Tesla Robotaxi launch, new Nissan Leaf, Ford low cost EVs, and more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Robotaxi launch this weekend, the new Nissan Leaf, Ford's upcoming low-cost EVs, and more.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

Today, the episode is live at 8 a.m instead due to Fred's travels in China.

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Tesla Robotaxi launch is a dangerous game of smoke and mirrors
• Tesla releases details about ‘Robotaxi’ launch: there’s a ‘safety monitor’ in front seat
• Waymo expands CA service area by ~50% just before Tesla robotaxi launch
• Tesla (TSLA) plans to pause production at Gigafactory Texas for second time in 2 months
• Tesla hacker reveals a new Model Y with 6 seats is in the works
• Finally! The Nissan LEAF has been reborn as a new 2026 crossover, and it has NACS! [Video]
• The 2026 Chevy Silverado EV is here and it’s a long-range powerhouse
• Ford believes its low-cost EV platform will go head-to-head with China
• Ford is halting Mustang Mach-E sales due to a recall impacting over 300,000 vehicles
• Say hello to the ID. Buzz AD: VW’s fully autonomous ride is here
• Switzerland killed study proving upgrading to an electric car is good for the environment

Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 8:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 9 a.m. ET):