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.

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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]

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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

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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 the Cybertruck price increase, BYD making everyone look bad, and a Donut Lab battery update.

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 increases Cybertruck AWD price to $70,000 after creating artificial urgency
• Tesla sends Canadian Model 3 inventory to the US as it expects Chinese EVs back
• Tesla changes FSD transfer rules again, screwing over Cybertruck AWD buyers
• BYD’s new Blade EV Battery 2.0 unlocks 1,000+ km pure electric range and 10 min fast charging
• BYD’s new 1500kW ‘flash charger’ is over 3x faster than anything US has
• BYD unveils stunning flagship electric SUV for the first time [Images]
• It’s official: Hyundai axes IONIQ 6 from US lineup, Kia EVs remain in limbo
• Aptera (SEV) completes first Solar EV build off its validation assembly line
• Donut Lab solid-state battery survives 100°C discharge in second independent test

Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET:

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 Cybercab being dead on arrival, Donut Lab's miracle battery, Waymo expanding, 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:

• Elon Musk threatens to halt Tesla Giga Berlin expansion over union vote
• Tesla Cybercab program manager exits ahead of launch
• Tesla adds 64 Megacharger locations to map, revealing Semi truck charging routes
• Used Tesla prices rise 4.3% while rest of EV market drops after tax credit ends
• Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery confirms 0-80% charge in 4.5 min — but there’s a catch
• BYD to unveil 1,500kW EV charger that can add 2km of range in 1 second
• Lucid (LCID) announces ‘step-change’ in Q4 as it aims to build 25,000 to 27,000 EVs in 2026
• Waymo adds 4 more cities to its robotaxi service, now 10 total (Tesla: still 0)

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