The Watt Car EV Podcast

Canada seemingly counters increasing U.S. tensions by welcoming Chinese automakers into The Great White North. Could this tariff decrease be all that’s needed to bring a cascade of Chinese EVs to North America? There’s more to the story, which we cover on this week’s podcast. We also chat about Kia’s new concept EV, an update on Rivian’s R2, and more!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.Perhaps you prefer to watch as well as listen. If so, we’ve got you covered.SHOW NOTESCanada strikes trade deal with China, 49,000 Chinese EVs per year at 6.1% tariff: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/canada-china-set-make-historic-gains-new-partnership-says-carney-2026-01-16/ One of the biggest potential beneficiaries of the Canada/China trade deal? Tesla: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-poised-be-early-winner-canada-opens-door-chinese-made-evs-2026-01-19/ Guess what the best-selling SUV in China was for 2025? Hint: It wasn’t BYD or Geely: https://carnewschina.com/2026/01/19/2025-best-selling-suv-ranking-in-china-no-byd-model-in-top-5-tesla-model-y-took-lead/ Kia Vision Meta Turismo Concept has wedgy styling reminiscent of the Honda 0: https://electrek.co/2026/01/19/kia-new-halo-ev-best-look/ RJ Scaringe says “validation” builds of the R2 are coming off the line in Illinois: https://x.com/RJScaringe/status/2011936932419268653?s=20 Germany brings back EV credit for 2026: https://www.electrive.com/2026/01/19/ev-incentive-scheme-applies-retroactively-from-1-january-2026/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy GeelyMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

Ed’s back from the CES Show, and he brings with him a boatload of EV insights and an unhealthy dose of the CES flu. The big takeaway from CES, though, is that Chinese automakers are America-bound, and they’re not kidding around. In other news, California may offer new EV incentives, Stellantis kills its PHEVs, and more!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.Perhaps you prefer to watch as well as listen. If so, we’ve got you covered.SHOW NOTESGeely says it will be in U.S. market in 2-3 years: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a69935127/geely-enter-american-market-possible-zeekr-models/ Chinese vacuum company brings EV supercar to CES: https://carbuzz.com/dreame-nebula-next-debut-ces-2026/ It’s not all about EVs…China’s Great Wall Motor shows twin-turbo V8, and 2000cc flat-8 in a Gold Wing-like Motorcycle: https://www.autoblog.com/news/a-chinese-automaker-just-unveiled-a-new-twin-turbo-v8-at-ces and https://www.theautopian.com/the-craziest-new-motorcycle-has-an-8-cylinder-boxer-engine-and-its-coming-to-america/ California proposing bringing back EV incentives: https://insideevs.com/news/783995/california-to-revive-ev-incentives-200-million/ Stellantis kills all PHEV models in the U.S.: https://www.thedrive.com/news/all-jeep-and-chrysler-plug-in-hybrid-models-are-officially-dead-exclusive Tim Kuniskis, the man synonymous with the Hemi’s re-birth and SRT, says electrification is “invevitable” because it is “better.”: https://www.thedrive.com/news/rams-v8-loving-ceo-says-electrification-is-fantastic-and-will-take-over This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy DreameMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

What does the future hold in store for electric vehicles in dealerships, in motorsports, and beyond? With the world relaxing its grip on EV mandates, is an electrified future imminent, or pie in the sky? We gaze into our irrefutable crystal ball to see what the world may look like in 2035…and even 2075. Join us on this week’s podcast, where we take a wild ride from present day to the distant future.SHOW NOTESEU moved to relax 2035 ICE ban. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a69622270/european-union-may-not-ban-combustion-carsThis week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy RivianMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

Ford F-150 Lightning EV, we hardly knew ye…although we’ll kind of get to know ye once more thanks to your replacement, the Lightning EREV. Is Ford’s decision to add a generator engine to the full-size pickup a wise one? Tune into this week’s podcast to get our take. Plus, Tesla ranks last in car reliability (but there’s a catch), Rivian takes a page from Tesla’s playbook, VW unveils the ID.Polo, and more!SHOW NOTESTesla ranks dead last in used car reliability study: https://electrek.co/2025/12/11/tesla-ranks-dead-last-used-car-reliability-study-but-theres-catch/ Ford announces next-gen F-150 Lightning will be an EREV: https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articles/2025/next-gen-f-150-lightning-extended-range-electric-vehicle Rivian Hosts AI & Autonomy Day, Plans to counter Tesla at its own game: https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/11/rivian-goes-big-on-autonomy-with-custom-silicon-lidar-and-a-hint-at-robotaxis/ VW reveals specs for low-cost ID.Polo model: https://electrek.co/2025/12/15/volkswagen-shares-new-range-details-affordable-id-polo-ev/ Porsche’s last-minute pivot on offering an ICE option on the next-gen 718 (Boxster/Cayman) reportedly created huge engineering headaches: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/next-gen-porsche-718-evs-being-reworked-petrol-power This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy FordMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

