The Watt Car EV Podcast

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The Watt Car EV Podcast

The Watt Car editors and guests discuss the latest automotive electrification news, covering EVs, hybrids, plug-ins, fuel cells, and beyond. Check out thewattcar.com for our take on what’s happening in the industry.

  1. 6D AGO

    215: It’s the Optics

    YouTuber Mark Rober puts Tesla’s camera-only tech against LiDAR in a Wile E. Coyote test, and guess who comes out ahead? Is this something Tesla knew all along? We also discuss Tesla’s low-cost EV, Mercedes-Benz’s electric two-speed CLA, Toyota’s significantly upgraded EVs, and more on this week’s podcast.

    44 min

  2. MAR 13

    214: Europe Can Keep It

    Volkswagen unveils its European ID.Every1, but with a small stature and short range, perhaps it’s best if this one stays overseas. Meanwhile, in America, Cadillac unveils the extended length Escalade IQL just as we’re beginning to see the standard Escalade IQ hit the streets. Also, Volvo shows off its ES90 sedan, the Dodge Charger Daytona EV rockets to 60mph, and more, all on this week’s podcast.

    41 min

  3. MAR 6

    213: Borderline Irresponsible

    What do you get when you combine 1,527hp with something that’s massively affordable? With crazy levels of power at door-buster pricing, is the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra borderline irresponsible? Furthermore, should it be China’s first move into the U.S.? We discuss that, plus the Kia EV4, Ford EV sales, Tesla car alarms, and more, on this week’s podcast.

    38 min

  4. FEB 27

    212: Micro Gravity

    This was a shocker: Peter Rawlinson steps down as Lucid’s CEO. Was it voluntary, who will replace him, and what does this mean for Lucid’s future? We don’t know the answers, but we do ponder the questions. Also, Ramcharger specs go public, Jay Leno drives the Scout EREV, Mercedes-Benz creates a do-all-the-things platform, and more, all on this week’s podcast!

    40 min

  5. FEB 20

    211: Critical Tipping Point…Again

    Once again, Rivian finds itself at a tipping point. From billions in DOE loans potentially disappearing to the company making its van available to the (commercial) masses, 2025 could be the year that makes or breaks the startup EV maker. We also discuss the Honda-Nissan merger, Kia’s teased EV4, Tesla’s anti-theft charging cables, and more!

    39 min

  6. FEB 13

    210: Light Sweet and Heavy Sour

    On this week’s podcast, we dive into how federal political decisions could affect EV adoption. From the replacement of EV infrastructure with oil drilling, to how refineries work on a global scale, we look at the long-term repercussions of recent executive actions. Then, with California’s first EV deadline looming, we dive into how 2026 might not bring the EV sales the Golden State’s governor hoped for.

    46 min

  7. FEB 6

    209: A Step in the Right Direction

    Not to get political…too late! Between potential tariffs and Elon Musk’s recent political escapades, it’s been a wild week. But it’s not all controversy on this week’s podcast, as we also discuss Tesla’s HW 3 limitations, whether Ford’s EREV expansion is a step in the right direction, plus Honda, Porsche, and Audi prep for U.S. production, an EV NASCAR unveiling, and more!

    51 min

  8. JAN 30

    208: Hitched to the Wrong Wagon(eer)

    First drives are out for Jeep’s first EV on U.S. soil, and the reviews are…mixed. The bigger question, though, might be whether the Wagoneer S is branded incorrectly from the get-go. Also on this week’s podcast, we talk about whether Cadillac’s Lyriq-V will be a hit, what Porsche Cayman EV spy shots reveal, whether Honda can make a $30,000 EV for the American market, and what powers Trump’s anti-EV executive orders actually wield.

    50 min
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    The Watt Car editors and guests discuss the latest automotive electrification news, covering EVs, hybrids, plug-ins, fuel cells, and beyond. Check out thewattcar.com for our take on what’s happening in the industry.

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      The Watt Car
    • Years Active
      2021 - 2025
    • Episodes
      215
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