Ford’s $30K EV Truck Is Real? Tesla Dodges Disaster + 96% EV Loyalty
In this February 20, 2026 episode of The Friday Charge, Joel and Sebastian break down Ford’s new Universal EV platform — including its upcoming compact electric pickup, structural LFP battery pack bui...
20 Helmi 30min
Did Automakers Miscalculate EV Demand in 2025?
EV growth slowed in the U.S. in 2025 while hybrid sales surged. Did automakers overestimate demand? We analyze the data, the tax credit impact, infrastructure gaps, profitability pressures, and why hy...
20 Helmi 11min
Why Hybrid Sales Surged in 2025 (And Why EV Growth Slowed in the U.S.)
In 2025, global EV sales continued growing — topping 20 million units worldwide. But in the United States, the story was more complicated. Hybrid vehicles gained market share, EV growth slowed after f...
19 Helmi 11min
Are Hybrids Beating EVs? The Truth About the Market Shift
Hybrid sales are rising. EV growth has cooled in key markets. Automakers are adjusting strategy. So… are hybrids actually winning right now? In this episode, we break down the real market data behind ...
18 Helmi 8min
Highlander Goes Electric?! Rivian R2 Launch News & Tesla Semi Real Specs
This week in electric vehicle news, we’ve got major announcements and fresh updates from Toyota, Rivian, and Tesla — plus a few surprise headlines you don’t want to miss. ⚡ Toyota Highlander EV Announ...
13 Helmi 37min
How Much EV Range Do You Actually Need? (The Real-World Answer)
When shopping for an electric vehicle, most people focus on one thing: range. But the number on the window sticker rarely reflects how EVs actually work in daily life. In this episode, we break down h...
11 Helmi 8min
Range vs Charging Speed — What Actually Matters in EVs?
When shopping for an electric vehicle, most people focus on one number: range. But experienced EV owners tend to care about something else entirely — charging speed. In this episode, we break down the...
10 Helmi 7min
EV Range Numbers Are Misleading — Here’s What Actually Matters
When shopping for an electric vehicle, one number dominates the conversation: range. But that number doesn’t mean what most people think it does. In this episode, we break down why EV range numbers ar...
10 Helmi 7min
