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Rivian is gaining serious momentum, and its Q3 2026 earnings report might be one of its biggest wins yet! The R2 is already Rivian's best-selling vehicle, revenue is climbing, software profits are surging, and management just raised its full-year guidance.

In this Mini Charge episode of EV Geek Studios, Joel breaks down Rivian's latest financial results and what they mean for the company's future.

Here's what we're covering:

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Rivian reports $2.155 BILLION in Q3 revenue, up 38% year-over-year.

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Vehicle deliveries jump 46% to 19,248.

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The R2 becomes Rivian's best-selling vehicle by volume in its first full quarter.

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Software and Services revenue climbs to $605 million, delivering a massive 42% gross margin.

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The Volkswagen partnership continues to provide a major financial boost.

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Rivian improves its gross profit and narrows its net losses.

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Why Rivian just raised its 2026 delivery guidance to 67,000–70,000 vehicles.

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What's next for Rivian heading into 2027?

Plus, we look ahead to Rivian's December 9 Autonomy and AI Day and what it could mean for the company's future.

Is Rivian finally making the transition from EV startup to serious mass-market competitor? The numbers are certainly getting interesting!

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Ford's $28K Fathom just got a LOT more interesting! Ford has revealed major details about its upcoming Universal EV, including 10kW bidirectional home power, cheaper V2H equipment, and a revolutionary manufacturing process that could make production 40% faster.

Plus, the NHTSA is considering cyan lights for autonomous vehicles, Rivian's Commercial Van becomes America's 4th best-selling EV, and Europe reaches a historic EV sales milestone!

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Ford Fathom: 10kW V2H power and cheaper home backup.

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Ford's 5,000 Unicastings and plans for 40% faster production.

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NHTSA proposes cyan lights for autonomous vehicles.

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Rivian's Commercial Van cracks America's top 4 EVs.

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Europe sells more EVs than gas and diesel vehicles combined for the first time!

👇 What are you most excited about with the Ford Fathom? Would you use your EV to power your home?

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🚨 Audi EV owners, pay attention! The Volkswagen Group’s battery fire concerns are spreading, and now more than 9,000 Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron vehicles are being recalled.

In this Mini Charge episode of EV Geek Studios, Joel breaks down the latest recall, why Audi is telling affected owners to stop charging above 80%, and what this developing battery issue means for EV owners.

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Why 9,048 Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron vehicles are being recalled

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The connection to Volkswagen’s ID.4 battery fire concerns

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What battery thermal propagation means and why it’s dangerous

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Why engineers haven't identified a permanent fix yet

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How an 80% charging limit could impact real-world range and road trips

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What affected Audi owners should do right now

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How to check your vehicle for an open recall

⚠️ Own a 2024 or 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron?

Check your VIN at the official NHTSA recall website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls

Audi recall campaign: 93SK
NHTSA recall number: 26V698000

Follow Audi's official safety instructions and keep your battery charge at or below 80% if your vehicle is affected.

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Ford upgrades the 2027 Mustang Mach-E with a bigger standard battery and a brand-new Trail trim, while Tesla pushes its Unsupervised FSD timeline further into 2027. Plus, we dive into Lexus bringing DC fast charging to the NX plug-in hybrid, Mercedes' ridiculously powerful new AMG GT SUV, and GM's next-generation EV platform. It's another packed episode of The Friday Charge from EV Geek Studios!

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🚙 2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E: A standard 88 kWh battery, a new Trail trim, and BlueCruise 1.5.

🤖 Tesla FSD & Cybercab: Unsupervised FSD moves to Q2 2027, while Cybercab deliveries could begin by the end of 2026.

🔌 Lexus NX PHEV: A bigger battery, 45 miles of electric range, and DC fast charging.

🏎️ Mercedes-AMG GT SUV: Up to 1,153 horsepower and claimed charging speeds of up to 710 kW.

🔋 GM's Next-Gen EV Platform: Better efficiency, lighter vehicles, new battery technology, and centralized computing.

👇 Which story interests you most? Let us know in the comments!

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🚨 Volkswagen is remotely limiting the charging capacity of more than 22,000 ID.4 electric SUVs in the US—and a potential battery fire risk is at the center of it all.

Welcome to EV Geek Studios' Mini Charge! In this episode, Joel breaks down Volkswagen's latest recall affecting select 2023–2026 ID.4 models and the controversial over-the-air update that automatically limits maximum battery charging to 80%.

