Quick Charge

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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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Trump is right: EV range anxiety is a disease – THIS is how we cure it!
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Yesterday at 11:31 PM

On today's time-sensitive episode of Quick Charge, we revisit the idea that even a broken clock is right twice a day as we examine US President Donald Trump's takes on electric vehicles, range anxiety, highway road signs, and why he's absolutely right.


GM makes charging easy while Elon bets big on fossil fuels and Leno talks Tesla
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Last Monday at 11:51 PM

On today's super simple episode of Quick Charge, we talk about GM's new Energy Pass, SpaceX's big bet on fossil fuels, and Tesla's long-promised Roadster set to arrive "real soon." Again. For what is nearly the tenth year in a row.


Tesla is racking up speeding tickets, and YOU are on the hook
Tesla is racking up speeding tickets, and YOU are on the hook episode artwork
08/06/2026

On today's brain-addled episode of Quick Charge, President Trump says electric car drivers have a disease, Full Self Driving won't stop earning Tesla drivers tickets, and Waymo's CEO spends over forty minutes explaining why Tesla's tech won't ever beat a human driver.


Forget what you read on Facebook: 94% of EV drivers won’t go back to gas
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07/28/2026

On today's episode of Quick Charge, the audio is sketchy but the math is absolutely rock solid with 94% of current EV owners saying they'll NEVER go back to driving an antiquated gas guzzler. CDK's David Thomas walks us through the findings.


Deliveries, automation, and the gateway drug to electrification with BIG JOE
Deliveries, automation, and the gateway drug to electrification with BIG JOE episode artwork
07/23/2026

Full autonomy, big delivery numbers, and a push towards electrification that's moving global markets? We must be talking about electric forklifts! On today's uplifting episode of Quick Charge, we've got Big Joe CMO Martin Boyd here to walk us through some of the ways these battery powered equipment assets are making all our lives better.


Energy business, used car business, and plain ol’ business business
Energy business, used car business, and plain ol’ business business episode artwork
07/16/2026

Today's episode of Quick Charge means business – the business of buying up power stations to power up the pet AI that says it would have picked you over Michael Jordan in the 1984 NBA draft and the business of fleecing well-heeled car collectors out of an extra $100,000 on a (mostly) new Tesla Model S Signature sedan.


EV sales are normalizing in the US – and TAKING OFF everywhere else
EV sales are normalizing in the US – and TAKING OFF everywhere else episode artwork
07/14/2026

On today's totally normal episode of Quick Charge, it seems like EV sales are starting to normalize in the US after the loss of the Federal Tax Credit last September – but they're taking off everywhere else, and Europe is leading the charge!


Tesla in-cabin camera fails to prevent 60 mph naps as Wisk Aero faces lawsuit
Tesla in-cabin camera fails to prevent 60 mph naps as Wisk Aero faces lawsuit episode artwork
07/07/2026

On today's surveillance-heavy episode of Quick Charge, it sure looks like Tesla's in-cabin driver cam failed to stop one woman from falling asleep at the wheel, but safety and attention monitoring may not be the end game for that camera after all.


America’s most affordable new car is THIS electric pickup, but Ford is catching up
America’s most affordable new car is THIS electric pickup, but Ford is catching up episode artwork
06/24/2026

On today's officially priced episode of Quick Charge, Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto has announced official pricing for its compact, ultra-simple electric pickup and SUV – and this compact truck just so happens to be the most affordable new car you can buy in the US!


Interview: we meet with Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba
Interview: we meet with Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba episode artwork
06/24/2026

On today's authoritative episode of Quick Charge, we're talking all about how ports and port authorities are cleaning up their acts with the man in charge of the busiest port in North America – Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba.


Tesla erases the past, CAT electrifies the future, and EV tech training TODAY
Tesla erases the past, CAT electrifies the future, and EV tech training TODAY episode artwork
06/05/2026

On today's time-traveling episode of Quick Charge, Tesla might be trying to erase evidence of FSD fraud, Caterpillar keeps trying to electrify the construction space, and time is rapidly running out on what's left of the 30% home solar tax credit.


