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October 23 · 12 min
Tesla Q4 numbers, more product delays, and some REAL EV charging innovation
On today's numerically-infused episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at all the latest product and delivery delays from Tesla's Q3 earnings call before changing lanes and recapping some of the biggest developments in the world of EV charging innovation. You read that right: after years of broken promises and delays unsupervised Full Self Driving remains at least six months away for what certainly feels like the ninth year in a row, while the humanoid Optimus robot does its best Ricky Bobby impression and Porsche, BMW, and Liebherr show up with some genuine innovations to speed up EV charging and eliminate range anxiety once and for all. Source Links 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 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 It’s finally here: Porsche puts wireless charging into production [UPDATE] BMW iX5 hits up to 460 kW during first public fast-charging demo Fortescue is using KUKA welding robots to handle 6 MW charging cables Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.
October 20 · 10 min
Flying, flipping Tesla Roadster delivered on style, THESE EVs deliver on substance
If last week's headlines proved anything at all, it's that the long wait for flying, flipping, fully self driving electric vehicles is finally over – especially if you're shopping at Tesla's competitors. On today's episode of Quick Charge, we've got a full rundown of hot new EVs that you can fly, flip, and (most importantly) take delivery of today. After nearly a decade of waiting, Tesla Roadster 2.0 buyers still don't have a car – and, despite last week's thrilling demo, the fine print says they may never get their new Roadster, flying or otherwise. If you're ready to walk into a dealership and place an order on a new electric truck, a true one-ton capable electric drive dually that car drive itself, drive upside down, or go chasing real speed thousands of feet in the air, we've got tremendous news: you can buy electric vehicles that can do all that stuff today. Source Links Slate Auto opens first ever test drive and experience center in Chicago IT BEGINS: McMurtry kicks off production of $1.36 million electric fan car This electric race car can drive upside down and can be yours for a cool $1.3m DeLorean may have a flying car in the air before Tesla does GM just revealed an electric drive 3500 dually with VERY limited color options From excavators to hypercars, these LEGO kits were made for EV fans (2026) Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.
September 29 · 8 min
Tesla’s two week notice, Volvo’s autonomous milestone, and fun with LEGO
On today's completely predictable episode of Quick Charge, Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the weather looks like it'll be too rough to show off his new "flying" Roadster 2.0 on October 1st, so he's pushing the reveal back another two weeks – but after 9 years of moving goal posts and broken promises, what's a few more weeks? We've also got a review of the Tom Hanks classic The Money Pit, which may or may not be a reference to spending $250,000 on a car you've never driven, touched, or even seen – but which you might get to see in two weeks. Plus: the EU is delaying the vote to approve Full Self Driving (Supervised) until at least December, and y'all tell us who you think should be to blame when robotaxis crash into stuff. Source Links Tesla is supposed to imminently unveil its new Roadster after years of delays Tesla warns weather could delay Roadster demo, and the forecast is ugly Tesla delays Roadster demo two weeks to October 15, blames weather EU delays Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ vote to December at the earliest Survey Sunday: When self driving cars crash, who gets the blame? Full Self Hauling: Volvo moves 3 million tonnes of Earth, autonomously Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show SOME OF MY FAVORITE GEAR: Das Keyboard 4 Ultimate Blank: https://amzn.to/3TeHFnx Razer Basilisk V3 Wired Gaming Mouse: https://amzn.to/4xGOyNB Razer BlackShark V2 X Wired Gaming Headset: https://amzn.to/4gQRLCK
September 14 · 9 min
Record-setting performance, 1,000 mile range, and Tesla’s Roadster
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September 5 · 8 min
All press is good press, right? Cybercab event leaves more questions than answers
On today's pressing episode of Quick Charge, we challenge the notion that all press is good press by filling the void of information surrounding this week's Tesla Cybercab launch with a whole lot of bad news for the Full Self Driving brand. This week's headlines have been full of bad news for Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self Driving brands, but the big questions are more about the broken promises made to the company's earliest believers – plus, Waymo racks up speeding tickets while IONNA slashes the cost of your electric road trips for Labor Day. Source Links Tesla opens search for Cybercab fleet sales, but FSD owners are still left out Tesla Cybercab is already under NHTSA investigation after launch A Tesla killed a motorcyclist on Autopilot/FSD, Tesla’s own data confirms Tesla confirms Full Self-Driving was active in a crash that killed a mother of five Tesla settles fatal Autopilot fire truck lawsuit, avoiding jury trial Waymo racked up 8,300+ SF parking tickets and nearly $1M in fines Road tripping? IONNA knocks nearly 50% off EV fast charging price for Labor Day Universal EV Chargers debuts $15 flat-rate fast charging across Illinois Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.
