Podcast Episodes
Back to Search96% of EV Owners Would Buy Again — Record-High Satisfaction Explained
Episode 277
EV adoption headlines may sound mixed in 2026 — slowing growth rates, charging concerns, price wars — but the people who actually drive electric vehi…
2 months ago
Battery Blues: Inside Volvo’s 40,000-Vehicle EV Recall
Episode 276
Volvo has announced a global recall affecting more than 40,000 EX30 electric SUVs due to a potential battery overheating issue that could pose a fire…
2 months ago
Ford’s $30K EV Truck Is Real? Tesla Dodges Disaster + 96% EV Loyalty
Episode 274
In this February 20, 2026 episode of The Friday Charge, Joel and Sebastian break down Ford’s new Universal EV platform — including its upcoming comp…
2 months, 1 week ago
Did Automakers Miscalculate EV Demand in 2025?
Episode 275
EV growth slowed in the U.S. in 2025 while hybrid sales surged. Did automakers overestimate demand?
We analyze the data, the tax credit impact, infra…
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Hybrid Sales Surged in 2025 (And Why EV Growth Slowed in the U.S.)
Episode 273
In 2025, global EV sales continued growing — topping 20 million units worldwide. But in the United States, the story was more complicated.
Hybrid veh…
2 months, 1 week ago
Are Hybrids Beating EVs? The Truth About the Market Shift
Episode 272
Hybrid sales are rising. EV growth has cooled in key markets. Automakers are adjusting strategy.
So… are hybrids actually winning right now?
In this …
2 months, 1 week ago
Highlander Goes Electric?! Rivian R2 Launch News & Tesla Semi Real Specs
Episode 271
This week in electric vehicle news, we’ve got major announcements and fresh updates from Toyota, Rivian, and Tesla — plus a few surprise headlines yo…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
How Much EV Range Do You Actually Need? (The Real-World Answer)
Episode 270
When shopping for an electric vehicle, most people focus on one thing: range.
But the number on the window sticker rarely reflects how EVs actually w…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Range vs Charging Speed — What Actually Matters in EVs?
Episode 269
When shopping for an electric vehicle, most people focus on one number: range.
But experienced EV owners tend to care about something else entirely —…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
EV Range Numbers Are Misleading — Here’s What Actually Matters
Episode 268
When shopping for an electric vehicle, one number dominates the conversation: range.
But that number doesn’t mean what most people think it does.
In …
2 months, 2 weeks ago