REALLY Quick Charge: the Hammer Down crossover episode, with Mike Bush
REALLY Quick Charge: the Hammer Down crossover episode, with Mike Bush episode artwork
06/03/2026

On today's really quick episode of Quick Charge, we're doing a crossover episode with Mike Bush from Marketscale's Hammer Down podcast and explore the business of freight and logistics, how to get involved, and what the future might hold for more efficient, fossil-free trucking.


Elon facing backlash over Tesla SpaceX merger talks, but solar actually isn’t
Elon facing backlash over Tesla SpaceX merger talks, but solar actually isn’t episode artwork
05/28/2026

On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, we're exploring the industry's backlash – real or imagined – towards Elon Musk's SpaceX merger talks, Full Self Driving's staff revolt, and even large, utility scale solar projects. All this and more when you hit that play button!


Robotaxi has the wrong kind of momentum, but wind, and solar are doing GREAT
Robotaxi has the wrong kind of momentum, but wind, and solar are doing GREAT episode artwork
05/27/2026

On today's momentous episode of Quick Charge, we are all about momentum, with solid-state EV batteries gaining ground in China as wind and solar continuing to grow in the US while Tesla's self-driving Robotaxi fleet, well – doesn't.


REALLY Quick Charge: The state of clean trucking with Joe Annotti
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05/27/2026

On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, we spend time with TRC Senior Director and ACT Expo co-founder Joe Annotti to talk about the state of clean trucking in 2026, incentive programs, and ever so briefly talk about why Autocar was my favorite OEM at this year's show.

We've got a roundup of the best, electric-only ACT Expo 2026 stories in the source links, below, along with one or two extra points Joe and I touched on during the interview. Enjoy!

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ACT Expo roundup Zeem celebrates 350,000th successful charging session at LAX REALLY Q...


New electric Ferrari proves the Apple Car would have been really, really nice
New electric Ferrari proves the Apple Car would have been really, really nice episode artwork
05/27/2026

On today's prancing episode of Quick Charge, the prancing horse people at Ferrari have released a world of firsts: the first-ever electric Ferrari, the brand's first 5 passenger sedan, AND the first car designed by legendary Apple designer Jony Ive.


Sustainability, sustainability, and de-risking your fleet operations
Sustainability, sustainability, and de-risking your fleet operations episode artwork
05/22/2026

On today's sustainably-produced episode of Quick Charge, we explore some of the different types of sustainability available to us in the world of electrification, celebrate some big wind and solar wins, and take a minute to enjoy some schadenfreude.


Elon promises FSD by year’s end, but Einride has L4 autonomy for big trucks TODAY
Elon promises FSD by year’s end, but Einride has L4 autonomy for big trucks TODAY episode artwork
05/19/2026

It's a question of who is actually delivering product and who is just delivering promises on today's delivery-heavy episode of Quick Charge! Is the tenth time a charm for Elon's FSD, or will Einride CEO Roozbeh Charli steal his self-driving thunder?


Fleets are moving fast to electrify as homeowners race to get 30% solar credit
Fleets are moving fast to electrify as homeowners race to get 30% solar credit episode artwork
05/18/2026

In this long overdue episode of Quick Charge, the commercial trucking and logistics space is racing to electrify in the face of an ongoing oil crunch while homeowners race to claim the 30% solar tax credit by July 4th!


Zeem celebrates 350,000th successful charging session at LAX [video]
Zeem celebrates 350,000th successful charging session at LAX [video] episode artwork
05/11/2026

Electric logistics firm Zeem Solutions celebrated some good reliability news at ACT Expo last week, after its commercial charging depot at LAX hit a huge milestone, surpassing 350,000 successful charging sessions as one of the highest-throughput charging facilities in the US.


