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Bentley Goes EV, VW Halts ID. Buzz Imports, Lucid Unseats Tesla: TWC Podcast 232
Jul 17

Jul 17 Bentley Goes EV, VW Halts ID. Buzz Imports, Lucid Unseats Tesla: TWC Podcast 232

Phil Royle
Podcast

Bentley has unveiled its first EV, and it’s interesting. Featuring a blocky design, a ho-hum dashboard, a dog seat, and the ability to tailgate, we’re not sure who the target audience…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Rivian's Tank Turn Returns, Tesla Goes Off Grid, Honda Reneges on SUV: TWC Podcast 231
Jul 10

Jul 10 Rivian's Tank Turn Returns, Tesla Goes Off Grid, Honda Reneges on SUV: TWC Podcast 231

Phil Royle
Podcast

For good and bad, Rivian’s in the news. From the return of Tank Turn to falling sales numbers and additional investments, Rivian’s on a rollercoaster of an adventure…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Xiaomi Hits the Nürburgring (Again), Tesla's Autonomous Delivery, RAV4 Sales Spike: TWC Podcast 230
Jul 3

Jul 3 Xiaomi Hits the Nürburgring (Again), Tesla's Autonomous Delivery, RAV4 Sales Spike: TWC Podcast 230

Phil Royle
Podcast

Under optimal conditions, anything can happen. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype can smash a Nürburgring record, the Escalade IQ can go more than 600 miles on a charge…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Tesla's Autonomous Fleet Might be Misleading, Toyota Expands EVs, Escalade Goes Far: TWC Podcast 229
Jun 26

Jun 26 Tesla's Autonomous Fleet Might be Misleading, Toyota Expands EVs, Escalade Goes Far: TWC Podcast 229

Phil Royle
Podcast

Tesla finally made a deadline! Or did it? Yes, autonomous Teslas are driving around Austin by the date promised, but with safety passengers riding shotgun ready to hit the “oh crap” button…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Nissan's New Leaf on Life, Battery Swapping a Tesla, Xiaomi Beats Nevera: TWC Podcast 228
Jun 19

Jun 19 Nissan's New Leaf on Life, Battery Swapping a Tesla, Xiaomi Beats Nevera: TWC Podcast 228

Phil Royle
Podcast

Is the Nissan Leaf the little EV compliance car that could? As Nissan advances to the third (and somewhat handsome) third generation of the car, it’s beginning…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Cadillac's Ioniq-V Impresses, GM EV Sales Hit New Highs, Tesla Goes Autonomous: TWC Podcast 227
Jun 12

Jun 12 Cadillac's Ioniq-V Impresses, GM EV Sales Hit New Highs, Tesla Goes Autonomous: TWC Podcast 227

Phil Royle
Podcast

With new electric vehicles that perform as well as they look, Cadillac is back! The Optiq-V is the next vehicle in the lineup, and based on what we’re seeing, it’s a winner…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Waymos Start Honking Again, New Jersey Turnpike Boots Tesla, Dodge Accelerates: TWC Podcast 226
Jun 5

Jun 5 Waymos Start Honking Again, New Jersey Turnpike Boots Tesla, Dodge Accelerates: TWC Podcast 226

Phil Royle
Podcast

Waymo’s in the news, for honking a lot…again. Same honks, different city. We discuss the many questions surrounding this phenomenon. Also on this week’s podcast…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Afeela Feels Out the Market, Trump Tackles California Emissions Exemption, and More: TWC Podcast 225
May 29

May 29 Afeela Feels Out the Market, Trump Tackles California Emissions Exemption, and More: TWC Podcast 225

Phil Royle
Podcast

Afeela is pushing hard, but when it comes to this Honda-Sony collaboration our Spidey Senses are tingling. Also on this week’s podcast, congress tackles California’s authority…

BY PHIL ROYLE

VW Renames its EVs, Tax Credits Could Evaporate, GM Flip-Flops Again: TWC Podcast 224
May 22

May 22 VW Renames its EVs, Tax Credits Could Evaporate, GM Flip-Flops Again: TWC Podcast 224

Phil Royle
Podcast

Have automakers been naming their EVs incorrectly all these years? By dropping the “ID” and swapping to its traditional naming conventions, VW seems to think so…

BY PHIL ROYLE

GM Unveils New Battery Tech, Toyota Drops the 4X from its bZ, Mazda Makes Surprise Move: TWC Podcast 223
May 15

May 15 GM Unveils New Battery Tech, Toyota Drops the 4X from its bZ, Mazda Makes Surprise Move: TWC Podcast 223

