The Watt Car EV Podcast

There are a few news items that are fluid and developing, like the Honda-Nissan merger. Why does this melding of manufacturers make sense? We dive into which company benefits best when it comes to electrification. We also look at Ram’s electric rumblings, Rivian’s UAW rumors, leasing a free Fiat, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audible , Spotify , PocketCasts...

While it looks like the incoming Trump administration will dismantle many of the existing EV incentive programs, others may stay, which means the “drill, baby, drill” war cry could also turn into “dig, baby, dig” with EV battery production. So we tackle the question: Do EVs need federal incentives? There’s that, and so much more, on this week’s podcast. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts ,...

Big news at Stellantis this week, with Dodge launching a new EV ad campaign and Ram rehiring the man who gave Dodge much of its bad boy image. Combined with the booting of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, does this mark the start of a new era for the company, or is it all a coincidence? Also, Tesla rumors indicate a new model is coming, Lucid Gravity test drives emerge, SAE pushes for plug & cha...

Did a customer revolt cost Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares his job a couple of years early? After all, replacing the Hemi with an EV has had some customers asking whether you’d microwave a steak. What does this recent turnabout mean? We ponder the situation. We also consider Jaguar’s future, Tesla’s most recent software update, Chevy’s Equinox range, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podca...

Scared of running out of charge on your EV? Well, electricity is almost everywhere, and if you have the correct adapter and know a few tricks, you can probably juice up anywhere. This week, we look at the frunk full of adapters Ed carries with him everywhere he goes, then tell you which ones you’ll likely never need. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audible , Spotify , P...

Is Jaguar about to hit its EV stride, or are we witnessing one of the world’s best-known brands flounder its way into oblivion? At this point, it could go either way. We discuss that, along with the future of EV incentives in the U.S., whether Tesla’s 4680 battery cells are really the cat’s meow, and more. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audible , Spotify , PocketCasts...

Something is afoot with CARB’s ZEV requirements, and it has the potential to utterly derail the entire motorhome industry in six states starting in 2025. This being an EV podcast, we’re hardly saying ZEVs are a bad goal, but the devil is in the details — so let’s look at those details. We also discuss Lucid cop cars, Cadillac three-row SUVs, and more. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , A...

This week, we look at battery buffered EV charging, and there’s no one better to discuss that topic than Michael Spurr, Public Affairs Manager for ADS-TEC Energy. While ADS-TEC Energy is relatively new to the U.S., the company has quite a CV in European development. Better yet, its charging solutions aim to make EV charger installations easier (and even possible) in certain locations, making batte...

Scout’s back, baby! Well, it’s going to be back … give it a few years to hit the road. But that didn’t stop Scout from unveiling its Terra and Traveler pickup truck and SUV. We skimmed over the details and then dove into the matter. From bench seating to e-axles, there’s a lot to review. We then stay in the family with discussions about Volkswagen, Porsche, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Ap...

The Cybercab and Ruh-bo-vehn are here … sort of. Tesla’s “We, Robot” unveiling of its Level 5 autonomous vehicles and updated Optimus robot hit flat when it comes to detailed nuance, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to unpack — so we do. Also on this episode: Car & Driver tests the ID. Buzz, Ford drops Mach-E pricing, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , A...

Bring your own charging cable? It’s a wild idea for the U.S., but it’s coming. This week, we chat with Coul Street co-founder and CEO Josh Charles to discover what BYOC is all about, how Coul Street’s curbside charging model puts charger owners in control, and how this concept could revolutionize Level 2 EV charging. We also gaze into the crystal ball to see how long it might be before BYOC charge...

Rove if you want to. Rove around the world. That is, if Rove is the right EV charging business model. We discuss whether this new company is on to something, or if Tesla’s already won the charging battle. We also discuss Mate Rimac, the new Chevy Bolt, why GM has dropped the Ultium moniker, Ford handing out home chargers, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audibl...

This week, we talk to Scott Case, Recurrent CEO and co-founder. Recurrent is taking the mystery out of used EV shopping by offering battery health reports that are compiled by real-world driver data. But it doesn’t end there. Through Recurrent’s data, new car buyers can get a better idea of a vehicles range that is data driven, rather than using EPA range estimates which are all too frequently ina...

