Xiaomi shocks with YU7, Tesla Robotaxi launch 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 Xiaomi shocking the industry with YU7, Tesla's Robotaxi launch and more.
The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.
Today, the episode is live at 12:15 a.m instead due to Fred’s travels in China and Seth's in.
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:
Xiaomi YU7 first drive: a $35,000 Ferrari-looking electric SUV with over 400 miles of real range
Xiaomi received over 200,000 real orders for its Tesla killer in just 3 minutes
Whoopsie! Uh oh! Here’s all of Tesla Robotaxi’s goofs and gaffes so far
Tesla fires Musk’s chief of staff who became head of North America and Europe
Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2025: A brief history, full schedule, and teams
Lucid’s (LCID) midsize EV platform is coming next year, bringing three $50,000 ‘top hats’
Cadillac’s most affordable EV just got even better with a built-in NACS port and much more
Cadillac just delivered the first Celestiq, a hand-built ultra-luxury EV that costs $350,000
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 12:15 a.m. ET (or the video after 1 a.m. ET):
https://www.youtube.com/live/zXT1hZD8o_I
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Tesla Robotaxi launch, new Nissan Leaf, Ford low cost EVs, 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 Tesla Robotaxi launch this weekend, the new Nissan Leaf, Ford's upcoming low-cost EVs, and more.
The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.
Today, the episode is live at 8 a.m instead due to Fred's travels in China.
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 Robotaxi launch is a dangerous game of smoke and mirrors
Tesla releases details about ‘Robotaxi’ launch: there’s a ‘safety monitor’ in front seat
Waymo expands CA service area by ~50% just before Tesla robotaxi launch
Tesla (TSLA) plans to pause production at Gigafactory Texas for second time in 2 months
Tesla hacker reveals a new Model Y with 6 seats is in the works
Finally! The Nissan LEAF has been reborn as a new 2026 crossover, and it has NACS! [Video]
The 2026 Chevy Silverado EV is here and it’s a long-range powerhouse
Ford believes its low-cost EV platform will go head-to-head with China
Ford is halting Mustang Mach-E sales due to a recall impacting over 300,000 vehicles
Say hello to the ID. Buzz AD: VW’s fully autonomous ride is here
Switzerland killed study proving upgrading to an electric car is good for the environment
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 8:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 9 a.m. ET):
https://www.youtube.com/live/wNxV7sN2VsY
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New Tesla Model S/X, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaks EV Nurburgring record, 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 new Tesla Model S and Model XX, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaking the EV record at Nurburgring, 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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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 updated Model S and Model X: the biggest change is the price
Tesla Full Self-Driving hasn’t improved all year and Musk points to more wait
Elon Musk ‘regrets’ what he said about Trump as the President is about to crush Tesla
Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra snags all-time fastest lap for a mass-produced EV at Nürburgring [Video]
A prototype Porsche Cayenne EV just beat every gas SUV ever in a hillclimb
We have the starting pricing for all model year 2026 Rivian R1 trims
The 2025 Kia EV9 sold out faster than expected
Mercedes has a new ultra-luxury electric van coming soon
The funky Subaru Brat is returning as an EV pickup with a little help from Toyota
Charge your EV in 5 minutes: BYD’s ‘flash’ network heads to Europe
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/ArA4TKru5Gs
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Tesla in Musk/Trump divorce, EV sales in EU, Hyundai's new electric minivan, 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 being in the crosshairs of the Musk/Trump divorce, EV sales in Europe, a new Hyundai electric minivan, 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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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:
Here’s how Tesla might be impacted by the Musk/Trump divorce
Tesla becomes desperate with Cybertruck, launches biggest discount yet
Tesla admits it would ‘suffer financial harm’ if its self-driving crash data becomes public
Tesla (TSLA) sales continue to crash in Europe as it clings to a fluke in Norway
BYD outsold Tesla in the UK last month and it’s catching up fast for the year
Hyundai’s electric minivan spotted driving for the first time [Video]
The 2026 Polestar 4 is officially on sale in the US, priced slightly higher than originally promised
Nissan reveals new photos of the next-gen LEAF EV and confirms its global debut
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/8bBw6n8X4NM
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New Tesla Model S/X, robotaxi service is coming, new EV price war, 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 new Tesla Model S/X "refresh", robotaxi service is coming, a new EV price war in China, 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:
Elon Musk is starting to realize Trump and GOP are killing Tesla
Tesla spotted with design and feature update for Model S and Model X
Tesla has been testing robotaxi service without drivers for ‘several days’, says Elon Musk
GM takes over as the ‘#1 EV seller’ in Canada
Tesla’s sales fall 87% in Quebec as its market gets wiped out
BYD starts a new EV price war in China
Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2025: Now just over a month away
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/I8cz78hFwv0
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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