EV Geek Podcast

This week on The Friday Charge we chat about the Rivian R2 release date, the controversial Ferrari EV and something new from Lightship! Plus Sebastian and Joel rant about what's new in their EV world!

Mark your calendars: June 9th is the R2 Reckoning. Rivian has officially confirmed that order invites, first customer deliveries, and public demo drives all kick off on the same day. In this episode, we break down who gets their keys first, the "Launch Package" specs you need to know, and how to snag a test drive slot before they vanish. The "Model Y killer" has arrived—is it everything we hoped for?

While the US and EU build "tariff walls," Brazil has become the world's #1 destination for Chinese EVs. In this episode, we break down the staggering 221% surge in demand, why the BYD Dolphin Mini is a "sales phenomenon," and the historic moment China’s EV exports officially overtook gas-powered cars. It’s a shift in the global order you can’t afford to miss.

Subaru just slammed the brakes on its in-house EV plans after profits collapsed by 90% — and tariffs are making things even worse. Meanwhile, Volvo is charging ahead with the brand-new EX60, featuring up to 400 miles of range, ultra-fast 800V charging, and aggressive pricing.

In today’s EV news:
⚡ Subaru delays its next-gen EV factory plans
⚡ Volvo reveals the EX60 with 400-mile range
⚡ Bojangles opens EV charging hubs
⚡ Ionna launches cheap Memorial Day charging
⚡ GM finally upgrades the Equinox EV
⚡ Volvo hints at a replacement for the EX30

Is Subaru making a smart financial move… or falling dangerously behind in the EV race?

EV owners may soon face a brand-new annual fee as lawmakers push a controversial transportation bill that could dramatically change the cost of owning an electric vehicle. In this video, we break down what’s inside the proposed EV tax plan, why gas-powered drivers are being brought into the debate, and how this could impact Tesla, Rivian, Ford, Hyundai, and every EV owner in America.

We’ll also cover:

How much EV owners may have to pay

Why lawmakers say the fee is necessary

The growing backlash from EV drivers

Whether this could slow EV adoption

What happens next in Congress

Is this a fair road-use fee or an unfair tax targeting EV owners? Let us know in the comments.