Kilowatt: A Podcast about Electric Vehicles

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EV sales are approaching total market dominance in Norway, while China’s July numbers show battery electric vehicles growing even as every other major powertrain category

EVs, EREVs, and WTFs

This week, we start with Lucid’s recall of more than 27,000 Air sedans over a low-voltage exterior lighting issue and the software update that addresses the potential fir

A Chat With Seth Cutler, CEO of IONNA

Bodie sits down with IONNA CEO Seth Cutler to talk about what it takes to build an EV charging network around reliability, customer experience, and the places drivers act

Lucid's Q2 2026 Earnings Call

In this episode, we cover Lucid Group’s second quarter 2026 earnings call and the company’s new direction under CEO Silvio Napoli. Napoli lays out three priorities for Lu

Tesla vs. Manitoba: Choose Your Fighter

This week on Kilowatt, we start with Rivian’s R1S and R1T turn-signal recall before looking at the 2027 R1S and its new captain’s chairs. We also cover BYD’s updated Denz

Rivian Q2 2026 Earnings Call

Rivian’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call puts the R2 front and center as production ramps in Normal and the company prepares to add a second shift. Bodie shares his own

Charger Anxiety: Alaska Edition

This week, Bodie covers Volvo’s upcoming EX50, Oregon’s revamped EV rebate program, and Ford’s newly named Fathom electric pickup. On the Tesla side, he discusses whether

A Chat about EVs with Tom Appel

Description: Bodie is joined by Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide and co-host of the Car Stuff Podcast, for a wide-ranging conversation about reviewing cars, buying

Ten Years of Kilowatt!!!!

Happy 10 Years of Kilowatt! This week marks the 10th anniversary of Kilowatt, and Bodie takes a moment to reflect on 728 episodes, the incredible community that has suppo

The Future and Past of EVs with Sam Fiorani

In this episode of Kilowatt, host Bodie sits down with Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting at Auto Forecast Solutions and automotive historian. Sam

Not Your Grandpa's Buick: The Electra L7!

This week on Kilowatt, we dive into the latest electric vehicle headlines shaping the industry landscape. Buick makes waves in the EV market with its stylish Electra L7 s

Ready, Set, MG GO!

In this weekend edition of Kilowatt, host Bodie breaks down the latest electric vehicle market developments, headline-grabbing concept reveals, and major software updates

Tesla's Q2 2026 Earnings Call

Tesla’s Q2 2026 earnings call brought big updates on high-stakes bets, hardware upgrades, and aggressive infrastructure scaling. Host Bodie breaks down Elon Musk's ambiti

A Tale of Two Grandparents: Aging, Mobility, and Autonomy

Episode Summary Welcome to a weekend edition of Kilowatt, where we break down the latest shifts in electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and renewable energy. In this ep

A Chat with Shaun Howarth about E-Bikes

On this episode of Kilowatt, host Bodie sits down with returning guest and New Zealand resident Sean Howarth to explore the world of electric bikes. Sean shares his trans

The Flintstone's Guide to FSD, Robotaxis and Cybercab

In this weekend edition of Kilowatt, I chat about a new production philosophy to balance his full-time commitments, shifting to flexible weekly and weekend editions. This

Under Pressure: How to Increase EV Battery Life

Summary In this episode of Kilowatt, we dive deep into the shifting landscape of the electric vehicle industry, starting with major structural shakeups and layoffs at Luc

Tesla's Rebound, Polestar's Ban, and The Great Battery Heist

In this episode, we dive into Tesla's spectacular rebound as they crush Wall Street expectations with their fourth-best quarter ever, driven by a massive 25% surge in Q2

Predictive Airbags Meet Predictable Executives

In this episode of Kilowatt, we dive into the latest developments shaking up the electric vehicle market, starting with Tesla's surprising decision to open Model S Signat

Truck Yeah! Slate Announces Pricing

This episode of Kilowatt delivers a packed legal and technical update on the state of autonomous driving and electric vehicle innovations. We open with a deep dive into t