EV Geek Podcast

The U.S. EV market is changing fast! ⚡ After a turbulent year, electric vehicle sales bounced back in Q3 2026—but the winners and losers might surprise you.

In this episode of Shift & Signal, we break down the latest Cox Automotive and Kelley Blue Book data to uncover what's really happening in America's electric vehicle market. EV sales climbed 7.7% quarter over quarter, market share rebounded to 6.5%, and some automakers are gaining serious momentum while others struggle to keep up.

🚗 In this episode, we cover:

EV Sales Rebound: What the 7.7% quarterly increase tells us about the market.

Tesla's Dominance: Why Tesla still commands 54% of the U.S. EV market despite declining sales.

Toyota's Massive Surge: How Toyota and Lexus are making major gains in electric vehicles.

Rivian's Big Quarter: What's driving the company's impressive growth?

EV Prices Are Falling: Why the price gap between electric and gas-powered vehicles is shrinking.

The Hybrid Boom: Why hybrids are becoming an increasingly popular choice for American drivers.

What's Next for EVs? Could rising gas prices help spark another wave of electric vehicle adoption?

Is the U.S. EV market finally stabilizing, or is this just a temporary rebound? And with Toyota, Rivian, Tesla, and other automakers battling for buyers, which brands are best positioned for the future?

💬 Join the conversation: Would you buy an EV, choose a hybrid, or stick with a gas-powered vehicle? Let us know in the comments!

👍 Like the video, subscribe for more automotive news and analysis, and share this episode with someone interested in the future of electric vehicles.

Volkswagen is replacing the ID.4 with an all-new electric SUV, and it brings back one of VW’s most recognizable names: the ID. Tiguan! 🚙⚡

In this episode of EV Geek Studios, we break down the new design, upgraded interior, physical buttons, battery options, driving range, performance, and what this new electric SUV could mean for American EV buyers.

Can the ID. Tiguan compete with the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai IONIQ 5, and Kia EV6? And will Volkswagen finally deliver the electric SUV buyers have been waiting for?

Would you choose the new VW ID. Tiguan over a Tesla Model Y? Let us know in the comments!

Like the video, subscribe to EV Geek Studios, and turn on notifications for the latest EV news, reviews, and analysis.

Tesla’s new Emergency Drive Away feature could lead to $25,000 in repairs, Jaguar unveils its wild new Type 01 EV, and the Model 3 and Model Y are getting some big updates!

On this episode of EV Geek Studios, we break down the latest EV news:

 

Tesla Emergency Drive Away: Drive away from a Supercharger with the cable attached—but at what cost?

Jaguar Type 01: Over 1,000 horsepower, a 120 kWh battery, and a starting price around $172,000!

Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback: New pricing raises questions about how it competes with the Nissan Leaf and other EVs.

Tesla Model 3 Updates: A new 16-inch display, improved performance, and more range.

Tesla Home Backup: Eligible Model 3 and Model Y vehicles can now power your home with Tesla Powershare.

 

Which story caught your attention? Let us know in the comments!

Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more EV news, reviews, and analysis from EV Geek Studios.

Lucid just slashed Q3 production by 38% — but there's more to the story.

In this episode, we break down Lucid's Q3 2026 production and delivery numbers, its $1.38 billion inventory problem, the company's strategy under new CEO Silvio Napoli, and why the upcoming Cosmos could be critical to Lucid's future.

We also compare Lucid's numbers to Rivian and look at what comes next for the luxury EV maker.

Rivian just delivered a record-breaking Q3 2026, with 19,248 vehicles delivered—a 46% increase year-over-year and well above Wall Street expectations.

So why did RIVN stock drop after the news?

In this Mini Charge, we break down Rivian’s record deliveries, the rapid production ramp of the Rivian R2, the company’s 2026 delivery guidance, and why investors are still concerned about profitability and future growth.

We’ll also look at how Rivian’s results compare with Ford and GM as the EV market continues to shift.

Is Rivian finally ready to become a true mass-market EV company?

Tune in and stay charged! ⚡