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  • Electrek

    Tesla turns to energy, BMW i3 EV makes a splash, Donut Lab update, and more

    2026-03-20 | 1h 1 mins.
    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 turning to energy, BMW i3 EV making a splash, Donut Lab 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:

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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) reportedly in talks to buy $2.9B in Chinese solar equipment for 100 GW US push

    US confirms Tesla (TSLA) is buyer in LG’s $4.3B LFP battery deal for Megapack 3

    Tesla is one step away from having to recall FSD in NHTSA visibility crash probe

    Tesla delays FSD approval in Europe again, now expects April 10

    The new BMW i3 EV is a road trip monster with 440 miles of range, fast charging, and more

    Uber to invest over 1 billion dollars in Rivian to deploy tens of thousands of R2 robotaxis

    Volvo is killing its smallest EV in the US, but the rest of the world can still get it

    Xiaomi launches next-gen SU7 with 902 km range and LiDAR, still undercuts Tesla

    BYD’s bet on EVs is paying off as drivers ditch gas amid rising oil prices

    Donut Lab shows solid-state battery pack charging at 100 kW in Verge motorcycle

    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://youtube.com/live/RoCifQaLHxo
  • Electrek

    Rivian R2, Lucid counter attack, and Tesla's 'Digital Optimus'

    2026-03-13 | 1h 4 mins.
    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 Rivian R2, Lucid's counterattack, and Tesla's 'Digital Optimus'.

    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:

    Musk confirms xAI-Tesla joint ‘Digital Optimus’ project — after saying Tesla didn’t need xAI

    Rivian reveals full R2 lineup and pricing, starting at $57,990 with a $45K RWD model coming later

    Rivian is phasing out the R1S Dual Standard, its most affordable SUV, ahead of the R2

    Lucid (LCID) reveals Cosmos and Earth SUVs as first midsize EVs, starting under $50,000

    Lucid takes aim at the Tesla Cybercab with Lunar, a two-seat EV robotaxi concept

    BMW’s flagship i7 EV is getting a Neue Klasse upgrade: Here’s our first look

    BYD is open to building cars in Canada and acquiring a rival automaker

    BYD’s luxury EV with 5 min fast charging and nearly 500 miles of range is headed overseas

    Honda is scrapping three of its most important EVs for the US, including the Acura RSX

    Aptera (SEV) raises $6.3M through warrant exercise to fund solar electric vehicle validation

    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/aLUDy28zGmw
  • Electrek

    Cybertruck price increase, BYD makes everyone look bad, and Donut Lab update

    2026-03-06 | 41 mins.
    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 Cybertruck price increase, BYD making everyone look bad, and a Donut Lab battery update.

    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 increases Cybertruck AWD price to $70,000 after creating artificial urgency

    Tesla sends Canadian Model 3 inventory to the US as it expects Chinese EVs back

    Tesla changes FSD transfer rules again, screwing over Cybertruck AWD buyers

    BYD’s new Blade EV Battery 2.0 unlocks 1,000+ km pure electric range and 10 min fast charging

    BYD’s new 1500kW ‘flash charger’ is over 3x faster than anything US has

    BYD unveils stunning flagship electric SUV for the first time [Images]

    It’s official: Hyundai axes IONIQ 6 from US lineup, Kia EVs remain in limbo

    Aptera (SEV) completes first Solar EV build off its validation assembly line

    Donut Lab solid-state battery survives 100°C discharge in second independent test

    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/z64r5thTwio
  • Electrek

    Cybercab dead on arrival, Donut Lab's miracle battery, Waymo expands, and more

    2026-02-27 | 56 mins.
    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 Cybercab being dead on arrival, Donut Lab's miracle battery, Waymo expanding, 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 threatens to halt Tesla Giga Berlin expansion over union vote

    Tesla Cybercab program manager exits ahead of launch

    Tesla adds 64 Megacharger locations to map, revealing Semi truck charging routes

    Used Tesla prices rise 4.3% while rest of EV market drops after tax credit ends

    Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery confirms 0-80% charge in 4.5 min — but there’s a catch

    BYD to unveil 1,500kW EV charger that can add 2km of range in 1 second

    Lucid (LCID) announces ‘step-change’ in Q4 as it aims to build 25,000 to 27,000 EVs in 2026

    Waymo adds 4 more cities to its robotaxi service, now 10 total (Tesla: still 0)

    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/8u-7fZpN36M
  • Electrek

    New Tesla (temp) Cybertruck, Cybercab, Ford wants China in the US, and more

    2026-02-20 | 49 mins.
    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 new Tesla (temporary) Cybertruck, Cybercab news, Ford wanting China 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

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    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 launches $60k AWD Cybertruck, reverses $15k Cyberbeast price hike

    Elon Musk kills first Tesla Cybertruck ($60k) that makes sense just 10 days after launch

    Tesla has to pay a historic $243 million judgement over Autopilot crash, judge says

    Tesla rolls first steering wheel-less Cybercab unit off the line before solving autonomy

    Tesla fans think this reviewer will have to shave his hair due to Musk’s $30,000 Cybercab claim

    Tesla avoids 30-day California sales suspension after dropping misleading ‘Autopilot’ marketing

    Tesla admits it still needs drivers and remote operators — then argues that’s better than Waymo

    Ford is asking the Trump Administration to allow Chinese EV tech in the US

    Slate pricing to be revealed in June, ‘Blank Slate’ truck still expected in the mid-$20k range

    Polestar goes on the offensive with FOUR new models in THREE years

    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/UC9ayoQ-YDk

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About Electrek

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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