When it comes to motorhomes, perhaps a hybrid solution is best — and perhaps Thor has come up with a winner of a Class A RV that can silently woosh in and woosh out of campgrounds. We discuss that, as well as why the Cybertruck is a success, what a ban on Chinese car hardware and software could mean, Volvo CE’s headless EV dump truck, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon M...

When Lincoln Electric announced its Velion line of Level 3 EV chargers, we didn’t know what to think — fortunately, Lincoln Electric’s Vice-President of Corporate Innovation Steve Sumner was happy to come on this week’s show to tell us all about it. From the fact that Lincoln Electric made its first EV charger 100 years ago (yes, you read that right) to its current adventure with EVSEs and what th...

Will solid-state batteries lead to a quantum leap in EV performance? If so, Toyota’s approval for solid-state battery production brings us one step closer to the promise land. In other battery news, a massive recycling plant opens in Germany while a battery maker faces layoffs. Then, it’s Lucid and Hyundai bringing NACS to the masses, Dodge unveiling a 1,000hp EV race car, and more! Subscribe to t...

We’re usually knee deep in the latest news and exclusive interviews, so this week we step back to evaluate where the EV industry sits today. From charging infrastructure to charging speed and EV prices, we look at where the industry is compared to where it was not so long ago. We also take stroll down a “what if” alternate reality, and wrap up with a look at the current state of the company that h...

Just when you thought we were done talking about EV fires, it’s happened again. This time, Rivian’s Normal factory is experiencing a little..ahem…setback in the parking lot. We talk fires and which kind of vehicles are statistically most likely to ignite. Then, it’s time to talk VW ID. Buzz specs and pricing, Porsche development decisions, future Lucid vehicles, and more! Subscribe to the podcast...

This week, EVs are on fire — and not in a good way. Between a Tesla Semi burning to the ground on the freeway and a Mercedes EV ablaze in a South Korean apartment parking structure, we take a look at what these particular EV fires mean, how they could have been prevented, and whether the South Korean government’s reaction is justified. Also, Rimac unveils a 2,107 hp supercar, Acura might release a...

EV charging is a hot topic, and no matter how you slice it, haters gonna hate. Maybe that’s why Rivian announced it’ll be switching the side of the charging port for its upcoming R2. But this isn’t the only charging news this week — Zeeker claims it has developed an LFP car battery that will charge from 10-80% in less than 11 minutes while TXU Energy offers (limited) free charging. Plus, CATL open...

There’s a whole lot of experimentation going on this week. From podcast co-host Ed Sanchez recording his first EV video to Fiat revealing a car-based BYOC solution, the question isn’t can we, it’s should we? In a similar vein, Dodge is back with its Charger Daytona EV exhaust, Toyota reveals an EV delivery van that’s not a Toyota, Lucid gets another cash infusion, and more! Subscribe to the podcas...

When we spoke to itselectric co-founder Nathan King one year ago, he described a company founded on the idea that EV charging should be as simple as parking on the street and plugging in. On this episode, he’s back with co-founder Tiya Gordon to explain what they’ve been up to over the last 12 months, as well as what sets itselectric apart from just about every other Level 2 charger in America. Fr...

You may not recognize the name, but you’ve certainly used the company’s products. As a supplier of fueling pumps to roughly half of the gas stations worldwide, Gilbarco Veeder-Root knows how to keep cars on the go. Consequently, when the company announced Konect — the EV charging arm of the company — we took notice. This week, we interview Merrick Glass, the Global Head of Strategy & Marketing...

When you consider companies like Ford and GM are struggling in their shift from ICE to EV, just imagine how rough things could get for the smaller companies as they go all-in. We check out production numbers for the likes of Audi and Jaguar, while also discussing VinFast factory delays, how a U.S. drone law could affect BYD’s move to the states, the Democrats and Republicans targeting the same aut...

Lucid’s Air sales are thin, but could they be affecting Tesla Model S sales? And speaking of the Model S, is the luxury sedan actually floundering, with no solid footing in the future? We discuss the possibilities. We also chat about Rivian’s partnership with VW, Fisker’s multi-thousand-car sale, NASCAR’s electric concept, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audib...