Why is VW taking this approach? What does it mean for owners who paid for the full range of their EV? And should automakers be able to remotely change vehicle settings in the name of safety?

In this episode, we cover:

⚡ Volkswagen's recall affecting 22,524 ID.4 vehicles.

🔥 The battery overheating and fire risks associated with charging above 80%.

📱 How Volkswagen's remote charging restriction works through the myVW app.

🔋 The ongoing investigation into battery cells supplied by SK Battery America.

🚗 What losing access to 20% of your battery capacity could mean for road trips and daily driving.

🛠️ Volkswagen's search for a permanent fix and what affected owners might expect next.

We also discuss the bigger questions this recall raises about EV ownership, over-the-air updates, and the balance between vehicle safety and owner control.

ID.4 OWNERS: Would you accept the 80% charging limit or decline the setting and manage your charging yourself? Join the conversation and let us know what you think.

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🚀 Tesla’s new Roadster is back, and the claims are absolutely wild!

Tesla’s next-generation Roadster promises performance that sounds like science fiction: a claimed 0–60 mph time of under one second, SpaceX-inspired cold gas thrusters, an onboard compressed-air system, and a projected driving range of up to 620 miles.

But there's a catch—and it could be the biggest story of the entire reveal.

On this episode of The Friday Charge from EV Geek Studios, we're breaking down Tesla’s latest Roadster announcement and exploring whether this futuristic electric supercar can live up to the hype.

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🚗 Mind-Blowing Performance: Can the Roadster really accelerate from 0–60 mph in less than a second?

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🚀 Rocket-Inspired Technology: How Tesla's cold gas thrusters could take performance to an entirely new level.

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🔋 The Range Question: How does the onboard air compressor work, and what happens to driving range when you use the thrusters?

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💰 The Price Tag: A projected $200,000 starting price and reservation options reaching $250,000.

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⚠️ The Fine Print: What Tesla's pre-order agreement says about delivery timing—and why potential buyers should pay attention.

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🤔 Can Tesla Deliver? After years of delays, is the Roadster finally approaching production, or are we still waiting for the ultimate electric supercar?

The technology sounds incredible, but the unanswered questions remain. Is this the future of performance cars, or another round of big promises from Tesla?

THE BIG QUESTION: Would you put down $250,000 for a car with rocket-inspired technology when the delivery timeline isn't guaranteed?

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EV Charging Hits a Major Milestone, Ford's New Electric Truck Waitlist Opens, and the VW ID.Buzz Could Be Making a Comeback!

It's another big week in the EV world! America's fast-charging network has officially surpassed 80,000 ports, Ford is preparing for its upcoming affordable electric pickup, Slate opens its first physical showroom, and Volkswagen's next-generation ID.Buzz is starting to sound more likely than ever.

In this episode, we're breaking down the biggest electric vehicle stories and what they mean for the future of EVs.

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⚡ America's EV Charging Network Passes 80,000 Ports
The latest Paren report reveals 80,964 DC fast-charging ports across the US. We look at Tesla's continued expansion, IONNA's rapid growth, Walmart's charging rollout, faster charging speeds, rising charging prices, utilization rates, and nationwide reliability.

🚙 Slate Opens Its First Brick-and-Mortar Store
Slate has opened its first retail location in Chicago inside a former Tesla showroom. The location gives potential customers and fleet buyers a chance to see the upcoming vehicle in person and take a test ride.

🛻 Ford Opens the Waitlist for Its Affordable Fathom Pickup
Ford is letting interested buyers sign up for invitations to preorder its upcoming electric pickup when preorders begin in 2027. With a targeted starting price under $30,000, an LFP structural battery pack, BlueCruise, Apple Maps, and bidirectional charging, could this be an EV worth waiting for?

🚐 Volkswagen's Next-Generation ID.Buzz Could Be Coming
Remember when we discussed VW delaying the ID.Buzz's US return? New comments from the 2026 Paris Auto Show suggest the company is actively developing a next-generation model. We discuss the new SSP platform, the possibility of an LFP battery, lower production costs, updated styling, and the return of physical buttons.

Which of these stories matters most for the future of electric vehicles? Is America's charging infrastructure finally catching up? Could Ford's affordable pickup change the EV market? And would you buy a next-generation ID.Buzz?