REALLY Quick Charge with Range Energy electric trailer at ACT Expo 2026
REALLY Quick Charge with Range Energy electric trailer at ACT Expo 2026 episode artwork
05/08/2026

On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, we talk to Range Energy Vice President of Product Collin MacGregor about how his electric trailer can help reduce freight costs, support the grid, and more – WITHOUT asking operators to switch trucks.


REALLY Quick Charge: The Mobility House, V2G, and building up the grid
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05/08/2026

On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, we got the chance to sit down with The Mobility House North America's director of marketing communications, Dylan Gasperik, who talks ACT, V2G integration with Kia, utility programs, and how EVs strengthen – not weaken – the nation's straining energy grid.


REALLY Quick Charge: Slate Auto CCO talks affordability, flexibility, and more
REALLY Quick Charge: Slate Auto CCO talks affordability, flexibility, and more episode artwork
05/07/2026

On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, Slate Auto's Chief Commercial Officer Jeremy Snyder believes his new truck is the right size and price to drive fleet adoption AND fandom. We only had a few minutes with Jeremy, and Slate is nearly ready for prime time!


REALLY Quick Charge: Greenlane CEO talks expansion, deals, and more
REALLY Quick Charge: Greenlane CEO talks expansion, deals, and more episode artwork
05/06/2026

On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, Greenlane announces it's taking its heavy-duty EV truck charging network beyond California, and bringing diesel-level charging access straight into one of the busiest freight corridors in Texas.


CHINA RECAP: Beijing, Xiaomi test drive, BYD news, and a fresh home battery pilot
CHINA RECAP: Beijing, Xiaomi test drive, BYD news, and a fresh home battery pilot episode artwork
04/29/2026

On today's totally true episode of Quick Charge, Fred returns from the Beijing Auto Show with a fresh look at the future of the car business, and a test drive in a 2nd generation Xiaomi SU7 does nothing to convince him that China hasn't just set the bar even higher.


Interview: we talk home batteries with FranklinWH CEO Gary Lam
Interview: we talk home batteries with FranklinWH CEO Gary Lam episode artwork
04/24/2026

On today's charged up episode of Quick Charge, we've got FranklinWH co-founder and CEO Gary Lam here to talk us through some of the benefits of a home battery system, and what it takes to make the most of one – with, or even without a home solar panel system.


Tesla Robotaxi expansion, heavy duty EVs, and last week’s pain at the pump
Tesla Robotaxi expansion, heavy duty EVs, and last week’s pain at the pump episode artwork
04/21/2026

On today's pumped-up episode of Quick Charge, we notice how funny it is that Tesla makes a big Robotaxi announcement every time the TSLA earnings call looks like a disappointment.


SOLARAMA – big proof from Aptera and big savings for solar + EV drivers
SOLARAMA – big proof from Aptera and big savings for solar + EV drivers episode artwork
04/14/2026

On today's solar-powered episode of Quick Charge, Aptera's CEO shares more proof that his company's solar car concept has legs, joining dozens of Electrek readers who are topping off their car (and home) batteries with the power of the sun!


Electric, diesel, or CNG? MOOG tech lets you pick all of the above, on just ONE machine!
Electric, diesel, or CNG? MOOG tech lets you pick all of the above, on just ONE machine! episode artwork
04/10/2026

On today's supremely clever episode of Quick Charge, we talk with engineers from MOOG about diesel, natural gas, and battery power – and how the ability to use any or all of the above on a single machine can help fleets decarbonize at lower cost, and with lower risk than buying different machines for each fuel.


TSLA stock slides, Supercharger prices, and who’s REALLY behind Elon’s big chip fab
TSLA stock slides, Supercharger prices, and who’s REALLY behind Elon’s big chip fab episode artwork
04/08/2026

On today's Tesla-tastic episode of Quick Charge, a TSLA bear thinks the stock is headed for a 60% slide before the year is out, Tesla launches a Supercharger configurator, and we find out what's really going on at Elon's proposed chip fab.


US war in Iran is pushing up gas prices and making a case for home solar
US war in Iran is pushing up gas prices and making a case for home solar episode artwork
04/06/2026

On today's independent episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at refining and distributing our own fuel supply with home solar as America's war in Iran rages on, shooting gas prices (and EV sales) into the stratosphere.


