ELECTREK PODCAST: TESLA PICKUP TRUCK PRICE, TSLA Q2 RECORD SALES, TOYOTA WARMS UP TO EVS, AND MORE

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This episode of the Electrek Podcast delves into the highly anticipated Tesla pickup truck, with Elon Musk targeting a base price under $50,000. This aggressive pricing strategy aims to make it competitive with popular internal combustion engine trucks like the Ford F-150, especially considering its projected impressive specs, including over 400 miles of range and a 300,000-pound towing capacity (though the latter is questioned). The design is expected to be futuristic and unconventional, deviating significantly from traditional pickup truck aesthetics, with a teaser suggesting a very square front end. The podcast also addresses Tesla's Q2 sales figures, refuting claims of demand issues by highlighting strong North American deliveries and a potential end-of-quarter bonus incentive for sales and delivery staff. Finally, the discussion touches on Toyota's tentative steps into the EV market, announcing a partnership with Subaru for an electric SUV platform and a broader commitment to BEVs, likely driven by regulatory pressures in China and Europe, though their past hybrid focus suggests a cautious approach.