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  • Tesla is now Elon's, Xpeng goes AI, Rivian earnings, and more

    Tesla is now Elon's, Xpeng goes AI, Rivian earnings, and more
    Nov 7 2025
    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 how Tesla is now Elon's after the shareholders' meeting, Xpeng going all-in on AI, Rivian's 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 PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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) shareholders shoot selves in foot, approve Musk $1 trillion paydayElon Musk says Tesla FSD will allow ‘texting and driving’ in ‘a month or two’Tesla delays ‘flying’ Roadster demo to April Fools’ Day, production to 2027/28Tesla launches ‘Multipass’ in more markets for frictionless third-party chargingTesla updates its electric semi truck designXpeng AI Day: new AI model powering robots, robotaxis, and flying carsRivian (RIVN) Q3 2025 report: Revenues and deliveries rise, R2 closer than ever, plus a new AI co.Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning pickup may be all but deadBMW updates its best-selling EV with more range and powerToyota teases a new vehicle and it sure looks like an electric truck 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/by3S0W0PWbA
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    1 h y 17 m
  • Tesla's 'flying' Roadster, Elon's pay, new EVs from Japan, and more

    Tesla's 'flying' Roadster, Elon's pay, new EVs from Japan, and more
    Oct 31 2025
    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 'flying' Roadster, Elon's pay package, new EVs unveiled at Japan's mobility show, 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 PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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 says Tesla Roadster ‘flying’ demo is comingTesla ‘Robotaxis’ keep crashing despite ‘safety monitors’Tesla Full Self-Driving v14 disappoints with hallucinations, brake stabbing, and speedingTesla signals Cybercab might actually get a steering wheelElon Musk is not leaving Tesla, but he is using the threat as blackmailCanada is rumored to imminently remove tariffs on Chinese electric carsLucid’s (LCID) $50,000 midsize EVs will offer ‘mind-off’ Level 4 autonomyThis electric hot hatch is the Subaru STI we deserveThe Toyota Corolla EV is bringing a sharp new look, but that’s just the start [Images]Kia delays EV4 indefinitely – America loses more choice due to tariffs 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/r4VcGw2y9h0
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    53 m
  • TSLA earnings madness, Rivian layoffs, Ford pauses F-150 Lightning, more

    TSLA earnings madness, Rivian layoffs, Ford pauses F-150 Lightning, more
    Oct 24 2025
    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 earnings madness, Rivian layoffs, Ford pausing F-150 Lightning, 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 PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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 Q3 2025 financial results: earnings decline despite record revenue Elon Musk: Tesla is increasing EV production based on anticipated demand for self-drivingElon Musk says he needs $1 trillion to control Tesla’s robot army. Yes, really.Tesla announces production of a new solar panel in the USTesla confirms electric semi truck production is delayed despite recently claiming otherwise Two former Tesla self-driving leaders are telling a different story than Elon MuskThe Cadillac Escalade IQ will be GM’s first vehicle with eyes-off drivingRivian to lay off about 4% of staff to possibly lean down ahead of 2026 R2 launch [Update]Ford is halting F-150 Lightning production to focus on more profitable gas and hybrid trucksGM kills BrightDrop electric van production, blames ‘slow demand’ as sales were ramping 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/kt7YjRTnQG0
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    1 h y 12 m
  • Tesla investing in xAI, Norway 100% EV, Aptera goes public, and more

    Tesla investing in xAI, Norway 100% EV, Aptera goes public, and more
    Oct 17 2025

    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 investing in xAI, Norway going 100% EV, Aptera going public, 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
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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 investing in xAI: the good, the bad, the ugly
    • Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI are buying Tesla’s unsold Cybertrucks
    • Norway says ‘mission accomplished’ on going 100% EV, proposes incentive changes
    • GM’s feeling the heat after the US pulled the plug on the $7,500 EV tax credit
    • Aptera secures access to $75 million to bring its solar car to production
    • Kia plans to build 100,000 EV2 and EV4 models a year, far more than expected

    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/95on4af77Rc
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    46 m
  • Ferrari Elettrica, Tesla's stripped-down Model 3/Y, new Bolt EV, and more

    Ferrari Elettrica, Tesla's stripped-down Model 3/Y, new Bolt EV, and more
    Oct 10 2025

