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
219: Slowing Their Roll
Forgive us — this week’s podcast was recorded before Trump changed the tariff situation again. Despite that, what we cover on this episode is very applicable because tariffs still exist, Elon Musk is…
00:47:52 |
Thu 17 Apr 2025
218: The Concept of a Plan
Zeekr announces 1,200 kW charging, but offers no details. Is this a plan, or a concept of a plan to counteract when BYD recently spoke of its 1,000 kW consumer-grade charging? Also, University of Mi…
00:42:43 |
Thu 10 Apr 2025
217: NEMA Tackles the Power Export Gap
On this week’s podcast, we welcome guest Steve Griffith (NEMA’s Executive Director, Regulatory & Industry Affairs, Mobility) to discuss NEMA’s recent Power Export Permitting Standard, which aims to s…
00:36:57 |
Thu 03 Apr 2025
216: Oh, How the Turn Tables
While America might fear Chinese EVs, it could be that the tables are turning and Chinese EV makers are now running scared from North America. What’s the story? Also on this week’s podcast, was Mark …
00:47:54 |
Thu 27 Mar 2025
215: It’s the Optics
YouTuber Mark Rober puts Tesla’s camera-only tech against LiDAR in a Wile E. Coyote test, and guess who comes out ahead? Is this something Tesla knew all along? We also discuss Tesla’s low-cost EV, M…
00:44:04 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
214: Europe Can Keep It
Volkswagen unveils its European ID.Every1, but with a small stature and short range, perhaps it’s best if this one stays overseas. Meanwhile, in America, Cadillac unveils the extended length Escalade…
00:40:43 |
Thu 13 Mar 2025
213: Borderline Irresponsible
What do you get when you combine 1,527hp with something that’s massively affordable? With crazy levels of power at door-buster pricing, is the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra borderline irresponsible? Furthermore, …
00:38:19 |
Thu 06 Mar 2025
212: Micro Gravity
This was a shocker: Peter Rawlinson steps down as Lucid’s CEO. Was it voluntary, who will replace him, and what does this mean for Lucid’s future? We don’t know the answers, but we do ponder the ques…
00:39:45 |
Thu 27 Feb 2025
211: Critical Tipping Point…Again
Once again, Rivian finds itself at a tipping point. From billions in DOE loans potentially disappearing to the company making its van available to the (commercial) masses, 2025 could be the year that…
00:38:38 |
Thu 20 Feb 2025
210: Light Sweet and Heavy Sour
On this week’s podcast, we dive into how federal political decisions could affect EV adoption. From the replacement of EV infrastructure with oil drilling, to how refineries work on a global scale, w…
00:46:17 |
Thu 13 Feb 2025
209: A Step in the Right Direction
Not to get political…too late! Between potential tariffs and Elon Musk’s recent political escapades, it’s been a wild week. But it’s not all controversy on this week’s podcast, as we also discuss Tes…
00:50:58 |
Thu 06 Feb 2025
208: Hitched to the Wrong Wagon(eer)
First drives are out for Jeep’s first EV on U.S. soil, and the reviews are…mixed. The bigger question, though, might be whether the Wagoneer S is branded incorrectly from the get-go. Also on this wee…
00:49:53 |
Thu 30 Jan 2025
207: There’s No There There
Trump’s back in the Oval Office, and with it comes a new direction for EVs. Namely, from infrastructure funding to emissions regulations, Trump is attempting to erase everything that’s happened in th…
00:50:26 |
Thu 23 Jan 2025
206: Move Fast and Make Things
It’s CES 2025, and we were in Vegas to experience it firsthand! This week, we bring you the highlights and main takeaways from the show, along with a glimpse at some off-the-record conversations that…
00:54:09 |
Thu 16 Jan 2025
205: Tariffs All the Way Down
It’s the New Year, and with that comes a lot of questions about what will happen in the EV world in the next 12 months. We discuss some of the major vehicle manufacturers and how the decisions they m…
00:54:33 |
Thu 09 Jan 2025
204: The Once-ler of Power Stations
This week, we look at the recent influx of portable power stations, why many companies are getting into the game, why prices are dropping, and how EVs are likely to thank for the modern iteration of …
00:46:50 |
Thu 02 Jan 2025
203: Fluid and Developing
There are a few news items that are fluid and developing, like the Honda-Nissan merger. Why does this melding of manufacturers make sense? We dive into which company benefits best when it comes to el…
00:38:20 |
Thu 26 Dec 2024
202: Dig Baby Dig
While it looks like the incoming Trump administration will dismantle many of the existing EV incentive programs, others may stay, which means the “drill, baby, drill” war cry could also turn into “di…
00:45:05 |
Thu 19 Dec 2024
201: The Bad Boy’s Back
Big news at Stellantis this week, with Dodge launching a new EV ad campaign and Ram rehiring the man who gave Dodge much of its bad boy image. Combined with the booting of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavar…
00:47:42 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
200: Would You Microwave a Steak?
Did a customer revolt cost Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares his job a couple of years early? After all, replacing the Hemi with an EV has had some customers asking whether you’d microwave a steak. What …
00:42:42 |
Thu 05 Dec 2024
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