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EV Charging Hits a Major Milestone, Ford's New Electric Truck Waitlist Opens, and the VW ID.Buzz Could Be Making a Comeback!

It's another big week in the EV world! America's fast-charging network has officially surpassed 80,000 ports, Ford is preparing for its upcoming affordable electric pickup, Slate opens its first physical showroom, and Volkswagen's next-generation ID.Buzz is starting to sound more likely than ever.

In this episode, we're breaking down the biggest electric vehicle stories and what they mean for the future of EVs.

🔋 IN THIS EPISODE:

⚡ America's EV Charging Network Passes 80,000 Ports
The latest Paren report reveals 80,964 DC fast-charging ports across the US. We look at Tesla's continued expansion, IONNA's rapid growth, Walmart's charging rollout, faster charging speeds, rising charging prices, utilization rates, and nationwide reliability.

🚙 Slate Opens Its First Brick-and-Mortar Store
Slate has opened its first retail location in Chicago inside a former Tesla showroom. The location gives potential customers and fleet buyers a chance to see the upcoming vehicle in person and take a test ride.

🛻 Ford Opens the Waitlist for Its Affordable Fathom Pickup
Ford is letting interested buyers sign up for invitations to preorder its upcoming electric pickup when preorders begin in 2027. With a targeted starting price under $30,000, an LFP structural battery pack, BlueCruise, Apple Maps, and bidirectional charging, could this be an EV worth waiting for?

🚐 Volkswagen's Next-Generation ID.Buzz Could Be Coming
Remember when we discussed VW delaying the ID.Buzz's US return? New comments from the 2026 Paris Auto Show suggest the company is actively developing a next-generation model. We discuss the new SSP platform, the possibility of an LFP battery, lower production costs, updated styling, and the return of physical buttons.

Which of these stories matters most for the future of electric vehicles? Is America's charging infrastructure finally catching up? Could Ford's affordable pickup change the EV market? And would you buy a next-generation ID.Buzz?

Let us know in the comments!

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The U.S. EV market is changing fast! ⚡ After a turbulent year, electric vehicle sales bounced back in Q3 2026—but the winners and losers might surprise you.

In this episode of Shift & Signal, we break down the latest Cox Automotive and Kelley Blue Book data to uncover what's really happening in America's electric vehicle market. EV sales climbed 7.7% quarter over quarter, market share rebounded to 6.5%, and some automakers are gaining serious momentum while others struggle to keep up.

🚗 In this episode, we cover:

EV Sales Rebound: What the 7.7% quarterly increase tells us about the market.

Tesla's Dominance: Why Tesla still commands 54% of the U.S. EV market despite declining sales.

Toyota's Massive Surge: How Toyota and Lexus are making major gains in electric vehicles.

Rivian's Big Quarter: What's driving the company's impressive growth?

EV Prices Are Falling: Why the price gap between electric and gas-powered vehicles is shrinking.

The Hybrid Boom: Why hybrids are becoming an increasingly popular choice for American drivers.

What's Next for EVs? Could rising gas prices help spark another wave of electric vehicle adoption?

Is the U.S. EV market finally stabilizing, or is this just a temporary rebound? And with Toyota, Rivian, Tesla, and other automakers battling for buyers, which brands are best positioned for the future?

💬 Join the conversation: Would you buy an EV, choose a hybrid, or stick with a gas-powered vehicle? Let us know in the comments!

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Volkswagen is replacing the ID.4 with an all-new electric SUV, and it brings back one of VW’s most recognizable names: the ID. Tiguan! 🚙⚡

In this episode of EV Geek Studios, we break down the new design, upgraded interior, physical buttons, battery options, driving range, performance, and what this new electric SUV could mean for American EV buyers.

Can the ID. Tiguan compete with the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai IONIQ 5, and Kia EV6? And will Volkswagen finally deliver the electric SUV buyers have been waiting for?

Would you choose the new VW ID. Tiguan over a Tesla Model Y? Let us know in the comments!

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Tesla’s new Emergency Drive Away feature could lead to $25,000 in repairs, Jaguar unveils its wild new Type 01 EV, and the Model 3 and Model Y are getting some big updates!

On this episode of EV Geek Studios, we break down the latest EV news:

 

Tesla Emergency Drive Away: Drive away from a Supercharger with the cable attached—but at what cost?

Jaguar Type 01: Over 1,000 horsepower, a 120 kWh battery, and a starting price around $172,000!

Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback: New pricing raises questions about how it competes with the Nissan Leaf and other EVs.

Tesla Model 3 Updates: A new 16-inch display, improved performance, and more range.

Tesla Home Backup: Eligible Model 3 and Model Y vehicles can now power your home with Tesla Powershare.

 

Which story caught your attention? Let us know in the comments!

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Lucid just slashed Q3 production by 38% — but there's more to the story.

In this episode, we break down Lucid's Q3 2026 production and delivery numbers, its $1.38 billion inventory problem, the company's strategy under new CEO Silvio Napoli, and why the upcoming Cosmos could be critical to Lucid's future.

We also compare Lucid's numbers to Rivian and look at what comes next for the luxury EV maker.