September 1 · 9 min
Slate gets a high-roof cargo variant, Tiger tugs, and CEO Tim Cook leaves Apple
On today's hard-working episode of Quick Charge, we tip our collective hat to Apple CEO Tim Cook on his last day at work before taking a look at Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto's approach to the compact truck market, and ponder its chances against The House That Henry Built. We've also got a pint-size powerhouse in the form of Waev's new Tiger Li-Ion airport tug that can tow more than 60,000 lbs., all day, every day, for nearly $20,000 per year less than the diesel competition. Today’s episode is sponsored by GM Energy Pass, a new feature that simplifies your drive, from daily commutes to epic road trips. By bringing charging options together in one place, we make it easy for you to find charging stations and plug in your EV. Plus, you can access large public charging networks—bringing you peace of mind on every drive. Learn more at GM Energy. Source Links Today is Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO, John Ternus takes over tomorrow E-quipment highlight: Tiger electric baggage tug hauls 30 TONS Ontario airport set to spend $5.5 million on electric ground support equipment Slate will offer a high roof cargo version of its compact pickup – and you can buy it! Survey Sunday: will the Ford Fathom steal Slate Auto’s thunder? Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.
August 18 · 10 min
Tesla grows Robotaxi fleet by 50%, Einride gets a partner, and China goes BIG
On this second consecutive self-steering episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at how Tesla increased its national self-driving Robotaxi fleet by half with the stroke of a pen, and see how the company's autonomous deployments compare to the rest of the world's. We've also got some news from autonomous freight and logistics experts Einride, who have Level 4 autonomous heavy trucks operating in Europe and, more recently, Ohio – but they're just scratching the surface, because China has literally THOUSANDS of fully autonomous ultra heavy haul trucks operating in mines, today. You can check those out in the source articles linked, below, then let us know what you think how the hype stacks up against reality in the comments. Source Links Nevada caps Tesla’s Vegas ‘Robotaxi’ fleet at 10 — it asked for 5,000 PACCAR brand DAF to add Level 4 Einride autonomy to its electric trucks Forget Tesla hype — Einride begins public L4 autonomous electric semi operations Einride L4 autonomous electric semi truck gets real – in Ohio 350-ton Longking ZL230E is the biggest, baddest battery mining rig you can buy Electric, autonomous, and there’s 800 of them: inside this week’s BIGGEST deal This mine put 100 autonomous electric haul trucks to work – here’s how it went Today’s episode is sponsored by GM Energy Pass, a new feature that simplifies your drive, from daily commutes to epic road trips. By bringing charging options together in one place, we make it easy for you to find charging stations and plug in your EV. Plus, you can access large public charging networks—bringing you peace of mind on every drive. Learn more at GM Energy. Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.
August 16 · 11 min
Weekend Quick Charge: all about autonomy with Waymo and GM
On today's self-steering episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at Waymo's westward expansion into 18 new California counties – a move the company believes will power it to more than one MILLION paid rides by the end of the year. Waymo has won approval to expand its services in California to encompass all speeds, all zones, and all weather service for the majority of California's population. When considered alongside the rapid expansion of robotaxi inventory at the company's Mesa conversion facility, it sure does look like Waymo is scaling in a big, big way. Source links Waymo wins California approval to expand robotaxis across 18 counties Waymo has nearly 1,000 robotaxis waiting at its Arizona factory Waymo adds Google’s Gemini AI assistant and new UI to Ojai robotaxi GM is now testing eyes-off self-driving tech in its biggest EV Cadillac will hand-build a custom Escalade IQ for you, but it will cost an extra $55,000 Today's episode is sponsored by GM Energy Pass, a new feature that simplifies your drive, from daily commutes to epic road trips. By bringing charging options together in one place, we make it easy for you to find charging stations and plug in your EV. Plus, you can access large public charging networks—bringing you peace of mind on every drive. Learn more at GM Energy. Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.
August 13 · 11 min
Trump is right: EV range anxiety is a disease – THIS is how we cure it!
