EV Geek Podcast

When shopping for an electric vehicle, most people focus on one number: range. But experienced EV owners tend to care about something else entirely — charging speed.

In this episode, we break down the real-world tradeoff between EV range and charging speed, and explain why bigger range numbers don’t always mean a better ownership experience.

We cover:

• How EV owners actually use their cars day to day

• Why road trips expose th...

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 this episode, we break down why EV range numbers are so often misunderstood, how real-world driving changes what you actually experience, and why range anxiety is usually caused by bad assumptions — not bad cars.

We cover:

• What EV range ratings really measure (and what they don’t...

The EV world is moving FAST and today we’re covering three huge stories you need to know about.

⚡ Tesla is launching a new Model Y variant — we break down what’s changing, what it could cost, and whether it’s worth waiting for.

🚫 China is reportedly moving toward banning flush door handles on vehicles. We explain why regulators are targeting them and what this could mean for future EV designs around the world.

💰 Toyota has releas...

Electric vehicle prices are falling fast — but cheaper EVs don’t come without trade-offs.

In this episode, we break down the less talked about downsides of falling EV prices, including how rapid price drops impact resale value, vehicle quality, charging infrastructure, and long-term ownership expectations.

We cover:

• Why used EV values are dropping faster than gas vehicles

• The hidden cost-cutting changes automakers make when...

EV prices are falling — but that creates a new problem for buyers: when is the right time to actually buy?

In this episode, we break down whether you should buy an electric vehicle now, or wait for prices to fall even further — and how to think about that decision without regret.

We cover:

• Why falling-price markets make buyers freeze

• The biggest mistake people make when trying to “time the bottom”

• When buying now actually...

EV prices are falling — and while that’s great news for buyers, it’s creating a brutal price war behind the scenes.

In this episode, we break down who can actually afford cheaper EVs, and why not every automaker is built to survive this phase of the market.

We explore:

• Why price wars are so dangerous in the EV industry

• How Tesla uses pricing as a strategic weapon

• Why legacy automakers like Ford and General Motors face str...

Electric vehicle prices are dropping — and not just through incentives or short-term discounts. Actual sticker prices are coming down across multiple brands at the same time.

In this episode, we break down why EV prices are falling right now, what changed behind the scenes, and why this moment feels sudden — even though it’s been building for years.

We explore:

• Why battery costs finally stopped being the biggest roadblock

• H...

Tesla may be closing the door on an entire era.

In this episode, we unpack reports that Tesla is moving on from the Model S, Model X, and potentially Autopilot as we know it. We explore why Tesla might be cutting its longest-running vehicles, how its driver-assistance strategy is evolving, and what this all means for owners, buyers, and the future of electric vehicles.

From shifting priorities to bold risks, this could be one of Te...

Electric vehicles just crossed a historic milestone. For the first time ever, fully electric cars outsold petrol vehicles in the European Union — and it happened faster than most experts expected. In this episode, we break down:

• The exact sales numbers behind the EU’s EV milestone

• Why petrol car sales are falling — and why EV adoption surged

• Which automakers are winning and losing (BYD, Tesla, VW, and more)

• How EU policy, i...

On today's episode, Joel and Sebastian drive a 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance, courtesy of Evolve Auto (evolveauto.com).

The Tesla Model 3 Highland is a phenomenal update to an already great car, and the Performance variant takes that and turns it into a rocketship, with a 0-60 time of 2.9 seconds. This car is truly the definition of Electric Muscle.

Questions? Comments? Interested in being a guest? Email us at info@evgeekstudios.c...

In this episode, we break down some of the biggest stories shaping the electric vehicle world right now.

Volvo officially pulls the curtain back on the upcoming EX60, offering a first look at what could become one of the most important electric SUVs of the next decade. We unpack what Volvo revealed, what’s still unknown, and why this model matters in an increasingly crowded EV market.

Next, we dive into reports of a new EV chip sho...

In this episode of EV Geek Studios, we explore the rise of software-defined cars — the latest shift in the automotive world that’s changing how vehicles are built, updated, and even owned.

We break down:

• What makes a car “software-defined”

• Why EVs are perfectly suited to this shift

• Real-world examples from Tesla, Ford, GM, Volkswagen, Rivian, and Lucid

• How your EV can improve after purchase

• The risks: subscriptions, d...

Canada has struck a major trade deal with China—cutting tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for renewed access to China’s agricultural market.

In this episode, we break down what the Canada–China EV tariff agreement actually does, why Ottawa made the move, and why U.S. officials are openly criticizing it.

We explore: • How the deal affects EV prices and adoption in Canada • What it means for Canadian farmers and export...

Tesla may have just found a clever way to extend the life of its older Full Self-Driving hardware — and it doesn’t involve swapping chips.

A newly published Tesla patent suggests the company can run higher-precision AI models on existing hardware like HW3 and HW4, using software optimizations instead of new silicon. In this episode, we break down what the patent actually says, how it works, and what it means for millions of Tesla o...

Hello everyone and welcome to this episode of the Friday Charge brought to you by EV Geek Studios! Today, January 16th, 2026, we're diving into various electric cars news, including updates on EV Go and Kroger, and Tesla's decision to stop selling FSD. We'll also cover the best-selling EVs of 2025, discuss Tesla supercharging, and explore relevant china news in the automotive sector. This is your essential electric vehicle update!

Kia has just pulled the covers off the brand-new EV2 at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, and it might be the most important electric car of the year. With a projected starting price of around €30,000, is this the affordable, stylish, and practical EV that finally makes electric mobility accessible for everyone?

For years, we've asked who will win the self-driving car race: Tesla? Waymo? Mercedes? But what if the real winner isn't a car company at all?

This is the story of how Nvidia, the company famous ...