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The Watt Car EV Podcast
Not your average EV, plug-in, and hybrid (and fuel cell!) automotive podcast.
Episodes
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #112: A Forest in my Car
First World problems strike one of our podcast hosts, with Level 2 charging suddenly proving problematic. Still, the show must go on — and this week, that…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #111: Turtle Mode
Volkswagen unveils its tiny ID. 2all that could be a perfect hot hatch for America if the company brought it here, but then we get distracted by what is…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #110: Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad
Is the unveiling of the three-row Kia EV9 SUV super exciting or kinda boring? The answer is yes, in all the best ways, and we tell you why on this week’s…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #109: Basically Infinite
Between road trips and Investor Day, this week’s podcast is a “Tesla-sode,” packing wall-to-wall Tesla news into a 40 minute podcast. We discuss attempting to…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #108 : Are EVs the End of Hot Rodding?
Are EVs killing the automotive aftermarket culture? Is the hot rodding chapter coming to a final close? Are driving enthusiasts just modern dinosaurs, with EV…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #107: The T Word
This week, we discuss Ram halting $100 preorders for its 1500 REV just five days after starting, Hyundai directly addresses Tesla in a commercial, Elon Musk…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #106: Not Officially Officially Official yet
When is the EU 2035 zero tailpipe emissions mandate actually official? Apparently not yet — but it’s getting closer. What is official is that the Ram 1500 EV…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #105: A Van Down by the River
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter will boast a large battery and potentially close to a 300 mile range, making it an ideal van for living down by the river —…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #104: An Impeccable Model for the EV Industry
From its initial tease to production unveiling, the Ioniq 6 has consistently impressed, and now with its curvy sedan’s range revealed, Hyundai reinforces the…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #103: I’m not going to say Aliens, but…
Is the Tesla Supercharger CCS compatibility connector actually inspired by the movie Aliens? Should Mazda go all-in on EVs? Did Aptera make a horrible mistake?…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #102: Going Full Prepper
We go full prepper this week sorting through the good, the bad, and the ugly of gasoline vs. electricity when the power goes out for an extended period of…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #101: I’m Not a Big Honker
More CES 2023 show coverage spills into this episode with technology talk about the future of the automobile, and who’s chasing who. We chat more about the Ram…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #100: CES 2023 — Are You Afeela-in' It?
This week, we’re reporting from CES 2023 with a first impression test drive of the Lordstown Endurance — is this EV truck a failed Ford F-150 Lightning…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #99: Merry Holidays and a Happy Festivus
Sit back and relax as we sift through the most popular stories of 2022 on TheWattCar.com based on your page views. From one-pedal driving to the environmental…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #98: A House of Cards
Charging woes continue with frustrating ChargePoint experiences, which begs the question: Is EV charging infrastructure a house of cards waiting to fall, or…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #97: Because Physics
Diesel school buses — bad idea? EV school buses? Now you’re talkin’! This week, we jump into the advantages of EV school buses from both a health and grid…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #96: Air Quotes and Elon Time
Is the future of farming both electric and autonomous? We take a look. We also check out hinted specs regarding the Tesla Cyertruck that could be an EV pickup…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #95: It's Not Me, It's You
This week’s podcast spans electrified RVs, charging woes (whose fault is it?), Honda sticking to its hydrogen guns, Aptera opting for Tesla’s NACS plug…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #94: Prime Time at the LA Auto Show
Surreptitiously broadcasting from a booth overlooking the 2022 LA Auto Show, follow along on our adventure around the show floor. While perhaps not as exciting…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast 93: Nefarious Agenda or Solid Contender
This week’s podcast involves a debate over EV charging connectors. Are we nerds or what? But with Tesla’s announcement of its North American Charging Standard…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #92: Right-Wing FUD’sters
Was a story regarding a Nissan Leaf owner taking 15 hours to travel 178 miles right-wing FUD? Before we get to that, the conversation kicks off with an EV…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #91: Does This Sound Cool Now?
Did Cadillac go down the wrong path with the Celestiq, and is Ford caving to its dealers when it comes to EV sales? Probably and maybe. But the real question…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #90: Finally, a Tesla Killer…Maybe
Podcast co-host Ed Sanchez experiences First World problems while charging his EV in Silicon Valley. Meanwhile, GMC reveals the Sierra Denali EV, a mid-size…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #89: Rolls-Royce, Foxconn, and the Second Coming of Cadillac
It’s snooty car talk on this week’s episode of The Watt Car EV Podcast, with a chat about the Rolls-Royce Spectre and Cadillac Celestiq. On the polar opposite…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #88: Charging Infrastructure and The Grid, an Interview with Stanford’s Ram Rajagopal
A paper emerged from Stanford University in September that challenged the notion that the best time to charge an EV is at night. Many reported on the paper’s…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #87: Alex Jones and EV Lies
What starts as another jovial episode of the podcast takes a turn when Info Wars enters the conversation. But before we get there, we discuss the Tesla Bot…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #86: Have We Got a T-Shirt for You!
Good news! Good news! The Watt Car’s merch store is back up and running, with new irreverent EV T-shirts to boot! To celebrate, we spend this week’s episode of…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #85: Tedious and Fiddly
Tesla now offers a CCS adapter in the U.S., but is physically plugging in too tedious and fiddly for new EV owners? If so, wireless charging might be the…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #84: Rivian — Shaking Hands and Making Babies
Is Rivian on the prowl with its Camp Mode and a potential partnership with Mercedes-Benz? We dig in, while also chatting about Hyundai’s N Vision 74 concept…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #83: Not Contentious, Pugnacious
This week, we get political. Spurred by a five-minute, time-limited debate between Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massie and Secretary of…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #82: More Questions Than Answers
We’ve been busy autocrossing a Mustang EV conversion and buying Tesla beanies. But once we get to the news, we have more questions than answers when it comes…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #81: What's Beyond Plaid?
