EV Geek Podcast

In 2025, global EV sales continued growing — topping 20 million units worldwide. But in the United States, the story was more complicated.

Hybrid vehicles gained market share, EV growth slowed after federal tax credits expired, and automakers began adjusting their electrification strategies.

In this episode, we break down the full 2025 data and explain:

• U.S. EV market share trends
• Hybrid growth rates and why they held steady
• The impact of tax credit expiration in late 2025
• Interest rates and affordability pressures
• Charging infrastructure perception vs reality
• Insurance and repair cost concerns
• Why automakers are recalibrating their EV timelines

Is this a temporary pause in EV momentum — or a longer-term shift toward hybrid dominance in America?

If you’re trying to understand where the market is really heading in 2026 and beyond, this episode breaks it down clearly and objectively.

Hybrid sales are rising. EV growth has cooled in key markets. Automakers are adjusting strategy.

So… are hybrids actually winning right now?

In this episode, we break down the real market data behind the headlines and explain why hybrids are gaining momentum while EV growth looks different than it did a few years ago.

We cover:

The latest global and U.S. EV sales trends

Why hybrid vehicles are surging in market share

Why mainstream buyers are hesitating on EVs

The real cost comparison between hybrids and EVs

What automakers are doing behind the scenes

Whether this is a temporary pause — or a long-term shift

This isn’t about ideology. It’s about economics, infrastructure, and consumer behavior.

If you’re deciding between a hybrid and an EV in 2026, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening in the market — and why.

This week in electric vehicle news, we’ve got major announcements and fresh updates from Toyota, Rivian, and Tesla — plus a few surprise headlines you don’t want to miss.

⚡ Toyota Highlander EV Announced
Toyota is officially bringing an electric version of one of America’s most popular family SUVs. We break down what we know about the Highlander EV, expected specs, platform details, pricing rumors, and how it could compete with the Model Y, Kia EV9, and other three-row electric SUVs.

⚡ Rivian R2 Launch Details
The highly anticipated Rivian R2 is getting closer to production. We cover updated range expectations, pricing targets, manufacturing plans, and why this smaller, more affordable Rivian could be a massive turning point for the brand.

⚡ Tesla Semi – Real Specs Revealed?
Tesla’s Semi is finally being put to work, and real-world performance data is starting to surface. We discuss range under load, charging speeds, efficiency numbers, and how it stacks up against diesel and electric competitors.

If you’re into EV tech, industry trends, and honest analysis — this episode is for you.

👇 Let us know in the comments:
• Would you buy a Highlander EV?
• Is the Rivian R2 a future best-seller?
• Can the Tesla Semi disrupt freight trucking?

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When shopping for an electric vehicle, most people focus on one thing: range.
But the number on the window sticker rarely reflects how EVs actually work in daily life.

In this episode, we break down how much EV range you truly need, using real-world driving behavior, battery physics, charging realities, and environmental factors — not marketing hype.

We cover:

Why most drivers dramatically overestimate their range needs

How daily driving patterns and charging habits change everything

Real efficiency numbers (miles per kWh) and what they mean for ownership

Practical range tiers and which one fits your lifestyle

How home charging reshapes the entire EV experience

The real impact of cold weather, highway speeds, and elevation

A simple, engineering-based framework to choose the right range

The goal isn’t to buy the biggest battery — it’s to buy the EV that fits your life with the least friction.

🎧 Part of the EV Range Myth series:

Why EV range numbers are misleading

Range vs charging speed — what actually matters

How much EV range you really need

When shopping for an electric vehicle, most people focus on one number: range.
But experienced EV owners tend to care about something else entirely — charging speed.

In this episode, we break down the real-world tradeoff between EV range and charging speed, and explain why bigger range numbers don’t always mean a better ownership experience.

We cover:

How EV owners actually use their cars day to day

Why road trips expose the biggest differences between EVs

What charging curves are — and why they matter more than peak charging speeds

How bigger batteries can actually slow you down

When extra range truly matters, and when it doesn’t

How to shop for an EV based on your real driving habits, not fear

If you’ve ever wondered why two EVs with similar range can feel completely different, this episode explains exactly why.