EV Geek Podcast

Tesla Ends FSD Sales, Top-Selling EVs of 2025, EVgo & Kroger Partner

Hello everyone and welcome to this episode of the Friday Charge brought to you by EV Geek Studios! Today, January 16th, 2026, we're diving into various electric cars news, including updates on EV Go and Kroger, and Tesla's decision to stop selling FSD. We'll also cover the best-selling EVs of 2025, discuss Tesla supercharging, and explore relevant china news in the automotive sector. This is your essential electric vehicle update!

Kia Just Dropped a €30,000 EV That Actually Makes Sense

Kia has just pulled the covers off the brand-new EV2 at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, and it might be the most important electric car of the year. With a projected starting price of around €30,000, is this the affordable, stylish, and practical EV that finally makes electric mobility accessible for everyone?
Join us for a detailed first look at the Kia EV2 as we explore every angle of this exciting new B-segment SUV. From its bold "Opposites United" design to its surprisingly premium and tech-filled interior, we're covering it all.

Nvidia vs The World: The Self-Driving Car Showdown!

For years, we've asked who will win the self-driving car race: Tesla? Waymo? Mercedes? But what if the real winner isn't a car company at all?
This is the story of how Nvidia, the company famous for powering your video games, is positioning itself to become the universal "brain" inside almost every autonomous vehicle. While companies like Tesla build closed, vertically-integrated systems for their own cars, and Waymo focuses on geofenced robotaxis, Nvidia is taking a different approach.
At CES 2026, Nvidia unveiled Alpamayo, a new, open platform for autonomous driving. The goal isn't to build a single car, but to arm every other automaker—from Mercedes-Benz to JLR and Lucid—with the AI firepower to compete. Alpamayo shifts from just "seeing" the road to "reasoning" about it, allowing the car to explain its decisions and navigate unpredictable "edge cases" that have stalled the industry for years.
This sets up the ultimate platform war. On one side is Tesla's closed ecosystem, learning from billions of miles of data from its own fleet. On the other is Nvidia's open ecosystem, aiming to become the "Android of Autonomy" that powers hundreds of different car models. The first car to feature this new brain, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA, is just the beginning.
The race for the future of driving is no longer about which car will win. It's about who will build the mind that powers them all.

A Great First Time EV! Chevrolet Equinox RS Walk-Around and Review

On today's episode, Joel and Sebastian drive a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV RS, courtesy of Everett Chevrolet (everettchevyauto.com).
Questions? Comments? Interested in being a guest? Email us at info@evgeekstudios.com

Volvo's EX60 Teased, NVIDIA Redefines Autonomy, and VW Brings Back Buttons

On today's episode of The Friday Charge, Sebastian dives into the following:
-Volvo has started teasing it's upcoming EX60
-NVIDIA unveils it's new AI Autonomy Stack
-VW pulls the wraps off the ID.Polo
-Chinese EVs are Inevitable
Questions? Comments? Interested in being a guest? Email us at info@evgeekstudios.com

GM’s EV Surge in 2025: #2 in U.S. Sales, Cadillac Leads Luxury & Electric Trucks Grow

In this mini-charge episode, we break down General Motors’ electric vehicle performance in 2025 and what it means for the future of EV adoption in the U.S.
You’ll hear a deep dive into:
How GM secured the #2 position in U.S. EV sales, trailing only Tesla
Why Cadillac emerged as a luxury EV leader with models like the Lyriq and Escalade IQ
How the Chevy Equinox EV surged toward 58,000 sales, becoming one of GM’s top-selling electric vehicles
What’s happening with GM’s electric trucks, including Silverado EV, Sierra EV, and Hummer EV — and why EV pickups remain one of the toughest segments to crack
We also explore how the expiration of federal EV incentives affected late-year sales, how legacy automakers are adapting to a rapidly changing market, and what GM’s strategy tells us about where the EV industry is headed next.
Whether you’re an EV enthusiast, a GM fan, or just curious about the future of electric transportation, this episode gives you the numbers, the context, and the insights behind one of the most important EV stories of the year.

Meet the Robots Building Your Next EV

Humanoid robots are coming to the factory floor — and Hyundai is leading the charge. In this episode, we explore how Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot and cutting-edge AI could soon be working alongside humans to build electric vehicles in the U.S.
We unpack what Hyundai announced at CES, how these robots learn, what jobs they’ll do first, and what it all means for the future of work, manufacturing, and the EV industry.

Kia vs Hyundai EV Sales: Who’s Winning the U.S. Market?

December 2025 was a tale of two extremes in the U.S. EV market: Kia saw a massive 50% drop in EV sales, while Hyundai continued to grow despite the expiration of federal EV tax credits.
In this Mini Charge episode, we break down:
Why Kia’s EV6 sales fell off a cliff in December
How Hyundai’s Ioniq lineup maintained momentum
What federal and state incentives mean for buyers
Consumer trends, range anxiety, and charging infrastructure
Market competition from Tesla, Ford, Rivian, and more
Expert insights on what 2026 holds for the U.S. EV market
Whether you’re an EV enthusiast, a potential buyer, or just curious about the industry, this episode explains the numbers, the strategy, and what it all means for the future of electric vehicles in the U.S.

2026 Chevrolet Sierra EV Elevation Review: First Impressions & Performance Insights

Join us as we dive into the 2026 Chevrolet Sierra EV Elevation! From range and charging performance to interior features and driving experience, we cover everything you need to know about Chevy’s latest all-electric pickup. Whether you’re an EV enthusiast or truck lover, this review breaks down the highlights, quirks, and everything in between.

Tesla Loses the EV Crown — Why BYD Just Overtook the World’s Biggest EV Maker

Tesla just lost its title as the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer — and the company that beat them might surprise you.
In this episode, we break down how BYD overtook Tesla in global EV sales, why Tesla’s deliveries are declining, and what this shift means for the future of electric vehicles. From changing consumer behavior and government incentives to pricing pressure and global expansion, we explore the real reasons behind this historic change in the EV industry.
🚗 Topics covered:
Why Tesla’s global sales are falling
How BYD scaled so quickly and efficiently
The impact of EV tax credits and government policies
What this means for EV buyers and investors
Who could dominate the next decade of electric mobility