The Watt Car EV Podcast
The Watt Car editors and guests discuss the latest automotive electrification news, covering EVs, hybrids, plug-ins, fuel cells, and beyond. Check out thewattcar.com for our take on what’s happening in the industry.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 239
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
239: Multipass
Tesla is trying new things, but will it pay off? From the Netherlands-exclusive Multipass to private-labeling Superchargers, things are getting interesting in Tesla’s charging world. Also, BMW unveil…
00:47:56 |
Thu 11 Sep 2025
238: Junk in Your Trunk
Are messy garages hampering EV adoption? A recent article says yes, in fact, they are! We dive into why that might be the case. We also discuss a 3,000hp Yangwang, the Mercedes-AMG GT XX setting reco…
Thu 28 Aug 2025
237: Ed’s Cost of Ownership
What is the real cost of ownership of an EV? This week, Ed goes through his experience with his 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR+, and he brings the receipts … literally. Has it been a good experience? Would he…
00:57:32 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
236: There is no Escape
Ford unveils its universal EV platform, but when you consider where these vehicles will be made, it turns out we may be left with no Escape…literally. Also on this week’s podcast, is the Chevy Camaro…
00:36:18 |
Thu 14 Aug 2025
235: Stop, Collaborate, and Listen
Perhaps Chevrolet’s engineers were so busy trying to drive a Silverado EV 1,000+ miles on a single charge that they never asked whether they should. We discuss that, and propose what would perhaps be…
00:54:04 |
Thu 07 Aug 2025
234: Generic Future Car
The new, more affordable Tesla is coming…and it’s probably going to be a decontented Model Y. Could this generic future car be the next big thing for Tesla? We chew on that topic before discussing Te…
00:41:40 |
Thu 31 Jul 2025
233: Taking it to the People
Scout Motors is taking the battle to the dealerships in an attempt to get a direct-to-consumer sales model launched. The dealers, as expected, are fighting back with their own claims that Scout is ac…
00:45:12 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
232: Rich Redneck
Bentley has unveiled its first EV, and it’s interesting. Featuring a blocky design, a ho-hum dashboard, a dog seat, and the ability to tailgate, we’re not sure who the target audience is for this one…
00:47:46 |
Thu 17 Jul 2025
231: Tank Turn is Back!
For good and bad, Rivian’s in the news. From the return of Tank Turn to falling sales numbers and additional investments, Rivian’s on a rollercoaster of an adventure right now. Also in the news, Tesl…
00:44:43 |
Thu 10 Jul 2025
230: Under Optimal Conditions
Under optimal conditions, anything can happen. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype can smash a Nürburgring record, the Escalade IQ can go more than 600 miles on a charge, and Tesla can deliver a car auton…
00:36:18 |
Thu 03 Jul 2025
229: Oh Crap Button
Tesla finally made a deadline! Or did it? Yes, autonomous Teslas are driving around Austin by the date promised, but with safety passengers riding shotgun ready to hit the “oh crap” button and back-s…
00:46:12 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
228: Mighty Fine Looking Chrysalis
Is the Nissan Leaf the little EV compliance car that could? As Nissan advances to the third (and somewhat handsome) third generation of the car, it’s beginning to look like the Leaf may make it after…
00:43:26 |
Thu 19 Jun 2025
227: Cadillac Got Its Groove Back
With new electric vehicles that perform as well as they look, Cadillac is back! The Optiq-V is the next vehicle in the lineup, and based on what we’re seeing, it’s a winner. There’s more to the story…
00:43:04 |
Thu 12 Jun 2025
226: Honking Waymos
Waymo’s in the news, for honking a lot…again. Same honks, different city. We discuss the many questions surrounding this phenomenon. Also on this week’s podcast, New Jersey boots Tesla Superchargers …
00:43:46 |
Thu 05 Jun 2025
225: My Spidey Senses
Afeela is pushing hard, but when it comes to this Honda-Sony collaboration our Spidey Senses are tingling. Also on this week’s podcast, congress tackles California’s authority, GM plans to bring LFP …
00:40:44 |
Thu 29 May 2025
224: A Rose by Any Other Name
Have automakers been naming their EVs incorrectly all these years? By dropping the “ID” and swapping to its traditional naming conventions, VW seems to think so. Do we agree? We discuss. Also, VW’s u…
00:44:09 |
Thu 22 May 2025
223: Branding That Doesn’t Matter
Does branding matter? Yes! Does it matter for GM’s Ultium technology and Toyota’s bZ4X crossover EV? Probably not, and on this week’s podcast, we talk about why. We also discuss another Toyota EV cro…
00:34:38 |
Thu 15 May 2025
222: See? Nobody Cares!
The Cadillac Celestiq exists and reviews are appearing – but at a $340k price point, does anyone care? Also on this episode, Tesla sales continue to decline, New York piles on, Jeep hotrods the Compa…
00:40:49 |
Thu 08 May 2025
221: Rose Colored Glasses?
This week’s episode of The Watt Car EV Podcast is a little different. From local EV car shows to exploring Rove charging, podcast hosts Ed Sanchez and Phil Royle discuss what’s on their minds. For ex…
00:39:00 |
Thu 01 May 2025
220: But Wait, There’s More
Tesla Q1 earnings underwhelm, but aren’t a surprise. Also not a surprise was Subaru updating its Solterra specs. What was a surprise was Subaru’s “but wait, there’s more” vehicle, the Trailseeker EV,…
00:38:45 |
Thu 24 Apr 2025
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