The Watt Car
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An EV blog and podcast doing EV blog and podcast things.
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Find us at https://www.thewattcar.com
Ford F-150 Lightning EV, we hardly knew ye. Is Ford’s decision to add a generator engine to the full-size pickup a wise one? Tune into this week’s podcast to get our take. Plus, Tesla car reliability report, Rivian takes the wheel, VW ID.Polo, and more!
Ford Kills the F-150 Lightning EV, Rivian's Autonomous Plan, VW ID.Polo: TWC Podcast 251 — The Watt Car
Ford F-150 Lightning EV, we hardly knew ye…although we’ll kind of get to know ye once more thanks to your replacement, the Lightning EREV. Is Ford’s decision… BY PHIL ROYLE
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December 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Ford F-150 Lightning EV, we hardly knew ye. Is Ford’s decision to add a generator engine to the full-size pickup a wise one? Tune into this week’s podcast to get our take. Plus, Tesla car reliability report, Rivian takes the wheel, VW ID.Polo, and more!
On this week’s podcast: Will Fiat’s teeny tiny Topolino come Stateside? We hope so…even though the market for such a car is, shall we say, quite small. Also, the Lotus Eletre gets an engine, Mercedes MLB gets a motor, and more!
Fiat's Tiny Topolino is Coming, Lotus Eletre goes EREV, Mercedes EV GLB: TWC Podcast 250 — The Watt Car
Will Fiat’s teeny tiny Topolino come Stateside? We hope so! At the same time, the market for such a unique vehicle is, shall we say, quite small…. BY PHIL ROYLE
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December 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
On this week’s podcast: Will Fiat’s teeny tiny Topolino come Stateside? We hope so…even though the market for such a car is, shall we say, quite small. Also, the Lotus Eletre gets an engine, Mercedes MLB gets a motor, and more!
Is Tesla introducing Apple CarPlay to its cars because the brand has lost its sparkle and needs something new to attract buyers? We dive in on this week’s podcast, plus we cover Mazda’s EV SUV, Nissan copying Mitsubishi, Audi befriending Scout, and more!
Tesla May Introduce CarPlay, Mazda May Reenter the EV Market, and more: TWC Podcast 249 — The Watt Car
Tesla is reportedly introducing Apple CarPlay to its cars — but why? Has Tesla lost its sparkle and now the auto disruptor needs something mainstream… BY PHIL ROYLE
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November 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Is Tesla introducing Apple CarPlay to its cars because the brand has lost its sparkle and needs something new to attract buyers? We dive in on this week’s podcast, plus we cover Mazda’s EV SUV, Nissan copying Mitsubishi, Audi befriending Scout, and more!
Is Elon Musk asking for too much money? Is RJ Scaringe asking for too little? Is Ford scrapping the F-150 Lightning? There’s a lot to talk about on this week’s The Watt Car EV podcast!
Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Deal, Ford F-150 Lightning on the Chopping Block: TWC Podcast 248 — The Watt Car
Is Elon Musk asking for too much money? Is RJ Scaringe asking for too little? Is Ford scrapping the F-150 Lightning? Is Toyota going to win the EV battery war… BY PHIL ROYLE
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November 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Is Elon Musk asking for too much money? Is RJ Scaringe asking for too little? Is Ford scrapping the F-150 Lightning? There’s a lot to talk about on this week’s The Watt Car EV podcast!
Toyota wows audiences with its Corolla concept, but what does the future hold for this looker? We consider the options on this week’s podcast. Plus: Kia’s EV4 delays, Mazda’s 6e disappointment, Toyota’s fuel cell pickup – plus shorts!
Toyota's Corolla Concept is a Looker, Kia Delays the EV4, the Mazda 6e Disappoints: TWC Podcast 247 — The Watt Car
Toyota wows audiences at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show (aka Tokyo Auto Show) with its Corolla concept. What does the future hold in store for this looker… BY PHIL ROYLE
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November 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Toyota wows audiences with its Corolla concept, but what does the future hold for this looker? We consider the options on this week’s podcast. Plus: Kia’s EV4 delays, Mazda’s 6e disappointment, Toyota’s fuel cell pickup – plus shorts!
