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This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a discussion about Tesla going back to the market in order to raise capital, Tesla making its own battery cells, The Boring Company, and more. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here. We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons, and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla announces $2 billion capital raise right after Elon Musk said ‘it doesn’t make sense’ Tesla announces 5% discounted TSLA stock offering price and shareholders don’t care Tesla is building a pilot battery cell manufacturing line in Fremont – getting into the cell business Elon Musk announces ‘Tesla April company talk’ to be held at Giga New York, will offer tours Tesla to soon announce solar roof tile expansion in Europe and China Tesla starts deforestation process at Gigafactory Berlin Tesla is starting to add third-party charging stations to its in-car navigation Tesla is going to make discontinued Model 3 Long Range RWD in China, already produced over 2,000 cars this year Tesla now disables Supercharging in salvaged vehicles Tesla gives deadline to force software updates on owners who have been resisting them Tesla issues voluntary recall for 15,000 Model X electric SUVs Tesla vehicles confirmed to be used in Elon Musk’s Boring Company Las Vegas Loop, watch breakthrough in real time Porsche delivers first Taycan 4S — the less expensive version of its first electric car Jaguar pauses I-Pace production due to battery shortages Hyundai will use Canoo’s EV skateboard for small electric cars Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/dGkONJSMitA  

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a discussion about Tesla's (TSLA) stock, the Model Y EPA range, Lucid Motors, and more. Join the Patreon The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here. We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons, and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla (TSLA) stock jumps to $900 as short squeeze seems to be in full effect Tesla owns more than half the US market, keeps electric car sales growing Tesla Model Y gets official 315-mile EPA range, becomes most efficient SUV ever Tesla CEO Elon Musk teases possible new Texas gigafactory Tesla has a new high-tech steering wheel with touchscreens and haptic feedback Tesla invents new aluminum alloys for die casting electric car parts Lucid: Tesla hasn’t cracked it, we can take it to whole new level of range and efficiency Electrify America completes 400 EV charging stations — about twice as fast as Tesla Supercharger rollout Interview with Mary Nichols, California Air Resources Board chairwoman, at Bloomberg NEF Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/aVSoTvnqjac

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's (TSLA) Q4 earnings, a lot of Tesla Model Y, our first Porsche Taycan drive, and more. Subscribe: Spotify | TuneIn | Pocket Casts | Overcast | Apple Podcasts The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here. We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons, and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 earnings: beats on revenue and earnings Tesla increases Model Y range to 315 miles, production begins now with deliveries in March Tesla will deliver 500k+ cars in 2020, 150k capacity in Shanghai already Elon Musk on Tesla Cybertruck: it’s better than people realize – there’s more to it Tesla Energy is back to growth, thanks to cheap solar subscriptions and Solarglass Tesla is close to having a 400-mile electric car, says Elon Musk Tesla releases first Model Y production picture, hints at body manufacturing breakthrough Tesla unveils new Model Y wheels: Überturbine and Induction wheels Tesla could focus Model Y deliveries in Canada to take advantage of incentives Tesla Model Y spotted in Canada as rumors of deliveries increase Listen to Trump’s dinner guests talk complete nonsense about Tesla and EVs First Drive: Taycan is the best Porsche ever and yet just the beginning Electric Mini Cooper SE review — lots of fun for not a lot of money GM confirms 1000HP, 3 sec 0-60 Hummer EV for fall 2021, Super Bowl video GM officially declares Detroit-Hamtramck its first all-EV plant, in the heart of Motor City Rivian will start under expected $69,000 price — Cybertruck effect in action? Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T6dtJjH0DY&list=PL_Qf0A10763koTsUG-zvDxLPLis4jHeen Join the Patreon

