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Ford's New Electric Truck Isn't What We Expected! The Friday Charge EP89

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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Hyundai IONIQ 5 & IONIQ 6 Sales Surge in 2026, Electrify America Ends Prepaid Accounts | The Friday Charge Ep88

Today on The Friday Charge, Joel and Sebastian update you on Hyundai EV sales numbers, big changes coming to Electrify America, news on the Dodge Charge and what will Waymo plans to do with their old batteries. 

Subaru Just Proved EVERYONE Wrong (May 2026 Sales Explosion)

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% Tipping Point: Why this number marks the end of Subaru as a "gas-first" brand.
Trailseeker vs. Uncharted: Which model is actually driving the most growth (and why they’re selling in under 12 days).
The Overlanding Shift: How Subaru is stealing market share from Jeep and Rivian by sticking to their rugged roots.
What’s Next: Can they maintain this momentum through the summer?
 

Ferrari Makes A CONTROVERSIAL Announcement | The Friday Charge EP87

This week on The Friday Charge we chat about the Rivian R2 release date, the controversial Ferrari EV and something new from Lightship! Plus Sebastian and Joel rant about what's new in their EV world!

June 9th: The Rivian R2 is Finally Here

Mark your calendars: June 9th is the R2 Reckoning. Rivian has officially confirmed that order invites, first customer deliveries, and public demo drives all kick off on the same day. In this episode, we break down who gets their keys first, the "Launch Package" specs you need to know, and how to snag a test drive slot before they vanish. The "Model Y killer" has arrived—is it everything we hoped for?

The 221% Surge: How China Just Conquered Brazil

While the US and EU build "tariff walls," Brazil has become the world's #1 destination for Chinese EVs. In this episode, we break down the staggering 221% surge in demand, why the BYD Dolphin Mini is a "sales phenomenon," and the historic moment China’s EV exports officially overtook gas-powered cars. It’s a shift in the global order you can’t afford to miss.

Subaru Bails on EVs & Volvo Steps Up | The Friday Charge Ep. 86

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⚡ Ionna launches cheap Memorial Day charging⚡ GM finally upgrades the Equinox EV⚡ Volvo hints at a replacement for the EX30
Is Subaru making a smart financial move… or falling dangerously behind in the EV race?

Congress Wants EV Owners to Pay $130 A Year!

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 owners may have to pay
Why lawmakers say the fee is necessary
The growing backlash from EV drivers
Whether this could slow EV adoption
What happens next in Congress
Is this a fair road-use fee or an unfair tax targeting EV owners? Let us know in the comments.

The EX30 is DEAD. Here is Volvo’s 2027 Replacement!

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.
Key updates in this video:
The "Bigger Space" Promise: Why the new EV will fix the EX30's biggest complaint.
Pricing Reality: Can Volvo actually hit that "very similar" $35k–$40k price point again?
The EX60 Launch: How Volvo’s newest SUV reveals the tech coming to their budget models.
Why Now? The data showing why Volvo needs a cheap EV to beat Tesla and Toyota in 2026.
Are you still holding out for an affordable Volvo, or has the tariff drama pushed you toward a Tesla or Hyundai? Let’s talk in the comments!
#Volvo #EX30 #ElectricVehicles #EX60 #EVNews #TeslaModelY #AffordableEV

Supercharger Queues, Rivian Assistant, and the ID.BUZZ is BACK! The Friday Charge EP85

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 Tesla’s voice tech with a new LLM that can actually control your vehicle's ride height, drive modes, and even your Google Calendar.
 
Cadillac’s 100k Milestone: Caddy is officially an EV powerhouse, and surprisingly, 75% of their buyers are coming from other brands (looking at you, Tesla).
 
Mazda’s "Free" Delay: Mazda pushed their 2027 EV to 2029, but the real story is that it’s costing them $0. We explain why that's a huge red flag for their EV development.
 
The Buzz is Back: VW announces the 2027 ID.Buzz. It finally gets One-Pedal Driving and a "Tourer" camper trim, but is the range still a dealbreaker?