EV Geek Podcast

This week in electric vehicle news, we’ve got major announcements and fresh updates from Toyota, Rivian, and Tesla — plus a few surprise headlines you don’t want to miss.

⚡ Toyota Highlander EV Announced
Toyota is officially bringing an electric version of one of America’s most popular family SUVs. We break down what we know about the Highlander EV, expected specs, platform details, pricing rumors, and how it could compete with the Model Y, Kia EV9, and other three-row electric SUVs.

⚡ Rivian R2 Launch Details
The highly anticipated Rivian R2 is getting closer to production. We cover updated range expectations, pricing targets, manufacturing plans, and why this smaller, more affordable Rivian could be a massive turning point for the brand.

⚡ Tesla Semi – Real Specs Revealed?
Tesla’s Semi is finally being put to work, and real-world performance data is starting to surface. We discuss range under load, charging speeds, efficiency numbers, and how it stacks up against diesel and electric competitors.

If you’re into EV tech, industry trends, and honest analysis — this episode is for you.

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• Would you buy a Highlander EV?
• Is the Rivian R2 a future best-seller?
• Can the Tesla Semi disrupt freight trucking?

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When shopping for an electric vehicle, most people focus on one thing: range.
But the number on the window sticker rarely reflects how EVs actually work in daily life.

In this episode, we break down how much EV range you truly need, using real-world driving behavior, battery physics, charging realities, and environmental factors — not marketing hype.

We cover:

Why most drivers dramatically overestimate their range needs

How daily driving patterns and charging habits change everything

Real efficiency numbers (miles per kWh) and what they mean for ownership

Practical range tiers and which one fits your lifestyle

How home charging reshapes the entire EV experience

The real impact of cold weather, highway speeds, and elevation

A simple, engineering-based framework to choose the right range

The goal isn’t to buy the biggest battery — it’s to buy the EV that fits your life with the least friction.

🎧 Part of the EV Range Myth series:

Why EV range numbers are misleading

Range vs charging speed — what actually matters

How much EV range you really need

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 the biggest differences between EVs

What charging curves are — and why they matter more than peak charging speeds

How bigger batteries can actually slow you down

When extra range truly matters, and when it doesn’t

How to shop for an EV based on your real driving habits, not fear

If you’ve ever wondered why two EVs with similar range can feel completely different, this episode explains exactly why.

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)

Why highway driving reduces range more than city driving

How cold and hot weather impact battery performance

Why two EVs with the same rated range can feel completely different

The biggest mistake gas-car drivers make when switching to EVs

What to focus on instead of raw range numbers

EV range isn’t a lie — it’s just incomplete.
Understanding how it works can completely change how you shop for and live with an EV.

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 released pricing details for the new C-HR, and the numbers might surprise you. We break down trims, value, and how it compares to other compact crossovers and EV competitors.

If you follow EVs, hybrid tech, and future car trends, this is news you don’t want to miss.

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