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Cybertruck manufacturing potential, Elon Musk comments on Tesla's Maxwell acquisition, Tesla being under scrutiny due to claims of unintended acceleration, and more. Join the Patreon The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here. We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons, and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla Cybertruck is ‘incredibly cheap’ to bring to production, says manufacturing expert Elon Musk: Tesla acquisition of Maxwell is going to have a very big impact on batteries Trump says Tesla is going to ‘build a very big plant in the US.’ What is he talking about? Tesla reduces price of solar products, adds new referral incentive Tesla defends against claims of ‘unintended acceleration,’ says TSLA short is behind it Tesla gets some official loopholes around stupid laws to sell direct in Michigan GM Cruise unveils self-driving electric car for ride sharing Mercedes-Benz gives preview of its EQS electric sedan with pre-production prototype [Gallery] Mercedes-Benz cuts EQC electric SUV production target in half due to battery shortage, report says Mercedes-Benz admits Tesla’s acquisition of automation firm affected its battery production A Subaru-Toyota co-developed electric SUV is targeted for (ahem) 2025 Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p-IikRgpB8&feature=youtu.be  

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a possible new compact Tesla car, Model Y news, Tesla releasing a new Wall Connector, and more. Join the Patreon The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here. We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons, and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla releases new design drawing, announces design center to build ‘Chinese-style’ car Tesla Model Y gets CARB certification, hinting at deliveries and range Tesla Model Y VINs appear in NHTSA database ahead of deliveries Tesla launches new home charging station with Wi-Fi connection and new design Tesla releases new 85 kWh battery pack for Model S/X — not for sale yet Tesla updates Supercharger billing to add cost of electricity use for other than charging Tesla owners are unintentionally buying expensive software upgrades and not getting refunds, Musk says will address Tesla prepares massive solar roof expansion in many new markets Chevy is offering $10,000 lease discounts on Bolt EV Porsche Taycan Turbo S is new least-efficient EV: 68 MPGe, 192 miles EPA range Volvo building South Carolina battery plant to support all-electric XC90 Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoqEQw7Pfng&feature=youtu.be  

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including everything Electrek covered at CES, Tesla's (TSLA) stock going crazy, Elon Musk teasing new Model Y manufacturing improvements, and more. Join the Patreon The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. The show is back live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s Youtube channel. As a reminder we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the Youtube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to iTunes here. We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Electrek CES awards: Niu’s motorcycle, Wallbox bidirectional charger, Nissan Ariya w/e-4ORCE, Sony surprise NIU unveils 100 mph electric motorcycle, could usher in era of affordability Wallbox Quasar bidirectional home DC charger will turn EVs into a huge Tesla Powerwall Okay, so even Sony is showing off electric concept cars now Fisker Ocean unveiled, $29,999 base w/credits, performance version 0-60 in 2.9s Tesla (TSLA) rallies near $500 per share as shorts go mad Tesla Model Y: Elon Musk teases unannounced ‘advanced manufacturing technology’ Tesla receives large order from the competition: Daimler/BMW’s new mobility app Tesla officially launches free ‘All-Weather Protection Kit’ — first picture Tesla is going to have new head of its Advanced Battery Research in Canada Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5:00pm ET): https://youtu.be/IjBPtKjUBgg

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's impressive Q4 delivery numbers, Tesla's (TSLA) stock performance, Gigafactory 3 production, made-in-China Model 3 deliveries, and more. Support our show! The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. The show is back live every Friday at 12pm ET on Electrek’s Youtube channel. As a reminder we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the Youtube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 1pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to iTunes here. We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla destroys expectations, announces record deliveries of 112,000 cars Elon Musk tells Tesla employees to ‘ignore stock price’ in leak email Tesla Gigafactory 1: Panasonic ready to ramp up battery production to 54 GWh Tesla updates 2020 Supercharger map with new locations Tesla Model 3 cars are overflowing in Gigafactory 3 parking lot Tesla starts made-in-China Model 3 deliveries — opens the floodgates Tesla announces Gigafactory 3 is already producing ‘more than 1,000 Model 3/week’ Tesla cuts price of made-in-China Model 3, now ~$43,000 after incentives Elon Musk’s Boring Company Las Vegas loop is under construction, going to be ready by year’s end Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 12:00pm ET (or the video after 1:00pm ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yWG14Urwh0&feature=youtu.be

