The Watt Car EV Podcast

Will they or won’t they? Will Dodge’s next Charger and Challenger be EVs? According to one news outlet, no. According to another, probably. According to a Dodge PR rep, yes. The question then becomes: when? In other news, MG returns with a “legend” that some say will be powered by electrons, while supercar maker Koenigsegg invests in Lightyear. Rivian feels left out, Siemens gets creative, and mor...

From an electrician’s bill to a random encounter with a Tesla owner, this episode kicks off with a trip down a rabbit hole. Onto the news, Herbert Diess might have lost his VW gig over a software boondoggle, Rivian rolls out its Amazon Prime van en masse, USPS orders *way* more EVs than anticipated, Tesla alumni launch an RV company, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Po...

Last week’s news is this week’s news, as the tail end of last week saw multiple notable EV unveiling. We seamlessly transition from that to the latest electrification happenings, including the Chevy Blazer EV, big rumors for Porsche, and Polestar taking on a performance giant, before playing a game of “what would you do if you were the CEO of Aston Martin?” For us, we’d roll the dice… Subscribe to...

This week, one of The Watt Car Podcast’s co-hosts gets home Level 2 charging while the other one’s mother orders an EV. Onto the news, Rivian cuts jobs, Canoo catches a break, Volkswagen turns to Redwood Materials, Toyota pushes hybrids over EVs (again), the Hummer EV pollutes more than ICE, and much more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audible , Spot...

Technical problems send one of The Watt Car Podcast’s hosts to a Starbucks for this week’s episode, but that doesn’t stop the fun, as we discuss Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian/Amazon van sightings in the wild, a Chevy Bolt rebate, towing with EV trucks, Rivian R1S reviews showing up like gangbusters, a possible Hyundai Ioniq 6 shooting brake, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts ,...

Should you expect your friends to pay to charge your EV? EV charging etiquette is the eternal question. Or, it’s the question we tackle this week. What’s the answer? We don’t know, but it might involve baking muffins. We also chat about a slew of EV sedan concepts that were unveiled this week, along with another EV sedan concept traveling 747 miles on a single charge, plus more! Subscribe to the p...

This week, we look at EV charging speeds, towing, road trips, battery recycling, autonomous driving safety, fast Kias, EV hot rods, and whether the EV charger Quickening has begun. We hope many will survive, but when it comes to companies making EV chargers, perhaps there can be only one. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audible , Spotify , Stitcher , P...

The MCS charging standard is officially revealed, so it’s time to geek out over 1,250 volt, 3,000 amp EV charging — that’s enough to blow your mind! That was big news, but it didn’t stop us from also chatting about EV tax credits, trouble in Ford Mach-E paradise, the teased Chevy Blazer EV, Tesla Model Y sales stats, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Amazon M...

It’s a thought-provoking episode this week as we head back two years to a TEDx talk that needs a little unpacking. Along the way, we discuss EV efficiency compared to raw ICE and hybrid powertrains, electricity sources, pollution, climate change, battery life, human rights issues, and more. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audible , Spotify , Stitcher ,...

This week, we dive into the return of the DeLorean, this time as a four-seater EV with massive gullwing doors. The Alpha 5 isn’t the only wild EV concept to debut, though, as Bentley’s 1,341 hp steampunk cruiser is a stunner that’s certainly worth considering. From there, we discuss Seattle’s master plan to install Level 2 chargers on light poles by request, new car buyers increasing in their elec...

This week, we spot Lucids in the wild. We also discuss towing with EVs, including a recent claim that a Tesla Model X towed a flashy $285,000 travel trailer while retaining 71% of its range. In other news, the Chevy Silverado EV may receive twin charging ports, Supercharger cords might be too short, Tesla tops California Q1 new-car sales, EV batteries might be a long-term holdup when it comes to I...

The reviews are in, and it looks like the Ford F-150 Lightning is a hit! But still, there’s an elephant in the room that needs addressing — so that’s what we do. Beyond that, Ford is considering using LFP batteries, but for which EVs? Then we discuss EVs at the racetrack, chargers down and out in San Francisco, a 1,000 hp Porsche 718 EV, and much more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts ,...

Home charging woes continue for co-host Edward A. Sanchez, although the latest news is good news. After that, it’s into the news we go, discussing CATL possibly coming to the States, Ford making a stand against its dealers, Tesla’s Model S and X getting a pivoting center screen (or did they always have them), EV tire replacement costs, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google...

