Quick Charge

Quick Charge is a recap podcast bringing you the latest in Tesla news and the top green energy stories every Monday through Friday.

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The number 1 electric car brand, Ford trains dealers, and Hyundai gets to work

On today's gigantic episode of Quick Charge , the world's number 1 electric car brand celebrates its 9 millionth NEV with a new, 1,200 hp hypercar and a massive ocean liner big enough to fit 7,000 new electric cars! We also cover BYD's rapid expansion into new markets, Ford's struggles with overcoming EV myths, and the new Hyundai commercial EV partnership with IVECO that could mean an all-new medium duty Nikola van is coming to the US. All this and more – enjoy! Source Links BYD rolls 9 million...

Sep 26, 2024

Bollinger production starts, Fred calls FSD dangerous, and Model Y goes for the gold

On today's energizing episode of Quick Charge , Fred Lambert takes the latest Tesla Full Self Driving software for a spin in Quebec, Model Y sales threaten to take the top spot on the US sales charts, and we interview Bollinger Motor's chief revenue officer, Jim Connelly. But don't just read the headlines on this one – Fred's FSD article is worth the read, the Model Y's climb up the charts is worth the analysis, and there's even a $1B solar energy storage project in Utah worth getting excited ab...

Sep 25, 2024

Cheap Robotaxi, Ford and Kia spark interest, and Volvo overtakes Tesla

On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge , Elon thinks his Robotaxi will be cheaper to ride than the bus, but he's got bigger fish to fry as Volvo overtakes Tesla in Europe and the Republicans try to squash EVs in congress. As far as popularity contests go, Ford and Kia have the most searched-for EVs on Cars.com , Hyundai is gearing up for battle in Europe, Scooter takes the Polestar 3 for a spin, and we remind you to listen to T-Swift and vote this November. Source Links Elon Musk claims Tes...

Sep 23, 2024

No wraps for Cybertruck, Chevy EV deals, and recycled solar takes off

On today’s electrifying episode of Quick Charge , we talk about Tesla full self driving and why it hasn't made its way to HW3 vehicles, Cybertruck wraps are going away, and why it might be a great month to buy a new Chevy EV. We also ask why Tesla is stepping back Cybertruck wraps, talk up Chevy's new Chinese battery deal, and the bowtie brand's new deals on its electric models, too! All this and the Porsche Macan as we close out the week's EV news. Enjoy! Source Links Tesla’s Full Self-Driving ...

Sep 12, 2024

Debate aftermath, Tesla patents, Kia’s $30K EV3, and James Carter stops by

On today’s episode of Quick Charge , more than 78% of Trump voters support Biden's IRA policies, we talk up Kia's affordable EV3 electric car, share our favorite Trump-Harris debate memes, and industry analyst (and satirist) James Carter stops by to talk about the role of satire in the future of mobility. We also talk about Tesla's "unboxed" manufacturing patents and the promise of affordable EVs, and highlight two new trim levels on Kia's affordable, $30,000 EV3. Be sure to check it out, and po...

Sep 12, 2024

Help with fractions, EV sales up, a $50K Lucid, and solar is bigger in Texas

On today’s spectacular episode of Quick Charge , we bust the myth of slowing EV sales by teaching journalists how to do math. We also check out the new, $50,000 mainstream Lucid and break the news to California that they're not #1 anymore. We also mark Greenlane's groundbreaking (literally!) flagship EV charging station for big trucks, and talk up Rivian's Top Safety Pick+ status, making it unique among little trucks. All this and more – enjoy! Source Links EV sales have not fallen, cooled, slow...

Sep 10, 2024

Wireless Tesla, BYD and Lucid step up, and a wicked-fast Dodge EV

On today’s spectacular episode of Quick Charge , the Tesla brain drain continues as another key executive departs the company, rivals BYD and Lucid step up their self-driving games, and Dodge reveals an AWD electric Hornet with 1,070 hp that does 0-60 in 1.4 seconds! We also talk about Tesla's new wireless charging patents and what they might mean for Robotaxi, Xtracycle's new cargo bike, and explore Zion national park in their new, all-electric shuttle bus fleet. Enjoy! Source Links Tesla loses...

Sep 10, 2024

Fred sells his Tesla shares, Seth drives an EX90, and Ford Pro’s Mark Poll stops by

On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge , we have a heartfelt message from one of the OG Tesla fans, our fearless leader test drives the all-new Volvo EX90 in California, and I talk through the Ford Pro fleet management solution with its Sr. Product Manager, Mark Poll. We also talk about the Ford Lightning's crazy 160% sales growth last month, Oxford PV's record-setting solar project, and we hear a word from our friends at Volvo CE . Source Links I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here’s wh...

Sep 06, 2024

Record-setting EV sales, new 2025 Volvo XC90, and that Tesla may send you to jail

On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge , Kia posts an all-time sales record driven by EVs, we find you some great, 0% financing deals, there's a brand-new Volvo XC90 for 2025, and we explain why the Oakland police might be towing your Tesla. But wait, there's more! Ford's upgraded e-Transit van offers a bigger battery with more range and faster charging, US solar and wind are building up the grid, and we hear a word from our friends at Volvo CE . Source Links Kia shatters US sales record a...

Sep 04, 2024

Rally-ready Hyundai IONIQ 5, Tesla “ASS” and a long-range Volvo electric semi

On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge , the Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a rally-ready update plus a native NACS connector, Tesla's smart summon arrives just two years late, and Volvo's latest "breakthrough" electric semi truck goes more than 600 km between charges. We've also got word that Chinese car brand BYD is delaying a North American plant announcement until after the US elections this November, Blue Bird announces its 2,000th electric school bus, and we hear a word from our friends at Vol...

Sep 03, 2024

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