Electrek

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 updates to Tesla Robotaxi, Rivian R2 configurator going live, China taking over EU factories, and more.

Today’s episode is sponsored by GM Energy. If you want to experience more resilience and control over your home energy, the GM Energy Home System adds stationary battery power for always-ready backup energy for your home, and the GM Energy PowerBank takes in energy from the grid and stores it for when you need it most. Learn more at gmenergy.gm.com

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.

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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 postpones Model S/X Signature delivery event, leaving attendees holding the bag

Tesla now forces drivers to give feedback when intervening on ‘Full Self-Driving’

Tesla finally reveals what happened in 17 ‘Robotaxi’ crashes

Rivian opens R2 configurator: here are all the options and pricing

Volkswagen reveals the first electric GTI, a 222 hp EV hot hatch for $45,000 [Images]

XPeng in talks to buy a Volkswagen plant in Europe as exports surge 62%

BYD eyes Stellantis EU plant takeover as EV demand spikes, confirms ‘other companies too’

Volkswagen brings the ID. Buzz back for 2027, but now the ID.4 is on a brief hiatus

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/FPPDerFbwSE

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 Semi, the 4680 battery cell, BMW iX3 price, Rivian R2 pickup, and more.

Today’s episode is sponsored by GM Energy. If you want to experience more resilience and control over your home energy, the GM Energy Home System adds stationary battery power for always-ready backup energy for your home, and the GM Energy PowerBank takes in energy from the grid and stores it for when you need it most. Learn more at gmenergy.gm.com

We are also sponsored by NeuroHUD: Check out the NeuroHUD PRO featuring a true Tesla-focused HUD experience with navigation, blind-spot alerts, Autopilot status, and freely switchable display modes now on Kickstarter or Trantor Vision.com

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’s 4680 battery cells are underperforming and frustrating buyers

Tesla Semi battery sizes confirmed: 822 kWh and 548 kWh officially revealed

Tesla files new Roadster trademarks with unique badge ahead of launch

Rivian (RIVN) CEO hints at R2 pickup and R2X variants as production ramps

BMW opens 2027 iX3 preorders starting at $61,500 with up to 434 miles of range

The Lexus TZ is a 3-row luxury EV SUV with 300 mi range, but it’s missing something [Images]

The new Chevy Bolt EV delivers nearly 300 miles of real-world range for under $30,000

Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Manthey Kit sets 6:55 Nürburgring EV record

BYD’s flagship electric SUV secures 100,000+ orders in 2 weeks, and it costs under $40K

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/NfEmmAoaY0Y

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 Semi entering production, our Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive, Rivian's earnings, 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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Spotify

Overcast

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Castro

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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 Semi: first truck rolls off high-volume production line

Tesla launches Basecharger for Semi, reveals $188,000 Megacharger

Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ unsupervised fleet finally shows some signs of ramping up

Tesla promises FSD V14 Lite for HW3 cars internationally to appease growing tensions

I went to the Beijing Auto Show and it’s a glimpse at the future of the auto industry

Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive: Tesla is not alone with ‘Full Self-Driving’ anymore

First drive: next-gen Xiaomi SU7 shows how fast Chinese EVs are improving

Rivian (RIVN) lifts production capacity for its Georgia plant by 50% to 300K vehicles annually

CATL says sodium batteries are mainstream-ready, signs massive 60 GWh deal

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/GyQpprHhIS0

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 disaster earnings, the Beijing Auto Show being absolutely insane, and a plethora of new EVs unveiled this week.

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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Spotify

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Castro

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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) releases Q1 2026 financial results: slight beat on earnings

Tesla seems to say Robotaxi launch will be pushed back in 5 US cities

Tesla (TSLA) pulled questionable levers to make Q1 2026 financials look good

Elon Musk pushes unsupervised FSD for consumer Teslas — again

Tesla will build factories just to retrofit millions of HW3 cars it said could do FSD

Tesla confirms Cybercab production has started despite delays in unsupervised driving

Tesla announces HW4 Plus with doubled memory — will HW4 follow HW3 to the grave?

Tesla (TSLA) quietly discloses $2 billion AI hardware company acquisition buried in filing

Tesla Model YL prototype spotted on US roads for the first time

Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric is an off-road capable, 2.4s 0-60mph beauty and beast

BMW unveils the new i7 with nearly 450 miles of range and Neue Klasse style [Images]

XPeng unveils GX flagship SUV with 750 km range, L4-ready hardware for $58,000

Hyundai unveils sleek new IONIQ V: a production car that looks like a concept

Hyundai unveils the IONIQ 3 with class-leading range and a new infotainment [Images]

CATL is launching sodium-ion batteries in EVs in 2026, aiming for 370+ miles range

Rivian (RIVN) starts R2 production days after tornado hit factory, deliveries this spring

Xpeng is actually building this electric flying car — I visited the factory

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/A7NTG5vjRuM

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 having its HW3 reckoning, Ford reshuffling its EV unit, Donut Lab being in hot water, 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:

We talk to Aseem Kapur, energy and eMobility executive at GM Energy!

Tesla doing final ‘Signature Series’ run of Model S and X Plaid — starts at $159,420

Tesla gets FSD Supervised approved in the Netherlands — here’s what it means

Tesla tells HW3 owner to ‘be patient’ after 7 years of waiting for FSD

Key evidence disappears from Tesla involved in bizarre crash

Ford reshuffles EV unit, Doug Field out as Farley chases 8% margin

Ford CEO warns Chinese EVs would hit ‘the heart and soul’ of the US

Lucid names new CEO as it raises over $1 billion and ramps up robotaxi ambitions

Slate Auto closes funding round with enough financial runway to reach next stage of production

Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery is fraud, says insider, Donut Lab denies

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/jAAb1ie0NGI