On today's time-sensitive episode of Quick Charge, we revisit the idea that even a broken clock is right twice a day as we examine US President Donald Trump's takes on electric vehicles, range anxiety, highway road signs, and why he's absolutely right. The Donald and I don't see eye-to-eye too often, but when he called range anxiety a disease at a Las Vegas political rally last week, he hit on something wasn't just true – but which was at the very root of the range anxiety phenomenon: visibility. If you blinked (blunk?) and missed it, President Trump commented on the fact that you never almost see highway signs advertising electric vehicle charging. And while, sure – you might see that kind of thing in California or in the swankier parts of Austin or Scottsdale, you almost never see it on highway signs in what are dismissively referred to as "the flyover states," and that absolutely matters. In this episode, I lay out my case for highway signs serving as the bedrock of American drivers' confidence in the petroleum-power infrastructure, and how a simple change in the way we look at highway signs could eliminate range anxiety forever. Until that happens, though, there's GM Energy Pass – a new free offering technology that promises to make life easier for electric Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC drivers that eliminates the need to juggle apps and payment methods while simplifying the experience altogether. When you get to a participating station, just plug in your GM vehicle into an EV charging station and start charging immediately. You don’t have to pull out a phone or credit card or download a new app. You just Plug, and Charge – as it should be! Click here to find out more. Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Original content from Electrek; images by Chargeway/Matt Teske, and KARE 11 Minneapolis. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.
August 11 · 7 min
GM makes charging easy while Elon bets big on fossil fuels and Leno talks Tesla
On today's super simple episode of Quick Charge, we talk about GM's new Energy Pass, SpaceX's big bet on fossil fuels, and Tesla's long-promised Roadster set to arrive "real soon." Again. For what is nearly the tenth year in a row. GM is offering two new technologies that promise to make life easier for electric Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC drivers. Called "Energy Pass" and "Plug and Charge," the pair eliminate the need to juggle apps and payment methods while simplifying the experience all together – when you get to a participating station, just plug in your GM vehicle into an EV charging station and start charging immediately. You don't have to pull out a phone or credit card or download a new app. You just plug, and charge – as it should be! Click here to find out more. We also talk about SpaceX's decision to power its newest mega chip factory with fossil fuels, act sad about Megatron killing Jazz after I'd bought the car, and Tesla's design chief trying to sell Leno on the idea that his Tesla Roadster really actually very much is coming "soon." Source Links GM is making EV charging a LOT easier (Video) Tesla, SpaceX confirm ‘Terafab’ chip fab site — $16.8B first phase Musk’s Terafab chip plant will run on gas, not Tesla solar Tesla design chief says new Roadster coming ‘very soon’ — sure Here are the top 10 most affordable EVs and hybrids to insure Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.
August 7 · 12 min
Tesla is racking up speeding tickets, and YOU are on the hook
On today's brain-addled episode of Quick Charge, President Trump says electric car drivers have a disease, Full Self Driving won't stop earning Tesla drivers tickets, and Waymo's CEO spends over forty minutes explaining why Tesla's tech won't ever beat a human driver. Despite being riddled with factual inaccuracies about fake gas bans, nonexistent EV mandates, and claims that Elon was against the very thing that he spent $250 million lobbying for, President Trump's Red Rock rally speech absolutely nailed a very real truth about America's electric vehicle chrging infrastructure: it's pretty much invisible. You can check out what that means, and why I think it matters for America's mainstream dream of electric vehicle adoption by pressing play, then let us know what you think in the comments section at the bottom of the page. Source Links Watch Tesla driver plea with police after FSD drove 64 mph in a 45 zone Waymo CEO explains why Tesla’s camera-only self-driving falls short Waymo Co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov: The Demo Is Only 1% Of The Work Trump claims electric car drivers have a ‘disease’ A 500 MWh Tesla Megapack battery just went live in Texas Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.
July 28 · 25 min
Forget what you read on Facebook: 94% of EV drivers won’t go back to gas
On today's episode of Quick Charge, the audio is sketchy but the math is absolutely rock solid with 94% of current EV owners saying they'll NEVER go back to driving an antiquated gas guzzler. CDK's David Thomas walks us through the findings. From dealership interactions to daily driving habits, CDK's research taps real EV drivers to uncover how behavior, expectations, and satisfaction vary across different ownership scenarios. With access to thousands of auto deals and an in-depth view of what drives today’s EV buyers, this study can help all EV stakeholders get more insight into what EV buyers value most, and how the auto industry must improve to meet their needs. Source Links 2026 CDK EV Ownership Study EV sales just hit their best month since federal tax credits ended Once you go EV, you don’t go back: Study finds 96% of owners plan to stay electric After canceling EVs, Honda laughably tells EV owners to buy a gas guzzler instead Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.