Will Fiat’s teeny tiny Topolino come Stateside? We hope so! At the same time, the market for such a unique vehicle is, shall we say, quite small. The opposite of the Topolino would be the Lotus Eletre, so we talk about that on this week’s podcast, too. We also discuss Mercedes, Lexus, and more!SHOW NOTESFiat says it will bring the Topolino to the U.S.: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a69673631/fiat-topolino-ev-coming-to-united-states/ Lotus Eletre gets an EREV version, and a weird name: https://insideevs.com/news/781214/lotus-eletre-for-me-phev-official-specs/ Mercedes GLB is back, as an EV: https://electrek.co/2025/12/08/new-mercedes-glb-3-row-luxury-electric-suv-images/Lexus shows LFA concept as an EV: https://www.thedrive.com/news/lexus-commits-to-electric-lfa-successor This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy FiatMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

Tesla is reportedly introducing Apple CarPlay to its cars — but why? Has Tesla lost its sparkle and now the auto disruptor needs something mainstream to shock the market? We dive in on this week’s podcast. Plus, Mazda gets back into EVs, Nissan facelifts a Mitsubishi, Audi “scouts” a new manufacturing plant, and more!SHOW NOTESMazda EV crossover prototype seen testing in California: https://electrek.co/2025/11/13/mazda-finally-testing-a-real-ev/ Tesla reportedly working on (finally) adding CarPlay to its cars, but not Android Auto: https://9to5google.com/2025/11/13/tesla-android-auto-carplay-report/ 2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV is a re-badged Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-2026-nissan-rogue-plug-in-hybrid-is-a-mitsubishi-outlander-with-less-grille-colored-in Next-generation Audi SUV reportedly to be built at Scout plant in South Carolina: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a69457849/audi-luxury-off-roader-scout-platform/Australian outlet CarExpert claims a second-generation Lightning is under development: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/electric-ford-f-150-lightning-may-live-on-for-a-sequel China proposing a mandatory default 5-second minimum 0-60 time: https://carnewschina.com/2025/11/13/china-proposes-5-second-0-100-km-h-acceleration-limit-on-vehicles-to-enhance-road-safety/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy TeslaMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

Is Elon Musk asking for too much money? Is RJ Scaringe asking for too little? Is Ford scrapping the F-150 Lightning? Is Toyota going to win the EV battery war? There’s a lot to talk about this week, so that’s exactly what we do on the latest episode of The Watt Car EV Podcast!SHOW NOTESMusk’s colossal pay package approved by shareholders by a 75% margin: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/06/tesla-shareholders-musk-pay.html Rivian gives RJ Scaringe a $4.7 billion long-term pay package: https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/07/rivian-gives-rj-scaringe-a-new-pay-package-worth-up-to-5b/ Ford reportedly considering ending production of the F-150 Lightning: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/11/ford-says-no-exact-date-to-restart-f-150-lightning-production/ Toyota targeting 40-year lifespan for its upcoming solid-state batteries: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/toyota-targeting-40-year-lifespan-for-its-solid-state-batteries Toyota unveils Hilux EV: https://insideevs.com/news/778442/new-toyota-hilux-ev-2025-official-specs/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy FordMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

Toyota wows audiences at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show (aka Tokyo Auto Show) with its Corolla concept. What does the future hold in store for this looker? We consider the options. We also consider the Kia EV4 delay, the Mazda 6e, Toyota’s latest fuel cell, and our new shorts. Check out this week’s podcast! SHOW NOTESToyota Corolla concept: https://insideevs.com/news/777252/toyota-corolla-concept-japan-mobility/ Kia EV4 delayed “indefinitely” for the US market: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a69207203/kia-ev4-delayed-indefinitely-united-states/ The Autopian’s Adrian Clarke drives the (not sold in the U.S.) Mazda 6e EV sedan: https://www.theautopian.com/i-drove-the-new-rwd-mazda-and-its-not-the-enthusiasts-dream-sedan-yet/ Toyota’s CTO says he wants the company to make ICE “Until the very end”: https://www.thedrive.com/news/toyota-wants-to-be-the-last-company-making-engines-and-its-not-shy-about-that Tacoma’s fuel cell SEMA car https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a69229564/toyota-tacoma-h2-overlander-concept-sema/ The new Leaf outperforms in Edmunds range test: https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2026-nissan-leaf-ev-range-tested.html This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy ToyotaMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