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's massive 'Holiday Update', the Full Self-Driving 'Sneak Preview', some big news from Rivian, and more. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. The show is back live every Friday at 12pm ET on Electrek’s Youtube channel. As a reminder we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the Youtube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 1pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to iTunes here. We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla releases massive new update with text message reading, Autopilot, and more Tesla releases ‘Camp Mode’ — making some happy campers First look at Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving Sneak Preview’ Tesla launches a new in-car music studio as Christmas gift Tesla’s new update is all about keeping eyes on the road & hands on the wheel Tesla confirms it secured $1.6 billion in financing for Gigafactory Shanghai Tesla announces start of made-in-China Model 3 deliveries on Monday California bans per-minute billing; Tesla Superchargers will need displays Honda CEO says ‘There will be no dramatic increase in EV demand’ Volkswagen accelerates electric car plans, now aims for 1.5 million EVs in 2025 Rivian secures $1.3 billion funding from Tesla investor, Amazon, Ford, and more Watch Rivian spin in place with ‘tank turn’ – best turning radius ever? Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 12:00pm ET (or the video after 1:00pm ET): https://youtu.be/VIwvpdarcOs

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's (TSLA) stock coming into focus after a rally, Tesla's new 'Acceleration Boost', the EV tax credit reform getting shut down, and more. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. The show is back live every Friday at 12pm ET on Electrek’s Youtube channel. As a reminder we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the Youtube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 1pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to iTunes here. We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla (TSLA) hits all-time high as it pushes for record quarter Tesla leaks ‘Acceleration Boost’ upgrade Tesla launches $2,000 ‘Acceleration Boost’ for 3.9s 0-60 mph in Model 3 Dual Motor Tesla partners with EVgo to deploy Tesla connectors on their nationwide charging network Tesla full self-driving ‘sneak preview’ and more games coming in holiday update Elon Musk: Tesla MCU computer upgrade going to be $2,000, but don’t recommend it Tesla is nerfing Autopilot for Model S/X in Europe to comply with regulations Tesla has one more vehicle to unveil from Elon Musk’s ‘Master Plan, Part Deux’ Tesla and GM are not getting EV tax credit reform, Trump reportedly intervened US extends tax credits for EV chargers, motorcycles, fuel cells, again retroactively BMW iX3 2020 is going to have 74 kWh battery pack with ‘range of 273 miles’ Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 12:00pm ET (or the video after 1:00pm ET): https://youtu.be/lgs8WaZu6c8

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the news that Tesla Cybertruck is actually a medium-duty truck, Tesla Solar Roof expansion, Tesla Gigafactory 4 plans, and more. Sponsored by EV Items: Get 20% off EV Items Tesla accessories incl. Qi console charger, Interior LED Light Upgrade & more w/ code Electrek. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. The show is back live every Friday at 12pm ET on Electrek’s Youtube channel. As a reminder we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the Youtube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 1pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to iTunes here. We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla Cybertruck is a ‘medium-duty truck’ due to payload capacity, says Tesla in CARB filing Tesla increases price of Model 3 as federal tax credit ends Tesla Gigafactory 4 will produce 500,000 Model Y and Model 3 cars per year Tesla Gigafactory 4 leaked plans reveal room for expansion Tesla starts charging $10 a month for its ‘premium connectivity’ features Tesla adds stop sign and traffic light 3D renders in move to city driving visualization Tesla hacker finds upcoming streaming video apps — HBO, Comedy Central, Twitch, and more Porsche Taycan Turbo only gets 201-mile EPA range, efficiency disappoints The world’s first commercial electric seaplane takes flight Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 12:00pm ET (or the video after 1:00pm ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M7g7XE7-MM

