The Electric Viking

Sam Evans

Welcome to The Electric Viking, your go-to podcast for everything electric! Join us as we explore the cutting-edge world of electric vehicles, renewable energy, and the technologies driving the shift to a cleaner, greener future. With expert insights, interviews, and the latest news, this channel is designed for anyone passionate about the EV revolution and sustainable innovation. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just curious about the future of energy, you're in the right place.

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#9301
Yesterday · 3 min
Tesla's Nearly $1 Billion Software Business: What Buyers Are Paying For
Nearly $1 billion a year in recurring revenue is what Tesla agreed its paying software customer base represents. These are payments for full self-driving software, mostly through monthly subscriptions, rather than revenue from selling the cars themselves. I explain why that matters to Tesla's software-company ambitions and why I see its much larger AI investment as a bet whose outcome remains uncertain.,
#9285
Yesterday · 3 min
Inside the Updated Model 3 Performance: Cabin Changes and New Hardware
Tesla's 16 inch screen now comes in every Model 3, replacing the previous display with a larger, sharper one. The Performance also swaps its grey headliner for black; I think that makes the cabin feel nicer and sportier. The extra power apparently comes from a new front motor, so existing owners should not expect it through software. The exterior looks unchanged, which means buyers need to check the cabin to distinguish updated cars from older stock.
#9259
Yesterday · 2 min
The 4.8-metre T1 plug-in hybrid: shape, battery and range explained
The boxy T1 plug-in hybrid stretches 4.8 metres long. Picture a tough-looking family SUV with a squared-off shape that I think looks really good. I estimate around 120 kilometres WLTP on electricity, which could cover daily driving without petrol; that is not an announced specification.
#9272
Yesterday · 2 min
What the Gold CyberCabs Suggest About Tesla's Texas Ramp
I look at a reported Austin fleet of more than 300 CyberCabs as a possible clue to Tesla's production plans. For listeners, the visual detail is rows of gold CyberCabs in the drone footage, waiting to leave the factory—ot footage of customer handovers. I think Model Y and Cybertruck demand could both explain the reported ramp, with Cybertruck demand potentially the bigger factor.
#9267
Yesterday · 3 min
Kia EV7: my conditional 20 minute charging estimate
I estimate around 20 minutes from 10 to 80 percent if the upcoming EV7 gets the discussed battery improvements and charging technology. For family trips, that would mean a shorter charging stop, but it is not a confirmed specification. The document I’ discussing identifies the SUV’s name and South Korean production—not its range, price or launch date.
#9264
Yesterday · 2 min
300 miles EPA expected: Ford's compact electric pickup explained
With the bigger battery pack, Ford expects around 300 miles of EPA range. I explain the size without relying on pictures: a Ford Maverick footprint, smaller than a Ranger, with more interior room than a Toyota RAV4, according to Ford. For charging and home backup, it has a NACS port and vehicle-to-grid technology, but Ford has not released battery capacity or charging-time figures.
#9261
Yesterday · 3 min
The Lightning's Climb From 40,000 US Dollars After Incentives
Ford initially announced the Lightning at 40,000 US dollars after incentives. Within a year, its base price was close to 60,000 US dollars, while Ford mostly promoted the expensive versions. I explain why today's used demand points to the price changing—not the truck suddenly becoming better.
#9275
Sunday · 2 min
Tesla’s 47,742 German sales: why the delivery calendar matters
Across the first 10 months, Tesla sold 47,742 cars in Germany, more than triple the corresponding period last year. October is normally quiet because most Tesla deliveries arrive at the end of each quarter. I give September’s more than 12,500 registrations more weight: the rebound is bigger than an October comparison against a very low base.
#9273
Sunday · 2 min
Why I Wouldn’t Expect to Feel a CyberCab Inverter Upgrade
I raised a possible efficiency gain of a couple of percent, not a figure supplied by Tesla. For anyone listening, the physical clue is matching shape and connections: engineers say the CyberCab inverter could drop directly into Model Y. I think owners probably wouldn’t notice a swap, and Tesla has not confirmed that installation is happening.
#9271
Sunday · 3 min
CATL's Truck Economics: Nine US Cents Saved Per Kilometre
