Quick Charge

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Quick Charge

Quick Charge is a recap podcast bringing you the latest in Tesla news and the top green energy stories every Monday through Friday.

  1. -5 ДН.

    Elon is setting up shop in India as first Tesla Semi station gets real (6 years late)

    Elon Musk's visit to India may have been more about Tesla than any mission for the US government, if recent job listings at Tesla are to be believed. Plus, we've got news that construction on the first Tesla Semi truck stop is underway in California – and only six years behind schedule! All this and more on today's (also late) episode of Quick Charge! We've also got news Hyundai and Kia have plans to get back their $7,500 Federal tax credits, are set to launch a new, 509 hp version of the hot-selling EV9 GT, and there's a new battery factory coming to Louisiana. Enjoy! Source Links Tesla starts hiring in India in a big deja vu moment First look at Tesla’s first ‘public’ electric semi truck charging station Kia finally pulls the covers off its new EV4: Here’s our first look at the low-cost EV Hyundai and Kia EVs are set to regain the $7,500 US tax credit Kia just launched the +500 hp EV9 GT in Korea for just over $60,000 This $500M EV battery material plant is the first of its kind in the US Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

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  2. -6 ДН.

    Protests erupt at Tesla dealers as China holds FSD hostage in tariff war

    It was a rough weekend for TSLA as public protests of CEO Elon Musk and his actions at DOGE overwhelm Tesla showrooms as calls from shareholders to fire America's most powerful immigrant grow louder. Plus, solid-state batteries and a brand-new, affordable EV from Kia on today's rapidly escalating episode of Quick Charge! We've also got word that Xi Jinping could be holding approval of Elon's (supervised) Full Self Driving software hostage until the US backs off its proposed tariffs against China, and a new purchase from Cummins could make drop-in hybrid kids a commercial reality for construction and mining operations sooner than later. Source Links Tesla was hit by a wave of protests over Musk, sales are crashing, insiders are waking up Tesla Full Self-Driving’s approval in China could be used as bargaining chip in trade war BYD’s most affordable EVs just got a smart driving upgrade, for free BYD confirms plans for EVs with all-solid-state batteries to begin rolling out in 2027 Kia finally pulls the covers off its new EV4: Here’s our first look at the low-cost EV All the best EV (and PHEV) rebate deals we could find for February 2025 Cummins acquires hybrid heavy mining equipment experts First Mode Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

  3. 13 ФЕВР.

    Nobody wants a Cybertruck – including Tesla! Plus: Nissan news, pricey solar

    On today's downright giddy episode of Quick Charge, at least one Cybertruck owner is sick of people making fun of his ride – but Tesla won't let him trade it in. Plus, the Associated Press reports that Tesla is suing its own customers, and Nissan is adding AI to its EVs to its record time. Bloggers and journalists might be in trouble if they keep writing about Tesla's shortcomings – especially in China, where the company has allegedly been using its pull with the government to put pressure on journalists to keep their spin on the company positive. We've also got some new pics of the upcoming 2026 Nissan LEAF and a story about the rising cost of solar under Trump's second administration. Source Links Tesla says not taking Cybertruck trade-ins after owner tried to return his due to ‘anti-nazi harassment’ Chinese car journalists are told not to be negative on Tesla as it sues customers and media At just $9,140, is the 2025 Nissan LEAF the best new car deal in Chicago? Click here to find great deals and over $7500 off a Nissan LEAF near you. Here’s a better look at the new Nissan LEAF EV [Images] Nissan follows BYD by bringing DeepSeek tech to its new N7 EV Trump’s tariffs could inflate onshore wind costs by up to 7% Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

  4. 11 ФЕВР.

    Chicago EV deals, Amazon delivery vans for all, and visits from the FBI!

    On today's wheelin' and dealin' episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at a $9,140 deal on a 2025 Nissan LEAF*** in Chicago, things you can do with a robotic lawnmower, and talk about the tough times Tesla is experiencing while its CEO asks if you've seen Kyle. We've also got some fresh new additions to our list of 0% interest EV and PHEV financing offers, a hot new commercial electric van heading to market, and an industry icon reaches a new, multibillion dollar threshold of ZEV funding. All this and more – enjoy! Source Links At just $9,140, is the 2025 Nissan LEAF the best new car deal in Chicago? All the EVs (and PHEVs) you can buy with 0% financing in February 2025 [Updated] E-quipment highlight: Husqvarna Automower EPOS electric robot lawnmowers Rivian will now sell its commercial van to any fleet, starting at $79,900 Tesla stores are targeted by vandals and arsonists, FBI gets involved Milestone: TRC reaches $2 billion in commercial ZEV funding Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

  5. 5 ФЕВР.

