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Electrek Podcast

A 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.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Tesla and Rivian launch referral programs, EREVs a thing?, cheap Chinese EVs, more

    On 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 and Rivian launching new referral programs, should EREVs be a thing?, cheap Chinese EVs 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: 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 Model Y refresh planned for Q1 2025, supply chain report claims Tesla ramps up NACS adapter production to 8,000/week amid slow Supercharger opening Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s new ‘Cortex’ supercomputer, but it’s not ready quite yet Tesla is now capable of producing 700,000 Powerwalls per year Tesla brings back referral program and $1,000 off its electric cars Rivian announces “Rivian Rewards,” a referral program for Rivian owners Hyundai confirms three-row IONIQ 9 SUV, EREVs with +550-mi range are coming to the US Volvo’s cheapest EV is taking Europe by storm: Will it do the same in the US? BYD unveils new Seal 06GT electric hot hatch for just over $21,000 XPeng’s new MONA M03 EV nabs 30,000 orders in first 48 hours as deliveries commence All-electric Seagliders are about to take flight in the US 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/watch?v=vk7Piis4FWw

    49 min

  2. 23 AUG

    Tesla Semi news, VW ID.Buzz pricing, Ford's change of plan with EVs, and more

    On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss a bunch of Tesla Semi news, VW ID.Buz pricing, Ford's change of plan with EVs, 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 launches FSD v12.5 on HW3 vehicles Tesla deploys rare mobile Megacharger for electric trucks in Utah Tesla Semi electric truck caught on fire on highway A Tesla Semi is spotted in Europe, but why? Ford’s first affordable EV will be a new electric pickup, but there’s more VW ID.Buzz pricing, range & interior colors announced GMC’s 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is finally here – with a 440-mile range Lucid (LCID) will launch three new affordable EVs to challenge Tesla’s Model Y, Model 3 Aptera receives bodies in carbon delivery, multiple production intent solar EV builds to follow BMW tops Tesla in EV sales for the first time as gap narrows in Europe German auto lobby recommends ending all fossil fuel sales by 2045 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/G25cX-7RMUc

    44 min

  3. 16 AUG

    Cheaper Tesla Model 3 interior, Paris' utopian mobility, new VW e-Golf, and more

    On 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 cheaper Tesla Model 3 interior, Paris' utopian mobility, a new VW e-Golf, 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 is testing Model 3 with cheaper interior, starting at ~$35,000 Tesla underestimates complexity of running customer fleet-based robotaxi service, Uber CEO says Tesla Cybertruck’s range extender is coming next year, will cost around $16,000 Tesla escapes recall in NHTSA suspension investigation, but is recommended to change a part Tesla dominates charging experience and it’s not even close, new study says Paris wins gold for transforming into mobility utopia for Olympics Ford shows dealers new low-cost EVs, including sedans, crossover SUVs, and pickups NIO just made its first Tesla Model Y challenger, and the interior looks too familiar Polestar (PSNY) just made its first electric SUV in the US, is it really the best on the market? Rivian (RIVN) suspends Electric Delivery Van production for Amazon due to parts shortage Volkswagen’s electric Golf may come sooner than expected with help from Rivian 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/M4ktXjtYq3E

    52 min

  4. 9 AUG

    Tesla Cybertruck news, Rivian and Lucid earnings, and more

    On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss a bunch of Tesla Cybertruck news, Rivian and Lucid earnings, 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 is working through its giant Cybertruck backlog pretty fast Tesla launches Cybertruck in Canada, and it’s pricey Tesla Cybertruck’s tow hitch snaps off the frame in torture test Tesla is testing Supercharging at over 300 kW Tesla launches new bundle with 3 years of FSD, Supercharging, and premium connectivity Rivian (RIVN) stock slips after pivotal earnings: Here’s why the CEO is defending its progress Lucid (LCID) beats Q2 revenue estimates with another $1.5 billion injection from Saudi PIF EVs and PHEVs outsell gas cars in China for the first time BYD undercuts Tesla Model 3 prices by nearly $10K with the new 2025 Seal EV Dodge officially reveals prices for its first EV, the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona 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/ql1p51Tqt2E

