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Join host Ben Sullins as we plug into the latest trends, breakthroughs, and challenges in the EV sphere. From policy changes and technological innovations to market trends and environmental impacts, the Daily Charge Up brings you concise and insightful updates. Whether you're an industry professional, an EV enthusiast, or just curious about the future of transportation, our podcast ensures you start your day charged with all the vital information. Stay current with the electric revolution that's reshaping our roads and our world, one episode at a time.
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On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:10 - Tesla's 'Mad Max' Mode Was a Terrible Idea. It’s Worse Now.01:21 - Maserati Cuts Prices on EVs That Were too Expensive to Talk About 02:54 - PHEV Emission Savings are a Dirty Lie 03:57 - American Consumers More Open to Chinese EVs05:03 - Hey Kids, Want to go 93 MPH on a Unicycle?06:00 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://electrek.co/2025/10/16/new-electric-unicycle-hits-an-insane-93-mph-top-speed/https://insideevs.com/news/776049/european-automakers-saved-billions-in-fines-phevs/https://insideevs.com/news/776071/china-survey-usa-desire-analysis/https://insideevs.com/news/775982/maserati-granturismo-grancabrio-ev-discount/https://electrek.co/2025/10/16/tesla-mad-max-full-self-driving-mode-ignores-speed-limits/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:10 - Norway Close to 100% EV Sales01:34 - Kia Going Huge on Euro-focused EVs02:52 - Waymo Bringing Robotaxis to London03:23 - UK Government Backs Toyota's Plan for Tiny EV04:18 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://electrek.co/2025/10/15/kia-plans-to-build-100000-ev2-and-ev4-models-a-year/https://electrek.co/2025/10/15/waymo-is-expanding-to-london-with-public-robotaxi-rides-coming-soon/https://electrek.co/2025/10/15/toyota-lands-20-million-to-build-pint-sized-ev-with-solar-roof/https://electrek.co/2025/10/15/norway-says-mission-accomplished-on-going-100-ev-proposes-incentive-changes/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - GM to Dump $1.6B on Shifting Away from EVs01:20 - Stellantis Invests Big on Everything But EVs02:31 - Effortless Charging: Rivian Eases the Journey03:29 - Tesla in Hot Water Over S. Korea Battery Faults04:56 - Feel the Drive: Ferrari’s Engaging Revolution05:51 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/14/evs-take-a-backseat-in-stellantis-13b-u-s-investment-plan/https://insideevs.com/news/775813/rivian-plug-and-charge-update/https://electrek.co/2025/10/14/tesla-is-at-risk-of-lossing-subsidies-in-korea-over-widespread-battery-failures/https://insideevs.com/news/775762/gm-q3-billion-ev-adjustment-sales/https://insideevs.com/news/775756/ferrari-fake-ev-shifting-explained/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:10 - Car Prices Hit a New Peak Average as EVs Take a High Market Share00:55 - Australian EV Owners Sue Over Tesla's Broken Promises01:42 - Send the Car, Alfred02:34 - Duracell Invites Drivers to Plug, Play, Go in the UK03:08 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://electrek.co/2025/10/13/thousands-of-tesla-owners-join-class-action-lawsuit-over-full-self-driving-in-australia/https://electrek.co/2025/10/13/us-average-new-car-price-tops-50k-for-the-first-time/https://electrek.co/2025/10/13/duracell-first-ever-ev-fast-charger-network-will-be-in-the-uk/https://insideevs.com/news/775671/mercedes-iconic-vision-stunning-coupe-ev/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:10 - Chevy Bolt vs. Nissan Leaf: Let the Battle Begin!02:33 - Model Y Standard a Better Deal in Europe03:17 - Tesla's Model Y Roof Controversy Explained04:01 - Renault Taps LFPs to Deliver EU-made Affordable Twingo EV05:14 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://insideevs.com/reviews/775349/2027-chevrolet-bolt-vs-2026-nissan-leaf/https://electrek.co/2025/10/12/renault-says-a-desirable-20000-ev-is-coming-and-its-not-made-in-china/https://insideevs.com/news/775403/tesla-model-y-standard-roof-explained-lars-moravy/https://electrek.co/2025/10/10/tesla-releases-more-affordable-model-y-standard-in-eu-its-a-better-deal-there/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - Ford