July 23 · 13 min
Deliveries, automation, and the gateway drug to electrification with BIG JOE
Full autonomy, big delivery numbers, and a push towards electrification that's moving global markets? We must be talking about electric forklifts! On today's uplifting episode of Quick Charge, we've got Big Joe CMO Martin Boyd here to walk us through some of the ways these battery powered equipment assets are making all our lives better. Forklifts might not be the first vehicles that come to mind when you think about EVs, but they may be one of the industry's biggest success stories. Electric forklifts are quieter, smoother, and produce zero tailpipe emissions, making them ideal for warehouses, factories, and other indoor spaces where diesel or propane exhaust simply isn't an option. One of the leading voices in that space is Big Joe, who specialize in both electric forklifts and trainable, autonomous material handling solutions that promise lower costs, more efficient operations, and increased safety. Forklift Links Big Joe Forklifts Sodium-ion batteries put to the test in Komatsu pilot program E-quipment highlight: Kalmar li-ion Super Heavy electric forklifts AUSA adds new, rough terrain electric forklift to its line of construction EVs Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.
July 16 · 12 min
Energy business, used car business, and plain ol’ business business
Today's episode of Quick Charge means business – the business of buying up power stations to power up the pet AI that says it would have picked you over Michael Jordan in the 1984 NBA draft and the business of fleecing well-heeled car collectors out of an extra $100,000 on a (mostly) new Tesla Model S Signature sedan. We also get into the very business-y business of Lucid's finances and plummeting stock price – despite billions of dollars and many months of runway still available, as well as the plummetting prices on world-class EVs from Hyundai and Polestar. Source Links Elon Musk quietly buys a $1 billion gas turbine company to power Grok Someone is flipping Tesla Model S Signature for $260,000 — $100K+ markup Lucid (LCID) stock halted, crashes 40% on bankruptcy report it denies EV prices just fell again – here’s what US buyers paid in June Polestar EVs are a smoking deal at $25k off now that they’re banned in the US Hyundai cuts IONIQ 5 N EV prices by $6,300 Hyundai launches affordable EV deals with 0% APR and up to $10,000 off Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.
July 14 · 14 min
EV sales are normalizing in the US – and TAKING OFF everywhere else
On today's totally normal episode of Quick Charge, it seems like EV sales are starting to normalize in the US after the loss of the Federal Tax Credit last September – but they're taking off everywhere else, and Europe is leading the charge! Global EV sales hit a record 2 million deliveries in June, lead by a red hot European market and followed by expansion into Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa from more affordable Chinese brands. In the US, EV sales are still down from last year's peak, but up more than 20% from last month and trending upward as the "pull-ahead" factor of the expiring incentives in Q4 '25 starts to lose its impact. Oh – and California has a new $3,500 EV incentive that is absolutely, positively certain to infuriate the Elon stans. Source Links Global EV sales hit 2 million in June – and the US falls further behind Global EV sales hit 1.8 million in May as Europe races ahead These are the top 10 best-selling EVs in the US so far in 2026 California’s new $3,500 EV rebate favors Rivian and Lucid over Tesla The grid was melting down in last week’s heat – until EVs came to the rescue Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.
July 7 · 11 min
Tesla in-cabin camera fails to prevent 60 mph naps as Wisk Aero faces lawsuit
On today's surveillance-heavy episode of Quick Charge, it sure looks like Tesla's in-cabin driver cam failed to stop one woman from falling asleep at the wheel, but safety and attention monitoring may not be the end game for that camera after all. Fred takes a look at Tesla FSD's use of in-cabin cameras in three different articles covering how the system can be defeated, what the system might be used for in the future, and what it's probably being used for now – and none of those things might be what you think! We've also got word of a new lawsuit against Boeing-backed Wisk Aero from a former employee who alleges they were wrongfully terminated for reporting serious software concerns that could have held up the first flight of the company's 6th generation autonomous eVTOL air taxi. Source Links Tesla driver caught asleep at 100 km/h — how monitoring failed Tesla app code reveals cabin camera will verify driver before FSD Tesla Cybercab: mass-producing a car it can’t sell or drive itself Lawsuit claims Boeing-backed Wisk rushed eVTOL software testing Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.