With the U.S. government and several automotive manufacturers stepping back from EVs, is this the beginning of the end for electrification? Then, if EVs are still the future, are the car makers that are swapping to more ICE, PHEV, and hybrid technology setting themselves up for short-term success but long-term failure? Is there also a national security angle to all of this? We do a deep dive on this week’s podcast. SHOW NOTESNone this week!This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy FordMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

There’s an emissions scandal brewing, this time around PHEV and EREV technology. Could this be the next Dieselgate? We talk about that, plus Scout booting its BEV, GM dropping BrightDrop, Porsche introducing a tweener EV, and more, all on this week’s podcast.SHOW NOTESEuropean study says PHEVs/EREVs are no better for the environment than ICE: https://www.transportenvironment.org/articles/smoke-screen-the-growing-phev-emissions-scandal Scout BEV reportedly put on the back burner on strong pre-orders of EREV version, cash crunch at VW Group: https://www.theautopian.com/scout-to-reportedly-build-hybrid-trucks-first/ GM drops BrightDrop: https://insideevs.com/news/776511/gm-brightdrop-production-ending-2025/ Porsche debuts tweener Macan EV GTS: https://insideevs.com/news/776417/2026-porsche-macan-gts-official-specs-price/ Germany looking to revive EV subsidy: https://www.electrive.com/2025/10/13/germany-new-ev-subsidy-returns-as-purchase-incentive-also-for-used-cars/ Engineering Explains breaks down why Corvette ZR1 is faster around the Nüburgring than the Yangwang U9 Xtreme, with nearly 1/3 the power: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TynF7R7q6c8 This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy ToyotaMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

What a Vision! The Mercedes-Benz Vision Icon concept is unveiled, and it’s a bold move — but is it also the right move? We talk about that…but not until the end of the podcast. First, there’s news about the second coming of the Chevy Bolt, Ferrari’s Elettrica specs, Polestar’s floundering Chinese-market sales, and more!SHOW NOTESChevy Bolt gets low-key unveil: https://insideevs.com/news/775172/2027-chevrolet-bolt-range-price-revealed/ Ferrari unveils specs of its first electric vehicle, the Elettrica: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/10/everything-we-know-about-ferraris-first-electric-vehicle/ The Ferrari Elettrica will have amplified “natural” sound: https://www.thedrive.com/news/heres-how-ferrari-plans-to-give-evs-a-cool-natural-sound Polestar reportedly exiting the China market: https://www.electrive.com/2025/10/13/polestar-global-sales-up-13-in-q3-as-it-exits-china-retail-network/ GM cancels its fuel cell development program: https://fuelcellsworks.com/2025/10/13/energy-development/gm-ends-next-generation-hydrogen-fuel-cell-development-program Mercedes unveils swoopy, bold Vision Iconic concept: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a69021391/mercedes-vision-iconic-concept-revealed/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy Mercedes-BenzMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

Tesla’s base model is finally here…and it’s a Model Y overflowing with a lack of features. The price is also dangerously close to the next trim level, which begs the question: Is the “Standard” Model Y worth the money? Also on this week’s podcast, V2L comes to the Model Y Performance, Hyundai drops the price of the Ioniq 5, Zeeker cranks the voltage, and more!SHOW NOTESTesla Model Y “Standard” officially debuts: https://insideevs.com/news/774980/2026-tesla-model-y-standard-affordable-ev/ Tesla Model Y Performance now offers 120V V2L output (basically, like Hyundai’s had for several years): https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-performance-killer-feature-beyond-speed/ 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets massive price cut in response to end of $7,500 EV tax credit: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a68157139/2026-hyundai-ioniq-5-pricing/ Zeekr 001 gets upgraded to 900V architecture: https://electrek.co/2025/10/06/zeekr-001-design-refresh-900v-architecture-7-minute-charging/ NEVI funds un-frozen, DOT looks to expedite buildout: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/05/states-scramble-for-charger-cash-despite-trumps-chill-on-evs-00585857 EV Motorcycle maker Zero moving headquarters from Scotts Valley (Santa Cruz area) to Netherlands: https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/zero-is-moving-to-europe-44650621 This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy TeslaMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

