Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Roadster actually happening, the Kia EV3 coming to the US, gas pumps being replaced by EV chargers, and more. electrek.co/?p=480056

Today’s episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at gmenergy.gm.com/energypass

Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

00:56 Tesla ‘flying’ Roadster demo could come this month, with no one inside
13:49 Tesla defeats Sweden’s IF Metall union after 1,021-day strike
16:40 Ford’s EV pickup is almost here, promising much more than an affordable price tag
21:30 Kia EV3 prices and range revealed, starting at $30,000
27:20 Rivian’s 2027 R1S adds captain’s chairs, its most-requested feature
31:09 Lucid launches ‘America’s most powerful 3-row SUV’ with over 1,000 hp [Images]
34:07 Jaguar’s new EV interior is just as controversial as its exterior [Images]
37:15 Oil giant rips out gas pumps for BYD’s 1,500 kW EV chargers