Electrek Podcast: Tesla Minivan, Used EV Surge, Sodium
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- Electrek Podcast airs live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.
- Electrek Podcast archives the video on YouTube and audio on podcast apps after the show ends around 5 p.m. ET.
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- Electrek Podcast discusses Tesla’s upcoming “something cooler than a minivan” concept as reported by Elon Musk.
- Electrek Podcast reports that new EV sales fell 28%% in Q1 2026 while used EVs rose 12% to near‑record levels.
- Electrek Podcast highlights a sodium‑ion EV battery breakthrough that delivers 11‑minute charging and a 450 km range.
- Electrek Podcast covers Volkswagen Group’s joint venture with Rivian unlocking an additional $1 billion for the EV automaker.
Why it matters: Listeners get a concise snapshot of shifting EV market dynamics—used‑vehicle sales climbing 12% while new sales slump 28%—plus insight into a fast‑charging sodium‑ion battery that could cut charge times to minutes, informing buyers, investors, and industry analysts about emerging trends.