June 25 · 9 min
America’s most affordable new car is THIS electric pickup, but Ford is catching up
On today's officially priced episode of Quick Charge, Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto has announced official pricing for its compact, ultra-simple electric pickup and SUV – and this compact truck just so happens to be the most affordable new car you can buy in the US! With more than 200 miles of electric range and a 180 hp electric motor (~65 more hp than a base 4 cyl. Ford Ranger in 1996), the $24,950 back-to-basics Slate Auto truck promises to be the most affordable new vehicle on US roads when deliveries begin later this year. That is huge news for compact truck fans, recent grads, and local commercial vehicle fleets that really, honestly, do not need a 3/4 ton truck to get around. We've also got big news from Ford about its own upcoming affordable electric truck, and Orange EV's really BIG electric terminal trucks are taking over the heavy truck market with a record-setting 2,000th customer delivery, and more. Source Links Slate Auto’s electric truck starts at $24,950 with 205 miles of range REALLY Quick Charge: Slate Auto CCO talks affordability, flexibility, and more Ford believes it has an edge over China with its new affordable EV platform 2,000 trucks, 33 million miles: Orange EV’s milestone Coke Canada delivery Tesla, Sunrun team up on 16 GW virtual power plant for data centers Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.
June 24 · 24 min
Interview: we meet with Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba
On today's authoritative episode of Quick Charge, we're talking all about how ports and port authorities are cleaning up their acts with the man in charge of the busiest port in North America – Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba. We've also got a new, data-sharing electric semi pilot program at the Canadian port of Vancouver featuring Peterbilt Model 579EV Class 8 trucks, a massive new electric truck deal from Orange EV, and a thousand-year-old idea that seems brand new again. Source Links The first mile: Port of Vancouver launches new electric semi truck pilot Real-world test: electric semi trucks can save fleets nearly $160,000 per truck Orange EV scores record, 600 unit order as demand for electric semi trucks soars Port of Long Beach shows off electric service fleet for Earth Week DHL is putting cargo on wind-powered ships across the Atlantic Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.
June 5 · 29 min
Tesla erases the past, CAT electrifies the future, and EV tech training TODAY
On today's time-traveling episode of Quick Charge, Tesla might be trying to erase evidence of FSD fraud, Caterpillar keeps trying to electrify the construction space, and time is rapidly running out on what's left of the 30% home solar tax credit. While Elon tries to change the past and weasel his way out of a multibillion dollar payout and CAT seems focused on the future, our guest, Tom Pacheco, is here to talk about getting your technicians trained up on high-voltage systems and batteries today. Check out his site, then let us know if you agree with me and Tom: EVs really aren't that different! Source Links Tesla retroactively added ‘supervised’ to FSD contracts owners signed years ago Tesla deletes its blog post stating all cars have self-driving hardware Caterpillar BEPU makes going electric as easy as swapping an engine Electric vehicle technician training | ZEV Tech You’ve got ONE MONTH to safe harbor your solar project and get 30% off Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.
June 4 · 17 min
REALLY Quick Charge: the Hammer Down crossover episode, with Mike Bush
On today's really quick episode of Quick Charge, we're doing a crossover episode with Mike Bush from Marketscale's Hammer Down podcast and explore the business of freight and logistics, how to get involved, and what the future might hold for more efficient, fossil-free trucking. The world of shipping and logistics is far more interesting than it may seem at first glance, and Mike Bush from Marketscale's Hammer Down podcast is one of the best in the business when it comes to helping young talent wrap their heads around the hundreds of ways their interest can serve, and be served by this industry that touches every aspect of modern life. We recorded this episode at this year's ACT Expo in Las Vegas – and now that graduation season is upon us, it feels like the right time to share it here. So, take a few minutes, see if you learn anything, and share it with the recent grads in your life. And, of course, check out Mike's Hammer Down podcast (and The Heavy Equipment Podcast with Mike and Jo, too) for more logistics-led listening. Related links ACT Expo roundup Zeem celebrates 350,000th successful charging session at LAX REALLY Quick Charge with Range Energy electric trailer at ACT Expo 2026 REALLY Quick Charge: The Mobility House, V2G, and building up the grid REALLY Quick Charge: Slate Auto CCO talks affordability, flexibility, and more REALLY Quick Charge: Greenlane CEO talks expansion, deals, and more Toyota Hino debut new Le Series electric MD trucks at ACT Expo Toyota announces new hydrogen collab with Nikola fueling spinoff Marketscale's Hammer Down The Heavy Equipment Podcast (different Mike) Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

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