CATL says fleets save about nine US cents per kilometre by running an electric truck. I explain how swapping an empty battery pack for a full one addresses charging downtime for drivers. I think those operating savings will drive disruption in Europe and the United States, as truck operators prioritise running costs.
#9269
Sunday · 2 min
3,000 horsepower, a guardrail impact and an intact cabin
The 3,000 horsepower Yangwang crashed during a run targeting 450 kilometers an hour; its exact impact speed is unknown. For listeners, I describe the footage: a hard guardrail impact, repeated spinning, and heavy front and rear damage, while the carbon fiber cabin held together. The driver walked away and hospital checks found no serious injuries—an important distinction from the damage visible outside.
#9268
Sunday · 3 min
VW ID Polo: A 4.05 Meter Hatchback With Different Battery Choices
At 4.05 meters long, the ID Polo is a small electric hatchback, not an SUV. I explain the battery choices, including the 52 kilowatt hour NMC version with up to 455 kilometers of WLTP range for buyers wanting more reach. I cover the prices and why I want Volkswagen to use underused German factories to meet demand.
#9266
Sunday · 3 min
Wheels or Legs? What Xiaomi's Factory Robots Actually Do
Xiaomi claims eight hours of autonomous work at a car-factory station. The job I describe is moving plastic console trim from bins to racks, not assembling an entire car. One robot has a humanoid upper body on wheels rather than walking legs—a more stable, less energy-intensive arrangement on flat factory floors.
#9263
Sunday · 2 min
Why I Think UK EVs Could Take Around 37 Percent This December
My December projection puts UK electric cars at around 37 percent and petrol at maybe 32 percent, if last December's pattern repeats. For listeners, I explain the comparison: these are shares of new-car sales, not the vehicle fleet. Carmakers push electric deliveries to meet government targets so a December lead would not establish a permanent crossover.,
#9262
Sunday · 3 min
Kia EV5's dashboard explained: main screen right, driver display slimmer
The Kia EV5's proposed 2027 update changes where the dashboard's main screen sits. Picture the current long display behind the steering wheel: its replacement starts in the centre and extends towards the passenger. A much slimmer display appears to remain directly ahead of the driver, although that detail isn't confirmed. I explain why the existing screen felt too shallow for maps in busy cities, and why a bigger display matters more to me than the minor exterior changes.
#9247
Saturday · 37 min
30-amp battery rentals: my Australia–US discussion with Tim Montague
Base Power uses a 30-amp air-conditioning circuit for its rental battery system in Texas. In my conversation with Tim, we explain the physical setup: the battery connects through that existing circuit, avoiding a panel upgrade. For households, renting replaces an upfront battery purchase; we compare that model with Australian financing and the barriers facing lower-income buyers.
#9260
Saturday · 3 min
The 4.64 meters-long V25: baby Defender looks, electric drive
With a length of 4.64 meters, the V25 occupies a Toyota RAV4-sized footprint. Picture a tall, squared-off body rather than a streamlined SUV; I think it looks like a baby Land Rover Defender. In the range extender, the petrol engine only generates electricity and the motors always drive the wheels—an arrangement I prefer.
#9258
Saturday · 3 min
Inside the Seal 07: Battery, proportions and charging limits
BYD pairs a 76.7 kilowatt hours LFP battery with a single rear motor in the new Seal 07 sedan. For scale, I describe a car slightly longer than a BMW 5 series—not a compact sedan. I separate the stated single-rear-motor range of 636 kilometers WLTP from the charging claim, which depends on scarce proprietary flash chargers.
#9254
Saturday · 3 min
What 500 kilometers an hour means from the driver’s seat
A car travelling at 500 kilometers an hour covers nearly one and a half football fields in a single second. I describe the driver's surroundings: a real road in desert heat, with crosswinds and dust rather than a smooth test track. For the driver, the record attempt also meant returning after an overnight rear-wing change.
#9255
Saturday · 2 min
Denza N8: 5.15 Meters Long, Yet Seats Five
The Denza N8 measures 5.15 meters long and two meters wide. For listeners picturing it, think Range Rover-sized, but with five seats in the version I discuss. I think that body could easily accommodate seven or even eight; that is my assessment of the space, not its stated seating configuration.

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