China reaches EV tipping point, Tesla retreats, some slack with tax credit, 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 China reaching the EV tipping point, Tesla's retreat in Europe, EV buyers receiving some tax credit relief, 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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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:
This is the new Tesla Model Y Performance, coming to Europe in Sept.
Tesla’s freefall in Europe continues as BYD overtakes it at stunning pace
Tesla announces Cybertruck expansion into South Korea
Elon Musk is lying about Tesla’s self-driving and I have the DMs to prove it
IRS gives a little more time for electric car buyers to secure the $7,500 tax credit
Electric vehicles reach tipping point in China, surge to 51% share
BYD’s Ferrari-slaying electric supercar shatters the EV speed record at nearly 300 mph
Another major automaker is abandoning its big EV plans
The 2026 Porsche Macan EV is more powerful, more high-tech, and even lets you game inside
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/AuVCXxkdI70
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Tesla Model YL, more Tesla probes and lawsuits, new Nissan Leaf pricing, 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 launch of the Tesla Model YL, more Tesla probes and lawsuits, new Nissan Leaf pricing, 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 officially launches Model YL with 6 seats, starting at ~$47,000
Elon Musk says Tesla might never bring its new Model YL to US, and the reason is so stupid
Tesla raises Model S/X prices, but bundles ‘Full Self-Driving’ and brings back free Supercharging
Tesla is under NHTSA probe for not properly reporting crashes involving Autopilot and FSD
Tesla loses bid to kill class action over misleading customers on self-driving capabilities for years
The 2026 Nissan LEAF is the most affordable EV with prices starting under $30,000
BYD undercuts rivals with low Atto 2 EV prices
Kia just built its first EV in Europe
Hyundai halts production of another luxury 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/IfI_6QwK5VY
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Tesla FSD update, Ford's Universal EV platform, Acura RSX, 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 upcoming FSD update, Ford's Universal EV platform, the new Acura NSX, 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:
Elon Musk went from promising Tesla unsupervised self-driving to ‘less nag’
Elon Musk confirms he killed Tesla Dojo, but his reason raises eyebrows
Ford’s Universal EV Platform event left key unanswered questions, but the optimism was palpable
BYD is coming with a ridiculous 3,000 hp electric supercar
Acura unveils new RSX: reborn as a sleek electric SUV
Meet the Lucid Gravity X: The electric SUV turned all-terrain beast
Rivian is working on a steer-by-wire system – and rear wheel steering (updated)
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/MfDUzC4F1nU
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Elon gets $26 billion while Tesla gets flooded with lawsuits and Dojo is dead
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 Elon Musk getting a sweet $26 billion payday from Tesla while the company gets flooded with lawsuits and Dojo is dead.
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 board (TSLA) gives Elon Musk $26 billion worth of shares
Tesla withheld data, lied, and misdirected police and plaintiffs to avoid blame in Autopilot crash
The Tesla Autopilot lawsuit floodgates are open, lawyer who beat Tesla is going for round 2
Tesla used car prices keep plummeting, dips below average used car
Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer looks dead as more execs leave for competing startup
US military is buying Tesla Cybertrucks to use as targets for missiles
Ford puts new electric pickup on the back burner, but promises lower-priced EVs
Lucid (LCID) cuts production target for 2025, but there’s more to it
Acura is teasing its new all-electric RSX before its debut at Monterey Car Week
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/XSkN5y-116k
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Tesla loses first Autopilot wrongful death trial, Cadillac Lyric V first drive, 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 losing the first Autopilot wrongful death trial, our Cadillac Lyric V first drive, 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 (TSLA) is found liable in fatal Autopilot crash, has to pay $329 million
Tesla’s Robotaxis are officially powered by human drivers as it launches ride-hailing in Bay Area
Tesla’s new Model Y Performance spotted testing
Tesla stops taking Model S/X orders in Europe
Mercedes just pressed pause on EV orders in the US
Tesla is about to lose the $7,500 EV tax credit – again – and this time the cliff is a lot steeper
Ford says it will build ‘breakthrough’ EVs in the US
Cadillac Lyriq-V first drive, a 3.3 second sport-luxury beast
Chevy teases new Bolt w/NACS, front fascia redesign, rear brake lights
Hyundai and Kia just got some relief from US tariffs, but billions are still at stake
Hyundai IONIQ 5 shatters US sales record as its EV push kicks into high gear
An electric Subaru BRZ? Don’t rule out an EV version just yet
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/BBkxx42calI
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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