EV Geek Podcast

On today's mini-charge episode, brought to you by EV Geek Studios, Sebastian discusses just how much range is necessary now. Almost every new EV being introduced seems to be targeting this magical 300 mile number, but is that really enough? Will we see 400 become the norm? Questions? Comments? Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected]

On this week's episode of The Friday Charge, hosts Joel and Sebastian discuss: - The New BMW i3 - Volkswagen's New Naming Scheme and EV Marketing as a whole - Volvo EX30 Dead in the US - Rivian x Uber - Ionna's Huge Milestone Questions? Comments? Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected]

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!