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Rivian is gaining serious momentum, and its Q3 2026 earnings report might be one of its biggest wins yet! The R2 is already Rivian's best-selling vehicle, revenue is climbing, software profits are surging, and management just raised its full-year guidance.

In this Mini Charge episode of EV Geek Studios, Joel breaks down Rivian's latest financial results and what they mean for the company's future.

Here's what we're covering:

Rivian reports $2.155 BILLION in Q3 revenue, up 38% year-over-year.

Vehicle deliveries jump 46% to 19,248.

The R2 becomes Rivian's best-selling vehicle by volume in its first full quarter.

Software and Services revenue climbs to $605 million, delivering a massive 42% gross margin.

The Volkswagen partnership continues to provide a major financial boost.

Rivian improves its gross profit and narrows its net losses.

Why Rivian just raised its 2026 delivery guidance to 67,000–70,000 vehicles.

What's next for Rivian heading into 2027?

Plus, we look ahead to Rivian's December 9 Autonomy and AI Day and what it could mean for the company's future.

Is Rivian finally making the transition from EV startup to serious mass-market competitor? The numbers are certainly getting interesting!

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Ford's $28K Fathom just got a LOT more interesting! Ford has revealed major details about its upcoming Universal EV, including 10kW bidirectional home power, cheaper V2H equipment, and a revolutionary manufacturing process that could make production 40% faster.

Plus, the NHTSA is considering cyan lights for autonomous vehicles, Rivian's Commercial Van becomes America's 4th best-selling EV, and Europe reaches a historic EV sales milestone!

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:

Ford Fathom: 10kW V2H power and cheaper home backup.

Ford's 5,000 Unicastings and plans for 40% faster production.

NHTSA proposes cyan lights for autonomous vehicles.

Rivian's Commercial Van cracks America's top 4 EVs.

Europe sells more EVs than gas and diesel vehicles combined for the first time!

👇 What are you most excited about with the Ford Fathom? Would you use your EV to power your home?

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🚨 Audi EV owners, pay attention! The Volkswagen Group’s battery fire concerns are spreading, and now more than 9,000 Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron vehicles are being recalled.

In this Mini Charge episode of EV Geek Studios, Joel breaks down the latest recall, why Audi is telling affected owners to stop charging above 80%, and what this developing battery issue means for EV owners.

🔋 In this episode:

Why 9,048 Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron vehicles are being recalled

The connection to Volkswagen’s ID.4 battery fire concerns

What battery thermal propagation means and why it’s dangerous

Why engineers haven't identified a permanent fix yet

How an 80% charging limit could impact real-world range and road trips

What affected Audi owners should do right now

How to check your vehicle for an open recall

⚠️ Own a 2024 or 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron?

Check your VIN at the official NHTSA recall website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls

Audi recall campaign: 93SK
NHTSA recall number: 26V698000

Follow Audi's official safety instructions and keep your battery charge at or below 80% if your vehicle is affected.

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Ford upgrades the 2027 Mustang Mach-E with a bigger standard battery and a brand-new Trail trim, while Tesla pushes its Unsupervised FSD timeline further into 2027. Plus, we dive into Lexus bringing DC fast charging to the NX plug-in hybrid, Mercedes' ridiculously powerful new AMG GT SUV, and GM's next-generation EV platform. It's another packed episode of The Friday Charge from EV Geek Studios!

⚡ IN THIS EPISODE:

🚙 2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E: A standard 88 kWh battery, a new Trail trim, and BlueCruise 1.5.

🤖 Tesla FSD & Cybercab: Unsupervised FSD moves to Q2 2027, while Cybercab deliveries could begin by the end of 2026.

🔌 Lexus NX PHEV: A bigger battery, 45 miles of electric range, and DC fast charging.

🏎️ Mercedes-AMG GT SUV: Up to 1,153 horsepower and claimed charging speeds of up to 710 kW.

🔋 GM's Next-Gen EV Platform: Better efficiency, lighter vehicles, new battery technology, and centralized computing.

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🚨 Volkswagen is remotely limiting the charging capacity of more than 22,000 ID.4 electric SUVs in the US—and a potential battery fire risk is at the center of it all.

Welcome to EV Geek Studios' Mini Charge! In this episode, Joel breaks down Volkswagen's latest recall affecting select 2023–2026 ID.4 models and the controversial over-the-air update that automatically limits maximum battery charging to 80%.

Why is VW taking this approach? What does it mean for owners who paid for the full range of their EV? And should automakers be able to remotely change vehicle settings in the name of safety?

In this episode, we cover:

⚡ Volkswagen's recall affecting 22,524 ID.4 vehicles.

🔥 The battery overheating and fire risks associated with charging above 80%.

📱 How Volkswagen's remote charging restriction works through the myVW app.

🔋 The ongoing investigation into battery cells supplied by SK Battery America.

🚗 What losing access to 20% of your battery capacity could mean for road trips and daily driving.

🛠️ Volkswagen's search for a permanent fix and what affected owners might expect next.

We also discuss the bigger questions this recall raises about EV ownership, over-the-air updates, and the balance between vehicle safety and owner control.

ID.4 OWNERS: Would you accept the 80% charging limit or decline the setting and manage your charging yourself? Join the conversation and let us know what you think.

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Thanks for listening—and until next time, stay charged and stay geeky!