Sponsored by EV Items: Get 20% off EV Items Tesla accessories incl. Qi console charger, Interior LED Light Upgrade & more w/ code Electrek. This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's two end-of-the-year priorities, Tesa updates the Cybertruck timelines, a new Autopilot update, and more. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. The show is back live every Friday at 12pm ET on Electrek’s Youtube channel. As a reminder we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the Youtube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 1pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to iTunes here. We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Elon Musk announces Tesla’s ‘two most critical priorities’ by end of year Tesla updates Cybertruck production timeline after strong pre-orders Tesla Cybertruck is almost $20,000 cheaper than Ford F-150 over 5 years Tesla releases Autopilot update with new speed adjustments, stop sign warnings, and more Tesla Gigafactory 3 starts producing a lot of Model 3 vehicles, but still no sales approval Porsche rents Tesla Model 3 to test out latest Autopilot, comes out impressed GM announces its own battery gigafactory with LG Chem, 30 GWh of capacity eventually below $100/kWh Jaguar is unlocking 8% more range in the I-Pace through software update Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 12:00pm ET (or the video after 1:00pm ET): https://youtu.be/ndPBl6SV_jI

Sponsored by EV Items: Get 20% off EV Items Tesla accessories incl. Qi console charger, Interior LED Light Upgrade & more w/ code Electrek. This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including more details on the Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla's laser beam wiper idea, the Audi e-tron upgrade, and more. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. The show is back live every Friday at 12pm ET on Electrek’s Youtube channel. As a reminder we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the Youtube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 1pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to iTunes here. We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Watch Tesla Cybertruck in tug of war against Ford F150 and size comparison Tesla to redo Cybertruck vs. Ford F150 tug-of-war challenge after claims it wasn’t fair Ford is not participating in Tesla Cybertruck vs. F-150 rematch, calls first one ‘absurd’ Cybertruck most popular where Model 3 isn’t – Tesla opening new EV markets Tesla Cybertruck has a quarter of a million pre-orders in less than a week Tesla releases auto wiper update trained by new deep neural net Tesla wants to use laser beams to automatically clean debris off cars – Yes really Tesla asks suppliers to accelerate Model Y part deliveries, report says Audi upgrades e-tron electric SUV with more range and efficiency Lincoln will build an electric SUV based on Rivian’s chassis Ford Mustang Mach E ‘First Edition’ trim sold out a year ahead of production Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 12:00pm ET (or the video after 1:00pm ET):

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including more details on the Tesla Cybertruck, several more electric pickup truck news, Ford Mustang Mach E test ride and more. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. The show is back live every Friday at 12pm ET on Electrek’s Youtube channel. As a reminder we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the Youtube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 1pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to iTunes here. We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla to offer free ‘protection kit’ with mud flaps in tough climates after Model 3 paint issues Tesla unveils stunning electric ATV ‘Cyberquad’ with its pickup truck Tesla launches new ‘Gemini’ wheels for Model 3 Performance Tesla is expanding its ‘world’s largest battery’ project by 50% GM announces electric pickup truck to go on sale in 2021 Lordstown Motors claims it’s going to beat Tesla to market with all-electric pickup with $52,500 price Great artists steal: Why Ford’s Mustang Mach E was inspired by Tesla in all the right ways Survey finds consumers are split between Ford Mustang Mach E and Tesla Model Y Nikola Motor claims major battery breakthrough, comes with major grain of salt Porsche announces Taycan electric car production delays Audi e-tron Sportback: Audi unveils coupé version of its electric SUV Volkswagen rolls out the 2022 ID Space Vizzion, its gazzzillonth EV concept Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 12:00pm ET (or the video after 1:00pm ET):

