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If you logged onto Rivian’s configurator today, you’re in for a massive piece of sticker shock. Overnight—and without a single press release—Rivian quietly discontinued the absolute cheapest entry points into the R1T and R1S lineup. The Dual Standard trim is officially dead, raising the barrier to entry by a massive $7,000.

In this episode, we go beneath the surface to break down the real reasons behind the ...

The battle for silver is heating up! While Tesla maintains its dominant grip on the #1 spot, fresh S&P Global Mobility registration data reveals an absolute dogfight for second place in the U.S. market. This week on The Friday Charge, we break down how Hyundai is breathing right down Chevrolet's neck—sitting less than 1,000 units away from claiming the title of America's second-most-popular EV brand.

We tackle the volume ...

The official EPA certification documents for the Tesla Cybercab (Test Group: TTSLV00.0L1A) have leaked, giving us the exact engineering specs, battery capacity, and power output that Tesla didn't reveal at the launch event.

And the data shows a radical shift in how Tesla designs vehicles.

In this episode of The Friday Charge, we pull back the curtain on the Certificate Summary Information (CSI) fin...

General Motors is making a surprising move in the EV battery race. While many automakers are embracing lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries to lower costs, GM is signaling it may shift its focus toward lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries instead.

In this episode, we break down what LMR battery technology is, why GM believes it could deliver LFP-like costs with better energy density, and what this strategy could mean for the fu...

Everyone said the U.S. electric vehicle market was dead after a brutal Q1, but the latest April registration data reveals a massive U-shaped recovery. In this solo deep dive, we skip the superficial driving impressions and break down the raw market economics. Why did sales plunge up to 41% in January after federal tax incentives expired, and how did automaker-backed financing and manufacturing shifts spark a massive April rebound? ...

In this episode: ⚡ Ford's $30,000 EV pickup spotted for the first time 🔋 GM and Redwood Materials expand battery lifecycle partnership 🚗 Mitsubishi reveals the Eclipse Sportback EV 🤖 Waymo acquires Apple's former testing facility 🧪 Third-party testing challenges Donut Labs' battery claims

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Subaru just dropped their May 2026 sales report, and the numbers are absolutely staggering. While many doubted the "Subaru Electric Offensive," the brand just hit a massive 25% electrification milestone, led by the incredible demand for the Trailseeker and Uncharted models.

In today’s episode of The Friday Charge, we’re breaking down the data behind Subaru’s 10.4% year-over-year jump. We look at:

• The 25% Tipp...

Subaru just slammed the brakes on its in-house EV plans after profits collapsed by 90% — and tariffs are making things even worse. Meanwhile, Volvo is charging ahead with the brand-new EX60, featuring up to 400 miles of range, ultra-fast 800V charging, and aggressive pricing.

In today’s EV news: ⚡ Subaru delays its next-gen EV factory plans ⚡ Volvo reveals the EX60 with 400-mile range ⚡ Bojangles opens EV charging hubs ...

EV owners may soon face a brand-new annual fee as lawmakers push a controversial transportation bill that could dramatically change the cost of owning an electric vehicle. In this video, we break down what’s inside the proposed EV tax plan, why gas-powered drivers are being brought into the debate, and how this could impact Tesla, Rivian, Ford, Hyundai, and every EV owner in America.

We’ll also cover:

• How much EV o...

The Volvo EX30 was supposed to change the game with its $35,000 price tag—but then it vanished from the U.S. market. Now, Volvo is striking back. In a major pivot, Volvo Cars America President Luis Rezende has confirmed a brand-new entry-level EV is coming in 2027.

[In today's video, we're breaking down exactly what happened to the EX30 (from software bugs to massive tariffs) and what we know about its mysterious successor.

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Is the "Honor System" enough to save Tesla Superchargers?

In today’s episode, we are diving into a massive week for EVs. Tesla has finally launched its long-awaited "Virtual Queues" at 5 pilot locations, but there’s a catch: it doesn’t actually lock the stalls. Is this the end of Supercharger chaos, or just the beginning?

Plus, we cover:

• Rivian’s "Agentic" Assistant: Rivian just leapfrogged Tes...

Rivian just changed the game for EV software.

In today’s episode, we’re doing a deep dive into the official launch of the Rivian Assistant and the "Hey Rivian" ecosystem. This isn't just another voice assistant—it’s a massive technical shift powered by Rivian Unified Intelligence.

We break down how this AI actually controls your vehicle (unlike Tesla’s Grok), the technical specs of the edge AI compute ...

In today’s episode of The Friday Charge, we’re breaking down the full specs of the new iX3, including its massive 108.7kWh battery and 400kW charging speeds. We also dive into some of the wildest EV news of the week, from a "Tesla-fied" classic Mustang to a massive price drop for the Model 3 in Canada.

In this episode:

• BMW iX3 Orders Live: We break down the $61,500 starting price, the 434-mile range, and why the "...