Rivian’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call puts the R2 front and center as production ramps in Normal and the company prepares to add a second shift. Bodie shares his own R2 demo-drive impressions, including the interior, ride quality, software, and the current state of Autonomy Plus, while question...

This week, Bodie covers Volvo’s upcoming EX50, Oregon’s revamped EV rebate program, and Ford’s newly named Fathom electric pickup. On the Tesla side, he discusses whether owners should be able to transfer purchased FSD after a vehicle is totaled, the Roadster’s latest “very soon” promise, Tesla’s ne...

Description: Bodie is joined by Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide and co-host of the Car Stuff Podcast, for a wide-ranging conversation about reviewing cars, buying them, and where the EV market is headed. Tom shares his experience driving the Lucid Gravity, including what impressed him and t...

Happy 10 Years of Kilowatt! This week marks the 10th anniversary of Kilowatt , and Bodie takes a moment to reflect on 728 episodes, the incredible community that has supported the show, and the unexpected opportunities podcasting has created over the last decade. He also shares a personal update b...

In this episode of Kilowatt, host Bodie sits down with Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting at Auto Forecast Solutions and automotive historian. Sam breaks down how industry production forecasting actually works and shares key insights into the evolving EV market, the realistic ...

This week on Kilowatt, we dive into the latest electric vehicle headlines shaping the industry landscape. Buick makes waves in the EV market with its stylish Electra L7 sedan, signaling an exciting shift for the traditional brand. Meanwhile, internal Tesla news takes center stage as self-driving man...

In this weekend edition of Kilowatt, host Bodie breaks down the latest electric vehicle market developments, headline-grabbing concept reveals, and major software updates from Tesla . The episode kicks off with a detailed look at MG's newly unveiled Go! concept car, a punchy two-door hatchback shown...

Tesla’s Q2 2026 earnings call brought big updates on high-stakes bets, hardware upgrades, and aggressive infrastructure scaling. Host Bodie breaks down Elon Musk's ambitious vision, covering record Model Y deliveries, soaring FSD adoption, and the push toward unsupervised Robotaxi deployments across...

Episode Summary Welcome to a weekend edition of Kilowatt, where we break down the latest shifts in electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and renewable energy . In this episode, we dive into the details of California's newly structured EV rebate program and explore Norway's staggering, world-leadi...