EV Geek Podcast

The $16 Billion "Never Mind." On March 12, 2026, the automotive world was rocked by a move so massive it triggered Honda’s first annual net loss in nearly 70 years. In a single afternoon, one of the world's most disciplined automakers hit the "delete" button on its entire North American electric vehicle slate—wiping out the futuristic 0 Series Saloon, the 0 Series SUV, and the highly anticipated Acura RSX EV.

But the carnage didn't stop with future concepts. Today, we’re breaking down the quiet death of the Honda Prologue, a "ghost car" built on GM bones that saw a staggering 74% sales collapse in early 2026 after federal tax credits evaporated.

In this episode, we go inside the war room to discuss:

The $16 Billion Write-Off: How the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" of 2025 and shifting US tariffs made Honda’s Ohio EV Hub a multi-billion dollar liability overnight.

The "Chinese Wall": Why Honda admitted they simply can’t compete with the software and value of brands like BYD and Xiaomi.

The Executive Mea Culpa: Inside the rare move of Honda’s top brass voluntarily returning 30% of their salaries.

The Hybrid Pivot: Why Honda is sprinting back to the "Toyota Strategy" and what it means for your next car purchase.

Is this a strategic retreat or a white flag of surrender? We're performing an autopsy on the biggest automotive U-turn of the decade.

Is the dream of an all-American EV charging network actually killing the rollout? In today’s episode, we dive into the massive legal battle between 20 state attorneys general and the federal government over the 100% "Buy America" mandate. We break down why $5 billion in NEVI funding is currently stuck in limbo and what it means for the future of your road trips.

We also take a first look at the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric—is the "jellybean" design finally dead?—and celebrate a major 100-location milestone for the IONNA charging network.

Today on the Friday Charge, Joel and Sebastian discuss some major updates from Lucid and Rivian. Plus other news from Mercedes, Honda and Chevy!

Subaru is finally making a major push into electric vehicles.

In this episode we break down every Subaru EV expected by 2026, including the updated Subaru Solterra, the brand-new Subaru Uncharted, and the rugged Subaru Trailseeker electric SUV.

Subaru has traditionally been known for all-wheel drive, reliability, and outdoor-focused vehicles, but the company is now entering the EV race with several new models built to compete with vehicles like the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Ford Mustang Mach-E.

We cover:

⚡ The upgraded 2026 Subaru Solterra
⚡ The affordable Subaru Uncharted EV crossover
⚡ The adventure-focused Subaru Trailseeker electric SUV
⚡ Subaru’s potential 3-row electric SUV
⚡ Performance, range, charging, and pricing details
⚡ Whether Subaru can compete with Tesla and other EV makers

If you’re a Subaru fan or just curious about the next generation of electric SUVs, this episode breaks down everything you need to know.

s the 20-minute charging stop finally a thing of the past?

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the massive announcement from BYD that has the entire automotive world on high alert. The Chinese EV giant has officially unveiled the Second-Generation Blade Battery and their revolutionary 1.5-Megawatt "Flash Charging" infrastructure.

 

We dive deep into the technical "magic" making this possible, including:

The 5-Minute Charge: How the new Gen-2 Blade goes from 10% to 70% in the time it takes to grab a coffee.

The 1.5MW FLASH Network: Why BYD is building 20,000 "overhead" charging stations that feel more like a gas station than a parking lot.

1,000km on a Single Charge: A look at the Denza Z9GT, the luxury shooting brake that just claimed the title of the world’s longest-range production EV.

 

The Cold Weather Breakthrough: How this new chemistry maintains lightning-fast speeds even at -30°C.

Whether you’re a Tesla fan, a legacy auto enthusiast, or just curious about the future of transportation, this is the milestone that changes everything.