With the U.S. government and several automotive manufacturers slowing their EV roll, is this the beginning of the end for electrification? That’s what we chew on during this week’s podcast. Give a listen…or better yet, watch!
Could EVs Actually Be a Case of National Security? TWC Podcast 246 — The Watt Car
With the U.S. government and several automotive manufacturers stepping back from EVs, is this the beginning of the end for electrification… BY PHIL ROYLE
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October 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
With the U.S. government and several automotive manufacturers slowing their EV roll, is this the beginning of the end for electrification? That’s what we chew on during this week’s podcast. Give a listen…or better yet, watch!
There’s an emissions scandal brewing, this time around PHEVs and EREVs. Could this be the next Dieselgate? We talk about that on this week's podcast, plus Scout booting its BEV, GM dropping BrightDrop, and more!
PHEV Pollution Problems, Scout Boots its BEV, Porsche Adds GTS EV: TWC Podcast 245 — The Watt Car
There’s an emissions scandal brewing, this time around PHEV and EREV technology. Could this be the next Dieselgate? We talk about that, plus… BY PHIL ROYLE
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October 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
There’s an emissions scandal brewing, this time around PHEVs and EREVs. Could this be the next Dieselgate? We talk about that on this week's podcast, plus Scout booting its BEV, GM dropping BrightDrop, and more!
Mercedes-Benz Vision Icon concept has a heck of a front end, the Chevy Bolt gets resurrected, Ferrari's EV sounds strange but lovable, GM runs screaming from fuel cells, and more! All on this week's The Watt Car EV podcast.
Mercedes-Benz Vision Icon Unveiled, Chevy Bolt Returns, Ferrari Gets Amped: TWC Podcast 244 — The Watt Car
What a Vision! The Mercedes-Benz Vision Icon concept is unveiled, and it’s a bold move — but is it also the right move? We talk about that… BY PHIL ROYLE
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October 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Mercedes-Benz Vision Icon concept has a heck of a front end, the Chevy Bolt gets resurrected, Ferrari's EV sounds strange but lovable, GM runs screaming from fuel cells, and more! All on this week's The Watt Car EV podcast.
Is the new "Standard" Tesla Model Y a steal? We don't think so, and we talk about it on this week's podcast, along with Tesla's new V2L feature, a Hyundai price drop, NEVI hitting the road again, and more!
"Affordable" Tesla Model Y Revealed, Hyundai Ioniq 5 Price Drop, Zeeker Ups Power: TWC Podcast 243 — The Watt Car
Tesla’s base model is finally here…and it’s a Model Y overflowing with a lack of features. The price is also dangerously close to the next trim level, which begs the question… BY PHIL ROYLE
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October 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Is the new "Standard" Tesla Model Y a steal? We don't think so, and we talk about it on this week's podcast, along with Tesla's new V2L feature, a Hyundai price drop, NEVI hitting the road again, and more!
Ram nixes it's full electric truck, Jeep junks a 4xe model before it begins, BMW still believes in hydrogen, Yangwang goes crazy fast (again), and more, all on this week's The Watt Car EV Podcast.
Ram Gives its Electrified Pickup All the Names, Jeep Axes Gladiator 4xe, Yangwang Breaks Records: TWC Podcast 241 — The Watt Car
Ram’s battery electric pickup is dead while the range extended version lives on…with ALL the names. The Ram Ramcharger REV will be Ram’s only “electrified” pickup… BY PHIL ROYLE
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September 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Ram nixes it's full electric truck, Jeep junks a 4xe model before it begins, BMW still believes in hydrogen, Yangwang goes crazy fast (again), and more, all on this week's The Watt Car EV Podcast.
Tesla’s dominating the news, so we can’t help but talk about it on this week’s podcast. From $1 trillion deals to private label Superchargers and Multipass, it’s wall-to-wall Tesla. Other than, we also discuss the BMW iX3, Mercedes GLC EV, Ferrari’s PHEV Testarossa, and more.
Tesla Unveils Multipass, Private Label Superchargers, and $1 Trillion Payday: TWC Podcast 239 — The Watt Car
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… BY PHIL ROYLE
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September 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Tesla’s dominating the news, so we can’t help but talk about it on this week’s podcast. From $1 trillion deals to private label Superchargers and Multipass, it’s wall-to-wall Tesla. Other than, we also discuss the BMW iX3, Mercedes GLC EV, Ferrari’s PHEV Testarossa, and more.