Are EVs too fast? What a ridiculous question! Other than…maybe? The question is not actually so much about outright acceleration, but more about what the industry is prioritizing over other meaningful developments for electric vehicles. On this week’s podcast, we consider the options. SHOW NOTESJason Barlow, writing for Wired, says EVs have gotten too powerful:  https://www.wired.com/story/evs-have-gotten-too-powerful/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy TeslaMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

Ram’s battery electric pickup is dead while the range extended version lives on…with ALL the names. The Ram Ramcharger REV will be Ram’s only “electrified” pickup and will see a gasoline engine power a battery, which in turn powers electric motors — and it’s our contention that this is the right move. Are we correct? Also, Yangwang resets its own record, Jeep axes the Glatiator 4xe, BMW rides the hydrogen train, and more. SHOW NOTESYangwang U9 Xtreme hits 308 mph, setting production car record: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/yangwang-u9-xtreme-hits-308mph-becomes-worlds-fastest-ever-production-car Ram cancels battery-electric pickup, will rename Ramcharger REV: https://www.electrive.com/2025/09/15/ram-drops-bev-plans-bets-on-range-extended-1500-rev/ Jeep Gladiator 4xe axed: https://tfltruck.com/2025/09/jeep-gladiator-4xe-phev-canceled-news/ Hyundai teases EREV models coming in 2027: https://insideevs.com/news/772645/hyundai-erev-2027-release/ Hyundai to build body-on-frame midsize pickup for the U.S. market: https://www.thedrive.com/news/body-on-frame-hyundai-truck-coming-to-us-by-2030-suv-likely-next New BMW iX5 will be offered with 5 powertrain options, including fuel cell: https://electrek.co/2025/09/22/bmw-teams-tup-with-toyota-for-ix5-hydrogen-suv-but-why/ Panasonic reportedly developing anode-free battery: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/panasonic-aims-develop-groundbreaking-ev-battery-about-two-years-2025-09-18/ Nissan dropping Ariya from U.S. market, presumably to focus on the new Leaf: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a67948305/nissan-ariya-canceled/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy StellantisMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

This week, we sit down with Konect’s president Merrick Glass to discuss findings in Konect’s most recent EV charging survey. As a division of fuel pump giant Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Konect understands the international fueling industry (be it liquid or electrons) on a level few companies can.Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.Perhaps you prefer to watch as well as listen. If so, we’ve got you covered.SHOW NOTESKonect survey: https://www.gilbarco.com/eu/blog/its-about-time-ev-drivers-want-convenient-charging-and-theyre-willing-pay-itFor more information about Konect: https://www.gilbarco.com/us/products/konect This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy Gilbarco Veeder-RootMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

Tesla is trying new things, but will it pay off? From the Netherlands-exclusive Multipass to private-labeling Superchargers, things are getting interesting in Tesla’s charging world. Also, BMW unveils the iX3, Mercedes reveals the GLC EV, Ferrari rebirths the Testarossa in PHEV form, and more…all on this week’s podcast.Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.Perhaps you prefer to watch as well as listen. If so, we’ve got you covered.SHOW NOTESElon Musk becoming trillionaire? https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-offers-mammoth-1-trillion-pay-package-musk-sets-lofty-targets-2025-09-05/ BMW unveils the 2026 iX3: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65933273/2026-bmw-ix3-revealed/ Mercedes unveils the next-gen GLC EV: https://insideevs.com/news/771403/mercedes-glc-ev-reveal/ Ferrari Testarossa returns, as a PHEV: https://www.motor1.com/news/771726/ferrari-849-testarossa-debut-horsepower-specs-details/ Tesla starts offering B2B sales of Superchargers: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-launches-new-supercharger-program-business-owners-will-love/ Tesla launches “Multipass” in Netherlands, allowing owners to use Tesla key for third-party charging: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-launches-multipass-to-simplify-charging-at-non-tesla-stations/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy TeslaMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

