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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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00:53:43

246: Could This Be National Security?

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/10/30

With the U.S. government and several automotive manufacturers stepping back from EVs, is this the beginning of the end for electrification? Then, if EVs are still the future, are the car makers that are swapping to more ICE, PHEV, and hybrid technology setting themselves up for short-term success but long-term failure? Is there also a national security angle to all of this? We do a deep dive on this week’s podcast. SHOW NOTESNone this week!This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode

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00:51:02

245: PHEVgate?

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/10/23

There’s an emissions scandal brewing, this time around PHEV and EREV technology. Could this be the next Dieselgate? We talk about that, plus Scout booting its BEV, GM dropping BrightDrop, Porsche introducing a tweener EV, and more, all on this week’s podcast.SHOW NOTESEuropean study says PHEVs/EREVs are no better for the environment than ICE: https://www.transportenvironment.org/articles/smoke-screen-the-growing-phev-emissions-scandal Scout BEV reportedly put on the back burner on strong pre-orders

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00:49:31

244: That’s a Heck of a Front End, Buddy

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/10/16

What a Vision! The Mercedes-Benz Vision Icon concept is unveiled, and it’s a bold move — but is it also the right move? We talk about that…but not until the end of the podcast. First, there’s news about the second coming of the Chevy Bolt, Ferrari’s Elettrica specs, Polestar’s floundering Chinese-market sales, and more!SHOW NOTESChevy Bolt gets low-key unveil: https://insideevs.com/news/775172/2027-chevrolet-bolt-range-price-revealed/ Ferrari unveils specs of its first electric vehicle, the

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00:46:45

243: Decontented, Effectively

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Tesla’s base model is finally here…and it’s a Model Y overflowing with a lack of features. The price is also dangerously close to the next trim level, which begs the question: Is the “Standard” Model Y worth the money? Also on this week’s podcast, V2L comes to the Model Y Performance, Hyundai drops the price of the Ioniq 5, Zeeker cranks the voltage, and more!SHOW NOTESTesla Model Y “Standard” officially debuts: https://insideevs.com/news/774980/2026-tesla-model-y-standard-affordable-ev/ Tesla Model

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00:45:37

242: Are EVs Too Fast? Maybe

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/10/02

Are EVs too fast? What a ridiculous question! Other than…maybe? The question is not actually so much about outright acceleration, but more about what the industry is prioritizing over other meaningful developments for electric vehicles. On this week’s podcast, we consider the options. SHOW NOTESJason Barlow, writing for Wired, says EVs have gotten too powerful: https://www.wired.com/story/evs-have-gotten-too-powerful/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy TeslaMusic

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00:53:00

241: All the Names

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Ram’s battery electric pickup is dead while the range extended version lives on…with ALL the names. The Ram Ramcharger REV will be Ram’s only “electrified” pickup and will see a gasoline engine power a battery, which in turn powers electric motors — and it’s our contention that this is the right move. Are we correct? Also, Yangwang resets its own record, Jeep axes the Glatiator 4xe, BMW rides the hydrogen train, and more. SHOW NOTESYangwang U9 Xtreme hits 308 mph, setting production car record:

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00:46:25

240: Konect-ing the Dots

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/09/18

This week, we sit down with Konect’s president Merrick Glass to discuss findings in Konect’s most recent EV charging survey. As a division of fuel pump giant Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Konect understands the international fueling industry (be it liquid or electrons) on a level few companies can.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 well as

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00:47:56

239: Multipass

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/09/11

Tesla is trying new things, but will it pay off? From the Netherlands-exclusive Multipass to private-labeling Superchargers, things are getting interesting in Tesla’s charging world. Also, BMW unveils the iX3, Mercedes reveals the GLC EV, Ferrari rebirths the Testarossa in PHEV form, 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 application.Perhaps you

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00:40.17

238: Junk in Your Trunk

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/08/28

Are messy garages hampering EV adoption? A recent article says yes, in fact, they are! We dive into why that might be the case. We also discuss a 3,000hp Yangwang, the Mercedes-AMG GT XX setting records, Porsche Cayenne EV hitting the road, 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 watch as well as listen. If so, we’ve got you covered.SHOW

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00:57:32

237: Ed’s Cost of Ownership

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/08/21

What is the real cost of ownership of an EV? This week, Ed goes through his experience with his 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR+, and he brings the receipts … literally. Has it been a good experience? Would he do it again? Will his next car be a Tesla, or even an EV? Listen to find out!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 well as listen. If so, we’ve

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Ford Unveils Affordable EV Platform, The Camaro's...

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/08/14

Ford unveils its universal EV platform, but when you consider where these vehicles will be made, it turns out we may be left with no Escape… BY PHIL ROYLE

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00:36:18

236: There is no Escape

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/08/14

Ford unveils its universal EV platform, but when you consider where these vehicles will be made, it turns out we may be left with no Escape…literally. Also on this week’s podcast, is the Chevy Camaro returning as an EV, could Lucid be doomed, and is Tesla really, really going to mass produce the Semi…finally?Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESFord reveals

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00:54:04

235: Stop, Collaborate, and Listen

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/08/07

Perhaps Chevrolet’s engineers were so busy trying to drive a Silverado EV 1,000+ miles on a single charge that they never asked whether they should. We discuss that, and propose what would perhaps be a better test for the powerhouse of an EV pickup. Also on this week’s podcast, the new Chevy Bolt is teased, Tesla sales are actually pretty good, 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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00:41:40

234: Generic Future Car

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/07/31

The new, more affordable Tesla is coming…and it’s probably going to be a decontented Model Y. Could this generic future car be the next big thing for Tesla? We chew on that topic before discussing Texas-based chip manufacturing, more EV chargers coming to the US, Ferrari testing something unexpected, 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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00:45:12

233: Taking it to the People

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/07/24

Scout Motors is taking the battle to the dealerships in an attempt to get a direct-to-consumer sales model launched. The dealers, as expected, are fighting back with their own claims that Scout is actually VW. Who will win? We don’t know, but we still discuss it on this week’s podcast. Also this week, Tesla opens its drive-in charger, China tackles Europe, and more!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use

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00:47:46

232: Rich Redneck

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/07/17

Bentley has unveiled its first EV, and it’s interesting. Featuring a blocky design, a ho-hum dashboard, a dog seat, and the ability to tailgate, we’re not sure who the target audience is for this one. Maybe rich rednecks? Also on this week’s podcast, VW halts ID. Buzz imports, Tesla enters India, Lucid unseats Tesla, 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

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00:44:43

231: Tank Turn is Back!

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/07/10

For good and bad, Rivian’s in the news. From the return of Tank Turn to falling sales numbers and additional investments, Rivian’s on a rollercoaster of an adventure right now. Also in the news, Tesla builds another “world’s largest” supercharger, and this one’s off grid. Plus, Honda backtracks, 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 watch as

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00:36:18

230: Under Optimal Conditions

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/07/03

Under optimal conditions, anything can happen. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype can smash a Nürburgring record, the Escalade IQ can go more than 600 miles on a charge, and Tesla can deliver a car autonomously. This week’s podcast covers those, plus Toyota knocking Tesla down a rung, 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 watch as well as

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00:46:12

229: Oh Crap Button

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/06/26

Tesla finally made a deadline! Or did it? Yes, autonomous Teslas are driving around Austin by the date promised, but with safety passengers riding shotgun ready to hit the “oh crap” button and back-seat passengers being invite only, is this the future we were promised? In other news, Toyota plans for multiple three-row EV SUVs, the Escalade IQ goes the extra mile, and more!Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or

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00:43:26

228: Mighty Fine Looking Chrysalis

The Watt Car EV Podcast ·

2025/06/19

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, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.Perhaps you prefer to watch as

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