Let us know in the comments!

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The U.S. EV market is changing fast! ⚡ After a turbulent year, electric vehicle sales bounced back in Q3 2026—but the winners and losers might surprise you.

In this episode of Shift & Signal, we break down the latest Cox Automotive and Kelley Blue Book data to uncover what's really happening in America's electric vehicle market. EV sales climbed 7.7% quarter over quarter, market share rebounded to 6.5%, and some automakers are gaining serious momentum while others struggle to keep up.

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EV Sales Rebound: What the 7.7% quarterly increase tells us about the market.

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Tesla's Dominance: Why Tesla still commands 54% of the U.S. EV market despite declining sales.

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Toyota's Massive Surge: How Toyota and Lexus are making major gains in electric vehicles.

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Rivian's Big Quarter: What's driving the company's impressive growth?

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EV Prices Are Falling: Why the price gap between electric and gas-powered vehicles is shrinking.

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The Hybrid Boom: Why hybrids are becoming an increasingly popular choice for American drivers.

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What's Next for EVs? Could rising gas prices help spark another wave of electric vehicle adoption?

Is the U.S. EV market finally stabilizing, or is this just a temporary rebound? And with Toyota, Rivian, Tesla, and other automakers battling for buyers, which brands are best positioned for the future?

💬 Join the conversation: Would you buy an EV, choose a hybrid, or stick with a gas-powered vehicle? Let us know in the comments!

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Volkswagen is replacing the ID.4 with an all-new electric SUV, and it brings back one of VW’s most recognizable names: the ID. Tiguan! 🚙⚡

In this episode of EV Geek Studios, we break down the new design, upgraded interior, physical buttons, battery options, driving range, performance, and what this new electric SUV could mean for American EV buyers.

Can the ID. Tiguan compete with the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai IONIQ 5, and Kia EV6? And will Volkswagen finally deliver the electric SUV buyers have been waiting for?

Would you choose the new VW ID. Tiguan over a Tesla Model Y? Let us know in the comments!

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Tesla’s new Emergency Drive Away feature could lead to $25,000 in repairs, Jaguar unveils its wild new Type 01 EV, and the Model 3 and Model Y are getting some big updates!

On this episode of EV Geek Studios, we break down the latest EV news:

Tesla Emergency Drive Away: Drive away from a Supercharger with the cable attached—but at what cost?

Jaguar Type 01: Over 1,000 horsepower, a 120 kWh battery, and a starting price around $172,000!

Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback: New pricing raises questions about how it competes with the Nissan Leaf and other EVs.

Tesla Model 3 Updates: A new 16-inch display, improved performance, and more range.

Tesla Home Backup: Eligible Model 3 and Model Y vehicles can now power your home with Tesla Powershare.

Which story caught your attention? Let us know in the comments!

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Lucid just slashed Q3 production by 38% — but there's more to the story.

In this episode, we break down Lucid's Q3 2026 production and delivery numbers, its $1.38 billion inventory problem, the company's strategy under new CEO Silvio Napoli, and why the upcoming Cosmos could be critical to Lucid's future.

We also compare Lucid's numbers to Rivian and look at what comes next for the luxury EV maker.

Rivian just delivered a record-breaking Q3 2026, with 19,248 vehicles delivered—a 46% increase year-over-year and well above Wall Street expectations.

So why did RIVN stock drop after the news?

In this Mini Charge, we break down Rivian’s record deliveries, the rapid production ramp of the Rivian R2, the company’s 2026 delivery guidance, and why investors are still concerned about profitability and future growth.

We’ll also look at how Rivian’s results compare with Ford and GM as the EV market continues to shift.

Is Rivian finally ready to become a true mass-market EV company?

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BMW just opened U.S. orders for the NEW i3 Sedan—and it brings an impressive 440 miles of EPA range starting at $62,850!

This week we're also talking about:

⚡ EVgo's upcoming 750kW chargers
🇨🇳 Hyundai's $15,000 Ioniq V
🚐 VW ID.Buzz delayed until 2028
🔋 Tesla Model 3 gets V2L in China
🚗 And Joel's EV9 is dead…

There's a LOT happening in the EV world this week!

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Tesla still dominates U.S. EV sales, but the battle for second place is changing. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has become the top-selling non-Tesla EV, with sales up 9% in 2026.