Are messy garages hampering EV adoption? A recent article says yes, in fact, they are! We dive into why that might be the case. We also discuss a 3,000hp Yangwang, the Mercedes-AMG GT XX setting records, Porsche Cayenne EV hitting the road, and more!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.Perhaps you prefer to watch as well as listen. If so, we’ve got you covered.SHOW NOTESAre junk-filled garages hampering EV adoption?: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/08/junk-filled-garages-hurt-ev-sales-as-people-dont-have-room-for-chargers/ 3,000hp BYD Yangwang U9 Track Edition sets new EV top speed record: https://electrek.co/2025/08/26/byds-ferrari-slaying-supercar-shatters-ev-speed-record/ Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept sets a bunch of records: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65889576/mercedes-concept-amg-gt-xx-ev-records/ Porsche previews 2026 Cayenne EV: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a65810736/2026-porsche-cayenne-electric-prototype-drive/ RJ Scaringe says it doesn’t take a “huge amount of imagination” to envision an R2 pickup: https://insideevs.com/news/769584/rivian-r2-truck-rj-scaringe/ Tesla offers to re-install turn signal stalk in Highland Model 3s…for a price: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-bringing-back-something-it-took-from-model-3-for-a-price/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy TeslaMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

What is the real cost of ownership of an EV? This week, Ed goes through his experience with his 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR+, and he brings the receipts … literally. Has it been a good experience? Would he do it again? Will his next car be a Tesla, or even an EV? Listen to find out!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.Perhaps you prefer to watch as well as listen. If so, we’ve got you covered.SHOW NOTESHere’s that one link we talked about in this episode: https://youtu.be/yaPZDvXnuxw?si=IFsQEfoAv5_I90nu This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art by Phil RoyleMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

Ford unveils its universal EV platform, but when you consider where these vehicles will be made, it turns out we may be left with no Escape…literally. Also on this week’s podcast, is the Chevy Camaro returning as an EV, could Lucid be doomed, and is Tesla really, really going to mass produce the Semi…finally?Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESFord reveals “Universal EV Platform”: https://www.wired.com/story/fords-answer-to-china-a-completely-new-way-of-making-cars/ GM hints the Camaro is returning…as an EV: https://electrek.co/2025/08/11/chevy-camaro-ev-will-bring-some-serious-muscle/ Is Lucid doomed?: https://www.jalopnik.com/1934644/lucid-trouble-saudis-might-not-rescue/ Tesla claims Semi is going into mass production in 2026: https://www.teslarati.com/elon-musk-reaffirms-tesla-semi-mass-production-in-2026/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy FordMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar

Perhaps Chevrolet’s engineers were so busy trying to drive a Silverado EV 1,000+ miles on a single charge that they never asked whether they should. We discuss that, and propose what would perhaps be a better test for the powerhouse of an EV pickup. Also on this week’s podcast, the new Chevy Bolt is teased, Tesla sales are actually pretty good, and more!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.Perhaps you prefer to watch as well as listen. If so, we’ve got you covered.SHOW NOTESGM teases spy shots of the ‘27 Chevy Bolt: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65551237/2027-chevy-bolt-teaser/ Chevy engineers top 1,000 miles in a Silverado EV. With some caveats: https://www.newsweek.com/chevy-silverado-just-went-1059-miles-one-fill-2107510 Jaguar Land Rover CEO Adrian Mardell announces retirement after controversial Jaguar re-launch: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/jlr-ceo-adrian-mardell-retires-after-35-years-firm Tesla Model Y still best-selling EV in Europe by a significant margin: https://cleantechnica.com/2025/08/02/europe-ev-sales-report-tesla-has-1-plus-2-win-in-a-29-ev-share-market/ Tesla Model 3 (not the Model Y) out-sold the Toyota Camry in the first half of 2025, Model Y still the best-selling car in the Golden State:  https://cleantechnica.com/2025/08/03/tesla-still-stands-alone-in-california-ev-market/ Tesla board approves new pay package for Musk following strike down of previous package by Delaware court: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/tesla-approves-share-award-worth-29-billion-ceo-elon-musk-2025-08-04/ Mercedes-Benz shows off new “heritage-inspired” grille design for next-gen EVs: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65576696/mercedes-benz-new-grille-design/ Porsche reconsidering all-EV strategy for Macan: https://www.motor1.com/news/767676/porsche-gas-suv-2028-launch/ Rivian follows Scout in challenging franchise dealerships in Ohio: https://www.theverge.com/news/718186/rivian-ohio-lawsuit-direct-sales-ban This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy ChevroletMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar