 5 Turbo 3E, 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 hate going biblical, BYD coming out swinging with new record charging time, the new Renault 5 Turbo 3E, 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: Several Tesla vehicles burned down in Las Vegas and Kansas City, arson suspected Tesla vandalism: Trump and AG claim someone ‘coordinate and fund’ them Tesla used car prices are falling at 3x the rest of the market Tesla already starts to offer 0% interest on new Model Y in China – showing weak demand Tesla recalls all Cybertrucks ever made over trim falling off Trump’s US Commerce Secretary, who owns Tesla stocks, publicly recommends to buy TSLA Elon tells Tesla employees not to sell TSLA stocks as board and execs are dumping BYD confirms new 1,000V ‘Super E-Platform’ capable of fast charging 400km in 5 minutes BYD’s cheapest EV is launching in Europe soon with a new name and more upgrades Renault’s insane 5 Turbo 3E electric hot hatch ships in 2027, limited to 1,980 units Korea’s first electric pickup is already in high demand, and it’s not from Hyundai or Kia 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/qPMcFrQV2yA

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• Trump's Tesla ad, cheaper Tesla model, Mercedes CLA EV, 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 making an ad for Tesla, upcoming cheaper Tesla models, the unveiling of the new Mercedes CLA EV, 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: US President does infomercial at White House for company owned by his biggest political donor Trump’s Tesla commercial hasn’t helped inventory or new orders Tesla Cybertruck deliveries are on hold as trims are flying off the ‘bulletproof’ truck Elon Musk claims Tesla will double US production in next two years, let’s do the math Tesla Takedown movement fights back against Musk/Trump after push to label them as ‘domestic terrorists’ Tesla’s upcoming cheaper electric car is basically a stripped-down Model Y Tesla complains about being target of retaliatory tariffs, and it was right: it’s starting The Mercedes CLA EV is finally here and it has nearly 500 miles range: Here’s our first look BMW gives a sneak peek at the new i3 and iX3 during final stages of testing [Video] Toyota just gave the bZ4X the glow-up it deserves: Check out the new electric SUV Rivian launches hands-free driving and a new ‘Rally Mode,’ but that’s not all Jaguar’s controversial ultra-luxury EV looks fake in its first public appearance [Video] 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/DBwbEDpyEII

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• Tesla sales keep crashing, Cadillac Escalade IQL, Volvo ES90, IONIQ 9 unveils, 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 sales crashing, the unveiling of the Cadillac Escalade IQL, Volvo ES90, and IONIQ 9, 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) sales crash continues in Europe, with Germany down 70% This Chinese EV has surpassed Tesla’s Model 3, and Model Y is next Tesla now offers discounted financing on Cybertruck as the truck turns out to be a flop Tesla to build a new Megafactory in Texas near Houston Tesla store gets taken over by Musk protesters, 9 people arrested Volvo ES90 revealed: 800V beauty is midway between SUV, sedan and fastback Cadillac Escalade too small? New, bigger $133K Escalade IQL might be the ticket Hyundai IONIQ 9 set to shake up the SUV market with ‘game-changing’ range and a lot more Honda Prologue upgraded with over 300 miles range, but no price change for 2025 Rivian (RIVN) confirms R2 is coming soon and will take the EV brand global Volkswagen unveils ID. EVERY1 show car, production version set to launch around 20,000 euros 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/uvAKKw8PIdU

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• Kia EV Day, TSLA stock crashing, VW ID.4 surging, 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 announcements made at Kia's EV Day 2025, TSLA stock crashing, VW ID.4 surging, 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: Kia EV Day 2025 recap: EV4 is coming to US, plus an up-close look at the EV2 and PV5 [Video] Tesla (TSLA) stock is crashing like a ‘soufflé under a sledge hammer’ as Elon Musk predicted Tesla announces Model S and Model X refresh later this year Tesla can already deliver new Model Y orders within 2 weeks in China – demand problem? Tesla applies for ride-hailing service in California, but with human drivers Tesla protests gain momentum while the hate is dividing Tesla owners Volkswagen ID.4 was the best-selling EV in Europe, top 3 in the US last month Volvo’s new ES90 has lightning-fast EV charging speeds and up to 435 miles range Meet the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, the luxury Chinese EV everyone’s talking about Lucid (LCID) expects EV output to double in 2025 as the Gravity SUV rolls out 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/MmfUpZaLJ-Y

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