We break down the numbers, why the IONIQ 5 is gaining ground, and whether Rivian R2 and other new EVs can challenge Hyundai

GM is making cheaper EV batteries, Bentley just unveiled an absolutely ridiculous electric SUV, and GM’s Apple CarPlay situation is somehow even more confusing than it was last week.

In today’s episode of The Friday Charge, we cover:

GM Is Making Cheaper Batteries
GM is now putting recycled battery materials back into new EV batteries. The company says it can recover up to 95% of the nickel, cobalt and manganese — and 80% of the lithium — from old battery packs. And these recycled-material batteries are already being installed in customer vehicles.

There’s an Electric Bentley
Bentley has finally unveiled its first EV, the Torcal, with up to 876 horsepower, a 2.8-second 0–60, an 800V battery, 400kW charging and a whole lot of luxury. And yes… it has a 100% Merino wool interior.

GM’s CarPlay Situation Gets Complicated Again
After last week’s news seemed to suggest Apple CarPlay and Android Auto could be returning to more GM vehicles, GM has now clarified that its comments were not intended to signal a return to EVs. So what exactly is happening?

Plus: More EV news and our latest discussion on China, Geely, and the rapidly changing EV charging landscape.

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Geely is teasing a massive 2.2-megawatt EV charging system that could potentially charge a compatible EV in just four minutes! In today's Mini Charge, we break down Geely's new charging technology, how it compares to BYD's megawatt charging systems, and what it means for battery health, thermal management, and the electrical grid. 2,200 kW of charging power Next-generation battery technology Four-minute charging claims Geely vs. BYD The future of ultra-fast EV charging Is 2.2 MW the future of EV charging—or is it overkill? 👇 Let us know what you think! Like & subscribe Turn on notifications Follow EV Geek Studios on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen

Hyundai’s CEO is warning that Chinese EVs could put major pressure on the U.S. market. 🇨🇳⚡

In this Mini Charge, we look at what’s happening in the UK and Europe, the U.S. tariff wall, Trump’s comments on Chinese automakers, and how Ford and Hyundai are preparing for the next wave of affordable EV competition.

Could $25K–$30K EVs change the American auto market? Watch and let us know what you think!

Ford is firing back at the U.S. Department of Transportation, IONNA is rapidly expanding its EV charging network, and Tesla’s Cybercab is facing some serious regulatory questions from NHTSA!

In this episode of The Friday Charge, Joel and Sebastian cover:

🚨 Ford vs. the DOT and the CATL controversy
⚡ IONNA’s rapid charging-network expansion
🏎️ The latest Tesla Roadster news
📱 GM and Apple CarPlay
🤖 NHTSA’s Cybercab investigation and what it could mean for Tesla’s robotaxi plans

Plus, we break down the latest EV news you need to know!

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General Motors has officially blinked in the great dashboard software war. After announcing a highly controversial ban on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto back in 2023, GM has entirely reversed course. Today, they revealed a brand-new infotainment UI debuting on the 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 that natively supports full smartphone mirroring. Even better? This new design is set to expand across their broader vehicle portfolio. In this Mini-Charge Episode, we break down the timeline of GM's attempt to build a walled software garden, the brutal consumer survey data that forced their hand, and why this new "window-in-window" split-screen compromise might actually be the perfect sweet spot for drivers.

The Tesla Roadster is FINALLY back — and Tesla just gave us a date. 🚀 After nearly 9 YEARS of waiting, Tesla has officially teased an October 1 reveal for the next-generation Roadster. But this isn't just another Roadster update. Tesla's latest teaser says "Go for launch", immediately bringing attention back to the long-rumored SpaceX connection and the possibility of rocket-powered technology being demonstrated with the Roadster. So what exactly is Tesla planning to show us? Could we finally see the production Roadster? Could Tesla actually demonstrate the infamous hovering technology? Or are we about to see another incredible prototype that still leaves customers waiting for production? The next-generation Roadster was first unveiled all the way back in 2017. Now, in 2026, Tesla appears ready to put the car back in the spotlight. The question is... Will Tesla finally deliver? And if the Roadster really does hover, will this become one of the most insane EV reveals we've ever seen? Watch the episode and let us know what YOU think Tesla is going to reveal on October 1! 👇 COMMENT BELOW: Would you actually buy a Tesla Roadster with SpaceX rocket thrusters?