PODCAST: TESLA DISCOUNTS, CYBERTRUCK IN SHOWROOMS, FISKER OCEAN, AND MORE

EV Channels Review

The Electrek Podcast covers a range of EV news, with a significant portion dedicated to Tesla's end-of-quarter discount strategy, the intriguing appearance of the Cybertruck in showrooms, and a detailed discussion on the Fisker Ocean and PEAR. The review of the Fisker Ocean highlights its attractive exterior and spacious SUV form factor, comparable to a Range Rover Sport. However, the reviewer notes significant drawbacks in the software and driving experience, describing the interface as choppy and unresponsive, and the acceleration as sluggish even in performance modes. While acknowledging neat features like the "Taco Tray" and "California Mode," the overall impression is that the vehicle needs more time to mature. The podcast also touches upon Tesla's controversial Supercharger congestion fee, the ongoing labor dispute in Sweden, and the open-sourcing of the original Roadster's design, alongside a discussion on falling battery prices and Tesla's potential investment in Elon Musk's xAI venture.