Drops $7,500 Tax Credit Extension00:59 - NHTSA Launches Another Tesla FSD Probe01:50 - Mercedes Run Down? Plug Into an ELF!02:48 - Kia’s Battery Passport System Can See Down to the Cell Level03:21 - Stride Further: EV Power for Your Legs!04:33 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://www.autocar.co.nz/kia-pioneers-battery-passport-technology-ahead-of-eu-rollout/https://siliconangle.com/2025/10/09/tesla-faces-probe-accidents-cars-fitted-full-self-driving-software/https://electrek.co/2025/10/09/cool-new-device-does-for-electrified-walking-what-e-bikes-did-for-cycling/https://electrek.co/2025/10/09/mercedes-benz-elf-ev-charging-rig-delivers-megawatt-power/https://insideevs.com/news/775324/ford-ev-lease-credit-cancel/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:10 - 2027 Bolt Revealed, Steals Crown for Most Affordable EV in the US01:56 - GM Ditches Tax Credit Extension, Throws $6,000 Lifeline02:49 - Ferrari Spotlights Elettrica’s F1-Inspired Guts03:49 - Elettrica to Deliver Authentic Audio Thrills04:38 - New AI System Can Predict Real-World Driving Range05:48 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/scientists-create-smart-indicator-that-can-solve-ev-battery-anxiety-for-good/https://electrek.co/2025/10/09/ferrari-rejecting-fake-engine-noise-first-ev-opts-authentic-motor-sound/https://insideevs.com/news/775172/2027-chevrolet-bolt-range-price-revealed/https://electrek.co/2025/10/08/gm-scraps-7500-ev-tax-credit-program-but-has-another-plan/https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/10/everything-we-know-about-ferraris-first-electric-vehicle/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - Affordable Tesla 3 and Y Standard: What’s Been Cut?02:23 - Is Tesla's Price Cut Worth the Hype?03:10 - FSD v14 Brings Robotaxi Lessons Home04:20 - Hyundai Slashing Price Down Under, Too05:14 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://electrek.co/2025/10/07/hyundai-discounting-evs-by-over-20000-overseas/https://electrek.co/2025/10/07/tesla-fsd-v14-release-notes/https://www.businessinsider.com/new-more-affordable-tesla-models-analysts-business-leaders-react-2025-10https://www.cnet.com/home/electric-vehicles/tesla-releases-its-much-anticipated-affordable-electric-car-models-heres-how-much-they-cost/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - EV Sales Booming in UK With Record September01:04 - Gravity Helps Lucid to Best Ever Sales Quarter01:42 - ZEEKR 001: Faster Charging, Starry Rides03:17 - Cadillac Optiq Gets Power Boost, RWD Option04:14 - California Alleges Tesla Mishandled Insurance Claims05:09 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://electrek.co/2025/10/06/tesla-in-hot-water-mishandling-insurance-claims/https://electrek.co/2025/10/06/zeekr-001-design-refresh-900v-architecture-7-minute-charging/https://insideevs.com/news/774851/2026-cadillac-optiq-specs-tesla-nacs/https://insideevs.com/news/774862/lucid-q3-deliveries-production-record/https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/smmt-september-new-car-market-delivers-record-number-of-evs/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:10 - New Lease Deals from Rivian Ease Tax Credit Pain01:04 - Say Goodbye to Hidden Charging Fees, Illinois!01:49 - Cadillac Took an Electric Leap in Q302:35 - Einride: Revolutionizing EV Freight Solutions03:23 - Bigger on the Inside? Dacia Shows Off Hipster Concept04:16 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://electrek.co/2025/10/05/autonomous-electric-semi-truck-brand-einride-hits-1-billion-valuation/https://www.motor1.com/news/774732/dacia-hipster-concept-debut/https://insideevs.com/news/774596/rivian-r1s-r1t-lease-offer-rebate-discount/https://electrek.co/2025/10/03/universal-ev-chargers-debuts-15-flat-rate-fast-charging-across-illinois/https://electrek.co/2025/10/05/cadillacs-quiet-coup-nearly-half-of-all-caddies-sold-in-q3-were-electric/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - Missed the Tax Credit Deadline? Ford and GM Have a Loophole!01:00 - Democracy at Work: States Still Offering EV Savings 02:21 - Cars.com Pics 2026's Top EVs for You04:02 - Model Y Performance Available in the US04:32 - 2027 Chevy Bolt Spotted Sans Camo a Week Early05:13 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/articles/79932/upcoming-2027-chevrolet-bolt-spotted-undisguised-at-tesla-supercharger/https://www.realclearenergy.org/2025/10/01/here_are_the_best_electric_vehicles_for_2026_1136953.htmlhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-gm-launch-programs-keep-165618358.htmlhttps://insideevs.com/news/774263/ev-phev-tax-credits-rebates-us-states/https://electrek.co/2025/09/30/tesla-launches-model-y-performance-us-price/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:10 - Tesla Enables Full 500 kW Charging in California01:22 - GAC Ion V Debuts in Finland02:24 - Coachman Builds Affordable Electric RV on a BrightDrop03:13 - Unwrapped Jeep Recon Shown Off Online03:39 - Local Lithium: Element3 Taps Wastewater for a Greener Future04:48 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://electrek.co/2025/09/29/us-first-lithium-from-oilfield-wastewater-is-coming-this-year/https://electrek.co/2025/09/29/jeep-recon-ev-goes-beast-mode-black-drops-camo/https://insideevs.com/news/774011/chevrolet-brightdrop-electric-rv-coachmen/https://electrek.co/2025/09/29/tesla-first-full-v4-supercharger-station-500-kw-capacity/https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/gac-launches-aion-v-in-finland-expanding-presence-in-european-electric-vehicle-market/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:10 - Don’t Miss Your Last Chance at the EV Tax Credit01:19 - Powerful & Luxurious Lotus EVs Updated for 202602:32 - Volvo's New Electric Bus Laughs in the Face of Range Anxiety03:28 - XPeng Expands: Five New EU Markets and More Ahead04:21 - XCMG and Fortescue Just Made a Record Electric Mining Equipment Deal05:25 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://electrek.co/2025/09/26/lotus-cars-quietly-updates-its-900-hp-eletre-and-emeya-evs-for-2026/https://insideevs.com/news/773795/volvo-buses-bzr-electric-coach-chassis-battery-power-specs/https://electrek.co/2025/09/26/xpeng-xpev-continues-global-expansion-five-eu-markets/https://insideevs.com/news/773893/ev-tax-credit-lease-deals/https://electrek.co/2025/09/27/xcmg-and-fortescue-haul-truck-sale-is-the-biggest-ev-deal-ever/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - FSD v14 Coming Next Week to HW4-Equipped Teslas01:38 - Tesla Wants EPA’s Help to Revive Their Emissions Credits Business02:33 - 2026 Subaru Solterra Brings Increased Range, Stable Pricing03:38 - Xiaomi Opens R&D Centre in Munich 04:07 - Cleaner EV Batteries, Thanks to Daisies!05:22 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/09/47883275/elon-musks-tesla-urges-trump-to-not-repeal-2009-endangerment-finding-amid-2-8-billion-revenue-losshttps://insideevs.com/news/773567/2026-subaru-solterra-ev-prices-revealed/https://ackodrive.com/news/xiaomi-opens-first-ev-r-and-d-centre-outside-china/https://electrek.co/2025/09/25/tesla-launching-fsd-v14-elon-musk-feels-sentient/https://electrek.co/2025/09/25/french-startup-promises-more-evs-fewer-mines-by-pulling-metals-from-daisies/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:10 - Lucid's Gravity Ramp-Up Captured in Drone Pictures00:53 - Acura Says Goodbye to ZDX As US Tax Credit Ends01:24 - Major JLR Hack Leads to Production Halt, Industry Fears02:36 - NHTSA Invstigating Possible Rivian Van Seatbelt Risk03:38 - Stress-Free Urban Charging: Voltpost's Solution04:40 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://electrek.co/2025/09/24/nhtsa-seatbelt-safety-issue-rivian-delivery-vans/https://www.ndtvprofit.com/technology/tata-motors-owned-jaguar-land-rover-cyberattack-infotainment-system-ev-charging-logic-compromisedhttps://insideevs.com/news/773530/voltpost-air-lamppost-charger/https://electrek.co/2025/09/24/lucid-lcid-ramps-up-gravity-production-massive-numbers-spotted-in-drone-flyover/https://insideevs.com/news/773432/acura-zdx-ev-dead/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:10 - Rivian’s ADAS-focused Update Previewed in Beta01:46 - BlueCruise Update Octuples Hands-Free Time for F-150 Lightning Drivers02:48 - Telo Scores Big in Latest Funding Round03:39 - Pedal Power Meets High-Speed in 3-Wheel Dream Machine04:35 - Sindh Government Empowers Women with Free Pink EVs!06:05 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://electrek.co/2025/09/24/this-75-mph-electric-car-with-bicycle-pedals-to-charge-it-is-apparently-the-real-deal/https://electrek.co/2025/09/23/why-one-government-is-giving-women-free-pink-electric-mopeds/https://electrek.co/2025/09/23/ford-f-150-lightning-can-now-handle-more-drive-for-you/https://electrek.co/2025/09/23/rivian-software-update-2025-34-highway-assist-upgrades/https://insideevs.com/news/773337/telo-ev-truck-startup-funding/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:10 - Lucid Builds Extra Gravity SUVs, Instantly Sells Out01:13 - Volvo EX90: Finally Worth Your Investment?01:53 - Chinese Owners Sue Over Tesla's Broken FSD Promises02:33 - Blink & Hubject Partner to Increase Charging Accessibility03:06 - Lamborghini Makes a Splash with Their First Full EV04:22 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://parametric-architecture.com/seabob-se63-lamborghini-seascooter/https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/hubject-teams-with-blink-charging-to-further-expand-intercharge-network-across-north-america/https://insideevs.com/news/773200/2026-volvo-ex90-huge-software-hardware-upgrade/https://electrek.co/2025/09/22/tesla-being-sued-china-over-not-delivering-self-driving-hw3-cars/https://electrek.co/2025/09/22/lucid-gravity-looks-sold-out-a-day-after-inventory-opens-online/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:08 - Hacker Reveals Cuts to Tesla’s Affordable Model Y00:51 - Tesla Cleared for Arizona Robotaxi Testing01:18 - Einride Debuts Autonomous Truck in Belgium02:01 - Powerful AUDI e-Wagon a Hit in China 03:00 - Electric Tuk-Tuks Revolutionize Urban EV Delivery03:43 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://electrek.co/2025/09/20/forget-tesla-hype-einride-begins-public-l4-autonomous-electric-semi-operations/https://electrek.co/2025/09/20/hacker-reveals-details-tesla-upcoming-stripped-down-model-y/https://electrek.co/2025/09/20/coca-cola-expands-electric-delivery-fleet-with-thousands-of-e-rickshaws/https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/tesla-wins-approval-for-arizona-robotaxi-testing/https://electrek.co/2025/09/20/10000-buyers-snapped-up-775-hp-electric-audi-wagon-in-its-first-30-minutes/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - Hyundai Reveals Massive, Line(s)wide Plans at 2025 Investor Day01:19 - Hyundai to Upgrade OS, Get Serious About Software Revenue02:23 - Final Call for Ariya as Nissan Pivots to Leaf03:05 - New Charging Hub Coming for California Electric Fleets03:51 - Farasis to SK On: Hold My Solid-State Beer04:53 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://insideevs.com/news/772759/hyundai-pleos-connect-preview/https://electrek.co/2025/09/18/nissan-cuts-ariya-electric-suv-from-us-lineup-for-2026-leaf-ev/https://electrek.co/2025/09/18/hyundai-reveals-new-evs-hybrids-pickups-luxury-cars-and-more/https://electrek.co/2025/09/18/solid-state-ev-batteries-on-track-for-2025-says-mercedes-partner/https://electrek.co/2025/09/18/75m-boosts-ev-realtys-first-big-rig-charging-hub-in-california/
On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - Cadillac's Optiq and Vistiq Crush Range Estimates in Real-World Testing01:15 - Drive the Future: Cayenne EV’s Innovations Tested With AI02:05 - Tesla's New Door Handle: Safety First!02:44 - Tesla Nixes Bargain Basement Cybertruck 03:17 - Rivian’s E-Bike Leak: Worth the Wait?04:14 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/cadillac-optiq-vistiq-range-tested.htmlhttps://insideevs.com/news/772560/porsche-cayenne-ev-ai-development/https://electrek.co/2025/09/17/exclusive-rivians-secret-upcoming-e-bike-revealed-in-leaked-images/https://insideevs.com/news/772636/tesla-door-handle-fix-franz/https://www.electrive.com/2025/09/17/tesla-scraps-entry-level-cybertruck-after-five-months/
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