PODCAST: ELECTRICITY IS THE BASE CURRENCY, TESLA ROBOTAXI CRASHES, NEW PORSCHE CAYENNE EV, MORE

EV Channels Review

This episode of the Electrek Podcast delves into a range of significant EV news. The discussion begins with a critical look at Tesla's Robotaxi program, highlighting concerns over safety driver attentiveness and the company's data redaction practices, contrasting it with Waymo's expansion. A major focus is the new all-electric Porsche Cayenne, praised for its staggering horsepower (over 1,100 in the Turbo trim), impressive acceleration, and advanced 800-volt charging technology, though the inductive charging option is deemed a costly gimmick. The Jeep Recon EV is presented as a capable off-road option with a competitive price point, despite questionable range efficiency. Lucid's Gravity Touring SUV is noted for its lower entry price, while the Genesis GV60 Magma is positioned as a performance luxury EV. The episode also touches on Hyundai's Crater EV concept and concludes with a thought-provoking analysis of electricity as the potential 'base currency' of future economies, particularly in light of China's massive renewable energy deployment and advancements in AI, contrasting this with the energy-intensive and speculative nature of crypto.