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  • EV deliveries from Tesla, Rivian, Toyota electric pickup truck, and more

    EV deliveries from Tesla, Rivian, Toyota electric pickup truck, and more
    Apr 3 2026
    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 EV deliveries from Tesla, Rivian, and others, Toyota's electric pickup truck, 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) Q1 2026 deliveries miss expectations at 358,000, builds 50,000 excess vehiclesTesla confirms Model S and Model X production is over — only ~600 leftTesla FSD v14.3 launching this week, Musk claims ‘last piece of the puzzle’Rivian shares production and delivery numbers ahead of full Q1 2026 financial resultsToyota sold more EVs in the US than Ford in Q1, with one electric SUVToyota reveals prices for its first EV pickup will not be cheapStellantis wants to build Chinese Leapmotor EVs at its idled Canadian plantMercedes confirms steer-by-wire for 2026 EQS with questionable steering wheelSubaru unveils Getaway, a 420hp 3-row EV SUV, and we got a sneak previewHyundai unveils new Ford Bronco-like Boulder SUV Concept [Images] 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/jlWY3dBrTKc
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  • Tesla minivan but cooler?, used EV sales rise, sodium batteries are coming

    Tesla minivan but cooler?, used EV sales rise, sodium batteries are coming
    Mar 27 2026

    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

    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/mLpZ43Z-w-0
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    52 m
  • Tesla turns to energy, BMW i3 EV makes a splash, Donut Lab update, and more

    Tesla turns to energy, BMW i3 EV makes a splash, Donut Lab update, and more
    Mar 20 2026
    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 turning to energy, BMW i3 EV making a splash, Donut Lab update, 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) reportedly in talks to buy $2.9B in Chinese solar equipment for 100 GW US pushUS confirms Tesla (TSLA) is buyer in LG’s $4.3B LFP battery deal for Megapack 3Tesla is one step away from having to recall FSD in NHTSA visibility crash probeTesla delays FSD approval in Europe again, now expects April 10The new BMW i3 EV is a road trip monster with 440 miles of range, fast charging, and moreUber to invest over 1 billion dollars in Rivian to deploy tens of thousands of R2 robotaxisVolvo is killing its smallest EV in the US, but the rest of the world can still get itXiaomi launches next-gen SU7 with 902 km range and LiDAR, still undercuts TeslaBYD’s bet on EVs is paying off as drivers ditch gas amid rising oil pricesDonut Lab shows solid-state battery pack charging at 100 kW in Verge motorcycle 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/RoCifQaLHxo
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    1 h y 2 m
  • Rivian R2, Lucid counter attack, and Tesla's 'Digital Optimus'

    Rivian R2, Lucid counter attack, and Tesla's 'Digital Optimus'
    Mar 13 2026
    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 Rivian R2, Lucid's counterattack, and Tesla's 'Digital Optimus'. 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: Musk confirms xAI-Tesla joint ‘Digital Optimus’ project — after saying Tesla didn’t need xAIRivian reveals full R2 lineup and pricing, starting at $57,990 with a $45K RWD model coming laterRivian is phasing out the R1S Dual Standard, its most affordable SUV, ahead of the R2Lucid (LCID) reveals Cosmos and Earth SUVs as first midsize EVs, starting under $50,000Lucid takes aim at the Tesla Cybercab with Lunar, a two-seat EV robotaxi conceptBMW’s flagship i7 EV is getting a Neue Klasse upgrade: Here’s our first lookBYD is open to building cars in Canada and acquiring a rival automakerBYD’s luxury EV with 5 min fast charging and nearly 500 miles of range is headed overseasHonda is scrapping three of its most important EVs for the US, including the Acura RSXAptera (SEV) raises $6.3M through warrant exercise to fund solar electric vehicle validation 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/aLUDy28zGmw
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    1 h y 4 m
  • Cybertruck price increase, BYD makes everyone look bad, and Donut Lab update

    Cybertruck price increase, BYD makes everyone look bad, and Donut Lab update
    Mar 6 2026

    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:

    • 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 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:

    https://www.youtube.com/live/z64r5thTwio
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    41 m
  • Cybercab dead on arrival, Donut Lab's miracle battery, Waymo expands, and more

    Cybercab dead on arrival, Donut Lab's miracle battery, Waymo expands, and more
    Feb 27 2026

    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:

    • Apple Podcasts
    • Spotify
    • Overcast
    • Pocket Casts
    • Castro
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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)

    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/8u-7fZpN36M
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    57 m
  • New Tesla (temp) Cybertruck, Cybercab, Ford wants China in the US, and more

    New Tesla (temp) Cybertruck, Cybercab, Ford wants China in the US, and more
    Feb 20 2026
    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 new Tesla (temporary) Cybertruck, Cybercab news, Ford wanting China in the US, 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 launches $60k AWD Cybertruck, reverses $15k Cyberbeast price hikeElon Musk kills first Tesla Cybertruck ($60k) that makes sense just 10 days after launchTesla has to pay a historic $243 million judgement over Autopilot crash, judge saysTesla rolls first steering wheel-less Cybercab unit off the line before solving autonomyTesla fans think this reviewer will have to shave his hair due to Musk’s $30,000 Cybercab claimTesla avoids 30-day California sales suspension after dropping misleading ‘Autopilot’ marketingTesla admits it still needs drivers and remote operators — then argues that’s better than WaymoFord is asking the Trump Administration to allow Chinese EV tech in the USSlate pricing to be revealed in June, ‘Blank Slate’ truck still expected in the mid-$20k rangePolestar goes on the offensive with FOUR new models in THREE years 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/UC9ayoQ-YDk
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    49 m
  • Tesla Semi price, Toyota Highlander EV, Rivian R2, Ferrari Luce, and more

    Tesla Semi price, Toyota Highlander EV, Rivian R2, Ferrari Luce, and more
    Feb 13 2026
    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 Tesla Semi, Toyota Highlander EV, Rivian R2, Ferrari Luce, 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) US sales estimated to have dropped 17% in JanuaryTesla (TSLA) sales in China crash 45% to lowest level in over three yearsTesla is quoting $290,000 for its 500-miles electric semi truckTesla launches Cybertruck V2G program in Texas, earning money with your truck’s battery packTesla announces Powerwall 3P with native three-phase inverterToyota reveals the Highlander EV as first 3-row electric SUV with 320 miles range [Images]Rivian (RIVN) Q4 and full 2025 earnings report: Tremendous YoY growth led by softwareRivian R2 prototypes hit the media and revealed new performance specs as a Tesla Model Y competitorFerrari reveals name of first electric car, ‘Luce,’ shows off Jony Ive-designed interiorEPA finalizes illegal dirty air plan to hike fuel costs 76c/gal, despite public outcry 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/t2mWV6bi2fw
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    24 m