    Reddit TSLA group moves to fire Elon, Tesla insurance discounts, and big solar

    On today's episode of Quick Charge, we look at a group of $TSLA shareholders on Reddit who want Elon Musk fired as CEO of Tesla – and they're using his own public words against him. Plus the new Model Y arrives in US showrooms and FSD users can get a break on insurance. Plus the Volvo EX30 is ready to drive home today, the Lucid Gravity is taking off, we've got VW ID.4 pricing for 2025, and we've officially hit a major solar energy milestone five years ahead of schedule. Source Links Tesla offers 10% insurance discount if you drive more using its ‘Full Self-Driving’ system Here’s an up-close look at the new Tesla Model Y, now in 17 showrooms across US There’s finally some Tesla (TSLA) shareholder momentum to fire Elon Musk on Reddit Volvo’s EX30 was the third top-selling EV in Europe in 2024, now you can buy it in the US Click here to find a new-for 2025 Volvo EX30 at a dealer near you. Lucid’s (LCID) EV sales climbed 50% in January after launching its new Gravity electric SUV Volkswagen just revealed the 2025 ID.4’s initial pricing and trim Click here to find a 0% interest (72 mo.) ID.4 deal near you. US solar module production capacity reaches 50+ GW Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

  6. 4 ФЕВР.

    Tesla sales tank in Europe, fresh EV deals, and Canada strikes back

    On what feels like the first-ever February episode of Quick Charge, we explore the rapid decline of Tesla fortunes in Europe and California, the rapid rise of BYD plug-in vehicles, and talk through the latest round of Canadian trade tariffs as President Trump's North American trade war hits its stride. We've also got some great 0% financing deals on EVs from Chevy, Ford, Honda, and Volkswagen – will they be the last new car sales we'll get before these tariffs pitch the country into an economic depression the likes of which it's never known? Give us a listen, then let us know your take in the comments. Source Links Tesla (TSLA) sales are dropping like a rock in Europe, but it’s not just because of Elon Musk Tesla’s sales drop double digits in the US’ biggest EV market, while others are growing All the EVs (and PHEVs) you can buy with 0% financing in February 2025 BYD’s overseas sales surged to a new record as its global EV plans kick into high gear Canada announces plans for 25% tariff on electric vehicles coming from the US AAA still exists, and they’ve made a new deal with ChargePoint Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

  7. 31 ЯНВ.

    Tesla Q4 earnings call recap, PE ratios, and big Texas solar project goes online

    On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, we explore the Tesla Q4 earnings call's high-level weirdness, including the impact Bitcoin had on the bottom line, what it means for stock prices, and whether or not you'll die without Tesla's solar roof. You'll also hear Jo ask, "What even is a P/E Ratio, and why does it matter?" before asking if we'll all be killed without a solar roof, and learning about what happens when our phones run out of power. All this and more – enjoy! Source Links Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2024 results: big miss on revenue and earnings Tesla guides return to growth thanks to cheaper new models and self-driving 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 recongnizing a $600 million gain on Bitcoin You’ll die without a solar roof says Musk, whose admin made it harder to get solar Solar and storage projects make headlines, but will they survive? (Energysage interview) A vast 600 MW Texas solar farm just hit a major milestone Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

  8. 29 ЯНВ.

    Elon can’t get it up (past 325 kW), BP can, and GM hopes to keep it up in 2025

    Despite mocking 350 kW as "a child's toy" in 2016, the company is just rolling out 325 kW V4 chargers in 2025. Meanwhile companies like BP are celebrating 400 kW installations along major highways – and they're making money doing it. All this and more on today's thrilling January 47th episode of Quick Charge! We've also got a blast from the past in the form of one of my first Electrek article from way back in 2022, GM's performance making TSLA look like a meme stock, and a massive lithium project in the Heartland. Source Links Tesla announces all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America BP celebrates the opening of 400kW TA DC fast charging hub in Florida BP claims EV charging stations ‘on the cusp’ of being more profitable than gas pumps GM’s EV sales surged as the Chevy Equinox becomes a top-seller: Can it keep it up in 2025? Hyundai and Kia are betting big on new electric SUVs to drive growth in 2025 A $1.2B battery-grade lithium refinery breaks ground in Oklahoma Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

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