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EV Channels Review

This episode critically examines comments made by BMW's Head of R&D, Klaus Froehlich, regarding the future of electric vehicles. The reviewer strongly disagrees with Froehlich's assertions that flexible architectures are sufficient for the next decade, that battery costs are insurmountable, and that plug-in hybrids are the optimal solution for Europe and the US. Froehlich's outlook suggests BMW will only adopt dedicated EV architectures if forced by the market, indicating a lack of leadership ambition. The review also touches upon profit warnings from Daimler and Subaru's CEO expressing skepticism about EV demand, further highlighting a perceived struggle among legacy automakers to adapt to electrification. The episode concludes with analyst updates on Tesla and a discussion about the company's growth trajectory.