    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 Ferrari unveiling the specs for the Elettrica, Tesla's stripped-down Model 3 and Model Y, new Bolt 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:

    • Ferrari reveals the specs of its first all-electric car: Elettrica
    • Ferrari is rejecting fake engine noise for its first EV, and opts for ‘authentic’ motor sound
    • Tesla releases ‘more affordable’ Model 3/Y that costs $2k+ more than last week
    • Tesla releases FSD v14, first major update in a year, here’s what it can do
    • NHTSA launches another investigation into Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ after 58 crashes
    • Tesla is in hot water for mishandling insurance claims
    • GM unveils new Chevy Bolt – same package, new battery, low $29k price
    • Lucid (LCID) reports record Q3 deliveries and EV production, but it may not be enough
    • Solar car maker Aptera is about to go public and I’m worried (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/DOhwqKxXhNs
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    1 h y 22 m
  • Tesla delivery record, V4 Supercharger, messy US EV market, and more

    Tesla delivery record, V4 Supercharger, messy US EV market, and more
    Oct 3 2025
    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 delivery record, V4 Superchargers, a messy US EV market, 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 PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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) announces 497,000 EV deliveries in Q3Tesla’s ‘more affordable’ Model Y spotted uncamouflaged on highwayTesla launches Model Y Performance in the US for $57,500Tesla confirms new Model Y Performance supports bidirectional chargingTesla launches first full V4 Supercharger station with 500 kW capacityTesla revives its solar business by bringing back solar leasingRivian (RIVN) Q3 deliveries beat expectations as it narrows its annual delivery guidanceHonda’s electric SUV is a hit, thanks to steep discountsThe Chevy Equinox EV is taking off as America’s best-selling EV outside of TeslaNew Chevy Bolt seen charging at Tesla Supercharger in LA a week before revealFord’s $30,000 EV isn’t the pickup you think it isChevy Silverado EV Trail Boss first off-road adventure 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/JkdiXj8E3PM
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    1 h y 8 m
  • Tesla delivery estimate, FSD v14, Lucid Gravity, and more

    Tesla delivery estimate, FSD v14, Lucid Gravity, and more
    Sep 26 2025
    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 Q3 delivery estimate, the launch of FSD v14, Lucid Gravity ramp-up, and more. Today’s episode is brought to you by Climate XChange, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to help states pass effective, equitable climate policies. The nonprofit just kicked off its 10th annual EV raffle, where participants have multiple opportunities to win their dream model. Visit CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek to learn 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 PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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 having its first and last good quarter in a whileTesla (TSLA) is down 22% in Europe while EVs were up 30%Tesla complains about EPA’s new policy its CEO paid more than $200 million forTesla is finally launching FSD v14 and Elon Musk says it ‘feels sentient’Tesla influencers tried Elon Musk’s coast-to-coast self-driving, crashed before 60 milesLucid (LCID) ramps up Gravity production, massive numbers spotted in drone flyoverTesla co-founder invests in tiny electric truck startup TELOXiaomi officially sets up shop in the EU with new R&D Design CenterThe new Mercedes CLA L EV launched in China, starting at only $36,000 with serious range 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/KKJDXqLUKZI
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    1 h y 12 m
  • Tesla goes all-in on Elon, Robotaxi crashes, Nissan kills Ariya, and more

    Tesla goes all-in on Elon, Robotaxi crashes, Nissan kills Ariya, and more
    Sep 19 2025

    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 going all-in on Elon with his new comp package, Robotaxi crashes, Nissan killing Ariya, 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 has trapped Tesla shareholders: give me $1 trillion or I won’t lie for you anymore
    • Tesla settles another fatal Autopilot crash before it gets to trial
    • Tesla is trying to hide 3 Robotaxi accidents
    • Tesla is redesigning its door handles after people were left trapped in the cars
    • Tesla discontinues cheapest Cybertruck, no one wanted it
    • Tesla partners with Uber Freight to offer Tesla Semi electric trucks at discounts
    • The 2026 Cadillac Optiq EV arrives with much more to offer at a lower price
    • Rivian breaks ground on the Georgia factory where it plans to build R2 and R3
    • Nissan cuts the Ariya electric SUV in the US… because of the new LEAF?

    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=0F6Xoxy82-8
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    55 m