The Watt Car EV 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 to look like the Leaf may make it after all. We discuss. We also chat about battery swapping a Tesla, Xiaomi outrunning a Rimic Nevera, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audible , Spotify , PocketCasts ,...

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. There’s more to the story with Caddy and GM, though, and we get into that in the podcast. We also discuss autonomous Teslas in Austin, BYD suing influencers, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music...

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, New Jersey boots Tesla Superchargers from the turnpike, Dodge experiences unintended acceleration, VinFast closes stores, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audible , Spotify , PocketCasts , iHeartRadio...

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, GM plans to bring LFP manufacturing to America (or does it?), Stellantis gets a new head, Tesla goes down in flames (or does it?), and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audible , Spotify , Po...

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. Do we agree? We discuss. Also, VW’s upcoming electric GTI will retain its front-drive motivation, Trump’s administration looks to cut EV tax credits, GM flip-flops again, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music...

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 why. We also discuss another Toyota EV crossover that’s on its way, Mazda moving to NACS (in Japan), Xiaomi being like totally super fake, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audible , Spotify , PocketCasts ,...

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, New York piles on, Jeep hotrods the Compass, Toyota fears China’s entry into fuel cells, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audible , Spotify , PocketCasts , iHeartRadio , Podbean , and more! Or heck, use yo...

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 Ed Sanchez and Phil Royle discuss what’s on their minds. For example, when it comes to themed EV charging like Tesla’s forthcoming drive-in, is Tesla viewing the future with the same rose colored glasses that “technologists” did in the 1950s? Has Tesla’s reputatio...

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 “but wait, there’s more” vehicle, the Trailseeker EV, which is what the Solterra should have been all along — or is it? We pick it apart. We also get into the forthcoming electric Mercedes minivan, Lucid’s most recent purchase, and more! Subscribe to the...

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 exist, Elon Musk is still controversial, and political decisions that are currently being made might slow the roll for other EV manufacturers as they look toward their own global expansion. Subscribe to the podcast on A...

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, University of Michigan betters cold-weather charging, Ford counteracts import tariffs, Tesla’s Cybertruck range extender might finally be dead, and more. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audi...

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, which aims to standardize Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) / Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technologies. If widely adopted, NEMA’s standard should enable a smooth transition into a versatile and robust electrical infrastructure. In...

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 on this week’s podcast, was Mark Rober’s camera vs. LiDAR test legit? Is the Cybertruck a failure? Will California change its road taxation model? Plus much more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audible , S...

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 all along? We also discuss Tesla’s low-cost EV, Mercedes-Benz’s electric two-speed CLA, Toyota’s significantly upgraded EVs, and more on this week’s podcast. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audible , Spotify , PocketCasts...

Volkswagen unveils its European ID.Every1, but with a small stature and short range, perhaps it’s best if this one stays overseas. Meanwhile, in America, Cadillac unveils the extended length Escalade IQL just as we’re beginning to see the standard Escalade IQ hit the streets. Also, Volvo shows off its ES90 sedan, the Dodge Charger Daytona EV rockets to 60mph, and more, all on this week’s podcast....

What do you get when you combine 1,527hp with something that’s massively affordable? With crazy levels of power at door-buster pricing, is the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra borderline irresponsible? Furthermore, should it be China’s first move into the U.S.? We discuss that, plus the Kia EV4, Ford EV sales, Tesla car alarms, and more, on this week’s podcast. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon...

This was a shocker: Peter Rawlinson steps down as Lucid’s CEO. Was it voluntary, who will replace him, and what does this mean for Lucid’s future? We don’t know the answers, but we do ponder the questions. Also, Ramcharger specs go public, Jay Leno drives the Scout EREV, Mercedes-Benz creates a do-all-the-things platform, and more, all on this week’s podcast! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podc...

Once again, Rivian finds itself at a tipping point. From billions in DOE loans potentially disappearing to the company making its van available to the (commercial) masses, 2025 could be the year that makes or breaks the startup EV maker. We also discuss the Honda-Nissan merger, Kia’s teased EV4, Tesla’s anti-theft charging cables, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music...

On this week’s podcast, we dive into how federal political decisions could affect EV adoption. From the replacement of EV infrastructure with oil drilling, to how refineries work on a global scale, we look at the long-term repercussions of recent executive actions. Then, with California’s first EV deadline looming, we dive into how 2026 might not bring the EV sales the Golden State’s governor hope...

Not to get political…too late! Between potential tariffs and Elon Musk’s recent political escapades, it’s been a wild week. But it’s not all controversy on this week’s podcast, as we also discuss Tesla’s HW 3 limitations, whether Ford’s EREV expansion is a step in the right direction, plus Honda, Porsche, and Audi prep for U.S. production, an EV NASCAR unveiling, and more! Subscribe to the podcast...

First drives are out for Jeep’s first EV on U.S. soil, and the reviews are…mixed. The bigger question, though, might be whether the Wagoneer S is branded incorrectly from the get-go. Also on this week’s podcast, we talk about whether Cadillac’s Lyriq-V will be a hit, what Porsche Cayman EV spy shots reveal, whether Honda can make a $30,000 EV for the American market, and what powers Trump’s anti-E...

Trump’s back in the Oval Office, and with it comes a new direction for EVs. Namely, from infrastructure funding to emissions regulations, Trump is attempting to erase everything that’s happened in the last four years. What does this mean for EVs and the United States? We discuss that, and also the California RV “ban,” Canoo going out of business, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast...

It’s CES 2025, and we were in Vegas to experience it firsthand! This week, we bring you the highlights and main takeaways from the show, along with a glimpse at some off-the-record conversations that offer an insider look into Chinese automotive production. From cars to RVs and power supplies, we discuss a future that is quite electrifying. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music...

It’s the New Year, and with that comes a lot of questions about what will happen in the EV world in the next 12 months. We discuss some of the major vehicle manufacturers and how the decisions they make this year could affect them (and the world) for years to come. Also, we reveal which EV makers we think might not see 2026. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audible , Spo...

This week, we look at the recent influx of portable power stations, why many companies are getting into the game, why prices are dropping, and how EVs are likely to thank for the modern iteration of this industry. If you’ve never looked into portable power stations, this episode is for you. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audible , Spotify , PocketCasts , iHeartRadio ,...