    44 min

  5. 2 AUG

    Model Y refresh leak, Tesla FSD data, Audi A6 e-tron, and more

    On 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 Model Y refresh leak, Tesla FSD data, Audi A6 e-tron, 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 Full Self-Driving data makes Elon Musk lower expectations New Tesla Model Y refresh leaks Tesla confirms Cybertruck’s range extender has to be mounted by service Tesla sues EV charging accessory aimed at preventing carjacking Audi unveils A6 e-tron luxury electric sedan Lucid’s (LCID) first pre-production Gravity electric SUV rolls out of assembly [Video] Rivian CEO says R2 is ‘worlds different’ than the Tesla Model Y, R3 is one-of-a-kind BYD to shake up North American EV market with plans to enter Canada BYD to unleash 100,000 EVs globally with its new partner, Uber 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/psClb6Exhj0

    55 min

  6. 26 JUL

    Tesla, Ford, GM earnings, Rivian R2, and more

    On 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, Ford, and GM earnings, Rivian R2, 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 2024 results: billion-dollar revenue beat Tesla gives encouraging update on 4680 battery cells Tesla accelerates plans for cheaper electric vehicles, but not the $25,000 EV Tesla Robotaxi unveiling now planned for October 10, Elon hints at ‘one more thing’ Elon Musk would be ‘surprised’ if Tesla doesn’t have ‘unsupervised self-driving’ next year Elon Musk signals reaching limit of Tesla’s HW3 despite self-driving promise Tesla warns against wet towel trick to speed up Supercharging Ford misses Q2 earnings by a wide margin as EV losses reach $2.5 billion in 2024 GM claims its next cycle of EV growth is coming, but when? Rivian R2 pre-orders ‘well over’ 100,000 and climbing Porsche scales back 80% EV goal by 2030 amid falling sales, shifting market Google’s Alphabet Inc. doubles down on robotaxis, committing another $5 billion into Waymo 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/t-hN0dNoTe8

    53 min

  7. 19 JUL

    Electrek Formula Sun, Trump on EVs, most efficient EV ever

    On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Podcast: Electrek Formula Sun Challenge, Trump on electric vehicles, Lucid producing the most efficient EV ever, 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: Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024 wrap-up and final results Trump says he’ll end the EV mandate. The only problem: there isn’t one. Elon Musk supports new VP candidate that would crush Tesla’s sales in the US Elon Musk confirms Tesla Robotaxi delay, says front design change Elon Musk might give up on Tesla’s 4680 battery cell by the end of the year Tesla Supercharger deployment is already slowing down in critical time Tesla gives free hardware upgrades with Full Self-Driving to qualify for tax credit Tesla secures absurdly large multi-billion Megapack contract Lucid confirms the 2025 Air Pure offers 5 miles per kWh, making it the most efficient car in the world Chevy’s more affordable Silverado EV LT revealed for the first time in new images Aptera partner US Capital Global leads $60M investment round to reach low volume SEV production Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/U5WfI48BHrI

    1h 16m

  8. 12 JUL

    Tesla optimizing FSD routes, Model 3 Long Range RWD, Ford Capri, and more

    On 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 optimizing FSD routes, Model 3 Long Range RWD, Ford Capri, and more. Today’s Podcast is sponsored by the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024. 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 relaunches Model 3 Long Range RWD: 363 miles of range for $42,490 Tesla to delay Robotaxi unveiling, report says Tesla starts pushing new Supervised Full Self-Driving update Tesla insiders say Elon optimized Full Self-Driving routes for himself and influencers New Tesla Model Y spotted with camouflage – refresh coming? Tesla’s California virtual power plant delivers 100 MW to help the grid Union threatens strike at Tesla Giga Berlin after contentious meeting Biden awards $1.7B to bring auto manufacturing back to 8 states Ford unveils new Capri EV with nearly 400 miles range and sports car performance Meet the MG Cyber GTS, the electric sports car being compared to the Porsche 911 Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/byJ7mcPjfJM

    52 min
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A 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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  • Creator
    9to5Mac
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 9to5Mac
  • Show Website
    Electrek

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