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The Watt Car EV Podcast

The Watt Car editors and guests discuss the latest automotive electrification news, covering EVs, hybrids, plug-ins, fuel cells, and beyond. Check out thewattcar.com for our take on what’s happening in the industry.

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00:57:40

267: Nice and Juicy

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2026/04/23

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new C-Class EV, boasting not only the company’s bold new grille, but also a nice and juicy 94.3 kWh battery. At the same time, EV sales have surged in the EU, Lucid receives funding from two sources (but will it be enough?), BMW follows Tesla in ease of charging, and more, all on this week’s podcast.Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast

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00:58:51

266: The Genie is Already Out of the Barrel

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2026/04/16

World news has us deviating from the norm this week, as we dive into how China became the world EV leader, under what circumstances the war in Iran could lead to increased EV adoption, why the price of diesel could affect the purchase price of your next electric vehicle, and why the world could never be “oil free.”Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.Perhaps you prefer

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00:49:01

265: Finding Their There

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2026/04/09

This week, we discuss a number of automotive brands finding their “there” in the EV world. For starters, Toyota’s bZ gains footing while Subaru gets into the three-row EV game and Rivian’s R2 ups its efficiency. Meanwhile, Afeela’s dead, plus some politicians say Chinese cars are not welcome on America’s shores (although that ship has certainly sailed). Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite

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00:50:31

264: 10 Years of Fuel Cell Ownership

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2026/04/02

This week, we speak to someone who has lived the fuel cell lifestyle for 10 years and is now at a crossroads. From gen 1 to today, Andrew Fisher has parked three Toyota Mirais in his driveway. Revealing the good, the bad, and the ugly, Andrew recounts his ownership experience and offers his advice as to whether YOU should consider owning a fuel cell vehicle.Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your

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00:55:20

263: Slate's Biggest Competitor

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2026/03/26

With the world’s energy sources being uncertain thanks to the war, let’s talk EVs. For starters, Jay Leno recently drove the Tesla Semi (which has already undergone a redesign) and the Slate (we reveal Slate’s real competitor). Also, Lexus unveils a luxury EV sedan, Mercedes is working on a Maybach minivan, Bentley kills (most of) its future EV lineup, and more!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your

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00:52:20

262: Preamble to the Preamble

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2026/03/19

With war raging and oil becoming scarce, what does this mean for EV adoption in the short and long term? Is this a tipping point for the EV industry? We ponder several possible outcomes. We also contrast Honda’s EV strategy with Toyota’s, and consider whether Lucid and Rivian matter in a world gone mad. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.Perhaps you prefer to watch as

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00:50:35

261: itselectric, Three Years Later

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2026/03/12

This week, itselectric co-founders Tiya Gordon and Nathan King join us on the podcast for an update on their innovative bring-your-own-cable curbside charging company. Over the years, Nathan and Tiya have brought itselectric from concept to reality, with curbside chargers in six cities, with a seventh on the way. And that’s only the beginning. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast

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00:48:13

260: That's RAD

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2026/03/05

Rivian launches RAD, its Rivian Adventure Department. On this week’s podcast, we try to determine whether we’ve gone crazy, because we thought Rivian was an adventure brand this whole time. Other topics on this week’s episode include whether BYD’s efficiency is catching Lucid, if VinFast’s next brand is too good for itself, whether Tesla’s megawatt charging is a game changer, plus more!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and

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00:53:33

259: Unpacking Things

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2026/02/26

There’s a lot to unpack this week. First, with Trump’s IEEPA tariffs being struck down as illegal, what does this mean for the world of EVs? Long story short, we’re unsure, but there’s still a lot to unpack based on what we do know. Then, we know the top five Chinese EVs we’d like to see make it to U.S. shores — the question is, would the price be right? We unpack whether our fantasy pick of Chinese cars would stand a chance on American soil.Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music,

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00:53:22

258: It Depends on Context

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2026/02/19

Toyota’s big news involves the announcement of two new EVs, and neither overwhelm nor disappoint. We have the specs. We also have news on Ford’s new low-cost EV development, and everything looks good! In other news, the elimination of stop-start tech may lead to more hybrids, Chinese automakers may be getting closer to the U.S., and more.Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast

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01:00:17

257: When Will Then Be Now?