After months of hype, Tesla has finally unveiled its Cybertruck electric pickup truck today in Los Angeles. The vehicle features up to 500 miles of range, a starting price of just $39,900, and much more. Listen to our special event episode of the Electrek podcast below, or subscribe in your podcast app of choice here. Elon Musk first mentioned Tesla's plan to build an electric pickup truck over seven years ago. Tonight, at its design studio in Los Angeles, Musk took the stage to finally unveil his vision of a super pickup truck with an all-electric powertrain. He had warned that the design might be too polarizing due to its futuristic Blade Runner-esque look, and no one knew exactly what he meant by that, but now it's clear that he wasn't kidding. Tesla Cybertruck design and functionality The Tesla pickup truck, if you can call it that, looks more like it's something driving off of a movie set than something you can drive off a car dealership's lot (not that you can technically do that, either). Like Musk said, it looks like nothing else: The lines are extremely simple, like nothing else we have seen delivered to customers in the last 30 years, but also more futuristic than most concept vehicles that never see production. Instead of a body on a frame, they created a new platform that uses a skeleton structure, which they claim makes the truck extremely solid: Cybertruck is built with an exterior shell made for ultimate durability and passenger protection. Starting with a nearly impenetrable exoskeleton, every component is designed for superior strength and endurance, from Ultra-Hard 30X Cold-Rolled stainless-steel structural skin to Tesla armor glass. It is also equipped with Tesla Armor Glass, like the Tesla Semi. Though they had a bit of an issue with the live demo: It sits six people, and it is equipped with a 6.5 foot bed, which they call the Cybertruck vault. The top is covered, but it unrolls if you need to fit something higher than the roof of the "vault": The Tesla Cybertruck also comes standard with an adaptive air suspension, which should help the performance with different loads. Tesla Cybertruck specs Three versions of the Tesla Cybertruck are going to be available with different battery packs and drivetrain configurations. The single motor RWD version will offer 250 miles of range. A dual motor, all-wheel-drive version will reach 300 miles of range, and a tri-motor version will have 500 miles of range: Tesla expects the tri-motor version to be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and complete the quarter-mile in 10 seconds. Here are the full specs of each version of the Tesla Cybertruck: As Musk promised, the functioinality specs are better than a Ford F150, while the performance specs are better than a Porsche 911. Tesla Cybertruck price and availability Tesla announced that the Cybertruck will start at $39,900 before incentives in the US, which is a lot less than most people expected. The two less expensive versions, which are going to start at $39,900 and $49,900, are coming in "late 2021," while the more expensive version with more motors and bigger battery pack is going to be available in "late 2022."

Sponsored by EV Items: Get 20% off EV Items Tesla accessories incl. Qi console charger, Interior LED Light Upgrade & more w/ code Electrek. This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the Tesla Gigafactory 4 announcement in Germany, the Tesla CYBRTRK electric pickup, the Ford Mustang Mach E specs leak, and more. Support our show! The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. The show is back live every Friday at 12pm ET on Electrek’s Youtube channel, but we start at a special time of 3pm ET this week. As a reminder we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the Youtube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 1pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to iTunes here. We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Elon Musk: Tesla is going to build Gigafactory 4 in ‘Berlin area’ Tesla to focus on Model Y, batteries, and powertrains at Gigafactory 4 in Europe Tesla has to cut down forest to build Gigafactory 4, will plant 3x as many trees Tesla CYBRTRK event invites sent out, look at those lights Tesla files for CYBRTRK, Cybertruck trademarks in advance of Nov 21 pickup truck reveal Tesla obtains manufacturing license for Gigafactory 3 — production is imminent Tesla Model 3 Performance’s 0-60 mph acceleration dips below 3 seconds after software update Tesla is upgrading its largest Supercharger station with new V3 technology Tesla is planning new monster Supercharger V3 station to connect LA and Phoenix Ford Mustang Mach E specs leaked, $36-53k*, 230-300mi, 3-6sec 0-60 Tesla Model Y vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E specs comparison VW breaks ground on massive Tennessee EV plant, dubbed a “magic moment” by CEO Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:00pm ET (or the video after 4:00pm ET):