EV Geek Podcast

Today on the Friday Charge, Joel and Sebastian discuss some major updates from Lucid and Rivian. Plus other news from Mercedes, Honda and Chevy!

Subaru is finally making a major push into electric vehicles.

In this episode we break down every Subaru EV expected by 2026, including the updated Subaru Solterra, the brand-new Subaru Uncharted, and the rugged Subaru Trailseeker electric SUV.

Subaru has traditionally been known for all-wheel drive, reliability, and outdoor-focused vehicles, but the company is now entering the EV race with several new models built to compete with vehicles like the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Ford Mustang Mach-E.

We cover:

⚡ The upgraded 2026 Subaru Solterra
⚡ The affordable Subaru Uncharted EV crossover
⚡ The adventure-focused Subaru Trailseeker electric SUV
⚡ Subaru’s potential 3-row electric SUV
⚡ Performance, range, charging, and pricing details
⚡ Whether Subaru can compete with Tesla and other EV makers

If you’re a Subaru fan or just curious about the next generation of electric SUVs, this episode breaks down everything you need to know.

s the 20-minute charging stop finally a thing of the past?

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the massive announcement from BYD that has the entire automotive world on high alert. The Chinese EV giant has officially unveiled the Second-Generation Blade Battery and their revolutionary 1.5-Megawatt "Flash Charging" infrastructure.

 

We dive deep into the technical "magic" making this possible, including:

The 5-Minute Charge: How the new Gen-2 Blade goes from 10% to 70% in the time it takes to grab a coffee.

The 1.5MW FLASH Network: Why BYD is building 20,000 "overhead" charging stations that feel more like a gas station than a parking lot.

1,000km on a Single Charge: A look at the Denza Z9GT, the luxury shooting brake that just claimed the title of the world’s longest-range production EV.

 

The Cold Weather Breakthrough: How this new chemistry maintains lightning-fast speeds even at -30°C.

Whether you’re a Tesla fan, a legacy auto enthusiast, or just curious about the future of transportation, this is the milestone that changes everything.

This week on the Friday Charge, Joel and Sebastian chat about the Ioniq 6 exit from the US market, stupid (and crazy) Cybertruck pricing, Volvo going V2L and the Subaru Uncharted!

Our good friend, Doug, joins the podcast to chat about why it was finally time to trade in his Hyundai Ioniq 6...and you may be surprised why!