Electrek

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Electrek

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. 2D AGO

    Electrek at Shanghai Auto Show, Tesla earnings, Slate cheap EV pickup unveiled, 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 Electrek seeing a ton of cool EVs at the Shanghai Auto Show, Tesla's disastrous earnings, Slate's cheap EV pickup being unveiled, and more. Today’s episode is brought to you by retrospec—makers of sleek, powerful e-bikes and outdoor gear built for everyday adventure. Electrek listeners can get 10% off their next ride until May 8th with the exclusive code ELECTREK10 only at retrospec.com. 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: Here’s some of the coolest, sleekest (and furriest) EV tech we saw at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2025 financial results: missed big on already terrible expectations Live Tesla Q1 2025 earnings transcript fact check and reaction stream Here are all the crazy claims Elon Musk made about Tesla self-driving today Tesla (TSLA) brings back FSD transfer, offers $2,000 loyalty discount amid demand crisis The Tesla (TSLA) dilemma: company is cooked with Musk, but stock crashes without him You won’t believe the repair cost of this Tesla Cybertruck after a crash with a compact sedan Slate emerges with customizable EV pickup available for under $20k [Video] Chevy Blazer SS EV first drive, over 600hp and 300 miles of range! CATL unveils new EV battery that charges as fast as pumping gas 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://youtu.be/IHGlFCDXpx8

    1h 21m

  2. APR 18

    How Elon killed Tesla Model 2, global EV sales surge, and Chinese EVs keep killing it

    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 Elon Musk killed Tesla Model 2, global EV sales surging, how Chinese EVs keep killing it, 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 shut down internal Tesla analysis that showed Robotaxi would lose money Tesla (TSLA) brand damage is destroying used car value: ‘People don’t want them anymore’ Tesla Odometergate: is it Tesla’s own Dieselgate or nothing burger? Tesla Cybertruck is in crisis: new discounts and throttling down production Global EV sales jump 40% in March despite tariff turmoil ZEEKR unveils 7GT as ‘The EV that does everything’, complete with 10-minute charging and 825 km range Bespoke British sports car manufacturer RBW EV Cars breaks ground on new US facility Archer unveils eVTOL air taxi network with United to connect passengers to all major NYC airports 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/PcOBsbmN1uo

    1h 13m

  3. APR 11

    New Tesla Cybertruck, tariff mayhem, Lucid buys Nikola, 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 the new Tesla Cybertruck RWD, more tariff mayhem, Lucid buying Nikola, 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) surges on Trump announcing bigger tariffs on China that will destroy its energy business Tesla stops taking Model S and Model X orders in China amid new tariffs Tesla launches new Cybertruck RWD for $70,000, removes tons of cool features Tesla quietly removes range extender battery option on Cybertruck Tesla’s US sales are worse than what is reported, here’s more accurate data Lucid acquires Nikola’s factory, some assets, and offer jobs to workers BYD launches its first EVs with ultra-fast charging starting at just $30,000 BMW EVs are gaining more range this year as the 2026 iX hits an impressive 364 miles Check out the Kia EV2: This small electric SUV has a big personality Smartphone manufacturer Foxconn plans to bring two EV models to 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/live/mHFEKgtRRts

    1h 5m

  4. APR 4

    Tesla's disastrous deliveries, more Trump tariffs, EV delivery numbers, 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 disastrous deliveries, more Trump tariffs, EV delivery numbers, 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) announces 336,681 deliveries, far worse than expected Tesla launches cheaper new Model Y in US and Canada Tesla Semi suffers more delays and ‘dramatic’ price increase Trump announces sweeping tariffs ranging from 10 to 49%, will increase cost of everything BYD’s global EV takeover is far from over as overseas sales double to start 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E is off to a hot start in 2025: Here’s how it stacks up against other top EVs Rivian’s (RIVN) stock is down after EV deliveries slip in Q1: Here’s what to expect in 2025 Lucid (LCID) set another EV delivery record and the Gravity SUV is just getting started Hyundai’s super-efficient Ioniq 6 updated with sportier look, ‘N’ model coming soon Honda’s new electric SUV and Prelude debut on public roads for the first time [Video] Mazda’s $20,000 Chinese EV is about to launch overseas and a new SUV is up next 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/Ps61SkwSEMM

    57 min

  5. MAR 28

    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

    50 min

  6. MAR 21

    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

    1 hr

  7. MAR 14

    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

    1h 2m

  8. MAR 7

    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

    1h 2m
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 9to5Mac
  • Show Website
    Electrek

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