<h2>️Kilowatt 678</h2>
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In this episode of Kilowatt, Bodie breaks down the most important takeaways from General Motors’ Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings call, so you don’t have to sit through the entire investor presentation. Led by Mary Barra, the call provides insight into GM’s current financial position, its evolving electric vehicle strategy, and how the company is navigating shifting regulations and market demand. The episode also explores growth in Super Cruise subscriptions, along with GM’s emphasis on safety and reliability as autonomy expands. Wrapping things up, Bodie looks at GM’s outlook in China, where new-energy vehicles now make up about half of sales, and what that means for the company’s global EV ambitions.
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&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Kilowatt&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Bodie&lt;/strong&gt; breaks down the most important takeaways from &lt;strong&gt;General Motors’ Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings call&lt;/strong&gt;, so you don’t have to sit through the entire investor presentation. Led by &lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Mary Barra&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, the call provides insight into GM’s current financial position, its evolving electric vehicle strategy, and how the company is navigating shifting regulations and market demand. The episode also explores growth in Super Cruise subscriptions, along with GM’s emphasis on safety and reliability as autonomy expands. Wrapping things up, Bodie looks at GM’s outlook in China, where new-energy vehicles now make up about half of sales, and what that means for the company’s global EV ambitions.&lt;/p&gt;
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Bodie breaks down the key takeaways from General Motors’ Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings call, focusing on what matters most for EVs, autonomy, and GM’s evolving strategy. The episode covers EV customer growth, changes to EV spending, Super Cruise momentum, and how GM is positioning itself amid regulatory shifts and global competition.

GM's Q4 2025 Earnings Call

<h2>Episode Summary:</h2>
In this episode of Kilowatt, Tesla makes headlines again—this time with a new, more affordable Model Y AWD, now stripped of the “Standard” branding. Meanwhile, the company’s 4680 battery cells get a major update, with Elon Musk touting their improved efficiency and dry cathode process success. China is setting new safety standards by banning hidden door handles, directly impacting Tesla and other EV manufacturers. Hyundai pauses production of its electric Kona SUV, sparking concerns about demand and strategy. On the Scout Motors front, delays, lawsuits, budget blowouts, and unexpected customer preferences all signal a rocky road for the brand's electric ambitions. Plus, Verge and Donut Labs make bold claims about a solid-state battery EV—though its launch appears to be delayed.
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&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Kilowatt, Tesla makes headlines again—this time with a new, more affordable Model Y AWD, now stripped of the “Standard” branding. Meanwhile, the company’s 4680 battery cells get a major update, with Elon Musk touting their improved efficiency and dry cathode process success. China is setting new safety standards by banning hidden door handles, directly impacting Tesla and other EV manufacturers. Hyundai pauses production of its electric Kona SUV, sparking concerns about demand and strategy. On the Scout Motors front, delays, lawsuits, budget blowouts, and unexpected customer preferences all signal a rocky road for the brand's electric ambitions. Plus, Verge and Donut Labs make bold claims about a solid-state battery EV—though its launch appears to be delayed.&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode, Tesla introduces a new, more affordable Model Y trim, while Donut Labs assures its solid-state EV tech is still progressing as planned. Meanwhile, Scout Motors pushes forward with bold factory developments and strong consumer interest.

Tesla Lowers Prices, Donut Labs Dares Boldly, Scout Builds Ahead

Kilowatt 676: Tesla’s Q4 2023 Earnings Call – FSD, Energy Storage, and Next-Gen Platform
In this episode, Bodie breaks down Tesla's Q4 2023 earnings call, offering insights into the company's financial performance and key strategic shifts. Elon Musk and other Tesla executives discussed the progress of Full Self-Driving (FSD), updates on Optimus, and massive growth in Tesla Energy—especially the record deployment of 14.7 GWh in energy storage. Tesla also highlighted the transition to its next-generation platform, promising affordability and volume production by the second half of 2025. Additionally, there were discussions on regulatory credits, Cybertruck ramp-up, AI infrastructure investments, and future vehicle plans. Tune in for a thorough analysis of where Tesla is heading and what it means for investors and fans alike.
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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kilowatt 676: Tesla’s Q4 2023 Earnings Call – FSD, Energy Storage, and Next-Gen Platform&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Bodie breaks down Tesla's Q4 2023 earnings call, offering insights into the company's financial performance and key strategic shifts. Elon Musk and other Tesla executives discussed the progress of Full Self-Driving (FSD), updates on Optimus, and massive growth in Tesla Energy—especially the record deployment of 14.7 GWh in energy storage. Tesla also highlighted the transition to its next-generation platform, promising affordability and volume production by the second half of 2025. Additionally, there were discussions on regulatory credits, Cybertruck ramp-up, AI infrastructure investments, and future vehicle plans. Tune in for a thorough analysis of where Tesla is heading and what it means for investors and fans alike.&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode, Bodie recaps Tesla's Q4 2023 earnings call, highlighting major updates on Full Self-Driving, the Optimus robot, and record-breaking energy storage deployments. He also discusses Tesla’s shift to a next-gen vehicle platform aimed at affordability and high-volume production starting in 2025.

Tesla's Q4 2025 Earnings Call

<h2>Episode Description:</h2>
In this episode of Kilowatt, Bodie covers the latest EV and Tesla news, including a major milestone as electric vehicles outsell gas cars in Europe for the first time. He breaks down what’s coming in the EV market for 2026, discusses Tesla’s shifting strategy, and examines the impact of removing basic Autopilot features from new vehicles.
The show also takes a skeptical look at bold solid-state battery claims promising ultra-fast charging, along with updates on Tesla’s new R&D facility near Fremont. Bodie wraps up by sharing thoughts on the future of the podcast and inviting listener feedback as the show continues to evolve.
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Tesla Autopilot, FSD &amp; Robotaxis
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 	<li><a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/01/22/tesla-robotaxis-now-cover-50-of-the-usa/" rel="noopener">Tesla Robotaxis Now Cover 50% of the USA</a></li>
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<h2>Tesla Business & Strategy</h2>
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 	<li><a href="https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-leases-new-108k-sq-ft-r-d-facility-near-fremont-factory/" rel="noopener">Tesla leases new 108k-sq-ft R&D facility near Fremont Factory</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://electrek.co/2026/01/26/tesla-quietly-starts-shipping-model-y-with-new-ai4-5-computer/" rel="noopener">Tesla quietly starts shipping Model Y with new AI 4.5 computer</a></li>
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<h2>EV Market & Industry Trends</h2>
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 	<li><a href="https://insideevs.com/news/785541/ev-sales-surpass-gas-cars-europe-first-time/" rel="noopener">EVs Just Outsold Gas Cars in Europe for the First Time</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.autoblog.com/features/10-evs-thatll-shake-things-up-in-2026" rel="noopener">10 EVs That’ll Shake Things Up in 2026</a></li>
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<h2>Battery Technology</h2>
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&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Kilowatt&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Bodie&lt;/strong&gt; covers the latest EV and Tesla news, including a major milestone as electric vehicles outsell gas cars in Europe for the first time. He breaks down what’s coming in the EV market for 2026, discusses Tesla’s shifting strategy, and examines the impact of removing basic Autopilot features from new vehicles.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The show also takes a skeptical look at bold solid-state battery claims promising ultra-fast charging, along with updates on Tesla’s new R&amp;D facility near Fremont. Bodie wraps up by sharing thoughts on the future of the podcast and inviting listener feedback as the show continues to evolve.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Tesla Autopilot, FSD &amp;amp; Robotaxis&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-receives-approval-for-fsd-supervised-tests-in-sweden/" rel="noopener"&gt;Tesla receives approval for FSD Supervised tests in Sweden&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/01/27/tesla-removed-autopilot-the-data-says-safety-wasnt-lost/" rel="noopener"&gt;Tesla Removed Autopilot. The Data Says Safety Wasn’t Lost&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/3535/new-teslas-no-longer-come-with-autopilot-now-only-include-cruise-control" rel="noopener"&gt;New Teslas No Longer Come With Autopilot, Only Cruise Control&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/3532/elon-musk-doubles-down-on-fsd-approvals-for-europe-and-china" rel="noopener"&gt;Elon Musk Doubles Down on FSD Approvals for Europe and China&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://electrek.co/2026/01/23/china-shuts-down-elon-musks-claim-that-tesla-fsd-will-be-approved-next-month/" rel="noopener"&gt;China shuts down Elon Musk’s claim that Tesla FSD will be approved next month&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/01/22/tesla-robotaxis-now-cover-50-of-the-usa/" rel="noopener"&gt;Tesla Robotaxis Now Cover 50% of the USA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://electrek.co/2026/01/22/tesla-didnt-remove-the-robotaxi-safety-monitor-it-just-moved-them-to-a-trailing-car" rel="noopener"&gt;Tesla didn’t remove the Robotaxi safety monitor—it moved them to a trailing car&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Tesla Business &amp; Strategy&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://electrek.co/2026/01/27/tesla-fared-worse-than-any-automaker-in-eu-in-2025-even-as-evs-outsold-petrol/" rel="noopener"&gt;Tesla fared worse than any automaker in the EU in 2025, even as EVs outsold petrol&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-leases-new-108k-sq-ft-r-d-facility-near-fremont-factory/" rel="noopener"&gt;Tesla leases new 108k-sq-ft R&amp;D facility near Fremont Factory&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://electrek.co/2026/01/26/tesla-quietly-starts-shipping-model-y-with-new-ai4-5-computer/" rel="noopener"&gt;Tesla quietly starts shipping Model Y with new AI 4.5 computer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;EV Market &amp; Industry Trends&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://insideevs.com/news/785541/ev-sales-surpass-gas-cars-europe-first-time/" rel="noopener"&gt;EVs Just Outsold Gas Cars in Europe for the First Time&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.autoblog.com/features/10-evs-thatll-shake-things-up-in-2026" rel="noopener"&gt;10 EVs That’ll Shake Things Up in 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Battery Technology&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.autoblog.com/news/the-first-production-ready-solid-state-battery-promises-5-minute-charging" rel="noopener"&gt;The First Production-Ready Solid-State Battery Promises 5-Minute Charging&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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In this episode of Kilowatt, we break down the latest Tesla and EV news, including EVs outselling gas cars in Europe, changes to Autopilot and FSD, and Tesla’s evolving strategy amid growing competition. we also look at bold solid-state battery claims and the future direction of the podcast.