In a refreshing turn of events, a Lexus (and Toyota by proxy) representative admits that the future is EV. Ford sees a bright electric future, too, especially with its Home Integration System powered by an F-150 Lightning. Speaking of the Lightning, Ford bumped up the EV truck’s specs in almost all regards. Plus, we get back on our BYOC soap box. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google...

This week, Phil Royle spots a super rare EV in the wild while Ed Sanchez gets interviewed by CNET’s Roadshow – and that’s not even the biggest EV news of the week! The Corvette gets electrified, Ford starts production on the Lightning and teases a second electric pickup, Ram tries to steal Ford’s thunder, Chevy gets in on the truck action with more Silverado EV news, Henrik Fisker flees Twitter, a...

We’re a day late with the podcast, but we have a good excuse – and good EV stories to chew on. But first, Ed explains how life has served him a giant snowball of misery when it comes to his personal EV nirvana. From there, we move to BMW EV news with the i7, Tesla stopping its buyback lease program, and more! Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audible ,...

Prompted by a provably misleading social media meme, this week we tackle truths and fictions surrounding electric vehicles. Be warned, this episode is not all battery-powered rainbows and unicorns, as we celebrate EVs for what they can do while also noting their shortcomings. The takeaway? Regardless of where you fall on the electrification debate, confirmation bias is the true danger. Subscribe t...

Is the Lotus Eletre electric SUV the end for Lotus? Is VinFast going to be the next big non-American American automotive manufacturer? What does GM’s and Honda’s new deal mean for the Sony car? Is the Chevy Bolt’s return to production significant? We answer all of these questions, as well as discuss Hertz ordering Polestars, Tesla testing a Lucid, battery warrantees, and space cars, all on this we...

This week, we crunch the numbers to determine just how expensive charging an EV is, as well as offer some tips for those looking to outfit their home for their first EV. From there, it’s onto the news with California’s proposed gas-tax offset that will also payout to EV owners, NHTSA resets CAFE standards, potentially costing Stellantis dearly, Electrify America builds EV charging stations for civ...

This week see’s a Tesla OTA update received, as well as Ford F-150 Lightning economy numbers leaked. Beyond that, Audi unveils its stunning A6 Avant e-tron concept, Porsche primes its fans for an all-electric 718 lineup, Herbert Diess heads to Texas, MotorTrend drives the Subaru Solterra, and more! Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music , Audible , Spotify , S...

This week’s show gets right to the point – following a digression about spotting a Mercedes-Benz EQB in the wild, as well as a tire rotation on a Tesla Model 3. Then we get to the point: Rivian is back in the news, this time with LFP batteries, heat pumps, dual- and single-motor versions of its R1T and R1S, and more. Rivian also snags major talent from Magna! Plus, BMW buys Alpina, Mate Rimac and...

On this episode, we geek out over the recently unveiled VW ID.Buzz. Sure, it’s basically a gussied up minivan, but this years-in-the-making retro people mover is exactly what the world needs, and the specs look spot on. Yes, there’s other EV news involving nickel prices on the rise, Rivian backtracking, Sony partnering with Honda, GM partnering with PG&E, a Blazer SS EV tease, and more, but th...

This week’s podcast involves Ukrainian supply chain issues doubled with public EV chargers in Russia getting hacked. From there, podcast cohost Phil Royle speaks for the Tesla owners who cannot speak for themselves – specifically, his podcast cohost Edward A. Sanchez regarding his most recent Model 3 service. In other electrification news, Ford splits in two as well as announces pricing for its Po...

From seeing rare EVs in the wild to answering reader’s letters, this week’s The Watt Car Podcast jumps right into the good stuff. From there, we discuss the possibility of a range-extended Ram electrified pickup, Toyota’s internal combustion hydrogen V-8, the VW ID.4’s range boost, General Motors leaning into inefficiency with its Hummer EV EPA rating, and more. Subscribe the the podcast on Apple...

This week, we dive deep into a Mustang EV conversion with AEM’s Director of Marketing and PR Lawson Mollica. From AEM’s EV line of electronics to the nuts and bolts of the company’s “Testang” Tesla/Mustang conversion to our spending time behind the wheel at an autocross, this week’s podcast reveals what the future of hot rodding looks like. Subscribe the the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podc...