Are messy garages hampering EV adoption? A recent article says yes, in fact, they are! We discuss that on this week's EV podcast, plus Yangwang and Mercedes-AMG break records, Porsche EV hits the road, and more!
EV Plugs Hiding in Garages, EV Supercars Break Records, Porsche Cayenne EV: TWC Podcast 238 — The Watt Car
Are messy garages hampering EV adoption? A recent article says yes, in fact, they are! We dive into why that might be the case… BY PHIL ROYLE
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August 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Are messy garages hampering EV adoption? A recent article says yes, in fact, they are! We discuss that on this week's EV podcast, plus Yangwang and Mercedes-AMG break records, Porsche EV hits the road, and more!
Ford unveils the concept of a plan for its next generation of affordable EVs, but just how affordable will it be? We discuss on this week’s podcast. Plus, is the next Camaro an EV? Is Lucid in a death spiral? Will Tesla ever mass produce the Semi?
Ford Unveils Affordable EV Platform, the Camaro's Return, Lucid Struggles: TWC Podcast 236 — The Watt Car
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… BY PHIL ROYLE
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August 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Ford unveils the concept of a plan for its next generation of affordable EVs, but just how affordable will it be? We discuss on this week’s podcast. Plus, is the next Camaro an EV? Is Lucid in a death spiral? Will Tesla ever mass produce the Semi?
Want to go 1,000 miles on one charge in an EV truck? You can! But considering the caveats, no one will. That's just one topic on this week's The Watt Car EV Podcast. We also talk about the new Bolt, Tesla, and more!
Silverado EV goes 1,000+ Miles on a Charge, Tesla Sales, the Chevy Bolt Returns: TWC Podcast 235 — The Watt Car
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… BY PHIL ROYLE
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August 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Want to go 1,000 miles on one charge in an EV truck? You can! But considering the caveats, no one will. That's just one topic on this week's The Watt Car EV Podcast. We also talk about the new Bolt, Tesla, and more!
The new affordable Tesla is going to be…a decontented Model Y. Is that the right move? We discuss on this week’s podcast, plus chip manufacturing, Xiaomi + Ferrari, and more!
Tesla's Affordable EV, Chip Making Moves to Texas, Ferrari Tests Xiaomi: TWC Podcast 234 — The Watt 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… BY PHIL ROYLE
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July 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The new affordable Tesla is going to be…a decontented Model Y. Is that the right move? We discuss on this week’s podcast, plus chip manufacturing, Xiaomi + Ferrari, and more!
It’s Champagne wishes and caviar dreams with the new Bentley EV concept…and you can do it while tailgating! We discuss the logic on this week’s podcast. We also cover Lucid beating Tesla sales, VW halting ID. Buzz imports, and more!
Bentley Goes EV, VW Halts ID. Buzz Imports, Lucid Unseats Tesla: TWC Podcast 232 — The Watt Car
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… BY PHIL ROYLE
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July 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
It’s Champagne wishes and caviar dreams with the new Bentley EV concept…and you can do it while tailgating! We discuss the logic on this week’s podcast. We also cover Lucid beating Tesla sales, VW halting ID. Buzz imports, and more!
From Tank Turn’s return to a poor Q2 to a billion dollar investment, Rivian’s in the news once more. Will this scrappy company turn the corner? Also on this week’s podcast, Tesla’s mythical $25k EV is spotted, Honda pulls its own about-face, and more!
Rivian's Tank Turn Returns, Tesla Goes Off Grid, Honda Reneges on SUV: TWC Podcast 231 — The Watt Car
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… BY PHIL ROYLE
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July 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
From Tank Turn’s return to a poor Q2 to a billion dollar investment, Rivian’s in the news once more. Will this scrappy company turn the corner? Also on this week’s podcast, Tesla’s mythical $25k EV is spotted, Honda pulls its own about-face, and more!
It’s back to the Nürburgring for Xiaomi, and the results are even better than before. But there’s an asterisk. We talk about that on this week’s podcast. We also discuss Tesla’s first autonomous delivery, Toyota’s RAV4 unseating the Model Y, and more!