Pebble Beach now brings EV debuts, including not only the Kia EV6 GT but also the car that’s plaider than Plaid: the Lucid Air Sapphire. The Sapphire holds no…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #80: Interesting and Unusual — Dodge Goes EV
Dodge unveiled its unapologetic EV Charger Daytona SRT concept, and we couldn’t be happier. It’s loud (literally), in your face, and fabulous from front to…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #79: Stretch Goals...or Bogus?
Are the specs for the EV Meyers Manx concept stretch goals or overtly ambitious? Opinions differ on this episode of The Watt Car podcast, although everyone…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #78: Dodging Drama
Will they or won’t they? Will Dodge’s next Charger and Challenger be EVs? According to one news outlet, no. According to another, probably. According to a…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #77: Lowering the Bottom Line
From an electrician’s bill to a random encounter with a Tesla owner, this episode kicks off with a trip down a rabbit hole. Onto the news, Herbert Diess might…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #76: Rolling the Dice
Last week’s news is this week’s news, as the tail end of last week saw multiple notable EV unveiling. We seamlessly transition from that to the latest…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast 75: I Haven’t Got The Bill Yet…
This week, one of The Watt Car Podcast’s co-hosts gets home Level 2 charging while the other one’s mother orders an EV. Onto the news, Rivian cuts jobs, Canoo…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #74: In a Starbucks Parking Lot
Technical problems send one of The Watt Car Podcast’s hosts to a Starbucks for this week’s episode, but that doesn’t stop the fun, as we discuss Ford F-150…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #73: Muffins for Watts
Should you expect your friends to pay to charge your EV? EV charging etiquette is the eternal question. Or, it’s the question we tackle this week. What’s the…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #72: The Quickening of EV Chargers
This week, we look at EV charging speeds, towing, road trips, battery recycling, autonomous driving safety, fast Kias, EV hot rods, and whether the EV charger…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #71: Power That’ll Blow Your Mind
The MCS charging standard is officially revealed, so it’s time to geek out over 1,250 volt, 3,000 amp EV charging — that’s enough to blow your mind! That was…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #70: An Ed Talk
It’s a thought-provoking episode this week as we head back two years to a TEDx talk that needs a little unpacking. Along the way, we discuss EV efficiency…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #69: Don't Call It a Comeback
This week, we dive into the return of the DeLorean, this time as a four-seater EV with massive gullwing doors. The Alpha 5 isn’t the only wild EV concept to…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #68: A Perfect Battery Storm
This week, we spot Lucids in the wild. We also discuss towing with EVs, including a recent claim that a Tesla Model X towed a flashy $285,000 travel trailer…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #67: Approved as Submitted
The reviews are in, and it looks like the Ford F-150 Lightning is a hit! But still, there’s an elephant in the room that needs addressing — so that’s what we…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #66: Ship Up or Shape Out
Home charging woes continue for co-host Edward A. Sanchez, although the latest news is good news. After that, it’s into the news we go, discussing CATL…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #65: Barfing Out Energy
In a refreshing turn of events, a Lexus (and Toyota by proxy) representative admits that the future is EV. Ford sees a bright electric future, too, especially…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #64: Putting On My “Deal With It” Sunglasses
This week, Phil Royle spots a super rare EV in the wild while Ed Sanchez gets interviewed by CNET’s Roadshow – and that’s not even the biggest EV news of the…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #63: A Snowball of Misery
We’re a day late with the podcast, but we have a good excuse – and good EV stories to chew on. But first, Ed explains how life has served him a giant snowball…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #62: It’s Confirmation Bias
Prompted by a provably misleading social media meme, this week we tackle truths and fictions surrounding electric vehicles. Be warned, this episode is not all…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #61: Sports Car Fondness Runs Deep With You
Is the Lotus Eletre electric SUV the end for Lotus? Is VinFast going to be the next big non-American American automotive manufacturer? What does GM’s and…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #60: Where Civilized People Charge
This week, we crunch the numbers to determine just how expensive charging an EV is, as well as offer some tips for those looking to outfit their home for their…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #59: All Apoplectic About It
This week see’s a Tesla OTA update received, as well as Ford F-150 Lightning economy numbers leaked. Beyond that, Audi unveils its stunning A6 Avant e-tron…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #58: Rivianpalooza
This week’s show gets right to the point – following a digression about spotting a Mercedes-Benz EQB in the wild, as well as a tire rotation on a Tesla Model…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #57: Drinking the Wolfsburg Kool-Aid
On this episode, we geek out over the recently unveiled VW ID.Buzz. Sure, it’s basically a gussied up minivan, but this years-in-the-making retro people mover…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #56: The Lorax of Teslas
This week’s podcast involves Ukrainian supply chain issues doubled with public EV chargers in Russia getting hacked. From there, podcast cohost Phil Royle…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #55: Leaning into Inefficiency
From seeing rare EVs in the wild to answering reader’s letters, this week’s The Watt Car Podcast jumps right into the good stuff. From there, we discuss the…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #54: An Interview with AEM's Lawson Mollica
This week, we dive deep into a Mustang EV conversion with AEM’s Director of Marketing and PR Lawson Mollica. From AEM’s EV line of electronics to the nuts and…
The Watt Car EV PodcastTWC Podcast #53: Fifth Mover Advantage
Welcome to the rEVolution, Ram! On this week’s The Watt Car Podcast, we discuss Ram’s entrance into the EV truck space, along with 3G connectivity issues for…