Elon teases a van, Tesla sales tumble, and there is no Robotaxi in California
Elon teases a van, Tesla sales tumble, and there is no Robotaxi in California episode artwork
03/26/2026

On today's van-tastic episode of Quick Charge, Elon Musk teases a people-hauling Tesla that's 10 years late, California says there are ZERO Robotaxis on the road, and the Chinese EVs continue to outsell the brand in Europe.


Harbinger CEO John Harris stops by to talk trucks, batteries, and more
Harbinger CEO John Harris stops by to talk trucks, batteries, and more episode artwork
03/24/2026

On today's portentous episode of Quick Charge, we've got Harbinger CEO John Harris on-hand to talk through the brand's new low cab forward EV and EREV trucks, the industry-first battery deal with Airstream, and a whole lot more!


Affordable EV deals, Volvo EX30 update, and Tesla’s latest Robotaxi crash
Affordable EV deals, Volvo EX30 update, and Tesla’s latest Robotaxi crash episode artwork
03/17/2026

On today's surprisingly affordable episode of Quick Charge we respond to America's new, $770/mo. average car payment buy rounding up some affordable EV lease deals at less than HALF the new normal.


Keeping Elon could cost Tesla millions, Rivian R2 and affordable Lucid arrive
Keeping Elon could cost Tesla millions, Rivian R2 and affordable Lucid arrive episode artwork
03/13/2026

On today's episode of Quick Charge, a new lawsuit alleges that Tesla was negligent in retaining Elon Musk as CEO, comparing him to a fast-talking salesman and questioning his input into engineering and safety decisions at the struggling EV brand.

Plus, we explore the executive exodus at Tesla that began in mid 2024, ask why Tesla cars equipped with FSD are driving people into lakes and through railroad crossings, then take a look at the Rivian R2 and upcoming, mid-sized Tesla Model Y "killers" from Lucid.

Are these the most credible threats to Tesla's Model Y...


Can EVs help solve the affordability crisis? Dave Thomas from CDK talks it out
Can EVs help solve the affordability crisis? Dave Thomas from CDK talks it out episode artwork
03/10/2026

As the average transaction price of a new car creeps towards $55,000, a coming wave of low mile, off-lease EVs with massive depreciation could help car dealers solve the affordability crisis, combat sticker shock, and move more units. CDK's David Thomas talks us through it on today's surprisingly affordable episode of Quick Charge.


Interview: it’s all solar, all the time with Emily from EnergySage
Interview: it’s all solar, all the time with Emily from EnergySage episode artwork
03/05/2026

On today's solar-powered episode of Quick Charge, we've got EnergySage director of insights Emily Walker with a look inside the company's 22nd industry report, this time featuring home solar, EV charging, and whole home electrification.


Elon’s dirty deals, Tesla’s credit losses, and electric semi trucks save BIG money
Elon’s dirty deals, Tesla’s credit losses, and electric semi trucks save BIG money episode artwork
03/04/2026

On today's disturbingly dirty episode of Quick Charge, Elon Musk is undoing nearly two decades of decarbonization by pumping out massive amounts of pollution to keep his xAI and Grok slop-machines rolling – and hurting some of America's most vulnerable communities at the same time.


Donut solid-state batteries tested, Tesla engineer quits, and solar value
Donut solid-state batteries tested, Tesla engineer quits, and solar value episode artwork
02/27/2026

On today's extraordinary episode of Quick Charge, we reflect on the fact that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, and both Donut Labs AND Tesla are a long long way from turning everyone into believers.


Floodgates open for Tesla lawsuits, Waymo expands, and US goes nuclear
Floodgates open for Tesla lawsuits, Waymo expands, and US goes nuclear episode artwork
02/25/2026

On today's high-dollar episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is reeling from a $243 million judgement against it in a high-profile wrongful death case involving the company's Autopilot system, and has a hard time getting the relevant data to NHTSA.