EV Geek Podcast

Subaru just dropped their May 2026 sales report, and the numbers are absolutely staggering. While many doubted the "Subaru Electric Offensive," the brand just hit a massive 25% electrification milestone, led by the incredible demand for the Trailseeker and Uncharted models.

In today’s episode of The Friday Charge, we’re breaking down the data behind Subaru’s 10.4% year-over-year jump. We look at:

The 25% Tipping Point: Why this number marks the end of Subaru as a "gas-first" brand.

Trailseeker vs. Uncharted: Which model is actually driving the most growth (and why they’re selling in under 12 days).

The Overlanding Shift: How Subaru is stealing market share from Jeep and Rivian by sticking to their rugged roots.

What’s Next: Can they maintain this momentum through the summer?

This week on The Friday Charge we chat about the Rivian R2 release date, the controversial Ferrari EV and something new from Lightship! Plus Sebastian and Joel rant about what's new in their EV world!

Mark your calendars: June 9th is the R2 Reckoning. Rivian has officially confirmed that order invites, first customer deliveries, and public demo drives all kick off on the same day. In this episode, we break down who gets their keys first, the "Launch Package" specs you need to know, and how to snag a test drive slot before they vanish. The "Model Y killer" has arrived—is it everything we hoped for?

While the US and EU build "tariff walls," Brazil has become the world's #1 destination for Chinese EVs. In this episode, we break down the staggering 221% surge in demand, why the BYD Dolphin Mini is a "sales phenomenon," and the historic moment China’s EV exports officially overtook gas-powered cars. It’s a shift in the global order you can’t afford to miss.

Subaru just slammed the brakes on its in-house EV plans after profits collapsed by 90% — and tariffs are making things even worse. Meanwhile, Volvo is charging ahead with the brand-new EX60, featuring up to 400 miles of range, ultra-fast 800V charging, and aggressive pricing.

In today’s EV news:
⚡ Subaru delays its next-gen EV factory plans
⚡ Volvo reveals the EX60 with 400-mile range
⚡ Bojangles opens EV charging hubs
⚡ Ionna launches cheap Memorial Day charging
⚡ GM finally upgrades the Equinox EV
⚡ Volvo hints at a replacement for the EX30

Is Subaru making a smart financial move… or falling dangerously behind in the EV race?