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

    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

  2. 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

  3. FEB 28

    Kia EV Day, TSLA stock crashing, VW ID.4 surging, 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 announcements made at Kia's EV Day 2025, TSLA stock crashing, VW ID.4 surging, 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: Kia EV Day 2025 recap: EV4 is coming to US, plus an up-close look at the EV2 and PV5 [Video] Tesla (TSLA) stock is crashing like a ‘soufflé under a sledge hammer’ as Elon Musk predicted Tesla announces Model S and Model X refresh later this year Tesla can already deliver new Model Y orders within 2 weeks in China – demand problem? Tesla applies for ride-hailing service in California, but with human drivers Tesla protests gain momentum while the hate is dividing Tesla owners Volkswagen ID.4 was the best-selling EV in Europe, top 3 in the US last month Volvo’s new ES90 has lightning-fast EV charging speeds and up to 435 miles range Meet the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, the luxury Chinese EV everyone’s talking about Lucid (LCID) expects EV output to double in 2025 as the Gravity SUV rolls out 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/MmfUpZaLJ-Y

    1h 7m

  4. FEB 21

    Tesla protests, Rivian earnings, Kia's new EVs, 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 protests, Rivian's earnings, Kia's new electric vehicles, 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 was hit by a wave of protests over Musk, sales are crashing, insiders are waking up Nissan turning to Tesla as potential investor after Honda deal fell through Tesla Cybertruck is not the death machine that some claimed, gets 5-star NHTSA rating Tesla deliveries expected to go down to levels not seen in more than 2 years Tesla to finally launch Supercharger wait queue after fight broke out First look at Tesla’s first ‘public’ electric semi truck charging station Rivian (RIVN) hit its gross profit goal in Q4, now what? Rivian announces new offroad-focused ‘California Dune Edition’ R1 Here’s our first look at the Genesis GV90 with coach doors: The next ultra-luxe EV The electric Jeep Compass may be a pipe dream after all Kia unveils first look at its new PV5: This is the electric van we’ve been waiting for Kia finally pulls the covers off its new EV4: Here’s our first look at the low-cost 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/2rfhtwZuFoA

    51 min

  5. FEB 14

    GOP moves on EV tax credit, Tesla takeover/takedown, $20,000 VW 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 the GOP's move to kill the EV tax credit, Tesla takeover/takedown, $20,000 VW 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: Oil-backed senators introduce bills to kill $7,500 EV tax credit, add $1,000 tax on electric cars Tesla Takeover: protests planned at Tesla stores globally this weekend US State Department has budget line for ‘Armored Teslas’ worth $400 million Tesla turns to creative solutions to try to prevent charging cable thefts Tesla offers up to $6,000 Cybertruck discounts as inventory pile up Tesla says not taking Cybertruck trade-ins after owner tried to return his due to ‘anti-nazi harassment’ BYD’s most affordable EVs just got a smart driving upgrade, for free Lucid (LCID) CEO predicts ‘exponential’ growth, and it’s not just from selling luxury EVs Here’s a better look at the new Nissan LEAF EV [Images] Here’s a better look at the $20,000 Volkswagen ID.1 EV ahead of its debut next month 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/MFzQ3Iyq7cs

    1h 12m

  6. FEB 7

    Tesla sales are dropping, tariff situation, Nissan/Honda deal falls through, 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 sale dropping, the tariff situation, the Nissan/Honda deal falling through, 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 sales dropped 60% in Germany Tesla sales crash in another market and this time, it can’t blame Model Y Tesla sales hold OK in China amid Model Y changeover Tesla increases Model X price, brings back incentive Elon Musk said was ‘not coming back’ Mercedes EVs can charge on Tesla Superchargers, starting today Canada announces plans for 25% tariff on electric vehicles coming from the US Nissan is scambling to find new EV partners as panic sets in GM is cutting a shift at its EV plant in Mexico because of the Honda Prologue Here’s our first look at Volkswagen’s cheapest EV, with prices starting at about $20,000 Trump just canceled the federal NEVI EV charger program 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/Kp7t_z1N73E

    49 min

  7. JAN 31

    Tesla earnings were wild, new BMW iX, some EVs won't make it to the US, 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 wild Q4 earnings, a new BMW iX, some EVs not making it to 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 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 Q4 2024 results: big miss on revenue and earnings Elon Musk: Tesla will launch unsupervised full self-driving in Austin as paid service in June Elon Musk finally admits that Tesla will have to replace its HW3 self-driving computers A quarter of Tesla’s earnings were due to recognizing a $600 million gain on Bitcoin You’ll die without a solar roof says Musk, whose admin made it harder to get solar Tesla announces third Megafactory as competition heats up Elon Musk says Tesla aims to build 10,000 Optimus robots this year Tesla announces all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America Tesla’s charge port location is due to Elon Musk’s garage layout, says Lucid CEO Meet the updated BMW iX: Now with more range, a light-up kidney grille, and a lower price Ford just dropped a tri-motor Mustang Mach-E EV for NASCAR and it looks beastly Kia EV5 is sadly not coming to the US, but it will arrive next door with an NACS port After delays, the VW ID.7 now won’t be coming to the US at all 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/bh9lYzcwlWI

    1h 9m

  8. JAN 24

    New Tesla Model Y launches in NA/EU, Rivian is popular, Trump's effect on EVs, 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 Model Y launching in NA/EU, Rivian getting popular with OEMs, Trump's effect on 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 new Model Y in North America and Europe Tesla announces giant price hikes to all electric cars in Canada Tesla has a new self-driving computer retrofit, but it’s not even for HW3 cars Tesla points to diner integration in app, insurance discount with Full Self-Driving, and more Polestar sees Elon’s antics as an opportunity to steal sales from Tesla Trump attacks EVs with executive orders, but mostly signals further damages Rivian (RIVN) plans to roll out hands-free driving this year, eyes-free system in 2026 Rivian (RIVN) has several automakers ‘knocking on our door’ for EV tech Nissan drops plans to bring a Rogue-like electric SUV to the US Hyundai wants to re-badge EVs and sell them to GM: Here’s how it will work 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=wjtJkq_j538

    1h 5m
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About

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
    103
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 9to5Mac
  • Show Website
    Electrek

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