EVs Beat Gas Cars in Europe While Tesla Kills Autopilot

Kilowatt 674: Smart Dash Cams and Smarter Locks
In this episode of Kilowatt, I share the exciting news that we are joining the Bleav podcast network, enhancing our reach while maintaining creative control. This partnership allows for better support and bunch of other positive stuff.
 
I also discuss key industry updates, including Tesla's termination of full self-driving transfers and the implications for sales. The episode includes insights into Lemonade's new car insurance for Tesla owners and Volvo's innovative EX60 electric SUV, equipped with advanced technology and competitive pricing.
Additionally, I feature interviews from CES: Jeff from Nextbase explains their high-quality dash cams designed for improved driver safety, while Megan from MyQ discusses their new SecureView product, which enhances home security with a combination of smart technologies. I express my gratitude for listener support as we transition to the new network, promising enhanced content and continuity.
 
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 	<li><a href="https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/3517/tesla-announces-fsd-transfers-are-ending" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tesla Announces FSD Transfers Are Ending</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.autoblog.com/news/volvo-just-revealed-the-all-electric-ex60-with-up-to-400-mile-range" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Volvo Just Revealed The All-Electric EX60 With Up To 400-Mile Range</a></li>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kilowatt 674: Smart Dash Cams and Smarter Locks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Kilowatt, I share the exciting news that we are joining the Bleav podcast network, enhancing our reach while maintaining creative control. This partnership allows for better support and bunch of other positive stuff.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I also discuss key industry updates, including Tesla's termination of full self-driving transfers and the implications for sales. The episode includes insights into Lemonade's new car insurance for Tesla owners and Volvo's innovative EX60 electric SUV, equipped with advanced technology and competitive pricing.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Additionally, I feature interviews from CES: Jeff from Nextbase explains their high-quality dash cams designed for improved driver safety, while Megan from MyQ discusses their new SecureView product, which enhances home security with a combination of smart technologies. I express my gratitude for listener support as we transition to the new network, promising enhanced content and continuity.&lt;/p&gt;
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 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://insideevs.com/news/785085/test-fsd-lemonade-cost-reduce/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Tesla FSD Super Users Can Now Get Half-Price Car Insurance&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://nextbase.com/dash-cams/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Nextbase Dash Cams&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.myq.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;MyQ&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.myq.com/secure-view-3-in-1-smart-lock/p/MYQL90AXXB" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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Kilowatt 674: Smart Dash Cams and Smarter LocksIn this episode of Kilowatt, I share the exciting news that we are joining the Bleav podcast network, enhancing our reach while maintaining creative control. This partnership allows for better support and bunch of other positive stuff. I also discuss key industry updates, including Tesla's termination of full self-driving transfers and the implications for sales. The episode includes insights into Lemonade's new car insurance for Tesla owners and Volvo's innovative EX60 electric SUV, equipped with advanced technology and competitive pricing. Additionally, I feature interviews from CES: Jeff from Nextbase explains their high-quality dash cams designed for improved driver safety, while Megan from MyQ discusses their new SecureView product, which enhances home security with a combination of smart technologies. I express my gratitude for listener support as we transition to the new network, promising enhanced content and continuity.Support the Showwww.supportkilowatt.comOther PodcastsBeyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastShuffle Playlist918Digital WebsiteNews LinksTesla Announces FSD Transfers Are EndingVolvo Just Revealed The All-Electric EX60 With Up To 400-Mile RangeTesla FSD Super Users Can Now Get Half-Price Car InsuranceNextbase Dash CamsMyQSecure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock*ART PROVIDED BY DALL-eSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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