Phil Royle
Podcast

Does branding matter? Yes! Does it matter for GM’s Ultium technology and Toyota’s bZ4X crossover EV? Probably not, and on this week’s podcast, we talk about…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Tesla Sales Decline, Cadillac Celestiq Drive Reviews, Jeep's Compass EV Hotrod: TWC Podcast 222
May 8

May 8 Tesla Sales Decline, Cadillac Celestiq Drive Reviews, Jeep's Compass EV Hotrod: TWC Podcast 222

Phil Royle
Podcast

The Cadillac Celestiq exists and reviews are appearing – but at a $340k price point, does anyone care? Also on this episode, Tesla sales continue to decline…

BY PHIL ROYLE

EV Chargers as a Destination, Tesla's Dying Reputation, Dodge's Cool Fratzonic Exhaust: TWC Podcast 221
May 1

May 1 EV Chargers as a Destination, Tesla's Dying Reputation, Dodge's Cool Fratzonic Exhaust: TWC Podcast 221

Phil Royle
Podcast

This week’s episode of The Watt Car EV Podcast is a little different. From local EV car shows to exploring Rove charging, podcast hosts…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Tesla Q1 Earnings, Subaru Updates the Solterra and reveals the Trailseeker, Lucid Makes a Purchase: TWC Podcast 220
Apr 24

Apr 24 Tesla Q1 Earnings, Subaru Updates the Solterra and reveals the Trailseeker, Lucid Makes a Purchase: TWC Podcast 220

Phil Royle
Podcast

Tesla Q1 earnings underwhelm, but aren’t a surprise. Also not a surprise was Subaru updating its Solterra specs. What was a surprise was Subaru’s…

BY PHIL ROYLE

What the Current U.S. Political Climate Means for EV Growth and Global Expansion: TWC Episode 219
Apr 17

Apr 17 What the Current U.S. Political Climate Means for EV Growth and Global Expansion: TWC Episode 219

Phil Royle
Podcast

Forgive us — this week’s podcast was recorded before Trump changed the tariff situation again. Despite that, what we cover on this episode is very applicable because tariffs still…

BY PHIL ROYLE

Zeeker's 1,200 kW Charging, Cold Weather Charging Could Improve 500%, Tesla Axes Cybertruck Extender: TWC Podcast 218
Apr 10

Apr 10 Zeeker's 1,200 kW Charging, Cold Weather Charging Could Improve 500%, Tesla Axes Cybertruck Extender: TWC Podcast 218

Phil Royle
Podcast

Zeekr announces 1,200 kW charging, but offers no details. Is this a plan, or a concept of a plan to counteract when BYD recently spoke of its 1,000 kW consumer-grade charging? Also…

BY PHIL ROYLE

“Sell Your Tesla!” – For What?
Apr 8

Apr 8 “Sell Your Tesla!” – For What?

Philip Royle

Elon Musk’s involvement in the tongue-and-cheek named “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) and the resultant abrupt and sometimes chaotic decisions…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

NEMA Tackles the Power Export Gap: TWC Podcast 217
Apr 3

Apr 3 NEMA Tackles the Power Export Gap: TWC Podcast 217

Phil Royle
Podcast

On this week’s podcast, we welcome guest Steve Griffith (NEMA’s Executive Director, Regulatory & Industry Affairs, Mobility) to discuss NEMA’s recent Power Export Permitting Standard…

BY PHIL ROYLE

BYD Runs Scared, Cybertruck Takes Another Hit, California Plans Road Tax Revamp: TWC Podcast 216
Mar 27

Mar 27 BYD Runs Scared, Cybertruck Takes Another Hit, California Plans Road Tax Revamp: TWC Podcast 216

Phil Royle
Podcast

While America might fear Chinese EVs, it could be that the tables are turning and Chinese EV makers are now running scared from North America. What’s the story? Also…

BY PHIL ROYLE

When Anti-EV Arguments Turn Subjective, EVs Have Already Won
Mar 20

Mar 20 When Anti-EV Arguments Turn Subjective, EVs Have Already Won

Edward A. Sanchez
opinion, electric

Recently, in my interactions on LinkedIn, or with friends or family skeptical about EVs, I’ve noticed a recurring pattern. When sharing my ownership experience with an EV, or touting…

BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ

Tesla's Camera-Based Self-driving Tech put to the Test, Low-cost Tesla Rumors, Toyota Upgrades its EVs: TWC Podcast 215
Mar 20

Mar 20 Tesla's Camera-Based Self-driving Tech put to the Test, Low-cost Tesla Rumors, Toyota Upgrades its EVs: TWC Podcast 215

Phil Royle
Podcast

YouTuber Mark Rober puts Tesla’s camera-only tech against LiDAR in a Wile E. Coyote test, and guess who comes out ahead? Is this something Tesla knew…

BY PHIL ROYLE

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