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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we’ll discuss Tesla killing the Cybertruck, EVs surging in several key markets, 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 to end Cybertruck production as sales stall at ~10% of plan Tesla hikes Cybertruck prices up to 10% after announcing it will kill production Lucid teases its cheaper sub-$50,000 Cosmos EV in new video and images BYD’s electric hypercar hits 312 mph, first production car over 500 km/h BYD’s 3,000-hp EV crashes at about 280 mph — Watch the driver escape unharmed BYD’s newest EV is about as big as a Toyota Camry, but brings a lot more tech for $23K Electric cars are about to overtake petrol in the UK, data shows Germany’s EV share hits record 37% as BEVs beat gas and diesel combined Electric trucks hit 50% of China’s heavy truck sales, diesel demand falls 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/9Wh29H4XxHo

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we’ll discuss Rivian's earnings, Waymo partnering with Toyota, Ford betting on V2H for the Fathom electric pickup truck, 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: Rivian (RIVN) Q3 2026 earnings: revenue up 38%, R2 now its best-seller Rivian’s electric van gets 30% more range and AWD, now delivering Rivian electric van spotted in Walmart+ livery, hinting at a fleet deal Volkswagen hits pause on the Golf EV as it faces an ‘urgent need for action’ BYD (BYDDY) Q3 profit jumps 28% on exports, but inventory balloons 60% Waymo picks Toyota bZ4X as its next robotaxi, starting in Japan in 2027 Waymo adds nearly 250 square miles of robotaxi coverage in 5 cities Musk declares Tesla Robotaxi win over Waymo, but Waymo still drives 7x more Ford’s new sub-$30K electric truck can power your home for a lot less 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/LYj9LeVyMwI

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we’ll discuss Tesla's earnings, new BYD Seagull, Mustang Mach-E update, 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 Q3 2026 financial results: margins rebound, profit still falls Tesla blames battery supply for flat sales, but its prices keep falling Tesla FSD ‘subscriptions’ hit 1.74M, counted the way Musk’s pay package wants Tesla energy revenue drops 16% as it refunds customers over tariffs Tesla pushes unsupervised FSD to Q2 2027, and only inside Robotaxi zones Tesla (TSLA) quietly cuts 2026 capex guidance to $20B Tesla pushes Optimus deliveries to late 2027, says hands still a problem Tesla now says it needs its own maps for FSD after years of dismissing maps Tesla skipped the most important shareholder question on its earnings call BYD launches new Seagull EV with 5-minute Flash Charging, starting under $10,000 The 2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E gains a standard long-range battery and starts at $40,000 Volvo is launching a ‘lower-priced’ EV in 2027 based on its SPA3 platform Huawei’s car unit joins CATL’s 2,520-station battery swap network 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/dhNa6zwmj98

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we'll focus on the Tesla Roadster unveiling, but we may also cover a few other topics. 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 unveils Cyberfied new Roadster that can kickflip Are Tesla’s claims for its new ‘flying’ Roadster real, or is it just full of cold gas? Tesla confirms Autopilot/FSD was ‘engaged’ when car crossed a median and killed a man Smart #2 revives the electric Fortwo with 290 km of range for €19,990 Rivian’s Mind Robotics snags Doug Field, ex-Tesla and Ford EV chief Volkswagen’s new ID. Buzz will be more affordable, and it’s bringing ‘lots of secret sauce’ 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/VJ-4VS_rfOQ

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 finally launching V2H, our Kia EV3 first drive, Jaguar Type 01, 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 Model 3 and Model Y can finally power your home Tesla drops ‘Full Self-Driving’ name in Europe after Germany pushback Tesla leaned on Dutch regulator to ease its FSD review, emails show Tesla opens 14 Semi Megacharger stalls between Atlanta and Savannah Kia EV3 first drive: the affordable EV we have been waiting for Jaguar’s new Type 01 EV looks like a comic book villain would drive it BMW’s new iX4 has 428 miles of range, but it starts at north of $66,000 [Images] Lucid (LCID) Q3 deliveries drop 7% as it slashes production by 38% Porsche says Boxster goes all-electric in 2028, but 911 ‘never’ will (yes it will) Geely confirms Canada entry with first cars in 2027 — but no models 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/QZKNMirBCNU

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 Tesla Roadster delay, EV deliveries in the US, battery swap coming back, 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: Rivian continues to ramp with R2 even as EV market growth slows Tesla (TSLA) Q3 2026 deliveries slip 2% to 486,532, but beat estimates Tesla Model 3 gets range and performance boost, plus a new 16-inch screen in US Tesla launches capability to drive away while plugged in after deadly Supercharger shooting Tesla patents ‘Electric Fan Car’ with 4 ducted fans ahead of Roadster reveal Tesla (TSLA) wins SEC OK to auto-vote retail shares with board ahead of SpaceX merger Ford’s $30,000 Fathom EV pickup production launch faces uncertainty [Update] The new 2027 BMW i3 is here with up to 468 miles of range, but it’s not cheap BYD’s cheapest EV is getting bigger and fancier NIO sells 30% of battery swap unit to Geely at more than $2 billion Hyundai starts selling electric Ioniq V for under $15,000, but you can’t have it Aptera (SEV) now says it needs $25M to start production, stock drops 15% 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/RKgil_j_hPw

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 Tesla Semi launch, Geely's battery healing fast-charging, Rivian R3, and more. (Special 2PM start today) 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 Semi finally enters volume production, 7 years behind schedule Tesla patent shows new Roadster with a hidden 700 kg-downforce rear wing Ford Fathom may have a front tailgate you can put a TV in, per patent images Geely’s AI fast charging ‘heals’ EV batteries for 20% more cycle life Bentley unveils Torcal, its first EV: 888 PS, 375 miles of range Trucks gone wild! VinFast launches VF Wild EREV pickup Rivian R3 will be ‘materially’ cheaper than R2, and R4 goes even lower Electric Porsche Boxster spotted plugged in at Tesla Supercharger in California Volkswagen delays its electric minibus for the US — again Mercedes-Benz signs deal to put Wayve AI Driver in cars within 2 years Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 2:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 3 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/3eILrq1u4QE

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 Tesla Roadster getting a reveal date, VW XL1 coming back electric, BYD's new Tesla fighter, 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 teases new Roadster reveal for October 1: ‘Go for launch’ Tesla’s record month: 4 fatal Autopilot and Full Self-Driving crashes Tesla’s new ‘Accordion’ Supercharger could speed up its slow buildout Volkswagen Mission Efficiency: the XL1 comes back as 1,000-mile range electric car BYD undercuts the Tesla Model 3 with its new Formula S EV, starting at under $29,000 Volkswagen’s new electric hot hatch delivers more power than the Golf GTI [Images] Lucid and Bolt to deploy 25,000 autonomous EVs across Europe Hyundai opens orders for its new electric van, starting at about $66,500 Kia’s new EV van is over 17.5 ft long and can haul 9 people or lots of cargo [Images] Hyundai warns the US may be next in line for a wave of cheaper Chinese EVs 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/mtxhuW6pS_A

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 Tesla Semi launch in Europe, mixed bag of EV sales, Chinese EVs in 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 reveals European Semi specs: 550 km range, 800 kW charging EV sales are booming in Europe – and plunging in North America Volvo kills off another EV for the US, but it has a replacement coming in 2027 Senator claims Trump may open US market to Chinese EVs in Xi deal Xiaomi launches four SkyNomad SUVs in China from $31,275 BYD cuts Denza Z9 GT EV prices with the new e3 Premium trim, starting at about $50,000 Here’s our first look at Nissan’s new entry-level Pixo EV [Images] 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/HvEVcWiLnSw

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 latest Cyberflop, lots of cheap Ford electric pickups, VW in trouble, 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 opens search for Cybercab fleet sales, but FSD owners are still left out Tesla Cybercab is already under NHTSA investigation after launch Tesla Full Self-Driving can now take over manual driving to avoid a collision Tesla settles fatal Autopilot fire truck lawsuit, avoiding jury trial Ford wants to sell 100,000 Fathoms in the $30k EV truck’s first year Range Rover’s first luxury electric SUV costs $140,000 and delivers V8 power [Images] Polestar 4 SUV launches at €57,900 — and it finally has a rear window These EVs retain their battery best, largest-ever study finds Rivian rolls out RivianOS 2, unifying software across R1 and R2 VW to cut 100k jobs and may stop building EVs at 4 plants 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/X9nRjdjLmLY