Xiaomi Hits the Nürburgring (Again), Tesla's Autonomous Delivery, RAV4 Sales Spike: TWC Podcast 230 — The Watt Car
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… BY PHIL ROYLE
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July 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
It’s back to the Nürburgring for Xiaomi, and the results are even better than before. But there’s an asterisk. We talk about that on this week’s podcast. We also discuss Tesla’s first autonomous delivery, Toyota’s RAV4 unseating the Model Y, and more!
Is Tesla's autonomous fleet in Austin everything that was promised, or is someone sitting there with their finger on the "oh crap" button? This week's podcast covers that, and more!
Tesla's Autonomous Fleet Might be Misleading, Toyota Expands EVs, Escalade Goes Far: TWC Podcast 229 — The Watt Car
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… BY PHIL R...
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June 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Is Tesla's autonomous fleet in Austin everything that was promised, or is someone sitting there with their finger on the "oh crap" button? This week's podcast covers that, and more!
It’s opposites day on this week’s podcast, as we talk about the Nissan Leaf, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, Rimac Nevera, a hybrid Corvette, and old Teslas.
Nissan's New Leaf on Life, Battery Swapping a Tesla, Xiaomi Beats Nevera: TWC Podcast 228 — The Watt Car
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… BY PHIL ROYLE
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June 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It’s opposites day on this week’s podcast, as we talk about the Nissan Leaf, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, Rimac Nevera, a hybrid Corvette, and old Teslas.
With its new electric lineup, it sure looks like Cadillac got its groove back. We discuss that on this week’s podcast, plus GM EV sales, autonomous Teslas in Austin, an aggressive BYD, and more!
Cadillac's Ioniq-V Impresses, GM EV Sales Hit New Highs, Tesla Goes Autonomous: TWC Podcast 227 — The Watt Car
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… BY PHIL ROYLE
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June 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
With its new electric lineup, it sure looks like Cadillac got its groove back. We discuss that on this week’s podcast, plus GM EV sales, autonomous Teslas in Austin, an aggressive BYD, and more!
Can Waymo solve its big honking problem? Does New Jersey have the right to boot Tesla from its turnpike? Is VinFast on deathwatch? What does EV supercar CEO Mate Rimac daily drive? Find out on this week’s podcast!
Waymos Start Honking Again, New Jersey Turnpike Boots Tesla, Dodge Accelerates: TWC Podcast 226 — The Watt Car
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… BY PHIL ROYLE
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June 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Can Waymo solve its big honking problem? Does New Jersey have the right to boot Tesla from its turnpike? Is VinFast on deathwatch? What does EV supercar CEO Mate Rimac daily drive? Find out on this week’s podcast!
Afeela feels out the market, Trump tackles California's EV mandate, and more! All on this week's podcast!
Afeela Feels Out the Market, Trump Tackles California Emissions Exemption, and More: TWC Podcast 225 — The Watt Car
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… BY PHIL ROYLE
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May 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Afeela feels out the market, Trump tackles California's EV mandate, and more! All on this week's podcast!
VW is going to rename its EVs to something more normal. Is that a good thing? That's only the first topic on this week's podcast which covers that, plus tax credits, Xiaomi, CATL, and even Waffle House.
VW Renames its EVs, Tax Credits Could Evaporate, GM Flip-Flops Again: TWC Podcast 224 — The Watt Car
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… BY PHIL ROYLE
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May 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
VW is going to rename its EVs to something more normal. Is that a good thing? That's only the first topic on this week's podcast which covers that, plus tax credits, Xiaomi, CATL, and even Waffle House.
On this week’s podcast, we cover a Cadillac Celestiq driving review (but does it matter), Tesla’s continuously slipping sales numbers (easy fix), Jeep’s hotrod Compass EV (probably not US-bound), China developing fuel cells (could be a good move), and more!
Tesla Sales Decline, Cadillac Celestiq Drive Reviews, Jeep's Compass EV Hotrod: TWC Podcast 222 — The Watt Car
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… BY PHIL ROYLE
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May 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
On this week’s podcast, we cover a Cadillac Celestiq driving review (but does it matter), Tesla’s continuously slipping sales numbers (easy fix), Jeep’s hotrod Compass EV (probably not US-bound), China developing fuel cells (could be a good move), and more!