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2026/02/12

As the Toyota Highlander goes all EV, what does that mean for the rest of Toyota’s lineup? Is the RAV4 next? Will the bZ be put out of its misery? We discuss the possibilities on this week’s podcast. Plus, Tesla’s Semi nears production (this time maybe for real), China bans retractable door handles, and more!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.Perhaps you prefer to

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00:49:24

256: Poverty Spec

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2026/02/05

Tesla’s Model S and X, the upper echelon of its lineup, will soon be dead. What do we get instead? A “poverty spec” Model Y and the promise of Optimus production. That could be an entire episode of The Watt Car podcast, but we don’t stop there. Also on this week’s docket: Chevy’s Blazer weighs three tons, Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra sales crater, and more.Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast

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00:58:27

255: The Bolt Shall Live Again...Or Maybe It Won’t

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2026/01/29

The Bolt is back, but not for long. This time, Chevy is killing its affordable EV to make room for Buick production. Is this the right move? We ponder the decision on this week’s podcast. We also discuss GM’s plug-and-charge compatibility with Electrify America, air quality shifts due to EV adoption, and more. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.Perhaps you prefer to

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00:49:34

254: The Michigan of Canada

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2026/01/22

Canada seemingly counters increasing U.S. tensions by welcoming Chinese automakers into The Great White North. Could this tariff decrease be all that’s needed to bring a cascade of Chinese EVs to North America? There’s more to the story, which we cover on this week’s podcast. We also chat about Kia’s new concept EV, an update on Rivian’s R2, and more!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite

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00:46:00

253: Catching the CES Bug

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2026/01/15

Ed’s back from the CES Show, and he brings with him a boatload of EV insights and an unhealthy dose of the CES flu. The big takeaway from CES, though, is that Chinese automakers are America-bound, and they’re not kidding around. In other news, California may offer new EV incentives, Stellantis kills its PHEVs, and more!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.Perhaps you

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01:01:12

252: Between Imminent and Pie in the Sky

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2026/01/01

What does the future hold in store for electric vehicles in dealerships, in motorsports, and beyond? With the world relaxing its grip on EV mandates, is an electrified future imminent, or pie in the sky? We gaze into our irrefutable crystal ball to see what the world may look like in 2035…and even 2075. Join us on this week’s podcast, where we take a wild ride from present day to the distant future.SHOW NOTESEU moved to relax 2035 ICE ban.

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00:50:12

251: A Defeated Sigh

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2025/12/18

Ford F-150 Lightning EV, we hardly knew ye…although we’ll kind of get to know ye once more thanks to your replacement, the Lightning EREV. Is Ford’s decision to add a generator engine to the full-size pickup a wise one? Tune into this week’s podcast to get our take. Plus, Tesla ranks last in car reliability (but there’s a catch), Rivian takes a page from Tesla’s playbook, VW unveils the ID.Polo, and more!SHOW NOTESTesla ranks dead last in used car reliability study:

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00:48:06

250: It Can’t Get You Home

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2025/12/11

Will Fiat’s teeny tiny Topolino come Stateside? We hope so! At the same time, the market for such a unique vehicle is, shall we say, quite small. The opposite of the Topolino would be the Lotus Eletre, so we talk about that on this week’s podcast, too. We also discuss Mercedes, Lexus, and more!SHOW NOTESFiat says it will bring the Topolino to the U.S.: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a69673631/fiat-topolino-ev-coming-to-united-states/ Lotus Eletre gets an EREV version, and a weird name:

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00:55:20

249: Has Tesla’s Lost Its Sparkle?

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2025/11/20

Tesla is reportedly introducing Apple CarPlay to its cars — but why? Has Tesla lost its sparkle and now the auto disruptor needs something mainstream to shock the market? We dive in on this week’s podcast. Plus, Mazda gets back into EVs, Nissan facelifts a Mitsubishi, Audi “scouts” a new manufacturing plant, and more!SHOW NOTESMazda EV crossover prototype seen testing in California: https://electrek.co/2025/11/13/mazda-finally-testing-a-real-ev/ Tesla reportedly working on (finally) adding CarPlay

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00:52:59

248: Make the Lightning Great Again

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2025/11/13

Is Elon Musk asking for too much money? Is RJ Scaringe asking for too little? Is Ford scrapping the F-150 Lightning? Is Toyota going to win the EV battery war? There’s a lot to talk about this week, so that’s exactly what we do on the latest episode of The Watt Car EV Podcast!SHOW NOTESMusk’s colossal pay package approved by shareholders by a 75% margin: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/06/tesla-shareholders-musk-pay.html Rivian gives RJ Scaringe a $4.7 billion long-term pay package:

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